Patagonia

For more than a decade, we have been working with our suppliers to eliminate fees for migrant workers in Taiwan. Despite our efforts, this exploitative practice remains difficult to eradicate completely. A new report (https://lnkd.in/gzSzmZnw) from Transparentem highlights the progress and ongoing challenges that we, and other apparel and footwear companies, face. Their research has made it clear that collective action is necessary and has mobilized the industry in the right direction. We remain committed to ending these practices. However, we cannot do this alone. We urge more brands to join us in advocating for systemic change and working with governments to make it illegal for workers to be charged fees for securing employment. See here (https://lnkd.in/gPcEU-vi) to learn more about migrant worker issues and our work.

What will it take to make progress on the environmental crisis now? Ask the lawyers who took the first Trump administration to court on behalf of our lands, waters and communities.   “We can't just be on defense waiting for a better day to come,” says Earthjustice president Abbie Dillen. “Everything needs to have an offensive dimension.”   Read on to learn more about how our longtime legal advocacy partners are getting more strategic and assertive. https://lnkd.in/g27d3pKu

As the U.S. pulls out of the Paris Climate Agreement, fossil fuel companies are raking in record profits. Our CEO, Ryan Gellert, pulls the curtain back on the so-called “energy emergency” and examines what would actually happen if we faced a dire shortage, and why the declaration distracts from the true threat to our planet—the climate crisis.    The climate crisis requires long-term, systemic change, with businesses, government and civil society working together. We are committed to reducing our impact and we encourage other companies to join us in cleaning up the mess we've all created on this planet. We must stop delaying and start acting “because despite what you might have heard, not all of us want to move to Mars.” Read on to see Ryan's full message. https://lnkd.in/ger4ymGw

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of our dedicated employees who generously volunteered their time on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to sort and organize clothing donations for those affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. A special thanks goes to our Pasadena and Santa Monica stores for their unwavering commitment to supporting the local community during this difficult time. Additionally, we appreciate all our stores across the country that have stepped up to provide aid and assistance, showcasing our collective spirit of compassion and solidarity in times of need.

Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision for a better world. Dr. King believed in action and equality, and that change is possible when we support each other. That’s what we’re working toward when we show up to protect the people and places we love. Whether it’s volunteering to protect our wild spaces or supporting your local community, there are many ways to be part of something greater. If you’re looking for where to start, connect with a nonprofit organization near you through Patagonia Action Works at https://lnkd.in/g_Xi2yaQ Photo 1: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. leads a march for voting rights for Black Americans from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, alongside other civil rights leaders. From left to right: Ralph Abernathy, James Forman, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rev. Jesse Douglas and John Lewis. Photo: Steve Schapiro, Corbis via Getty Images Photo 2: Research interns, volunteers and coordinators gather data at The Rodale Institute’s Farming Systems Trial, the longest running side-by-side comparison of organic and conventional farming methods in the United States. Photo: Johnie Gall Photo 3: A group of groms learns the basics with Laru Beya Collective, a nonprofit working to empower historically excluded youth through surfing. Rockaway Beach, New York. Photo: Ann-Kathrin Koch Photo 4: Volunteers remove debris during a cleanup of the Yellowstone River in Billings, Montana. Photo: Mike Clark

Our thoughts are with those affected by the unprecedented wildfires in Los Angeles. We grieve for the lives lost, those now without homes and the damage to the wildlife and ecology of our local mountains and coastline. We thank the first responders, those from all over California and the West as well as from Canada and Mexico, and all the public servants and volunteers working around the clock to help those in need. Like so many in the LA region, colleagues in our Santa Monica and Pasadena stores are dealing with displaced loved ones, intense air pollution and uncertainty. For now, we’re providing direct support to our staff and friends, and we’ve ramped up funding to our longtime disaster relief partner Americares. If you can, we encourage you to donate to Americares at pat.ag/l/25/americares. We’ve also made it easy for online customers going forward to get a donation match to Americares, thanks to our payment partner Adyen. These donations speed up disaster relief and expand access to critical medical supplies. Photo: Jay L. Clendenin

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter were the best type of Americans—principled, practical, and modest. I always admired that they fished with flies and not with bait—and that they liked to work with their hands. They worked for sanity, democracy, and a living planet—something we all need to do now and in the days ahead. - Yvon Chouinard, Founder of Patagonia, on the passing of President Jimmy Carter   Read on for the full statement https://lnkd.in/gA4Hk4g7

Since 2021 we have closed our stores and offices in the United States and Canada from Christmas through New Year’s Day and given employees paid time off. The purpose is to provide our colleagues with a much-needed break, and our customers have been overwhelmingly gracious.     We’re doing it again this year: Our North American stores will be closed from Dec. 25 through Jan. 1 because we believe in providing quality of life for our people.      We will have a team working in our distribution center in Reno, Nev., along with a crew of customer experience representatives available to help customers on the phone and online. Those employees will receive holiday pay plus banked holiday time.      We want to thank our incredible employees for an amazing year of making great products, sharing powerful stories and working hard to save our home planet. And, we want to thank our nonprofit partners and customers for their continued support and friendship.      We’ll be back at work and recharged on Jan. 2, ready to ship the orders, help exchange gifts and repair clothing that was broken while people were outside having fun. Photo: Kyle Sparks Patagonia headquarters and Fletcher Chouinard Designs Surf Shop in Ventura, Calif., with the waves at Ventura Point in the background.  

Earlier this month, Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert joined The New York Times DealBook Summit in New York City with leaders from a variety of business sectors to talk about the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing society today. Read on to discover the key takeaways. 

We’re excited to share the opening of our new store in Bariloche, Argentina, which is a place that reflects the essence of Patagonia and connects us to the beginnings of our history. In 1968, Patagonia's founder, Yvon Chouinard, crossed the Andes through Bariloche on his way to El Chaltén—a journey that greatly influenced his vision and philosophy. Today, #CasaFrey, located by the shores of Nahuel Huapi, pays tribute to Emilio Frey, his wife Rosa Schumacher, and their daughters. Emilio was a pioneer in the region, known for his work as the first director of Nahuel Huapi National Park and his dedication to exploring and protecting the Patagonia region of South America. With this store opening, we continue their legacy by preserving the original construction and materials that are part of the building’s story. This space is for the community and for all who share a passion for nature. Photos: Museo de la Patagonia Art, Mechi Fahs