Patagonia Europe Coöperatief
Budget
€100 — €0
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
2
0.35 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
We’re in business to save our home planet. Founded by Yvon Chouinard in 1973, Patagonia is an outdoor apparel company based in Ventura, California. As a certified B Corporation and a founding member of 1% for the Planet, the company is recognized internationally for its product quality and environmental activism, as well as its contributions of more than $230 million to environmental organizations. Its unique ownership structure reflects that Earth is its only shareholder: Profits not reinvested back into the business are paid as dividends to protect the planet.
EU Legislative Interests
Here are the main EU policy areas followed by Patagonia: Oceans and fisheries policy, including the Common Fisheries Policy, Nature Restoration Law Sustainable finance, including the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive Energy, including the Energy Efficiency Directive, Renewable Energy Directive, energy communities Agriculture Circular Economy
Communication Activities
Participation in EU Parliament event promoting water and wild place protection and restoration, in partnership with NGOs and MEPs. Advocating on behalf of water and wild place protection and restoration to relevant MEPs and associated parties, in partnership with NGOs. Advocating and engaging with relevant MEPs and associated parties in support of ambitious and effective business legislation in areas such as supply chain, circularity, due diligence and green claims.
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Organisation Members
B Corporation 1% for the Planet European Outdoor Group
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.