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Patagonia

Outdoor Apparel & Gear · Website
Last verified 31 Oct 2026
1.5/10
High Risk / Self-Reported
Critical Risk
What this score means

This company scores 1.5 out of 10. Its sustainability claims are currently self-reported with little or no independent verification. Treat these figures with caution until more evidence is provided.

Category Scores
Carbon Emissions 1.5/10
Renewable Energy 1.5/10
Supply Chain Impact 1.5/10
Environmental Claims
Carbon Emissions Needs_review
Scope 1 & 2 Emissions Reduction 2021-2023

Patagonia reduced its combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 market-based emissions from 5,110 tCO2e in 2021 to 4,030 tCO2e in 2023, representing a 21.1% reduction over two years.

Source: Patagonia Environmental & Social Initiatives Report 2023
Report Year: 2023
Claim Type: Quantitative
Publicly Verifiable: Yes
1.5/10
1/7 checks passed
High Risk / Self-Reported
Score Breakdown — Out of 10.0 total
Claim Source
1/1
Math Check
0/1.5
Methodology
0/1
API Benchmark
0/1.5
Evidence
0/2
Third-Party
0/2
Boundary
0.5/1
Verification Checks 1/7 passed
Claim Source Availability Passed 1/1
Source reference available: "Patagonia Environmental & Social Initiatives Report 2023" (type: report).
Mathematical Consistency Pending 0/1.5
This check supports percentage reductions only. Absolute values and other units need a separate calculation.
Methodology Disclosure Needs Review 0/1
No methodology disclosure found. Please add references to GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, emission factors used, or other calculation methodology.
Public API / Benchmark Comparison Pending 0/1.5
No contextual comparison matches this claim's period, facility, scope and unit. Country totals cannot verify a company claim.
Raw Evidence Availability Pending 0/2
0 usable, relevant, admin-approved evidence item(s); 0 with stored files.
Third-Party Verification Pending 0/2
No third-party assurance, audit report, or certification has been uploaded. This is the highest-value verification step.
Boundary & Limitation Disclosure Needs Review 0.5/1
Some boundary information is present but not fully disclosed. Clarify which facilities, scopes, and years are included or excluded.
Recommendations 10 open
Disclose Calculation Methodology High
Reference the standard or methodology used: GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, ISO 14064, IPCC emission factors, DEFRA conversion factors, or the specific emission factor source used.
Upload Electricity Bills High
Upload monthly electricity bills for the reporting period for all facilities included in this claim. These are the primary source for Scope 2 emissions.
Upload Fuel / Diesel Consumption Records High
Upload diesel, LPG, or other fuel consumption invoices and purchase records for all relevant facilities.
Obtain Third-Party Assurance High
Commission an independent limited or reasonable assurance engagement from an accredited verifier (e.g. Bureau Veritas, SGS, DNV, EY, PwC) covering the reported GHG data.
Add Emission Factor Source Medium
Document which emission factors were applied to convert activity data (kWh, litres of diesel) to tCO2e, including the factor version and publication year.
Upload Monthly Meter Readings Medium
Provide monthly meter readings that document actual energy consumption at the facility level. These cross-validate bill data.
Upload Calculation Sheet Medium
Share the calculation spreadsheet or workbook that converts activity data to tCO2e using emission factors.
Define Reporting Boundary Clearly Medium
Specify the organisational boundary (operational control vs. equity share) and state which facilities, geographies, and legal entities are included or excluded from this claim.
Run Climate TRACE Benchmark Comparison Medium
Navigate to Run Comparison and execute a Carbon Emissions comparison for this company. This will populate the API benchmark check automatically.
Consider Adding Scope 3 Activity Data Low
Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods, transport, and downstream activities are often the largest source. Even partial Scope 3 data significantly strengthens the completeness of this claim.
Renewable Energy Needs_review
100% Renewable Electricity in US Operations

As of 2023, 100% of electricity used across Patagonia US retail stores and headquarters is sourced from renewable energy through power purchase agreements and RECs.

