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Patagonia

Patagonia, Inc., a renowned outdoor apparel and gear company, is headquartered in Ventura, California, USA. Founded in 1973, Patagonia has established itself as a leader in the outdoor industry, focusing on sustainable practices and environmental activism. The company operates primarily in North America, Europe, and Asia, offering a diverse range of products including technical clothing, outdoor gear, and accessories. Patagonia is celebrated for its commitment to quality and sustainability, utilising recycled materials and ethical manufacturing processes. Notable achievements include the introduction of the "Worn Wear" programme, promoting the repair and reuse of gear. With a strong market position, Patagonia is not only a favourite among outdoor enthusiasts but also a pioneer in corporate responsibility, consistently advocating for environmental conservation and social justice.

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26

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Apparel Production industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Patagonia's score of 26 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Patagonia's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Patagonia reported total carbon emissions of approximately 199,357,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown of these emissions reveals that Scope 1 and 2 emissions accounted for about 2,963,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher at approximately 196,394,000 kg CO2e. Within Scope 3, the largest contributors included purchased goods and services at about 182,523,000 kg CO2e, followed by upstream transportation and distribution at approximately 13,309,000 kg CO2e, and employee commute emissions at about 562,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2020, Patagonia's total emissions were approximately 224,565,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,442,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 3,744,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 219,379,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2020 to 2023. Despite these reductions, Patagonia has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on transparency regarding its emissions and is committed to addressing its environmental impact through various sustainability efforts.

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2018201920202023
Scope 1
1,082,000
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0,000,000
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Scope 2
3,027,000
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0,000,000
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Scope 3
162,948,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Patagonia's primary industry is Wearing apparel; furs (18), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Patagonia is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Patagonia is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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