Each year, we set goals and track our progress; here are the highlights from our most recent results. More information is available on our Transparency and Reporting page.

Products

The largest part of our environmental and social footprint – we work to reduce these impacts as much as possible.

Bluesign®-approved fabrics

In MEC clothes and sleeping bags to lessen our impact on the environment.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: 100%

Environmentally preferred

Products with PVC-free, or at least 50% recycled, organic cotton, or bluesign-approved content.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: Increase

Fair Trade Certified™ MEC Products

MEC paid into a special fund managed by the factory workers who made them.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18: Increase

Products returned

Because they were defective (as a percentage of sales).
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: < 1% of sales

responsible sourcing

We believe our gear should be made in a way that respects the people who manufacture it.

Factories met or exceeded expectations

Based on our Code of Conduct standards for working conditions.
2016-17: Goal not achieved
2017-18 goal: Increase

Factories with unacceptable violations

We’re working with them to correct these issues, or MEC will seek a new supplier.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: Maintain zero

Operations

Includes product transportation and logistics, as well as the development and operations of physical and e-commerce stores.

Carbon footprint

From product transport, waste, energy use, and business travel.
2016-17: Goal not achieved
2017-18 goal: Reduce

Waste diverted

Recycled, donated or composted, instead of going to the landfill.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: 92%

Litres of water

Used in our buildings.
2016-17: Goal not achieved
2017-18 goal: Decrease

Member experience and community engagement

MEC exists to inspire and enable everyone to live active outdoor lifestyles. We’re a member of 1% for the Planet to help support Canadian environmental causes.

Active members

Of the members who made a purchase at MEC over the past 10 years, 41.1% of them made a purchase in 2016-17.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: 38.9%

Member satisfaction

Satisfied or very satisfied with service in stores.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: 90%

In-stock items

On the store floor and available for purchase.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: 99.5%

To community initiatives

As part of our 1% for the Planet commitment.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: 1% of sales (previous year)

Employee engagement

With every conversation, every piece of advice, every transaction, bike fitting, clinic or event – we bring it.

Employee engagement

Our score in a survey that tells us how well MEC supports and engages employees.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: Increase

Financials

Our goal is to be financially viable in the short-term and the long-term, and we’ll continue on our path of measured growth.

Inventory turns

Times we sold through and replenished our inventory.
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: 2.29

Annual sales

Thanks for supporting MEC!
2016-17: Goal achieved
2017-18 goal: Increase