Meet Yvon Chouinard: The billionaire who gave away his $3 billion company to save the planet

Yvon Chouinard
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Yvon Chouinard (born November 9, 1938) is an American rock climber, environmentalist, and businessman. His company, Patagonia, sells outdoor products, outerwear, and food. He was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine in 2023.
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Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard gives away company to help fight climate change