HOME PRESS CONTACT FAQ PRESS Press Inquiries Patagonia Calls for Moratorium on Seabed Mining December 1, 2021 Below is a press release that was originally shared by the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition. DSCC AND WWF JOINT PRESS RELEASE Volkswagen Group, Triodos Bank, Scania, and Patagonia today joined growing calls for a moratorium on the emerging deep-sea mining industry. The world’s second-biggest car manufacturer, a leading ethical bank, a major commercial vehicle manufacturer, and sustainable outdoor clothing company have joined other major companies BMW Group, Volvo Group, Samsung SDI, Google, and Philips in pledging to keep minerals sourced from the deep sea out of their products. In addition to putting the brakes on the rush to mine the deep sea, the statement signed by the companies also highlights the need to explore alternatives as a matter of urgency; reduce the demand for primary metals; develop responsible terrestrial mining practices, and transition to a closed-loop materials economy. “Volkswagen is continuously working on sustainable mobility solutions for future generations. This includes high standards for responsibly shaped raw material supply chains. Seabed mining poses severe environmental risks that we take very seriously and that drives us to support the call for a moratorium.” Dr. Frauke Eßer, Head of Global Supplier Risk and Sustainability Management, Volkswagen Group Purchasing: “The deep ocean is the largest carbon sink on our planet and a vital natural solution to climate change. We need to do everything in our power to protect rather than destroy this phenomenal ally. It is powerful to see leading companies recognise and take action on this.” – Jessica Battle, WWF No Deep Seabed Mining Initiative Leader. “Triodos Bank’s mission is to make money work for positive social, environmental, and cultural change. In this time of unprecedented crisis relating to our natural world, Triodos Bank believes it is very important to implement a mortarium on deep-sea mining. There is no place for an industry that risks compromising the services to our planet that the deep ocean provides.” Iris Lether, Investment Strategist, Triodos Investment Management, a subsidiary of Triodos Bank. “Humans need to continue rapidly transitioning to renewable energy sources, but in a responsible manner. No matter what reasons we hear for mining the bottom of the ocean, we need to recognize that it would create grave ecological threats and risks disturbing carbon locked away in the deep, with limited opportunities for proper oversight. In our pursuit of renewable energy, we need to ensure that any essential mining is done in the most ecologically responsible way, which means no deep-sea mining. We cannot allow extractive industries to keep raiding our land and water for financial gain, and we need to move away from the model of capitalism that necessitates endless growth at the expense of the planet.” Hans Cole, Head of Environmental Activism, Patagonia. “It is fantastic to see Volkswagen Group, Triodos Bank, Scania, and Patagonia supporting ocean health for future generations by taking action on deep-sea mining and committing to keeping minerals from the ocean floor out of their products. We hope this will inspire more companies to take up the baton and defend this vital life-sustaining ecosystem by saying ‘no’ to deep-sea mining.” – Farah Obaidullah, Global Campaigner with the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition. The nascent deep-sea mining industry seeks to strip-mine materials 4-6 kilometres below the surface of the ocean, starting in the Pacific Ocean. The prospective mining companies argue the minerals are needed for new batteries, but breakthroughs in battery technology are evolving without them. The giga-scale Swedish battery manufacturer, Northvolt, for example, announced earlier this month that it has produced the first-ever lithium-ion battery cell with 100% recycled nickel, manganese, and cobalt. The growing call from companies to safeguard the health of the deep ocean comes as scientists and policy experts continue to warn of the risks associated with deep-sea mining. More than 600 marine science & policy experts from over 44 countries have also called for a pause on the nascent industry, warning of a “loss of biodiversity and ecosystem functioning that would be irreversible on multi-generational timescales” and “uncertain impacts on carbon sequestration dynamics and deep-ocean carbon storage.” Earlier this year the influential IUCN World Conservation Congress in Marseille also passed a resolution with overwhelming support for a moratorium on deep-sea mining. Farah Obaidullah continues, “As we look beyond COP26 and ramp up our efforts to tackle the climate crisis, we need to recognize the deep sea and the critical role this environment plays in locking away carbon. We cannot afford to open up a new frontier of industrial resource extraction in an environment that stands between us and the worst impacts of climate breakdown.” Share