1% for the Planet encourages businesses to recognise that industry and the environment are inherently connected and currently has 930 businesses and 1600 environmental organisations registered to the scheme. Businesses are able to choose which organisations they would like to donate to and in return will see not only their self worth rise, but their net worth climb as well.
Businesses supporting us through 1% for the Planet scheme
Frugi
Cornwall Wildlife Trust have a very successful relationship with local children's organic clothing company Frugi. It started back in 2006 when Frugi selected the Trust to receive a share of their annual sales turnover through the 1% For The Planet scheme. We haven't looked back since. Lucy and Kurt Jewson, founders of Frugi, are both trained marine biologists particularly interested scientific research. So they chose to donate their money to the Trust's Marine Strandings Network, where research is at the core of all work carried out. One example of this is the Cetacean Bycatch Evidence Evaluation Project (BEEP), run by the Network. The project aims to develop a scientifically acceptable method of identifying bycatch evidence on the beach without need for a post mortem examination.
“We’ve been supporting Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s Marine Standings Network for nearly three years as the cutting edge research work that they do is amazing. We want to help the Trust raise as much money as possible to protect Cornwall’s marine wildlife and would encourage other businesses to do the same and donate today.” Lucy and Kurt Jewson, co-founders for Frugi organic children’s clothing.
Sand
Sand in Wadebridge stock only fairtrade, ethical and environmentally sustainable clothing and jewellery. Shop proprietor Coll Faragher chose the Trust as their beneficiary charity in July 2009, he says “At Sand, we feel we are so lucky to live in such a wild and beautiful place as Cornwall, and with our donations we want to help protect this.”
Cornwall Wildlife Trust are very grateful to Frugi and Sand for their regular donations, and encourage any businesses who would like to get involved to please get touch with Serena Pettigrew-Jolly, contact details below.
