Patagonia and Impact Hub Zurich join forces to drive positive change. Both organizations share a long-standing commitment as responsible businesses to innovation and social impact. The partnership enables the two companies to achieve even greater impact together, establish new forms of collaboration and initiate innovative solutions for the environment and society.
Since April 24, 2023 Patagonia has a base camp in the Impact Hub Zurich (Viadukt) and moves with the showroom to the industrial district in the heart of the city. This in the year of Patagonia's 50th anniversary and the move to transfer Patagonia's ownership to Earth last September. Profits that are not reinvested in the company are distributed as dividends to protect the planet.
Through this partnership, shared resources, networks and expertise will be leveraged to develop new and innovative solutions to complex environmental and social challenges. Partners will work on impact projects that have the potential to create significant positive change. Purpose over profit and collaboration over competition. The vision is to develop a new entrepreneurial model together and to combine the multi-faceted activities and networks. The Viadukt offers the two communities an ideal setting and space for joint coworking, networking and co-creation.
On May 15, 2023, Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert will speak live from Ventura, California at an opening event.
About Patagonia
Patagonia is in business to save our home planet. Founded in 1973 by Yvon Chouinard, Patagonia Works ("Patagonia") is a certified B Corporation based in Ventura, California. As a founding member of "1% for the Planet", the company is internationally renowned for its product quality and environmental commitment. The unique ownership structure makes it clear that the earth is Patagonia's sole shareholder: profits that are not reinvested in the company are distributed as dividends to protect the planet.
About Impact Hub Zurich
The Impact Hub curates the largest network of creatives, startup founders and techies in Switzerland. The thriving community works together across organizations, cultures and generations to create a sustainable and livable future. The Impact Hub Zurich connects entrepreneurs, corporations, NGOs, public institutions and many other makers into a unique, collaborative innovation ecosystem. With over 700 members and a large network of partners, Impact Hub Zurich is one of the largest entrepreneurial communities in Zurich and Switzerland. With over 2,000 members in 6 Hubs nationwide and over 24,000 members in more than 100 Impact Hubs worldwide, they are also one of the largest national and global networks for innovation and social entrepreneurship.