Torres del Paine, Argentina During a recent trip to the Patagonia region of Argentina, I was reflecting on the company called Patagonia which has achieved financial success built on its values of sustaining the environment and treating both its employees and suppliers well. I was struck by the locals' deep appreciation for the outdoor company which purchased vast tracts of land for permanent conservation and actively supported residents in building sustainable livelihoods. Ma

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