Mission Statements

Robert Swan once said “the greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” Two companies that understand this concept are Patagonia and Nike. How they address these issues regarding sustainable business practice vary, however. Both have made it their mission to deliver excellence and make the best quality products within their industries, Patagonia focussing more on outdoor active wear, while Nike is more sports oriented. Part of this process has been developing products from sustainable sources. Patagonia, for example, actively took a stand against chemical intensive cotton in 1994, and has since switched to less harmful means of organic cotton within all their cotton-based products. They are even going the extra

I have two mission statements for my life they are “God will not put anything on you that you cannot bare and always remain humble”. The first statement has been my words of wisdom since I was a child. I was always thought that no matter how hard life got do not give up because the problems and the pain will not last forever. I use this statement a lot when I am at work, especially if I’m having a difficult day where it seem like everything is going wrong and it seem like there is no solution. Working in the medical field has taught me to be humble and appreciate my life. I use to work at a dialysis center after talking and seeing how dialysis was taking effect on their everyday life give me a new perceptive on how much we as healthy people

operates with regards to pupils,achievement,outside community links and strategies such as anti bullying and peer support. The ethos consists of values and beliefs that contribute to the character of the school itself and the atmosphere experienced by all those who go there. The overall intention of the school is the mission it may be short easily recalled phrase or a single word. it usually overlaps with the vision or aims of the school. Aims of the school may be short statements like instilling a thirst for lifelong learning in children or giving pupils the confidence to take up opportunities when they are offered. the values of a school represent the moral code that links it with its local community and informs expected behaviors and attitudes of pupils the children are valued by the school its staff and by each other should be seen very clearly in the way that the learning and development culture is celebrated by the school from posters and displays. Children should be encouraged to learn together and to collaborate with each other and with staff members so that their learning becomes positive and effective way. Atmosphere at a school is often based around the attitudes of those who go there staff and pupils. it should be clear to all visitors that the school respects and values diversity and equal opportunities and that these things are part of the commitment of the school to a

Each jacket Patagonia produces leaves behind two thirds its weight in waste. Every product they make, we cannot give back to the Earth. Their mission statement clearly states, “ Build the best product, cause no unnecessary harm, use business to inspire and implement solutions to the environmental crisis.” Patagonia has taken the less traveled path with their advertisement, but one that has helped them grow leaps and bounds. By discouraging sales and being upfront about how the production of their clothing hurts the environment, they are building an extremely loyal customer who will not only buy their product, but not purchase from other competitors. You have to admit that this advertisement is smart, but with smart comes a lot of

They must express objectives that can be tested -- there has to be some way to determine whether or not an organization is meeting its goals.

The fact that there is so much competition in the clothing industry forces companies to seek the cheapest labor and material. To get products that are the least environmentally harmful will cost the company more money. That can lead future CEO’s to look for less expensive resources that may not meet their current standards. For example, because Patagonia makes synthetic clothing, plastics used to make the clothing release micro-plastics into the water when washed. These micro-plastics cannot be completely filtered by waste water filtering plants. (Martinko, Katherine)

Patagonia Case Study “Build the best product, cause no unnecessary harm, use business to inspire and implement solutions to the environmental crisis.” Since being founded in 1973 by outdoor enthusiast Yvon Chouinard, Patagonia has gone to great measures to follow their mission statement and build a brand based on quality, trust, sustainable practices, innovation, and loyalty. By becoming a pioneer of using organic cottons in its product lines and using environmentally sustainable processes to make its products, Patagonia has managed to appeal to a certain yet growing consumer base. The consumers are men and women between the ages of 18-40 primarily in North America (West Coast and North East) who are active, outdoor nature lovers, and are supporters of sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. In addition, they are the ones who try to live a healthy lifestyle by eating organic products and attempt to reduce their environmental impact by

A key issue facing management was balancing the company’s desire for environmentalism with its existence as a for-profit business. The idea of running a for-profit business implies operating at the lowest cost, growing as rapidly as financially feasible, and maximizing returns to financial stockholders ( I think it should be stockholder since it is financial return). A commitment to the environment can raise costs and hurt margins because environmentally-friendly policies are not the most financially savvy. This issue is important because Patagonia’s entire brand and

The mission statement is a written document that an organization declares its core purpose. The mission statements defines the essence of the organizations needs and their core purpose of their existence. It describes the role that they play in the community and portrays the club’s image, charisma, and individuality. If the mission statement is written correctly it can provide an explanation to internal and external individuals on what the organization stands for. Some of the components that are key to the mission statement are members, product and service, market, technology and philosophy are just a few that should be in the mission statement. Without and effective mission statement to inspire your employees and members on why you exist it won’t mean anything to them. Here is an example of a mission statement from Kohl’s

The responsible company, a firsthand account of Patagonia’s rise to become a leader in sustainable business and environmental practices. This book goes over the ethical and sustainable business practices that Patagonia has been using for the past 40 years. They started off as a small company called Chouinard Equipment, they sold rugby shirts, ice axes, and much more basic mountain climbing equipment. Throughout the course of this paper I will be discussing, Patagonia’s values, ethical framework, and the different elements that made them a highly sustainable business.

Contemporary society’s overarching importance regarding global sustainability in the workplace is increasing in significance. Sustainability is emphasized amid global corporation Lend Lease, whom consider the environmental, social, ethical and financial impacts of every decision made. As the leading property and infrastructure group, the aim of this report concerns Lend Leases commitment to making a Global Compact and incorporating UNGC principles as part of their culture, strategy and day-to-day operations and engage in collaborative projects that advance the broader development goals of the United Nations. Thus, recently as part of becoming a signatory to the UNGC, Lend Lease is required to prepare an annual ‘Communication on Progress’. This report aims to address the appropriate structure for the progress report as well as integrating pertinent content discussed in international business, ranging from competing theories as well as counter viewpoints and CSR adoption. Furthermore, communicating the progress report is deemed imperative, thus the internal communication fragment will discuss its implementation to ensure Lend Leases success in sustainability within the organization, and how to externally communicate the UNGC to outside audiences to create brand image and identity. Lastly, a comprehensive analysis regarding alternative solutions, and a particular recommendation are devised in this report.

“Build the best product, cause no unnecessary harm, use business to inspire and implement solutions to the environmental crisis.” Patagonia's unique mission statement shows what they stand for and proves to competitors that their products will always be high quality without harm to the environment which is very important to the target market that the brand sells to. With a mission statement this bold consumers know that they are buying products from a company that cares which is rare to find because how competitive the market is. What propelled Patagonia into the limelight as a premier outdoor clothing brand was its high quality and sustainably produced line of products. Patagonia was the leading company to pave the way in waste reduction. Patagonia's iconic design and high tech materials allowed for the brand to gain significant market share amongst consumers.

Mission Statement: As an educator I will provide for students the opportunity to make a positive difference in their lives to help them accomplish unexpected goals. I will enhance learning to support my students in achieving their highest potential by integrating technology into the curriculum. I will integrate conceptual technology learning techniques that will implement concrete knowledge of technology that will emphasize mastery of understanding. Through committed support from educators, faculty, staff, parents, and the community, I will advance learning to support my students. This will allow students to become confident, creative, motivated, technology-ready students. I will provide leadership to

Vision and mission statements provide information about the organization. They appear in strategic and operational plans. How do you define vision and mission statements? How should they be developed and used?

3. Thomas L. Wheelen & J. David Hunger. 2012. Strategic Management and Business Policy Toward Global Sustainability. Thirteenth edition. Pearson Education