Patagonia as an Ethical Organization

Patagonia as an Ethical Organization
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Patagonia is an American company that designs, manufactures, and sells outdoor clothing. The business was founded in 1973 by Yvon Chouinard. It has headquarters in Ventura, California. Today, Patagonia operates hundreds of stores in over ten nations across five continents, as well as factories in sixteen countries. The company differs significantly from major brands in the clothing industry as it labels itself as an activist company. Its operations have been founded on a commitment to environmental protection, which is also reflected across the entire supply chain.
Ethical Practices
The ethical practices of Patagonia have attracted the attention of the media. For instance, an article in Forbes magazine has illustrated Patagonia’s activism and how the company has continued to lean further into environmental protection (Sonsev, 2019). Patagonia has even changed its mission...