Cotopaxi While it was built from the ground up to achieve lofty goals, any company can transform. It just takes the first step and initiates some critical self-reflection that thoughtful leaders can apply to their business. Cotopaxi, a Certified B Corporation, was founded in Salt Lake City in 2014 and is known for its sustainably designed outdoor products. Cotopaxi is a market leader that combines innovative gear with a solid commitment to social and environmental responsibility. Today’s guest is Annie Agle, VP of Sustainability and Impact at Cotopaxi. We’ll be talking about the company’s strategies around sustainable design, circular economy practices, philanthropy, and more.
Cotopaxi supports education, housing, healthcare, climate action and employment in impoverished areas and has reportedly helped more than 4.2 million people to date. The company’s holistic approach to sustainability includes rigorous assessments of environmental, social and governance risks across its global value chain and aims to be net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. This includes transitioning all product designs to recycled, reused or responsibly sourced materials by 2025. For more information, https://www.cotopaxi.com/
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Editor’s note: This episode originally aired on June 24, 2024.
