Global Uprising, PBC

Global Uprising, PBC is the legal name of Cotopaxi, an outdoor brand with a humanitarian mission at its core. Founded in 2014 by Davis Smith, Chad Whittaker, and Stephan Jacob, Cotopaxi creates innovative products and experiences that fund sustainable poverty alleviation, move people to do good, and inspire adventure.

Products and Services

Cotopaxi offers a range of products and services, including:

• Outdoor gear and apparel: Cotopaxi designs and sells high-quality backpacks, jackets, tents, sleeping bags, and accessories that are made with recycled materials and fair labor practices.
• Questival: Cotopaxi organizes a 24-hour adventure race that challenges teams to complete various social, environmental, and cultural tasks in their city.
• Impact Grants: Cotopaxi supports various non-profit organizations around the world that work on health, education, and livelihood initiatives for people living in extreme poverty.

Social and Environmental Impact

Cotopaxi is a certified B Corporation, which means it meets the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. Cotopaxi also follows the Pledge 1% model, which means it allocates 1% of its annual revenue, 1% of its employee time, and 1% of its product to support its social mission.

Cotopaxi's impact is measured by the number of lives improved through its products, services, and grants. As of 2020, Cotopaxi has:

• Donated over $3 million to 70+ non-profit partners in 18 countries
• Engaged over 200,000 people in Questival events across 50+ cities
• Saved over 1.5 million pounds of fabric from landfills through its recycled products

Vision and Values

Cotopaxi's vision is to create a world where everyone can live a life of adventure, dignity, and purpose. Cotopaxi's values are:

• Do Good: Cotopaxi believes in using business as a force for good and creating positive impact for people and the planet.
• Be Bold: Cotopaxi encourages innovation, creativity, and risk-taking in pursuit of its goals.
• Have Fun: Cotopaxi celebrates the joy of exploration, discovery, and connection with others.

Contact Information

Cotopaxi's headquarters are located at 74 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT, 84101. You can contact Cotopaxi by phone at (844) 268-6729 or by email at llamas@cotopaxi.com. You can also visit Cotopaxi's website at www.cotopaxi.com or follow Cotopaxi on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.