Tag: Patagonia
Patagonia’s Worn Wear Tour Stops in Berkeley (April 20-21)
April 20, 2017
By Sona Senapati, Berkeley-Haas Center for Responsible Business, Student Editorial Writer “One of the most responsible things we can do as a company is to make high-quality stuff that lasts for years and can be repaired, so you don’t have to buy…
Patagonia Case Competition 2017 Finalists
April 13, 2017
By Keistrel Baron, UC Berkeley Student and CRB Student Assistant Patagonia is known for constantly seeking ways to redefine the relationship between business and a healthy planet. In an effort to make a positive impact in the food industry,…
Fireside Chat with Vincent Stanley, Chief Storyteller for Patagonia
February 22, 2017
By Sona Senapati, Berkeley-Haas Center for Responsible Business, Student Editorial Writer The Center for Responsible Business at Berkeley-Haas and the Dean’s Office recently hosted Vincent Stanley, Chief Storyteller for the renowned…
Second Patagonia Case Competition at UC Berkeley-Haas Focuses on Sustainable Food & Regenerative Organic Farming
November 15, 2016
By Kaycee Antosiak, Berkeley-Haas Center for Responsible Business, Student Editorial Writer Patagonia, known for its high quality clothing and sustainable ways of production, encourages customers to be aware of their consumption and relationship…
Summer Internships – The Responsible Way
September 26, 2016
The Student Advisory Board is central to our mission at the Center for Responsible Business. Each year the Board provides us with invaluable insights into the Center’s ongoing projects and long-term vision, keeping us up-to-date with Haas…
2015-16 CRB Year in Brief: Letter from the Executive Director
August 15, 2016
Dear Friends of the Center for Responsible Business: As we conclude the 2015-16 academic year, I would like to offer some reflections. 2015-16 was a very busy year with a lot of firsts. This included launching the Patagonia Eco-Innovation Case…
Michigan Wins, Yale and Cal Place at Patagonia Eco-Competition
April 28, 2016
By Jim Rossi, UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism The University of Michigan won, Yale came in second, and UC Berkeley’s team placed third from among over 100 teams nationwide in Patagonia’s inaugural Eco Innovation Case Competition. The…
The Patagonia Case Competition: Finding an Eco-Friendly Water Repellent
April 15, 2016
By Edmund L. Andrews Few companies have tied their identities more closely to environmental responsibility than Patagonia, the outdoor apparel manufacturer founded decades ago by the rock climber Yvon Choinard. Patagonia’s mission statement is…
Benchmarking Sustainable Supply Chain Management
September 21, 2015
By Roshini R. Das, EMBA 15 According to Wikipedia, the word Benchmarking (in the business terms) means the process of comparing one’s business processes and performance metrics to industry bests or best practices from other companies.…
Considering Social Impact in Big Business: Can pioneer companies spark a race to the top?
February 27, 2014
By Aarthi Rao, Berkeley-Haas MBA ’15 This post originally appeared on nextbillion.net Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is defined in many ways. Some use it as a catch-all to describe everything from employee volunteerism to company campaigns…