Partner Profile

L.L. Bean, Inc.
Location	Freeport, ME
Environmental Web Site
Company Description L.L.Bean, Inc. is a leading developer and retailer of quality outdoor gear and apparel that enhances our customers’ relationships with the outdoors and has been a trusted source for quality apparel, reliable outdoor equipment and expert advice for over 95 years. Founded in 1912 by Leon Leonwood Bean, the company has grown from a one-man operation, selling a single product, the Maine Hunting Shoe, to a global organization with annual sales of $1.5 billion and over 4,000 employees. Today, L.L.Bean’s U.S. operations includes 10 retail stores (including its flagship in Freeport, Maine), 14 outlet stores, 4 customer contact-centers, 2 manufacturing facilities, a distribution and returns center as well as 3 Outdoor Discovery Schools. Internationally, L.L.Bean operates 17 retail stores and 1 contact-center in Japan. “For over 90 years, L.L.Bean has been committed to environmental stewardship and continually looks for ways to limit our environmental footprint. Partnering with EPA’s voluntary Climate Leaders program equips us with the necessary resources and expertise to accurately measure the company’s GHG emissions and set realistic and obtainable goals for carbon emission reductions.” – Carolyn Beem, Manager – Public Affairs