Today, we’re diving back in after the summer break with our opinions on two big pieces of environmental news: Nespresso’s recent B Corp Certification and Patagonia’s founder donating the company to fight the climate crisis.
Links and resources:
B Corp - Nespresso Global Certified B Corporation
Nespresso - Nespresso B Corp
Fair World Project - Nespresso: Known for human rights violations, now B Corp certified
Open democracy - The B-Lab is wrong about human rights - but there’s a fix
Green prophet - B Corp’s sustainability status slides as Nespresso joins the ranks
Daily coffee news - Coffee Companies Call for Stricter B Corp Standards Following Nespresso Certification
edie - #SustyTalk: Nespresso Uk’s Mary Child on B-Corp certification
Patagonia - Earth is now our only shareholder
CNN Business - Patagonia’s founder transfers ownership into two entities to help fight the climate crisis
Corporate knights - Patagonia made Earth its sole shareholder. Will other companies follow suit?
Business insider - Patagonia founder's big donation potentially saves him over $1 billion in taxes — and experts say it shows how the wealthy are able to 'entirely opt out of taxes'
CNBC - Patagonia founder just donated the entire company, worth $3 billion, to fight climate change
The Washington Post - Patagonia founder gives away company: ‘Earth is now our only shareholder’
Abc News - Can a clothing company save the planet? Patagonia wants to find out.
The New York Times - Billionaire No More: Patagonia Founder Gives Away the Company
The Guardian - Patagonia’s billionaire owner gives away company to fight climate crisis
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-Brandee and Hannah
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