Patagonia Closing North American Stores, Warehouse and Offices for Last Week of 2021 November 24, 2021 At Patagonia, we do our best to not be bound by convention and to look out for people and the planet. For the last week of this year, we are shutting down our stores, warehouse and offices in the United States and Canada because our people need a break. Patagonia.com will remain open. More information is available here. We hope you too have a restful and fun break this holiday season. Share Patagonia Joins Human Rights Campaign Business Statement on Anti-LGBTQ+ State Legislation November 22, 2021 We want our colleagues and customers to feel safe and welcome to show up as their authentic selves. That’s why Patagonia has signed onto the Human Rights Campaign’s business statement on anti-LGBTQ+ state legislation. There are deeply concerning laws being pursued and enacted in state houses across the U.S. singling out LGBTQ+ people — many targeting transgender youth. We strongly believe that everyone should enjoy sports and the outdoors as their most authentic selves without discrimination. Congress must pass the Equality Act to guarantee federal protections for all LGBTQ+ people. Share Ventura Residents Demand Newsom and EPA Stop SoCalGas November 17, 2021 Ventura, CA – Ventura residents are appealing to Governor Gavin Newsom and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan to prevent SoCalGas from expanding a natural gas compressor that’s footsteps away from an elementary school and Boys & Girls Club. A coalition of community members, nonprofit organizations, and businesses — known collectively as the Westside Clean Air Coalition — are concerned about the environmental impacts of SoCalGas’ proposal to expand the Ventura Compressor Station, a natural gas compressor station at 1555 N. Olive St. in Ventura, CA. The site is directly across from the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Ventura’s Robert Addison Center and the E.P. Foster Elementary School, and less than a block away from the West Ventura neighborhood — home to approximately 13,000 people. The proposed gas expansion project raises significant environmental justice issues for the residents of Ventura. The smell of fumes is a regular occurrence in the West Ventura neighborhood. Compressors and pipelines are prone to ruptures, leaks and explosions. This site is a prime example of why oil and gas infrastructure should be included in Governor Newsom’s draft 3,200-foot setback rule which currently only applies to oil and gas drill sites. Ventura residents have sent more than 280 emails and held three rallies in opposition to the project. Yet the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District has thus far refused to review the environmental impacts on the surrounding community under the California Environmental Quality Act. In a letter sent to the Governor’s office, the coalition urges Newsom to remind the Air District as well as the California Public Utilities Commission of their responsibility and authority to intervene, requiring an Environmental Impact Report before any further work can be performed on the compressor expansion. In a similar letter, the coalition is asking EPA Administrator Regan to demand relevant permitting agencies conduct robust health and environmental assessments. “Governor Newsom has taken promising steps to protect communities on the frontlines of fossil fuel drilling, but he must break his silence on the equally catastrophic impacts of fossil fuel infrastructure on nearby neighborhoods,” said Tomás Rebecchi, Food & Water Watch Senior Central Coast Organizer. “We appeal to him now to follow through on his commitment to protect communities facing environmental racism and injustice. The Public Utilities Commission allowed the unnecessary expansion of SoCalGas’ Aliso Canyon facility. We cannot allow the unnecessary expansion of its Ventura Compressor.” “Science draws a clear connection between the planet’s warming and fossil fuel industry activity,” said Shannon Simpson, Climate First: Replacing Oil & Gas Executive Director. “Governor Newsom and the Environmental Protection Agency must consider the facts and demand that SoCalGas’ proposed expansion of their Ventura facility be properly reviewed to fully understand its effects on our environment and the densely populated Westside neighborhood. Earth and the frontline community cannot risk experiencing further harm from the greenhouse gas super emitter station.” “Having this infrastructure here is an environmental injustice to the people who live nearby,” said Ryan Gellert, CEO of Patagonia, the Ventura-based outdoor clothing company that is part of the Westside Clean Air Coalition. “Not only is expanding a gas compressor across from an elementary school to pump more fuel through the region dangerous, it’s unnecessary and counter to California’s efforts to find solutions to the environmental crisis.” Read the letter to Gov Newsom here. Read the letter to the EPA here. ### Contact: Jessica Gable, (202) 