LS&Co. Unzipped
Nov 05 2012
Hurricane Relief
Like you, our hearts and thoughts are with the millions of people across the Carribean, United States and Canada whose lives have been affected by Hurricane Sandy.
To assist with the disaster relief efforts, the Levi Strauss Foundation has committed a total of $100,000 to the American Red Cross and grassroots organizations in affected areas. In addition, the foundation is double-matching our employees donations to disaster relief.
Posted By: Rebecca Youngs, Associate Editor, LS&Co. Unzipped | ||
Nov 03 2012
Election Day
“In the voting booth, everyone is equal.”
- Barbara Boxer
That quote says it all. Once all the money has been spent and all the words have been spoken – trying to sway your vote – the final decision is yours.
Rich or poor, brown, black or white, gay or straight – in the voting booth, each of us is equal. That means an impoverished, 18-year-old student wields as much power as a person of privilege.
Posted By: Jill Nash, Senior Vice President, Levi Strauss & Co. Corporate Affairs | ||
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Oct 30 2012
Message in a Bottle
“Waste is only waste if we waste it.” – will.i.am
That quote from music artist and producer will.i.am says it quite well.
Best known for his work with The Black Eyed Peas, will.i.am has joined with The Coca-Cola Company on an initiative to educate consumers about everyday recycling choices. It’s called EKOCYCLE™.
Posted By: Cory Warren, Editor, LS&Co. Unzipped | ||
Oct 25 2012
Honoring Today's Pioneers in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS
This year, we’ve been commemorating the 30th anniversary of our fight against HIV/AIDS. Last night, at a Levi’s® store in New York, we honored three organizations with our most celebrated nonprofit recognition, the Levi Strauss & Co. Pioneer Award.
Posted By: Paurvi Bhatt, Senior Director, LS&Co. Strategic Health Initiatives | ||
Tags: Levi Strauss & Co., Levi Strauss Foundation, Social Responsibility | ||
Oct 23 2012
One Link in Our Supply Chain: Cambodia
As the head of the Levi Strauss & Co. global supply chain, one of my responsibilities is to visit vendor factories – where our products are made – all around the globe. This means I come face-to-face with the people who cut, sew and do everything else required to make our jeans, khakis and other clothes.
This is a part of my job that I truly enjoy, in large part because I work for a company that is committed to workers’ needs. By walking into apparel factories I see first-hand where we’re making progress – and where we need to do more.
Case in point: Cambodia.
Posted By: David Love, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Levi Strauss & Co. | ||
Oct 19 2012
Made of Garbage
On the heels of this week's announcement of Levi's® Waste<Less™ collection -- jeans and jackets made partly from recycled plastic bottles and trays -- comes this piece in Bloomberg BusinessWeek. Reporter Susan Berfield writes how the brand's new made-from-waste product aligns with the company's overall approach to sustainability:
Posted By: Cory Warren, Editor, LS&Co. Unzipped | ||
Oct 17 2012
Old Bottles, New Levi's®
Try this on for size.
Come January, the Levi’s® brand will introduce a new collection of denim, made partly from post-consumer waste – specifically recycled plastic bottles and food trays.
Posted By: Cory Warren, Editor, LS&Co. Unzipped | ||
Oct 12 2012
Elbow Grease for Equality
She has a unique blend of policy expertise, charm, elbow grease and determination.
That’s why we love Cecilia Chung. But it’s not the only reason.
Posted By: Rebecca Youngs, Associate Editor, LS&Co. Unzipped | ||
Oct 10 2012
What's the Difference?
If the new Levi’s® store in Tokyo’s Shinjuku district looks different from nearby stores, there’s a reason.
The simple, refined aesthetic sets the store apart. Natural and materials, including wood, leather and metal, are matched with vintage furniture and lamps. Those aspects, along with the resulting industrial look and feel, reinforces the Levi’s® brand’s commitment to sustainability and craftsmanship.
Posted By: Cory Warren, Editor, LS&Co. Unzipped | ||
Oct 04 2012
Big Company. Smaller Footprint
Levi Strauss & Co. is not an energy company.
But when we add up all the small ways we’re changing our relationship to the energy we consume, it can make a big difference.
That’s why we’re pleased to share our 2012 Climate Change Report, which captures progress toward our goal of reducing carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases through maximizing energy efficiency and one day using 100% renewable energy.
Posted By: Desirae Early, Senior Specialist, LS&Co. Social and Environmental Sustainability | ||
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