Source: Patagonia Environmental & Social Initiatives Report 2023
Report Year: 2023
Claim Type: Quantitative
Publicly Verifiable: Yes
1.5/10
1/7 checks passed
High Risk / Self-Reported
Score Breakdown — Out of 10.0 total
Claim Source
1/1
Math Check
0/1.5
Methodology
0/1
API Benchmark
0/1.5
Evidence
0/2
Third-Party
0/2
Boundary
0.5/1
Verification Checks 1/7 passed
Claim Source Availability Passed 1/1
Source reference available: "Patagonia Environmental & Social Initiatives Report 2023" (type: report).
Mathematical Consistency Pending 0/1.5
Mathematical verification for renewable_energy claims is not yet implemented.
Methodology Disclosure Needs Review 0/1
No methodology disclosure found. Please add references to GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, emission factors used, or other calculation methodology.
Public API / Benchmark Comparison Pending 0/1.5
Renewable_energy benchmark data is not yet connected to a public API. This claim cannot be externally benchmarked in Phase 1.
Raw Evidence Availability Pending 0/2
0 usable, relevant, admin-approved evidence item(s); 0 with stored files.
Third-Party Verification Pending 0/2
No third-party assurance, audit report, or certification has been uploaded. This is the highest-value verification step.
Boundary & Limitation Disclosure Needs Review 0.5/1
Some boundary information is present but not fully disclosed. Clarify which facilities, scopes, and years are included or excluded.
Recommendations 4 open
Disclose Calculation Methodology High
Reference the standard or methodology used: GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, ISO 14064, IPCC emission factors, DEFRA conversion factors, or the specific emission factor source used.
Obtain Third-Party Assurance High
Commission an independent limited or reasonable assurance engagement from an accredited verifier (e.g. Bureau Veritas, SGS, DNV, EY, PwC) covering the reported GHG data.
Add Emission Factor Source Medium
Document which emission factors were applied to convert activity data (kWh, litres of diesel) to tCO2e, including the factor version and publication year.
Define Reporting Boundary Clearly Medium
Specify the organisational boundary (operational control vs. equity share) and state which facilities, geographies, and legal entities are included or excluded from this claim.
Supply Chain Impact Needs_review
98% Recycled or Responsibly Sourced Materials

In fiscal year 2023, 98% of Patagonia materials were either recycled, certified organic, or sourced from suppliers meeting the company environmental standards.

Source: Patagonia Environmental & Social Initiatives Report 2023
Report Year: 2023
Claim Type: Quantitative
Publicly Verifiable: Yes
1.5/10
1/7 checks passed
High Risk / Self-Reported
Score Breakdown — Out of 10.0 total
Claim Source
1/1
Math Check
0/1.5
Methodology
0/1
API Benchmark
0/1.5
Evidence
0/2
Third-Party
0/2
Boundary
0.5/1
Verification Checks 1/7 passed
Claim Source Availability Passed 1/1
Source reference available: "Patagonia Environmental & Social Initiatives Report 2023" (type: report).
Mathematical Consistency Pending 0/1.5
Mathematical verification for supply_chain claims is not yet implemented.
Methodology Disclosure Needs Review 0/1
No methodology disclosure found. Please add references to GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, emission factors used, or other calculation methodology.
Public API / Benchmark Comparison Pending 0/1.5
Supply_chain benchmark data is not yet connected to a public API. This claim cannot be externally benchmarked in Phase 1.
Raw Evidence Availability Pending 0/2
0 usable, relevant, admin-approved evidence item(s); 0 with stored files.
Third-Party Verification Pending 0/2
No third-party assurance, audit report, or certification has been uploaded. This is the highest-value verification step.
Boundary & Limitation Disclosure Needs Review 0.5/1
Some boundary information is present but not fully disclosed. Clarify which facilities, scopes, and years are included or excluded.
Recommendations 4 open
Disclose Calculation Methodology High
Reference the standard or methodology used: GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, ISO 14064, IPCC emission factors, DEFRA conversion factors, or the specific emission factor source used.
Obtain Third-Party Assurance High
Commission an independent limited or reasonable assurance engagement from an accredited verifier (e.g. Bureau Veritas, SGS, DNV, EY, PwC) covering the reported GHG data.
Add Emission Factor Source Medium
Document which emission factors were applied to convert activity data (kWh, litres of diesel) to tCO2e, including the factor version and publication year.
Define Reporting Boundary Clearly Medium
Specify the organisational boundary (operational control vs. equity share) and state which facilities, geographies, and legal entities are included or excluded from this claim.