Climbing Towards a Sustainable Future
EP Climbing

Climbing Towards a Sustainable Future

We started with the first hold. Now, we’re making climbing better for people and the planet. 


We’re proud to be at the forefront of sustainability in the climbing industry. Since 1983, when our founder Francois Savigny invented the world’s first climbing hold, we’ve continued to lead in innovation and environmental responsibility. Through in-depth lifecycle analysis using our Carbon Calculator, we track the carbon footprint of our products, factories, and offices to pinpoint key impact areas and reduce them at the source. We also collaborate with industry leaders to rethink materials and extend the life of our solutions.

Why Sustainability Matters to Us

As climbing becomes more mainstream with indoor gyms, large-scale facilities, and international competitions, the industry faces new challenges: increasing emissions, material waste, and higher demand for natural resources. Today, our climbing walls and solutions are present in over 30 countries and with that global presence comes a clear responsibility to reduce our impact and build a better future for everyone.

That’s why we’ve built sustainability into the core of our business as a strategic priority. We’re rethinking every part of our process to make climbing more sustainable and inclusive.

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Our work is grounded in three core value

People Integrity Reliability
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Driven by passion since 1985, the EP Climbing team has been 100% involved in the climbing community and 100% focused on the success of all projects.

Proficient in strategic planning, adaptability, and effective problem-solving, our team engages in daily collaboration with route setters and shapers. Additionally, we receive continuous support from athletes and sport climbing federations, making us well-prepared to handle any request. We are committed to cultivating robust relationships with each client, ensuring that every project is customised and coordinated to meet their specific requirements.

Part of the ABEO Group

Moreover, we are a part of the ABEO Group, a global leader in sports and leisure equipment. Our CSR strategy aligns with their vision built on three pillars:

  • Promoting physical activity for all
  • Creating sustainable products and solutions
  • Fostering diversity, team growth, and respect Part of the ABEO Group for all stakeholders

This shared framework helps us embed sustainability across every part of our business from design and supply chains to partnerships and production.


OUR SUSTAINABILITY NEWS AND PROGRESS

Our Sustainable alternative for Birch Wood (2025 Update)

Our Sustainable alternative for Birch Wood (2025 Update)

In light of the sustainability concerns and ethical issues linked to birch sourcing, learn how we’re found alternative with our latest innovation.

Carbon Calculator + Lifecycle Analysis Tool Launch

Carbon Calculator + Lifecycle Analysis Tool Launch

Our Carbon Calculator now allows us to assess product emissions across the full lifecycle. Learn more about the tool.

Our Sustainability Roadmap with CEC

Our Sustainability Roadmap with CEC

By 2035 we plan to be the world leader in sustainable climbing. Check out our roadmap and strategy to achieve this goal in association with CEC.

What we’ve done over the years


The CSE deploys concrete initiatives to support our teams, encourage their personal development and strengthen the company's culture, while integrating environmentally-friendly actions for a sustainable future.

Carbon calculator

Our carbon calculator assesses the environmental footprint of climbing walls by analyzing the entire life cycle, from materials to installation. It helps you make sustainable decisions by comparing different materials (wood vs. steel, PE vs. PU) and optimizing choices to reduce carbon emissions. This tool has been integrated into our job coasting.

For Climbing Gyms

Choose sustainable materials,identify high-impact areas and sharethe carbon footprint with climbers.

For Openers

Use durable holds and recycle.

For Climbers

Be aware of the environmentalimpact of their activities and takeaction to reduce it.

Recycling system

Recycling system

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Shared library

Shared library

Dayson social issue

Dayson social issue

Organization of awareness-raising dayson social issue

Mobility days

Mobility days

Organization of soft mobility days

Climate

Climate

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Life-Cycle Analysis

Life cycle analysis is a way of quantifying theenvironmental impact of a product or service onthe service on the environment. It assesses thecontribution of each stage of life cycle. Life cycleanalysis takes into account various indicators toevaluate the various impacts, such ascontribution to climate change, waterconsumption and resource depletion.

Our Certificates

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Our Partners

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Our Partners

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Our Partners

Product Innovation

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G'Hold

G'Hold

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Volx

Volx

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Green Holds

Green Holds

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CSR Groups

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