Patagonia, Inc. — Ethics Grade A-

Patagonia, Inc. receives an overall ethics grade of A- (88/100) on CancelCo's corporate accountability database. Sector: Fashion & Apparel. Market cap: Large Cap.

Category scores

• labor: 82
• privacy: 88
• consumer: 90
• environment: 95
• humanRights: 85

Documented incidents (3)

• Microplastic Pollution Study (medium, 2016) — A study commissioned by the company found that synthetic fleece jackets release an average of 1.7 grams of microfibers per wash, contributing to ocean plastic pollution.
• Forced Labor in Wool Supply Chain (high, 2015) — Internal audits revealed forced labor and human trafficking in Taiwanese mills supplying materials, leading to the implementation of new migrant worker standards.
• Ovis 21 Cruelty Allegations (medium, 2015) — PETA footage revealed extreme cruelty to lambs at a network of Argentine farms that supplied wool to the company, resulting in a temporary halt of wool sourcing from the region.

Documented good deeds

• Earth as Sole Shareholder — Founder Yvon Chouinard transferred 100% of the company's voting stock to a trust and non-profit to ensure all profits are used to combat climate change.

Ethical alternatives

• Cotopaxi — Certified B-Corp with higher percentage of recycled materials in equipment.