The Blue Latitudes Foundation has joined 1% for the Planet as a nonprofit partner! This partnership will not only advance our impact in the ocean conservation space but will also allow us to connect with businesses and individuals who have pledged to give 1% of their sales back to the planet each year – 1% can make a big impact!
Founded in 2002, 1% for the Planet’s mission is to increase the amount of charitable giving directed towards environmental causes. We’ll be joining this elite network of nonprofits and gain access to a global organization which exists to ensure our planet and future generations thrive by connecting businesses and individuals who pledge to give 1% of their sales back to the planet each year with environmental nonprofits around the world. Currently, in the United States only 3% of total philanthropy goes to environmental causes. On top of that, government funding allocated to the environment is variable even in the best of times.
“The intent of 1% for the Planet is to help fund diverse environmental organizations so that collectively they can be a more powerful source in solving the world’s problems,”
- Yvon Chouinard, co-founder of 1% for the Planet
The Blue Latitudes Foundation joins a community of 4,878 non-profit partners from 91 countries around the world. As we transition into 2022, we hope that this partnership will help us to broaden the reach of our mission and further our ocean conservation efforts. To join the movement and support our planet, visit 1% for the Planet’s website to learn about business and individual memberships. When we all work together, 1% can make a difference!
