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We need businesses like Patagonia to set an example for what ethical capitalism can look like. (Shutterstock)

11 octobre 2022

Patagonia’s grand gesture sends the wrong message about ethical capitalism

David Weitzner, York University, Canada

By giving up on corporate responsibility, Patagonia’s founder undermines current strides toward ethical capitalism.

The founder of Patagonia, long known for environmental activism, said on Sept. 14 that the company is dedicating all its future profits to a non-profit focused on fighting the environmental crisis and defending nature. (Shutterstock)

5 octobre 2022

Has Patagonia defined a new gold standard for business responsibility?

Graeme Auld, Carleton University et Janina Grabs, ESADE

Whether or not Patagonia’s recent move will have a lasting impact on business responsibility will depend on how it balances its environmental impacts with the social good it carries out.

Patagonia has always sought to limit its environmental harm. Budrul Chukrut/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

26 septembre 2022

Why Patagonia’s purpose-driven business model is unlikely to spread

Ken Pucker, Tufts University

Yvon Chouinard, his wife and their two adult children have given the company he founded away. From now on, its profits will fund climate and conservation work.

The company’s profits will sustain these efforts in perpetuity. Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images

27 septembre 2022

Patagonia’s founder has given his company away to fight climate change and advance conservation: 5 questions answered

Ash Enrici, Indiana University

Yvon Chouinard’s gift is unusual due to its structure but is also part of a trend. Many billionaires and large foundations are now funding these causes.

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