Saving Our Planet
The need for saving mother nature is not tomorrow’s problem but today’s. Most people think that since they can live through climate change now it would not make much of a difference. This is why only 3% of charity and environmental generosity goes towards overcoming the climate crisis. People need to soon realize that 3% of total funding can hardly create a dent in the change. Imagine if the world would just chip in with just 1% funding, then the entire collection would motivate and lead to new innovations for companies to create environment-friendly products and much more. With a minor fund allocation covering elements like climate crisis, social inequities, toxic pollution, natural disasters, etc. Think of two things the future of our children and the planet we live on.
How Did The Journey Begin?
This pondered on two businessmen’s minds and when they met and related, they realized they had the same love for nature and the outdoors. Taking ownership and accountability to protect our mother earth, they settled to give 1% of their income to the environment irrespective of their profits. In the year 2002, nature lover Yvon Chouinard, the founder of Patagonia, and a true outdoor fan Craig Mathews, founder of Blue Ribbon Flies, formed 1% for the Planet and triggered a global crusade. The idea spread globally like wildfire. The concept was simple since companies benefit with large profits using the resources of the earth it would make complete sense to protect those resources by contributing 1% back to the earth.
United We Stand
Major brands like Klean Kanteen, Honest Tea, Bushrifire Records, Caudalie, and several more joined the movement. 1% of the planet is diverse and has global reach thereby proving that anybody can make a difference if you start the initiative. People can give back to the earth as a company or as an individual either by donating or volunteering with domestic environmental non-profits. The cause can be anything related to the environment just like singer and renowned songwriter Jack Johnson who joined 1% of the planet in 2004 to protect the shoreline of his Hawaii home. Since our initial foundation, we now have more than 5000+ active members and have certified and allocated more than 250 million dollars to support our cause which will benefit and stabilize the future for us and our planet. The foundation also plans more for the future with expansion to their fund distribution in new ideas that help improve our planet.
The Foundation Highlights
The Planet Impact Funding will compel inflated impact with a dual strategy to unravel global environmental hurdles through investments in all types of climate solutions and elevated targeting of philanthropic grants. The expanded umbrella investment portfolio will comprise public and private funding contriving a meaningful climate influence such as
- Funding companies who come out with ingenious solutions to battle climate change, safeguard natural resources, and push environmental protection
- Filter out industries and companies that increase pollutant exposure and climate risks with extreme fossil fuel consumption
- Actively pledge investments with companies to propel more environmentally accountable corporation rituals, with a singular focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions
The Fund Will Further Endorse Below Targeted Areas: –
- Circular Economizing
- Access to Efficient Energy (Alternative to fossil fuels)
- Cleaner mode of energy and technology
- Natural resource Preservation
- Agriculture & Food Initiatives
- Environmental Impact & Justice
1% for the Planet is now recognized as a game-changer when it comes to solving the climate crisis but this is only plausible with acknowledging the underserved impact of environmental issues. The foundation solely exists to assure that our planet and the future of our generations flourish. However, attaining this goal demands a multi-faceted strategy that manages both environmental crises and global social justice.
How Do They Make A Difference?
- Choose the cause that matters the most
- Give Funds Directly To Nonprofit Organizations Tackling Environmental Problems
- Certify Monetary Funds With Annual Documentation
- Intensify Trustworthy Impact With Their Global Network
1% for the planet continues to make changes across a global conservation scale with campaigns such as Nonprofits Fighting For Social & Environmental Justice, Nonprofits Fighting Plastic Pollution, Nonprofits Supporting Wildfire Aid & Long-term Solutions, and several more planet-saving ideas for a cleaner future. We have just one planet let’s make it safe to live on.
Learn more about One Percent For The Planet and get involved.
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