Question:
Case Study – Patagonia: A Sustainable Outlook on Business
How can businesses make a difference in a world of decreasing resources? Patagonia is diligently working toward finding an answer to that question.
This case analysis will start by examining the history of Patagonia, including the inspiration behind its current state as an ethical and eco-conscious company.
Instruction:
Introduce the concept of Sustainability and Waste Hierarchy. Define both the terms using wide range of literature. It might be a good idea to highlight the purpose of your assignment
Background of the case company and the key sustainable challenges faced
Introduce the Case company and discuss their sustainable practices. Using the overall approach to sustainability (Triple bottom line concept) discuss the key sustainable issues (Social, environmental and economic) faced by the company
Waste Hierarchy to deliver sustainability in Case company
Using the waste hierarchy pyramid discuss the current practices of case company and how the case company can use the framework to become more sustainable.
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