Every time we help defend one river, forest or ocean, another threat soon emerges. That's the forever work of environmental activism-and we'll continue to stay rooted with our network of grassroots partners around the world. Learn more about our approach in our Work in Progress Report.
The environmental nonprofits we partner with have big ideas, low overhead and small teams at the helm. Sometimes a check is what's most helpful to keep the lights on; often, what we offer beyond the check can make the bigger difference.
$14.7M
FY25 grants and in-kind support given to 824 nonprofits via our 1% for the Planet
®
program.
$2.4M
Dollars grantees saved by using skills‑based volunteering.
Turns out, when businesses back activists with funding, a platform and some moral support, it can pay off. In some cases, it can even help save something as irreplaceable as Europe's last wild river. Hear from our grassroots partners at EcoAlbania, Riverwatch and EuroNatur.
Photos: (Top) Protecting the places we play: Paddlers call for the removal of a dam blocking the Soča river in Slovenia. MITJA LEGAT (Middle) When shielded by marine protected areas, plate corals in danger of bleaching show promise of recovering faster. Great Barrier Reef, Australia. DAVID DOUBILET (Middle) The largest free-flowing river in Albania: the Vjosa. COURTESY OF LEEWAY COLLECTIVE (Bottom) Digging in at the Frontline Action on Coal camp in Queensland, Australia, where Patagonia Global Sport Activist Belinda Baggs (left) and friends rolled up their sleeves. EMMA BÄCKLUND