683-2478, jgable@fwwatch.org Share Statement on Continued Facebook Boycott October 28, 2021 Patagonia stopped all paid advertising on Facebook platforms in June 2020 because they spread hate speech and misinformation about climate change and our democracy. We continue to stand by that boycott 16 months later. Share Statement on Build Back Better Framework October 28, 2021 "The new Build Back Better framework offers significant progress toward getting our communities off fossil fuels, investing in our future through the Civilian Climate Corps and protecting nature — including the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge," said Ryan Gellert, CEO of Patagonia. "But we are disappointed that this proposal fails to provide workers with paid leave. At Patagonia, we’ve seen how supporting our employees with paid leave and onsite childcare is essential to maintaining a robust and engaged workforce. Companies should be held accountable for their climate plans and corporate promises. And our elected leaders must demonstrate the courage and leadership needed for the systemic change required to reach our environmental and social justice ambitions." Share Statement: Bears Ears National Monument Restoration October 7, 2021 For immediate release Tomorrow, with the support of Tribal Nations, conservationists, and outdoor enthusiasts, President Biden is expected to restore protections for Bears Ears National Monument, protecting 1.36 million acres of land in southeast Utah. Bears Ears is one of our nation’s most significant cultural, natural landscapes with thousands of sacred sites and resources supporting local Indigenous tribes. It is also an area offering world-class rock climbing and other outdoor recreational opportunities. “We want to thank the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition for their leadership and thank all of our friends in the Indigenous and environmental communities who have worked to protect Bears Ears National Monument,” said Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert. “We also want to thank the Biden administration, especially Secretary Haaland, for their work to restore protections for more than a million acres of sacred land. We have a shared responsibility to conserve these important cultural landscapes for future generations.” Patagonia started working with our friends in the Indigenous and environmental communities to protect Bears Ears in 2013. As part of our efforts, we released our first-ever television advertisement, a film, a fundraising website, a virtual tour and other initiatives in our stores and online. We celebrated when President Obama designated the area as a national monument in 2016. Then, on December 6, 2017, we joined the sovereign Indigenous nations of the Hopi Tribe, Navajo Nation, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, Ute Indian Tribe, and Pueblo of Zuni, along with several grassroots groups, to sue the Trump administration after Trump drastically reduced the monument’s boundaries. If you choose to visit Bears Ears, or any other Indigenous land, please visit with respect. You can read tips here and here. Please send any media inquiries to patagoniapress@patagonia.com. ### Photo by Michael Estrada Share Patagonia Supports Budget Reconciliation Package, Investments in Climate and Paid Leave September 23, 2021 Patagonia strongly urges swift passage of the once-in-a-generation opportunity to avoid a worsening climate crisis and to give working families the support they deserve now. To pay for this critical legislation, Patagonia is willing to pay a higher corporate tax rate and we urge Congress to also consider ending subsidies for the extractive industries. The climate investments would accelerate an energy economy based on wind and solar, fund the Civilian Climate Corps and protect threatened landscapes such as the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The paid leave provisions would enable people to return to the labor force by addressing the urgent issues of child care availability, sick leave and work/life balance. Paid sick and parental leave is a win for all: Patagonia has offered these policies for nearly 50 years and have seen the positive outcomes firsthand. Earlier today, Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert appealed to Senator Joe Manchin (LINK) and Senator Kyrsten Sinema (LINK) to pass the budget reconciliation package. But it is our hope that all members of Congress consider their communities, especially those on the frontlines of the climate and economic crisis, as they consider this legislation. For interview requests, please contact PatagoniaPress@patagonia.com. Share Letter to Senator Kyrsten Sinema September 23, 2021 The Honorable Kyrsten Sinema Hart Senate Office Building, 317 Washington D.C. 20510 Dear Senator Sinema: On behalf of Patagonia’s employees and the planet we all depend on, I write to strongly urge your support for the once-in-a-generation opportunity to avoid the direst impacts of the climate crisis and give working families the support