• Mission: Clearly stated environmental purpose:
    • “Build the best product, cause no unnecessary harm, use business to inspire and implement solutions to the environmental crisis.”
  • Application of Mission:
    • Governance: Privately held family company; the board actively preserves mission values.
    • Products: High-quality, environmentally friendly, sustainable materials.
    • Strategy: Environmental differentiation; low advertising spend, strong public relations.
    • Business Model: Integrated sustainability into operational practices, life-cycle initiatives to extend product lifespan.
  • Success: Successful in aligning all functional activities with its environmental mission, becoming a role model for environmentally responsible businesses