Patagonia’s corporate activism is a large part of its brand identity. In 2017, the company sued then-President Donald Trump over his administration’s move to dramatically shrink two national monuments in Utah.
Labor & working conditionsConfirmed
Patagonia faces exploitation claims in supply chain
Patagonia's internal audits found forced labor and human trafficking in its supply chain, as reported by Cara Chacon and Thuy Nguyen.
Patagonia is an accredited and founding member of the Fair Labor Association...And yet, despite these aspirations, four years ago internal audits turned up multiple instances of human trafficking, forced labor, and exploitation in Patagonia’s supply chain, according to Cara Chacon, the company’s director of social and environmental responsibility, and Thuy Nguyen, the manager of supply chain social responsibility and special programs.
Corporate conductRecall
Patagonia recalls infant base layer sets due to choking hazard
Patagonia recalled Patagonia Infant Capilene Midweight Base Layer Sets because of a choking hazard.
Description This recall involves Patagonia Infant Capilene Midweight Base Layer Sets, sold in sizes 0 months through 24 months with style number 60910.
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Labor & working conditionsConfirmed
CEO Ryan Gellert announces restructuring
CEO Ryan Gellert announces restructuring at Patagonia.
Patagonia layoffs 2024: CEO Ryan Gellert announces restructuring - Fast Company
Climate & energySettlement
Patagonia Building Supplies, Inc., dba as W. Los Angeles Building Materials
In September 2009, Patagonia Building Supplies, Inc., dba as W. Los Angeles Building Materials, agreed to pay $9,000 in penalties; $6,750 to the California Air Pollution Fund, $1,125 to the Peralta Community College District, and $1,125 to the California Pollution Control Financing Authority for violating air quality regulations.
In September 2009, Patagonia Building Supplies, Inc., dba as W. Los Angeles Building Materials, agreed to pay $9,000 in penalties; $6,750 to the California Air Pollution Fund, $1,125 to the Peralta Community College District, and $1,125 to the California Pollution Control Financing Authority for violating air quality regulations.