Patagonia is one of the leading examples of a company that has embedded sustainability into its core and integrated it across all areas of operation. From product design to supply chain management, the company prioritizes responsible sourcing, the use of recycled and regenerative materials, and initiatives like its Worn Wear program that encourage repair, reuse, and circular consumption. Patagonia also holds itself accountable to ambitious environmental goals, such as achieving net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2040, and maintains rigorous oversight of labor and environmental practices within its global supply network.

Beyond operational measures, Patagonia extends its sustainability ethos into corporate governance and advocacy. Through its long-standing 1% for the Planet commitment, it has donated over $140 million to grassroots environmental initiatives, and its 2022 ownership transfer to the Patagonia Purpose Trust and Holdfast Collective ensures that profits not reinvested in the company directly fund environmental protection. This structure reinforces Patagonia’s belief that business can, and must, serve both people and the planet, setting a benchmark for corporate responsibility worldwide.