Patagonia was recently and incorrectly listed among supporters of the Senate’s bipartisan permitting package known as the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA), a bill that weakens bedrock environmental laws and makes it harder for Tribal Nations and the public to challenge harmful extractive projects. The bill includes permitting provisions that could expand drilling, mining, logging and data-center development on public lands, even when these projects threaten wildlife, clean water and communities.
Patagonia supports permitting reform that helps build renewable energy faster. But not at the expense of public lands, Tribal sovereignty or community protections.
The Senate votes to advance the bill Monday, Nov. 9. We urge anyone who values public lands and wishes to protect Tribal sovereignty to contact their senator and tell them to vote “No” on the BAAJA.
About Patagonia
We’re in business to save our home planet. Founded by Yvon Chouinard in 1973, Patagonia is an outdoor apparel company based in Ventura, California. As a certified B Corporation and a founding member of 1% for the Planet, the company is recognized internationally for its product quality and environmental activism, as well as its contributions of more than $240 million to environmental organizations. Its unique ownership structure reflects that Earth is its only shareholder: Profits not reinvested back into the business are paid to Holdfast Collective to protect the planet.