Patagonia was started by a man called Yvon Chouinard, he started this organiszation in 1973, he never wanted to be a business man he started as a craftsman making climbing gear for his mates and himself.
Patagonia's clothing brand differs from others because everything patagonia makes as in money goes back into helping the enviroment, they gave away 1% of sales each year. Patagonias clothing is 85% of it is made from recycled plastic.
Patagonia implemented multiple positive enviromental strategies for their business they put 100% of the companys voting stock transfers to the Patagonia Purpose Trust, created to protect the companys values; and 100% of the nonvoting stock had been given to the Holdfast Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to fighting the neviromental crisis and defending nature. The funding will come from Patagonia: Each year, the money we make after reinvesting in the business will be distributed as a dividend to help fight the crisis.
What is fair trade certified clothing?
Fair Trade Certified clothing refers to garmentsd that are produced under standards designed to support better working conditions, fair wages and sustainable practices. The Fair Trade certificitaction ensures that the entire supply chain, from cotton farmers to factory workers, meers specific criteria aimed promoting social, economic and enviromental well-being.