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Mango Campus
Barcelona, Spain

When discussing new products, or new company initiatives, Toni style and culture. They are a business that is committed to its influence area
comments that sometimes it is about being brave enough to take steps and to the sector in which they operate, continuously adapting to changes
forward. After launching their online platform in 2000, they have since with an ethical and responsible approach to society and the environment.
become one of the leading fashion groups in terms of business in the Mango is a brand that cares about its people, clients and partners
online sector. More recently, they are entering the metaverse by focusing and is committed to helping to create a better world while using its
on their DNA and relating it to the world of art and culture, and creating entrepreneurial mind-set to never stop learning and exploring. They
new relationships with artists and other stakeholders. Much like Covid did, remain authentic to their Mediterranean spirit and are culturally curious,
the metaverse is growing in importance so quickly that it has created a meaning they believe that art and culture make the world a more inspiring
sense of urgency within companies and organisations to act now, and this place and that beauty, style and attention to detail is in their DNA.
is certainly the case at Mango as they look to grow on this platform. As our time with Ruiz comes to a close, we ask what lies ahead and
The topic of sustainability is today more prevalent than ever, and what is Mango’s greatest challenge?
Mango believes in sustainable growth across three pillars: economics, “Fashion as an industry needs to continue down this sustainability path
environment and social. and for us sustainability is one of our strategic pillars. Another challenge
“We see sustainability as a journey, one that the fashion industry is to continue to understand the necessities of our clients and try to
must make in order to contribute to a fairer society, and to reduce its anticipate changes in habits, this is why we are investing money and time in
environmental and social impact on the world. We organise our journey mediums such as the metaverse,” explains Ruiz.
towards sustainability in three key concepts that reflect the company “Finally new ways of working remains a challenge. The pandemic
values: Committed to the Planet, Committed to the Community and situation has changed the way we interact with our teams and colleagues,
Committed to the Value Chain.” but we see this as an opportunity. With the new Mango Campus we aim
Founded in one of the historical enclaves of the European textile industry, the to be able to improve our efficiency and creativity but at the same time
company wants to inspire the world by sharing its passion for Mediterranean incorporate new work habits,” Ruiz concludes.

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