Patagonia is an American outdoor apparel company founded in 1973 and headquartered in Ventura, California. It designs and manufactures clothing and gear for silent sports, including climbing, surfing, skiing, snowboarding, fly fishing, and trail running. The company operates retail stores in over ten countries and works with factories in sixteen countries. Its product range also includes Patagonia Provisions, a food business.
The company is structured as a Certified B Corporation, indicating it meets rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. In 2022, Patagonia transferred its ownership to a purpose trust and environmental organizations, with the stated goal of using business to help save the planet. This model directs profits not distributed to operations toward environmental causes, including through the 1% for the Planet initiative, to which the company contributes 1% of its total sales.
Patagonia maintains a commitment to ethical manufacturing and sustainable practices across its supply chain. Its products are backed by the Ironclad Guarantee, reflecting a focus on durability and quality.
