Sustainable Products Corner: Patagonia
Author: Elba Cortes, Co-Team Lead, Office Administrator, Fox Rothschild LLP Patagonia is a bit different from the other companies because it’s privately held—not publicly traded—so it isn’t included in big sustainability indexes like the Dow Jones Sustainability Index or Corporate Knights Global 100. However, it’s often cited as one of the most sustainable apparel companies in the world because of the way it integrates sustainability into its entire business model: So while Patagonia won’t show up on formal “most sustainable companies” rankings, it’s frequently highlighted in sustainability discussions because it sets the bar for mission-driven, values-first business practices.See Time’s list of most sustainable companies in 2025. https://time.com/collection/worlds-most-sustainable-companies-2025/