they deserve through the budget reconciliation package. These are urgent issues that demand immediate attention. Sound fiscal policy is certainly a key concern in thinking about how best to set up America’s future generations for success. But as the conservationist David Brower said, “There is no business to be done on a dead planet.” The cost of our inaction will be far higher than the cost of investing in science-based climate policies now. Patagonia is willing to pay a higher corporate tax rate in order to generate new revenue needed to fund the reconciliation package. Another viable source of funding is to eliminate tax subsidies for oil and gas companies. As you know, U.S. direct subsidies to the fossil fuel industry account for approximately $20 billion each year, and cost Americans more than $649 billion annually when considering other health, environmental and climate externalities. Cutting these subsidies would not only push the needle on reducing emissions, but also save significant taxpayer dollars that could be repurposed to fund a just transition for workers in Arizona and beyond. The investments in this critical legislation would accelerate an energy economy based on wind and solar, fund the Civilian Climate Corps and go a long way toward protecting threatened landscapes such as the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and Oak Flat and offer important wildfire mitigation. The legislation also provides necessary funds for the protection, restoration and climate resiliency of our public lands, including so many that provide jobs and recreation for Arizonans. Beyond taking action on climate, I also ask that you prioritize paid leave for workers. At Patagonia, we’ve seen firsthand how essential it is to support our employees with on-site child care and paid leave to maintain a robust and engaged workforce. Yet, nationally, fewer than 21 percent of workers have access to paid family leave through their employers. Attracting and retaining top talent and a speedy economic recovery depend on enabling people to return to the labor force by addressing the urgent issues of paid leave and child care availability. Patagonia has thousands of customers and supports small businesses and environmental nonprofits in Arizona. As you consider how to proceed with budget reconciliation, I urge you to keep our communities, the future of our planet and America’s working parents as your top priorities. Sincerely, Ryan Gellert, CEO, Patagonia Share Letter to Senator Joe Manchin September 23, 2021 The Honorable Joe Manchin Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Hart Senate Office Building, 306 Washington D.C. 20510 Dear Senator Manchin: On behalf of Patagonia’s employees and the planet we all depend on, I write to strongly urge your support for the once-in-a-generation opportunity to avoid the direst impacts of the climate crisis and give working families the support they deserve through the budget reconciliation package. These are urgent issues that demand immediate attention. Sound fiscal policy is certainly a key concern in considering how to best set up America’s future generations for success. But as the conservationist David Brower said, “There is no business to be done on a dead planet.” The cost of inaction will be far higher than the cost of investing in science-based climate policies now. Patagonia is willing to pay a higher corporate tax rate to generate new revenue needed to fund the reconciliation package. Another viable source of funding is to eliminate tax subsidies for oil and gas companies. As you know, U.S. direct subsidies to the fossil fuel industry account for approximately $20 billion each year, and cost Americans more than $649 billion annually when considering other health, environmental and climate externalities. Cutting these subsidies would not only push the needle on reducing emissions but also save significant taxpayer dollars that could be repurposed to fund a just transition for workers in West Virginia and beyond. The investments in this critical legislation would not only accelerate an energy economy based on wind and solar, but would also fund the Civilian Climate Corps and go a long way to protect threatened landscapes such as the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and Oak Flat, as well as offer important wildfire mitigation. The legislation also provides necessary funds for the protection, restoration and climate resiliency of our public lands, including for our nation’s newest national park, the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. Beyond taking action on climate, I also ask that you prioritize paid leave for workers. At Patagonia, we’ve seen firsthand how essential it is to support our employees with onsite child care and paid leave to maintaining a robust and engaged workforce. Yet, nationally, fewer than 21 percent of workers have access to paid family leave through their employers. Attracting and retaining top talent and a speedy economic recovery depend on enabling people to return to