How Patagonia’s pro-parent policies work for employees and their children
For working parents, having to choose between quitting your job or leaving your baby with a caregiver can be a gut-wrenching decision. But what if the system was designed to work for the many mothers and fathers who choose to work full-time without giving up a major care-taking role? Patagonia, our Read More...
How companies can give employees the green light on green activism
Early estimates show that more than 4 million people participated in last Friday’s climate strike, making it one of the largest global protests ever. The sheer number of participants was made possible not only by a worldwide passion for global climate action, but also by the endorsement of the Read More...
In solidarity with global climate strike, Patagonia will close its doors September 20th
Companies are slowing beginning to acknowledge the need for greater environmental consciousness in their business practices, but one company has been practicing green corporate responsibility for years and continues to put its money where its mouth is: Patagonia. In keeping with their Read More...
Patagonia to cut ties with businesses that don’t share same climate commitment
The environmentally conscious outdoor retailer Patagonia has long been praised for its company ethos, which promotes fair labor practices and environmental responsibility across its entire chain. Now the company has decided to pump the brakes on its popular corporate branding program and no longer Read More...
Patagonia is showing the beer industry how to brew a sustainable beer
Patagonia is not your typical outdoor gear retailer. This privately-owned company does not shy away from opportunities to take a political stance, to mount counterintuitive advertising campaigns, and to seek more sustainable ways of doing business. So, really, we shouldn't be all that surprised Read More...
Patagonia stores closed on Election Day to get voters to the polls
Eco-friendly outdoor retailer Patagonia is encouraging citizens to get out and vote today by closing all its US-based stores. The retailer’s deed is part of a Time to Vote campaign supported by a number of major US companies that have made efforts to provide employees with enough time to Read More...