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Patagonia’s New Report Shows Profits From Ownership Shift Flowing to Fast, Targeted Conservation

The 'Work in Progress' update outlines rapid transfers to the Holdfast Collective with measurable wins alongside acknowledged shortfalls.

Overview

  • Patagonia says it has paid $180 million to the Holdfast Collective since late 2022, while coverage notes $115 million in grants made so far and separate reports cite more than $142 million in commitments.
  • Recent interventions highlighted include $2 million to secure 8,000 acres tied to Okefenokee protection, $3.1 million to help block a mine in Alaska’s Bristol Bay, and funding for 92,000 acres of land in Australia.
  • Operational progress disclosed includes eliminating PFAS from all new products starting Spring 2025, reaching 98% renewable electricity for owned facilities, and producing over 95% of products in Fair Trade Certified factories.
  • Patagonia reports limits alongside gains, with only 39% of factories paying a local living wage and some 2025 product targets missed, while nearly all emissions remain in the hard‑to‑decarbonize supply chain.
  • The report adds uncommon transparency for a private firm, listing $1.47 billion in FY2024–25 revenue and a 6.3% sales decline since 2023, and it reiterates a strategy to move funds quickly rather than build an endowment.