Patagonia’s founder gave away the company so its profits could fund climate action, and the model continues to support environmental causes to date

AI justification

Corporate accountability model directly funds climate action and environmental causes. | Patagonia's action represents a groundbreaking model of corporate accountability, directly aligning business success with environmental protection. The transfer of ownership to a trust and nonprofit ensures long-term funding for climate action, addressing multiple planetary boundaries and SDGs. No significant negative aspects are identified in this action.