Posts Tagged ‘Patagonia’
Patagonia Founder Yvon Chouinard, The Reluctant Businessman
Yvon Chouinard, pictured in 2019, has taken his most drastic step yet towards saving the planet: he has given away his company to a trust and a nonprofit dedicated to fighting climate change Yvon Chouinard built an empire with his outdoor gear brand Patagonia, but the nature enthusiast has never done business like anyone else.…
Read MoreYvon Chouinard: Patagonia Founder Donates His $3 Billion Company To Battle Climate Change
Russian Su-25 crashes moments after take-off; causes enormous explosion A businessman is giving away his billions of dollars of company to fight climate change. Yvon Chouinard, founder of outdoor clothing and gear company Patagonia, has left the ownership of the company. The ownership of the 50-year-old company has been transferred to a non profit organization.…
Read MorePatagonia Donates Its Entire $3 Billion Worth To Fighting Climate Change ‘Reimagining Capitalism’
Outdoor clothing company Patagonia announced Wednesday that all of its profits will now be donated to fight climate change. The founder, Yvon Chouinard, and his family, are giving up their ownership in the name of “reimagining capitalism.” Its annual funds and $3 billion worth will be put into a special trust and given to a…
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