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Patagonia

Outdoor apparel company known for environmental activism, repair programs, and durable products.

128/165
Certified Sustainable

Detailed Scorecard Breakdown

Click each category to see individual criteria scores

A: Circular Economy

Priority #1
22/30
Take-back program with public reportingWorn Wear program with resale
6/8
Repair services, spare parts, or lifetime warrantyLifetime repair guarantee
7/7
Modular/upgradeable design OR refill/reuse systemLimited refill options
4/6
Design for disassembly with material recoverySome design for recyclability
3/5
Verified recycled content (50%+ with GRS)Recycled polyester used
2/2
Zero packaging waste (plastic-free, compostable)Still uses plastic packaging
0/2

B: Transparency & Data

Priority #2
28/35
Published Life Cycle Assessment (ISO 14040/14044)Footprint Chronicles
8/10
Scope 3 emissions measured & publicly disclosedFull scope 3 disclosed
8/10
Annual sustainability report with YoY trackingAnnual benefit corp report
6/7
Public supplier list (tier 1 & 2)Tier 1 & 2 published
4/4
Third-party data verificationSome verified data
2/4

C: Certifications

Priority #3
16/25
bonus3+ certifications
3/3
Certification Tier: COMPREHENSIVEB Corp (verified), Fair Trade Certified, bluesign

D: Climate & Renewables

Priority #4
18/25
onsite renewable50-74% on-site
3/7
climate statusCarbon neutral Scope 1+2+3
2/8
emissions reductionSBTi validated
6/6
renewable procurement100% renewable PPAs
4/4

E: Business Model

Priority #5
16/20
Anti-consumption modelDon't Buy This Jacket campaign
7/7
Durable design (7+ years)Ironclad guarantee
5/5
Company-wide practicesMost lines sustainable
2/4
Slow production cyclesSeasonal collections
0/2
Resale/second-hand programWorn Wear resale platform
2/2

F: Social Responsibility

Priority #6
12/15
Living wage certificationFair Trade certified factories
5/5
Independent factory audits with public resultsPublic audit results
4/4
Worker safety certifications (ISO 45001)No ISO 45001
0/3
Supply chain transparency (tier 2+)Tier 2+ visibility
3/3

G: Impact Claims

Priority #7
8/10
Specific quantified claimsSpecific reduction targets
4/4
Material composition transparencyMost materials disclosed
2/3
No vague greenwashing termsGenerally clear claims
2/3

H: Regenerative (Bonus)

Priority #8
3/5
Ecosystem restoration verifiedRegenerative organic pilots
3/3
Zero waste or water positive programsNo water positive program
0/2

Key Findings

Strengths

  • +Worn Wear repair & resale program
  • +B Corp certified
  • +1% for Planet member
  • +Full supply chain transparency
  • +SBTi validated targets

Areas for Improvement

  • -Plastic packaging still used
  • -No ISO 45001 worker safety cert
  • -Seasonal collection model

Certifications Held

  • ✓B Corporation
  • ✓Fair Trade Certified
  • ✓1% for Planet
  • ✓bluesign

Rating Methodology

Scoring Categories (165 pts total)

  • A: Circular Economy - 30 pts (Priority #1)
  • B: Transparency & Data - 35 pts (Priority #2)
  • C: Certifications - 25 pts (Priority #3)
  • D: Climate & Renewables - 25 pts (Priority #4)
  • E: Business Model - 20 pts (Priority #5)
  • F: Social Responsibility - 15 pts (Priority #6)
  • G: Impact Claims - 10 pts (Priority #7)
  • H: Regenerative - 5 pts (Bonus)

Tier Ratings

  • ★ Tier 1: 145-165 pts (Verified Leader)
  • ✓ Tier 2: 115-144 pts (Certified Sustainable)
  • ⚡ Tier 3: 85-114 pts (Making Progress)
  • ⚠ Tier 4: 55-84 pts (Early Stage)
  • ✗ Tier 5: 0-54 pts (Needs Improvement)

This brand: Tier 2 (Certified Sustainable, 115-144 pts) — Strong circular practices, good transparency, multiple certifications, carbon neutral minimum.