Patagonia

Apparel―United States―1,350 employees―For profit

Yvon Chouinard, perhaps history’s most unlikely businessman, founded what would later be called Patagonia in 1957 to produce climbing pitons. The California-based company has grown into a leading outdoor apparel maker, committed to being a positive influence on the environment.
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