The Jessie B. Cox Trust recently awarded a multi-year grant to 1% for the Planet to increase environmental philanthropy in New England from the business community.

To date, 1% for the Planet member companies have donated nearly $1 million to New England non-profit organizations working on sustainability issues. With the support of the Jessie B. Cox Trust, 1% for the Planet will expand its work with New England companies, and grow its network of businesses committed to donating 1% of their annual sales to environmental causes.

The grant enables 1% for the Planet to raise awareness in the business community about key environmental challenges in New England, explore opportunities for investment and action by companies and highlight innovative models of collaboration between companies and non-profits that generate long term environmental and business benefits.

The Jessie B. Cox Trust and 1% for the Planet share an interest in the long term preservation of New England’s unique environmental resources and large scale landscapes, and are working to put the power of business to work for the planet.

1% for the Planet is a global network of more than 1400 companies operating in 45 countries who are financially committed to a healthy planet.

To learn more, please contact Rebecca Calahan Klein at rebecca@onepercentfortheplanet.org or visit www.onepercentfortheplanet.org.