Welcome to Cotopaxi

We create sustainable products to fight extreme poverty, inspire adventure, and move people to do good. As a certified B Corporation, we see every part of our business as a way to make an impact.

A LITTLE ABOUT US

Who We Are

We make exceptional outdoor gear so that we can make a difference in the world. Our social impact strategy focuses on global poverty alleviation, and we strive to employ responsible sourcing and manufacturing practices throughout our supply chains.

COTOPAXI FOUNDATION

How We Make A Difference

Giving is core to our model. We tie our earnings to impact by allocating 1% of annual revenues to the Cotopaxi Foundation. Through our foundation, we award multi-year grants to outstanding nonprofit partners like the International Rescue Committee (IRC), Mercy Corps, and Nothing But Nets—organisations carefully selected for their track records at improving the human condition. We focus on health, education, and livelihoods—areas that have the highest potential to address systemic poverty.

How We Operate

Our impact revolves around sustainability, equality, and ending extreme poverty. These pillars intersect and inform each other, as climate change and social inequalities contribute to systemic poverty.

OUR SUPPLY CHAIN COMMITMENTS

We’re committed to addressing issues in the supply chain problems when they arise, and have made the following commitments to protecting human rights at all levels of our supply chain:

Committing to the UN Global Compact and Principles of Responsible Business

Adopting the Ethical Trading Initiative’s Better Buying Guide

Conducting annual auditing and anonymous supplier surveys

Providing direct grants to all workers in cut-and-sew factories to increase their well-being

Implementing a standard Code of Conduct

OUR SUPPLY CHAIN COMMITMENTS

We’re committed to addressing issues in the supply chain problems when they arise, and have made the following commitments to protecting human rights at all levels of our supply chain:

Committing to the UN Global Compact and Principles of Responsible Business

Adopting the Ethical Trading Initiative’s Better Buying Guide

Conducting annual auditing and anonymous supplier surveys

Providing direct grants to all workers in cut-and-sew factories to increase their well-being

Implementing a standard Code of Conduct

Committed to the planet

Sustainability

Environmental impact starts with design. When creating products, our team goes the extra mile to source non-virgin and alternative fabrics that are better for the environment. We are committed to making all of our gear using recycled, repurposed, or otherwise responsible materials by 2025.

Committed to People

Fighting Poverty

Traceable and effective giving is core to the Cotopaxi model. We tie our earnings to impact by allocating 1% of annual revenues to the Cotopaxi Foundation. Relying on double-blind studies and proven methodologies, we are able to place the most impactful bets possible through our private foundation that works to fight extreme poverty in the Americas.

Remnant, Recycled & Responsible

Our Materials

We are committed to making all of our gear using recycled, repurposed, or otherwise responsible materials by 2025. Using repurposed or recycled fabrics limits our dependence on fossil fuels and diminishes our waste outputs.

As a certified B Corporation and Climate Neutral Certified company, we believe in
using the power of business as a force for social, environmental, and economic good.
When you support B Corps, you take part in this global initiative. We hope you’ll join us.