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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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33

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Patagonia's score of 33 is higher than 84% 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. This figure includes about 2,963,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined, while the majority, approximately 196,394,000 kg CO2e, falls under Scope 3 emissions, which encompass areas such as purchased goods and services, upstream transportation, and employee commuting. Comparatively, in 2022, Patagonia's total emissions were about 93,500,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 2,500,000 kg CO2e, and a significant 90,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This indicates a notable increase in emissions from 2022 to 2023. Patagonia has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. However, the company is known for its strong environmental ethos and commitment to sustainability, which includes efforts to reduce its overall carbon footprint and promote responsible sourcing and production practices.

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Scope 1
1,082,000
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Scope 2
3,027,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
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Scope 3
162,948,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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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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