the labor force by addressing the urgent issues of paid leave and child care availability. Patagonia has thousands of customers and supports small businesses and environmental nonprofits in West Virginia. As you consider how to proceed with budget reconciliation, I urge you to keep our communities, the future of our planet and America’s working parents as your top priorities. Sincerely, Ryan Gellert, CEO, Patagonia Share Patagonia Provisions Releases a New West Coast Style IPA Beer Made with Kernza® Perennial Grain September 9, 2021 Sausalito, CA | September 9, 2021 – Patagonia Provisions, in partnership with Hopworks Urban Brewery (HUB) in Portland, OR, has just released Patagonia Provisions Long Root IPA, a traditional West Coast style IPA made with organic ingredients and Kernza® perennial grain. Looking for solutions to repair our food systems, this third release in Patagonia Provisions’ lineup of beers represents another step towards transforming agricultural practices and supporting sustainable farming. Share Patagonia President Jenna Johnson Meets with Vice President Kamala Harris August 12, 2021 Patagonia’s president, Jenna Johnson, along with other business leaders met with Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House today to discuss child care as part of the Biden administration’s Build Back Better initiative. White House fact sheet here. “Policies to support working parents are good for communities, good for our economy and good for our country,” Johnson said after the meeting. “As a result of 40 years of supporting employees with onsite childcare, Patagonia has learned we can create a more equitable and productive workplace culture and retain and attract talent while recouping most of the cost. The companies represented at the White House today all offer incredible benefits to families, but we shouldn’t be the exception. The respect and dignity this nation owes workers — which workers deserve — should not be a competitive advantage. These policies need to be the norm.” For press inquires, please email patagoniapress@patagonia.com. Share New Partnership with Patagonia Films Results in New Fall Season of Link TV and KCET's Acclaimed Environmental Documentary Series EARTH FOCUS PRESENTS August 12, 2021 Eleven films from Patagonia Films make broadcast world premieres and comprise new season exploring environmental conservancy at local and global levels premiering September 1. Share Stop SoCalGas From Polluting Ventura July 19, 2021 Patagonia is honored to be working in solidarity with local grassroots environmentalists, community members and elected leaders to protect our community from SoCalGas’ proposed expansion of a natural gas compressor located across the street from the E.P. Foster Elementary School and Boys & Girls Club here in Ventura, CA. Please see the press release from this past Saturday’s rally here and Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert’s op-ed in the Ventura County Star here. To learn more about the efforts to stop SoCalGas’ expansion of the gas compressor on Olive Street in Ventura, please visit westsidecleanair.org. Share Historic Announcement: Argentina becomes first country to reject salmon farming June 30, 2021 For Immediate Release June 30, 2021 BUENOS AIRES — The Provincial Legislature of Tierra del Fuego in Argentina unanimously approved a bill today that bans salmon farming in marine cages. Tierra del Fuego, the southernmost province of Argentina, is the only viable location in Argentina for this type of salmon farming, therefore, today’s vote effectively positioned Argentina as the first country to ban this intensive and environmentally destructive industry. Salmon farming is the farming and harvesting of salmonids, under controlled conditions, for commercial purposes. Salmon farming in cages is only possible in cold-water environments that are often fragile yet rich in biodiversity. Consequences of salmon farming include massive salmon mortalities, intensification of toxic algae blooms (such as red tide), introduction of exotic species, the loss of local fauna, generation of dead zones, entanglement of marine mammals and bacterial resistance. According to a Just Economics report, the salmon industry seeks to grow fivefold over the next 10 years, threatening the waters of the Beagle Channel. In 2019, the Argentine government and the government of the Tierra del Fuego province signed an agreement with Norway to develop salmon production in cages. The salmon industry was not welcomed by Tierra del Fuego residents, who joined neighboring Chilean communities, environmental nonprofits, and the outdoor apparel brand Patagonia to call for ocean protection. As a result of their advocacy, the government decided to put a temporary halt to the project. Today, provincial Legislator Pablo Villegas and Vice Governor Mónica Urquiza presented a bill to finally ban the salmon industry by law, and it was unanimously approved. The number of coastal communities questioning this industry grows steadily. In the United