Session: Breakouts 1
Is it time for the climbing industry to make its sustainable transition?
The topic of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability in climbing is more important than ever – and yet, the industry is lacking structure, coordination, and clear market demand.
Based on a collaboration with various European partners, Greenholds and EP Climbing are launching a survey to better understand the challenges, needs, and interests around this topic. From carbon footprint calculators (like EP’s lifecycle analysis) to circular gear production (such as Greenholds’ rope-to-hold project), the tools are beginning to emerge — now we need your voice.
Take the survey and tell us what matters to you – and let us know if you’d like to speak during the roundtable!
Hosts:
- Tiphaine Lazard, Marketing Manager, EP Climbing
- Tim Mullens, Founder, Greenholds
- Rich Emerson, Director, TCA
A discussion on the importance of standardised qualifications and CPD in route setting – a crucial part of the indoor climbing ecosystem. We’ll explore how professionalising this area can improve safety, raise industry standards, and support the development of rewarding, sustainable careers for setters across the sector.
Host:
- Joe Lewis, Rock UK & ABC board lead for Route Setting Development
Panel:
- Eve Cuthbertson, Route Setting Manager and Head Setter, Parthian Southampton
- Ben Humphris, RSD Senior Provider, Climbing Wall Training
- Zoe Wood, Freelance / National Comp Setter
Learn best practices for professionalising management and staff care in climbing walls with WorkNest’s expert Andrew Moore.
