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How Patagonia Put Purpose in Its Bylaws
In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into how Patagonia rewired its corporate charter to make environmental purpose legally binding, not just a marketing tagline. They explore the 2022 decision by founder Yvon Chouinard to transfer ownership to a trust and a nonprofit, and what that means for the emerging 'steward ownership' movement. Lucas unpacks the specific legal mechanics—how the company's board now has a fiduciary duty to protect the planet, not just maximize shareholder returns—and compares it to the B Corp certification process. Luna challenges whether this structure…
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