Icicle Brewing Company in Leavenworth Washington recently joined 1% for the Planet, pledging to donate 1% of distribution sales to support nonprofit organizations focused on the environment. They are the first brewery in Washington to join the organization’s mission.
“We are so excited to be the first brewery member of 1% for the Planet in Washington State! We feel that it is important to work together for a healthy planet and to support environmental solutions through our membership and everyday activities.” Pamela Brulotte, Owner at Icicle Brewing.
Members of 1% for the Planet commit to supporting approved environmental nonprofit partners by donating the equivalent of 1% of sales through a combination of monetary, in-kind, and approved advertising contributions. Nonprofits are approved based on referrals, track record and environmental focus. There are thousands of approved nonprofits worldwide.
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Collectively, 1% for the Planet Members have donated more than $175 million to environmental nonprofits to-date.
“We are thrilled to welcome Icicle Brewing Company to our global network,” said Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet. “Currently, only 3% of total philanthropy goes to the environment and, only 3% of that comes from businesses. We need more businesses like Icicle Brewing to do its valuable part to increase giving and support on the ground outcomes.”
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According to a statement from the organization, only about 3% of all philanthropic giving in America supports environmental causes, which is not enough to address the most pressing issues facing our planet.
Through our business and individual membership, 1% for the Planet inspires people to support environmental organizations through annual membership and everyday actions. The organization advises on giving strategies, certifies donations, and amplifies the impact of the network.
To date, members of 1% for the Planet have given more than $175 million to environmental nonprofits to date.
