All 1% for the Planet articles
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ArticlePatagonia & environmental activism: Leading towards significant change
Read in our latest interview why the US outdoor brand sees activism as core business – and what its European sustainability lead will share at the Outdoor Impact Summit in Munich.
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ArticleDon’t miss:
The 1st Outdoor Impact SummitEOG’s inaugural event in Munich on May 19-20 sets the agenda and format for meaningful sustainability measures.
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News briefsBuff plants trees for Earth Day as part of ‘1% for the Planet’ commitment
The Spanish brand celebrated Earth Day by planting trees and reducing wildfire risk in a forest in its homeland.
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News briefsKane Footwear presents Earth Month collaboration with 1% for the Planet
The Connecticut-based footwear brand deepens its commitment to sustainability with a limited-edition Earth Month recovery shoe benefiting 1% for the Planet.
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ArticlePatagonia opens pop-up Worn Wear thrift shops in Europe
The US company’s one-day thrift shops in Stockholm and Munich will showcase product longevity and responsible consumption, with all proceeds supporting local NGOs.
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News briefsDeuter donates 10% of Infiniti Series revenue to ocean cleanup
The German backpack specialist is once again donating a portion of its proceeds to One Earth – One Ocean to support the cleanup of the Mekong River and its tributaries in Cambodia.
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ArticleOIA partners with 1% for the Planet
The British Outdoor Industries Association becomes an official Environmental Partner of 1% for the Planet, allowing members to support environmental causes while offsetting their membership fees.
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News briefsRumpl publishes 2023 Impact Report
Rumpl, a Portland-based specialist in technical outdoor blankets, has published its Impact Report 2023 in conjunction with its 10-year anniversary. The report highlights several sustainability achievements, including an overall reduction in the brand’s carbon footprint, an increase in its B-Corp score to 87.3, and changes in supply chain, sourcing and ...
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News briefsSustainable Deuter Infiniti series with new winter products
As part of its sustainability strategy, the German outdoor brand Deuter reached an important milestone in the summer of 2021 with the the Infiniti series: Only residual materials left over from the manufacture of other Deuter products are used to produce this limited series. It is therefore not only particularly ...
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ArticleDistributor Elements introduces “impact discount”
Elements, the Belgian distributor of outdoor brands such as Patagonia, Klean Kanteen and Care Plus, is making efforts to be an inspiring example within the distribution sector in terms of corporate social responsibility: The Antwerp-based family business that recently received B Corp certification is taking a new step forward with ...
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News briefsMeander Apparel launches crowdfunding campaign to support growth
Scottish sustainable outdoor lifestyle brand Meander Apparel has launched a £150,000 (€174,000) equity crowdfunding campaign to back the growth of its product range and the expansion of its retail presence across the UK, US and Europe. Earlier this month, the company received a £25,000 (€29,000) loan from the British Business ...
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ArticlePatagonia celebrates 50 years of “business unusual”
Patagonia is turning 50 this year. To mark the occasion, the outdoor apparel company, founded by Yvon Chouinard, is looking to the future and focusing on what’s next. From Patagonia’s perspective, any hope for a healthy planet - as well as a healthy company - requires that all people do ...
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News briefsAlpkit publishes sustainability report 2022
Source: Alpkit U.K. brand Alpkit has published its sustainability report 2022, an illustrated book that is mainly consumer-facing and aims for an understandable overview of the company’s sustainability journey, although following the GRI reporting standards more closely than before. In the compact report, the certified B Corp ...
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News briefs1% for the Planet certifies over $66 million in 2022
In a short update, the non-profit organization 1% for the Planet has delivered some numbers on the initiative’s development and achievements in 2022. Overall, the U.S.-based organization certified $66 million in giving to environmental partners and welcomed more than 1,800 new business members into its global network. Business members of ...
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ArticleChouinard family transfers Patagonia ownership to channel dividends to environmental protection
Source: Campbell Brewer Yvon Chouinard Nearly 50 years after founding Patagonia, Yvon Chouinard and his family (together with his children Claire and Fletcher) have decided to give away their company to ensure all proceeds will be used to fight climate change. The Chouinard family has transferred all ...
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News briefsCotopaxi becomes a member of 1% for the Planet
U.S. outdoor brand and certified B Corp Cotopaxi announced its membership in 1% for the Planet, reaffirming its commitment to donate 1 percent of sales to certified nonprofit organizations working to improve human living conditions. Since its inception, Cotopaxi has already donated 1 percent of its sales to nonprofit partners ...
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News briefs1% for the Planet releases annual report 2021, growth in members and donations
In its 2021 annual report, 1% for the Planet looks back at the environmental projects carried out worldwide and provides insight into its financial situation. In 2021, the network saw growth in members, certified donations and supported nonprofits. Specifically, the organization reported a 25 percent increase in corporate members, resulting ...
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News briefsDakine starts partnership with 1% for the Planet
Dakine has entered into a partnership with 1% for the Planet, committing to donate 1 percent of gross sales from e-comm sales each year to select non-profit environmental partners strategically supported by the 1% team. The partnership aligns with Dakine’s commitment to respect and protect the mountains and the ocean. ...
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MiiR releases product collaboration with Chris Burkard
U.S. camping equipment supplier MiiR (Russian for “peace”) has started a new special edition, incorporating images by outdoor photographer Chris Burkard on a camp cup, tumbler and bottle. The print shows a stream of glacial sediment running through a frozen landscape in the Icelandic highland, an aerial photo taken by ...
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News briefsFoehn expands into mountain biking and running
Canadian outdoor brand Foehn, best known for its climbing apparel, has announced the launch of its SS22 collection, marking its debut in the running and mountain biking apparel categories. The collection comprises versatile pieces for men and women, including multi-use bottoms, tops, and outerwear. The company said that the items ...
