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company because of its environmental impact . I realised that it actually posed a wonderful opportunity to create change within the corporate sector , which I think is imperative to successfully tackle some of our biggest environmental and social challenges .”
Nyborg accepted the position and , within a year of being there , was asked if she could focus entirely on Peak Design ’ s corporate social responsibility work .
“ I liked Peak Design ' s products , but the company had done nothing to address its environmental or social impact , so I felt there was a great opportunity there ,” explains Nyborg . “ There weren ’ t a lot of academic tracks or degree programmes in sustainability back when I was in school , but my training as an evaluator helped me ask the right questions and figure out where and how Peak Design could have the biggest impact . Fortunately , the whole team has always been super supportive of the proposed environmental work that makes my job easy .”
Now , Peak Design is manufacturing more sustainable products because the company wants to keep designing and selling great gear in perpetuity .
“ If we destroy our planet , it ' ll be pretty tough to do business ,” says Nyborg wryly .
Manufacturing sustainable products Peak Design ’ s primary design work is completed in San Francisco , but the company works closely with its partners in both Vietnam and China on sample iteration .
“ Prior to COVID-19 , our team would be out working with our international manufacturing partners multiple times a year , and we ' re slowly getting back into that routine ,” says Nyborg . “ Our primary soft goods factory is located in Vietnam , and
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