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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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 3 emissions account for the majority, totalling about 196,057,000 kg CO2e. This includes significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 182,523,000 kg CO2e), employee commuting (about 562,000 kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 13,309,000 kg CO2e). The company's Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined are reported at about 2,963,000 kg CO2e. Currently, Patagonia has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of formal reduction commitments suggests a need for further development in their climate strategy. As of now, all emissions data is directly reported by Patagonia, Inc., with no cascading from a parent organisation.
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| Scope 3 | 196,394,000 |
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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.
