We Recognize and Thank Businesss that Support Wildlife Conservation

An adventurer wearing Patagonia gear

Patagonia

Patagonia is widely recognized for integrating environmental stewardship into its business model. The outdoor apparel company funds habitat protection projects, supports grassroots conservation organizations, and has committed substantial resources to preserving biodiversity. Through initiatives such as 1% for the Planet and direct investments in ecosystem restoration, Patagonia helps protect wildlife habitats worldwide. The company also advocates for public lands protection and sustainable supply chains that reduce pressure on natural ecosystems. Its efforts demonstrate how a major commercial enterprise can leverage its brand and profits to advance conservation goals while maintaining a successful business.

 

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The North Face

The North Face supports wildlife conservation through grants, partnerships, and sustainability initiatives. The company funds environmental organizations that work to preserve natural landscapes and biodiversity. Through its Explore Fund, The North Face has supported projects that reconnect people with nature while protecting critical ecosystems; the Fund is changing soon, with an interest in expanding their reach. Sustainable product development and efforts to reduce environmental impacts across its supply chain help minimize pressures on wildlife habitats. By promoting responsible outdoor recreation and conservation awareness, The North Face demonstrates how outdoor recreation companies can contribute to preserving the natural environments upon which both wildlife and their customers depend.

 

REI Co-op

REI has long supported conservation through grants, advocacy, and partnerships with environmental organizations. The cooperative invests in habitat protection, public lands stewardship, and outdoor education programs. Many of its conservation efforts focus on maintaining healthy ecosystems that support wildlife populations while ensuring public access to nature. REI's business model encourages responsible outdoor recreation and environmental awareness among its members. By funding conservation projects and promoting sustainable practices, REI helps protect forests, rivers, and grasslands that serve as essential habitat for numerous species across North America.

 

An African safari

SafariBookings

SafariBookings connects travelers with safari operators that contribute to wildlife conservation across Africa. Sustainable tourism generates revenue that helps fund protected areas, anti-poaching programs, and local community conservation initiatives. By directing tourism spending toward responsible operators, the company indirectly supports conservation outcomes while creating economic incentives to maintain wildlife populations. Ecotourism businesses associated with SafariBookings often work closely with parks and communities to balance tourism development with biodiversity protection. The platform highlights the important role that nature-based tourism can play in conserving iconic wildlife species.

 

A Wilderness Safaris outing

Wilderness Safaris

Wilderness Safaris operates luxury ecotourism lodges throughout Africa and directly invests in wildlife conservation. The company helps protect millions of acres of habitat through conservation partnerships, anti-poaching efforts, and community engagement. Its business model depends on healthy wildlife populations and intact ecosystems, creating strong incentives for long-term stewardship. Conservation programs supported by Wilderness Safaris include species monitoring, habitat restoration, and environmental education. Revenue from tourism contributes to protecting landscapes that support elephants, lions, rhinos, and countless other species.

 

Lush koala-shaped soap benefits koala conservation

Lush Cosmetics

Lush supports wildlife conservation through ethical sourcing, environmental campaigns, and direct funding for conservation organizations. The company's charitable programs have supported efforts to protect endangered species and preserve critical habitats worldwide. By emphasizing sustainable ingredients and reducing environmental impacts associated with production, Lush seeks to lessen pressures on biodiversity. The company frequently partners with grassroots organizations working on wildlife conservation issues and uses its marketing platform to raise public awareness about environmental threats.

 

A woman observing coffee plants

Nespresso

Nespresso has incorporated biodiversity conservation into its coffee sourcing programs. Working with farmers and conservation organizations, the company promotes agroforestry systems that support wildlife while maintaining coffee production. Shade-grown coffee landscapes can provide habitat for birds, insects, and other species. Nespresso's sustainability initiatives help improve ecosystem health, reduce deforestation risks, and encourage more wildlife-friendly agricultural practices. These efforts illustrate how agricultural supply chains can contribute to conservation while supporting rural livelihoods.

 

A lion plushie

IKEA

IKEA supports biodiversity conservation through sustainable forestry, responsible sourcing, and investments in habitat restoration. The company works to ensure wood products originate from responsibly managed forests that protect wildlife habitat and ecosystem services. Conservation commitments are integrated into broader sustainability goals focused on reducing environmental impacts. Through partnerships and landscape-level conservation initiatives, IKEA contributes to preserving forests that support diverse plant and animal communities while maintaining a reliable supply of renewable materials.

