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Yvon Chouinard

Patagonia
Ventura, United States
Yvon Chouinard founded Patagonia in 1973 as an outdoor clothing company built around environmental responsibility. In 2022, in one of the most dramatic acts in business history, Chouinard transferred the entire $3 billion company to a charitable trust, pledging all profits to fighting climate change. A pioneering climber, surfer, and outdoor adventurer, Chouinard has defined what a values-first business can look like — inspiring generations of conscious entrepreneurs.
Outdoor Apparel / Sustainability

About Patagonia

Patagonia designs and sells outdoor apparel, gear, and accessories while operating as a certified B Corporation with a mission to save the planet. All profits are donated to environmental causes through the Holdfast Collective.

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