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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Patagonia's score of 44 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Patagonia's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Patagonia reported total carbon emissions of approximately 199,357,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 2,963,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined, while Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 196,394,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 182,523,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (about 13,309,000 kg CO2e). Patagonia has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2040, using FY2017 as the baseline year. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 80% by FY2030 and Scope 3 emissions by 55% within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by FY2040. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting Patagonia's dedication to sustainability and environmental responsibility in the textiles and apparel sector.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,082,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 3,027,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 162,948,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Patagonia is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