States, Canada, Scotland, Iceland, Tasmania and Norway, local communities oppose to the installation of cages, and although they have long sought to remove them from their fjords and channels, this is the first time a government has banned the industry. Importantly, today’s historic decision is a blueprint for Chile, where salmon farming has a strong presence in the regions of Los Lagos and Magallanes, and even in the Kawésqar National Reserve and the Alberto Agostini Park. By saying no to the salmon farming industry, Argentina is showing that the urgency of the environmental crisis we are facing can be addressed through the design of policies that identify scenarios, build consensus, and define a course of action to achieve the common good over sectoral interests. Tierra del Fuego successfully anticipated and listened to residents, choosing to preserve one of Earth’s last pristine lungs and the identity and culture of the province, setting a precedent for the rest of the world. Relevant Quotes Legislator Pablo Villegas stated: "I think it’s important to point out that the message is clear: if we work with our head and heart, with conviction, commitment, passion, and responsibility, that translates into achievements. Saying ‘No’ to salmon farms is possible." David Alday, representative of the Yagán community—the original inhabitants of this southernmost point of the world—said: “Thirty years from now, I see an abundant archipelago full of different species and surrounded by national parks, strong, with a powerful vision and a powerful message to the world about how we must care and support our nature. I see us navigating, I see us free, the artisanal fisherman doing his job as he always has done, and above all, an uninterrupted Onashaga, with nothing obstructing the landscape. Being optimistic, this area is a great example for the universe. Here, we are not fighting for a community but the positive effects of these decisions on a global level." Yvon Chouinard, founder of outdoor apparel brand Patagonia, said: “Today’s historic vote shows the people of Argentina value wild salmon, biodiversity and local communities over a reckless industry that’s bankrupting our oceans. Coastal communities should take notice of what happened in Argentina and follow their lead. A life without nature is not a life worth living, and that is where we are headed if we don’t act now.” Martina Sasso, one of the leaders on Rewilding Argentina Sin Azul No Hay Verde Foundation’s marine program, founded by Kris and Douglas Tompkins, said: "This legislation confirms that if we get involved and actively work as a society based on what unites us, everything is possible. All changes are meaningful, if we can convince a legislator or a leader of our community to do things differently, we are changing the world." Francis Mallmann, a leading chef and activist on this cause, said: "To have navigated the Beagle Channel alongside the descendants of the native people who harvested fruits in this pristine place for thousands of years, and to be able to keep it as it is, adds respect for our traditions and a healthier planet. I think we are close to a radical change in the salmon farming industry. Younger people are closer than ever. There is an ethical leitmotif that unites them without borders. They are showing us that they have very different ambitions from ours: for them, the most important thing is the planet. Stubborn and strong, step by step, they will change the course of destruction. For them, the planet must be a single sustainable farm, responsibly cared for by all.” Booker Prize-winning Australian novelist, Richard Flanagan, who’s also the author of Toxic, a book about the salmon industry in Tasmania, stated: "Argentina has in Patagonia one of the last great places of wonder in the world. Industrial salmon farming will destroy it and, with it, a better future for all Argentinians. The gains are few and only for the executives and investors, while the losses will be immense, eternal and diminish your nation. Argentina can be a world leader by saying no to a rapacious folly that is becoming discredited in country after country and be applauded globally for its courageous vision. And when people come to see what was saved, they will also mourn what has been lost in Chile, in Norway, in Scotland, in Canada, and my home island of Tasmania—and they will wish their governments had shown the wisdom of Argentina.” In this context, the Chilean Comptroller's Office detected a series of shortcomings in the chain of supervision that different bodies must exercise over the activity. "The fishing and aquaculture law needs to be reformulated and there are many challenges to make it more socially and environmentally responsible. It is essential to separate small-scale aquaculture from the debate on salmon farming and put much more control and sanction initiatives over salmon farming or intensive aquaculture in general. And in terms of budget, the State must provide funds for auditing both to the Superintendence of the Environment (SMA) and the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service (SERNAPESCA)," says Flavia Liberona, biologist and Executive Director of Fundación Terram. Alexandra Morton, an independent biologist and author of Not on My Watch. How a Renegade Biologist Took on Government and Industry to save Wild Salmon, stated: “Here in British Columbia I lost my community, the whales I was studying left, the wild salmon died off, and the toxic algae blooms began. They are ruthless bullies who sing such a sweet song that no one figures out who they really are until it is too late. I have fought this industry for 35 years. The damage to British Columbia is catastrophic. We are pushing it out of our waters, but I fear it is too late.” Don Staniford, head of the Global Alliance Against Industrial Aquaculture, said: "I have been fighting the global salmon farming industry for over two decades and the tide is now turning against this toxic industry. Salmon cages are a malignant cancer on our coasts which urgently need to be ripped out. This is a watershed victory in Argentina which will make waves around the world. A global ban on open net cage salmon farming can help safeguard the health of our global ocean and the health of our children for generations to come.” Media contacts: Guillermo Schulmeier | +54 9 11 5325 9168 | guillermo@emprendia.net Carolina Arriagada | + 54 9 11 56120642 | carolina@emprendia.net Resources: Photos on Drive Photos on Dropbox Link to YouTube video of today’s vote Share Patagonia Joins Other Businesses, Voting Rights Groups in Calling for Senate Approval of the For The People Act June 22, 2021 Today, more than 70 of the country’s leading corporations joined When We All Vote, Vote.org and the Declaration for American Democracy Coalition (DFAD) in calling on the Senate to pass the For the People Act. The business leaders, representing Patagonia, ICM, ClassPass, Tumblr, Ben & Jerry’s and more, penned a letter to the Senate urging them to pass this landmark legislation, and called on more businesses to join the fight for fair and accessible elections. Share Douglas Chadwick on the Nature of Nature June 15, 2021 Wildlife biologist Douglas Chadwick has written 14 books and more than 200 articles, including National Geographic coverage that spans 35 years. In what has been called his “career-capping” book, Four-Fifths a Grizzly: A New Perspective on Nature that Just Might Save Us All (Patagonia, June 15, 2021, hardcover), the veteran environmental writer presents an engaging series of personal essays that illustrate the amazing interconnectedness of nature, advocating that the path toward conservation begins with how we see our place in the world. Share Dam Removal, Hydropower and Infrastructure Spending: A Letter to President Biden June 10, 2021 Dear Mr. President: Congratulations on a successful Leaders Summit on Climate. The strong emissions reductions target underscores your historic commitment to elevating the climate crisis as a defining priority of your administration, and Patagonia looks forward to working with you to help protect our planet and communities. The American Jobs Plan is also an exciting prospect—perhaps the best opportunity in a generation to build a clean energy future. But as both move forward, we must also commit to ending the era of greenwashing dams and hydropower. Your administration clearly sees infrastructure as more than just bricks and asphalt, steel, and mortar. We have an incredible opportunity to build back better, create jobs and provide aid in the fight against climate change. Including additional funding for dam removal would amplify these benefits as well as protect Indigenous cultures and communities and restore wild fish and wildlife populations. 2 Comments Share Patagonia proudly celebrates Pride June 9, 2021 Through activism, allyship and love, Patagonia proudly commemorates Pride. With humility and in recognition of our shortcomings, we celebrate Pride and the right for each of us, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, to live a life of dignity and authenticity. We will raise our voice as advocates and will protest laws that discriminate against LGBTQ+ individuals and sow hate and division within society. We will work toward equality in our company and the places and communities where we work, so that we can all live proudly and openly as we are. We’re in business to save our home planet—and to succeed means creating a future that is fair, just, equitable and inclusive for all. Share A Letter to U.S. Senators Urging Them to Pass the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act April 20, 2021 On behalf of Patagonia, a company with employees in your state and that cares deeply about our country and the health of our democracy, I urge you to swiftly pass the For the People Act (H.R. 1) and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (VRAA). Share Newer Older SPEAKER & PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT REQUEST FORM WORN WEAR Twitter Instagram Facebook Google+ | Patagonia.com