Patagonia steps up its environmental stewardship efforts
13/03/2019
The brand said this appointment has been made in order to “ensure we are doing everything we can to protect our planet.”
Mr Garbow is an experienced environmental lawyer and advocate. He served as EPA general counsel under President Obama and was the longest-serving occupier of this position.
His role at Patagonia will be to work closely with teams across the company to enhance its environmental stewardship efforts.
“We are excited to welcome Avi into the Patagonia family and extend the urgent work that is needed to address the climate crisis,” said Rose Marcario, president and CEO of Patagonia. “As Patagonia’s Environmental Advocate, Avi will provide leadership and strategy to our commitment to the planet. He will help us advance policies that support land and water, renewable energy and regenerative organic agriculture.”
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