 

Flooring designs with a forested small island

Interface

Interface, a global flooring manufacturer, has become known for environmental innovation and ecosystem restoration efforts. The company has supported projects that restore coastal habitats and improve biodiversity. Through initiatives focused on reducing resource use and promoting regenerative practices, Interface seeks to minimize its ecological footprint. Partnerships with conservation groups help address habitat degradation while demonstrating how manufacturing companies can incorporate conservation objectives into corporate sustainability strategies.

 

Disney Conservation Fund logo

Disney Conservation Fund

The Disney Conservation Fund has supported wildlife conservation projects around the world for decades. Through grants to conservation organizations, the fund helps protect species, restore habitats, and engage local communities in conservation efforts. Support has reached thousands of projects benefiting wildlife from sea turtles to elephants. The initiative demonstrates how entertainment companies can use their resources and visibility to advance global conservation goals.

 

TUI logo in the snow

TUI Group

TUI, one of the world's largest tourism companies, supports conservation through sustainable tourism initiatives and environmental partnerships. Programs focus on protecting biodiversity in destinations where tourism occurs. By promoting responsible travel and supporting conservation projects, TUI seeks to ensure that natural attractions remain viable for future generations. Conservation activities often include habitat restoration, species protection, and community engagement.

 

Shoes with nature-safe leather parts

Puma

Puma has incorporated biodiversity considerations into its sustainability strategy. The company works to reduce environmental impacts across its supply chain and supports initiatives that protect natural ecosystems. By evaluating environmental costs and promoting sustainable sourcing, Puma aims to lessen pressures on habitats that support wildlife. These efforts reflect growing recognition among global apparel companies that biodiversity conservation is essential for long-term sustainability.

 

Dyed cloth is laid out to dry in the sun

Kering

Kering, the luxury goods group behind several major brands, has become a leader in corporate biodiversity initiatives. The company has developed environmental accounting approaches that incorporate ecosystem impacts and support conservation investments. Efforts focus on sustainable sourcing, regenerative agriculture, and protecting natural capital. By recognizing the economic value of healthy ecosystems, Kering encourages conservation within global supply chains and luxury markets.

 

A woman harvests product for cosmetics

Natura &Co

Natura &Co sources ingredients from biodiverse ecosystems, particularly in South America, and has invested heavily in conservation-oriented supply chains. The company works with local communities to promote sustainable harvesting practices that protect forests and wildlife habitat. Conservation and economic development are linked through programs that reward stewardship of natural resources. Natura's approach highlights how biodiversity can become a valuable asset rather than a resource to be depleted.

 

Tourists observing birds (L. Leschner 2017)

Birds Caribbean Eco-Tours

Bird-focused ecotourism businesses contribute to conservation by creating economic incentives to protect habitat for residents and migratory bird species. Tours often support local conservation organizations and promote awareness of biodiversity issues. Birdwatching tourism has become an important conservation tool in many regions because intact ecosystems are essential to attracting visitors. Businesses such as Birds Caribbean Eco-tours demonstrate how wildlife itself can become a sustainable economic resource.

 

New Belgium Logo

New Belgium Brewing

New Belgium Brewing, a local favorite, has supported watershed protection and environmental stewardship initiatives relevant to biodiversity conservation. Healthy rivers and watersheds provide habitat for fish, amphibians, birds, and other wildlife. Through sustainability programs and community partnerships, the company promotes ecosystem health while reducing its environmental footprint. Conservation-oriented water management is particularly important for industries that depend directly on natural water resources.

 

Polar bear with Coke

Polar Bears and Coca Cola

We reached out to Coca-Cola to encourage them to support polar bear conservation, given their popular advertising campaign featuring that species. But we have since learned that in 2012, Coca-Cola worked with the World Wildlife Fund to help fund polar bear research. A portion of sales from cans featuring the polar bear characters went to research, supporting more than $2 million in polar bear research. This is a wonderful example of a business supporting wildlife research through the World Wildlife Fund for Nature.

 

Oiled duckling

Proctor and Gamble

Proctor and Gamble, the makers of Dawn dish washing liquid, have supported wildlife conservation for decades. Dawn is excellent at removing the oil that can contaminate birds during a spill, but still gentle enough to protect their feathers and eyes. When customers buy a bottle of Dawn and register online (here, for example), wildlife organizations receive support.