1% for the Planet

Total donated by Alpine Property so far 41,940€

We give 1% of our turnover to local groups dedicated to supporting our local environment. That's 1% of everything, not just profit. We pay this out even if we make a loss. So if you work with us, 1% of the commission we charge you goes to supporting local environmental organisations.

These donations are audited by the French 1% for the Planet organisation. We started this in 2022, our first year has just been audited.

Donations in 2022

• Montagne Verte: 12,100€
• Association un Rêve d'Abeilles: 7,600€
• Ecotrivelo: 3,100€
• Inspire: 640€
• 1% for the planet: 1,200€
• Total: 24,640€

First tranche of donations 2023

• Montagne Verte: 8,500€
• Association un Rêve d'Abeilles: 5,400€
• Ecotrivelo: 2,200€
• 1% for the planet: 1,200€
• Total: 17,300€

So far we have supported 5 organisations.

Montagne Verte

Montagne Verte is a non-profit association funded by the community that serves with a simple mission; develop solutions for the local region to reduce its environmental impact. They envision a valley in which mountains, people and biodiversity thrive. A united community building a carbon neutral, sustainable future for all.

Activities include:

• Working with local mayors to encourage eco policies for the future
• Running a local second hand shop
• Looking into improving cycling infrastructure
• Running the bio-waste collection scheme
• Lobbying for improved train connections to the Alps
• Helping local businesses & residents to reduce their carbon footprint
• Encouraging local businesses to give discounts to people that arrive by train through the AlpinExpress pass
• Organising weekly food boxes using local producers

Association un Rêve d'Abeilles

Un Rêve d'Abeilles is dedicated to protecting pollinators (not just bees!). They run educational initiatives with schools, youth organisations (MJC's), and other non-profits. Through their projects, they create new habitats for bees while simultaneously raising awareness among these diverse audiences.

Their efforts involve organising intergenerational events, providing opportunities for bees to thrive in new environments. Additionally, they establish individual apiaries (bee hotels) as sanctuaries for domestic bees. These locations serve not only as educational spaces but also as awareness-raising hubs with informative panels on everyday practices to support all pollinators.

Furthermore, their actions extend to the re-naturalisation of specific areas, fostering conditions to allow wild pollinators to flourish. This includes initiatives to relocate nests of wasps, bumblebees, and bees.

Ecotrivelo

Ecotrivelo is an association that collects biowaste from various businesses in the Chamonix valley, including restaurants, hotels, bars, and canteens. The collected waste is composted locally, they have minimised their environmental impact through bicycle-powered collections. Since 2020, Ecotrivelo has successfully collected and processed 153 tons of biowaste.

Upon collection, the organic materials are stored in wooden composters within the valley. Maintaining a careful balance between dry matter and organic matter (50/50 ratio) is crucial. The composters undergo regular mixing and monitoring several times a week to ensure optimal conditions.

Inspire

Established in 1996, Inspire is an association dedicated to improving air quality in the Mont-Blanc region and advocating for the protection of the environment, health, and climate. They consistently implement actions to ensure that the concerns voiced by local citizens are acknowledged by the authorities.

In 2023, Inspire made proposals for the transfer of goods by train to elected officials, decision-makers and economic players. They also monitored the evolution of the negotiations of the new European Directive on air quality and worked to monitor the application of the Arve Valley Atmosphere Protection Plan.

In addition Inspire have organised:

• Workshops on eco-mobility for school students from Passy and Cluses
• A conference on the automobile eco-guide in Fillinges
• A presentation of the new bus network in Chamonix

1% for the Planet Organisation

"1% for the Planet" is a global movement that encourages businesses and individuals to contribute at least 1% of their annual sales or income to environmental causes. The initiative was founded in 2002 by Yvon Chouinard, the founder of outdoor clothing company Patagonia.

Put simply:

• 1% for the planet France oversees 10m€ of donations to environmental projects
• Their turnover is 2.25m€, about 700,000€ of that comes from subscriptions like ours
• 79% of the money they receive is distributed to environmental projects
• 17% goes on running their organisation
• There are 1,000 companies in France doing as we do
• Worldwide there are over 5,000; outside of the US, France is the second largest member

Since it was founded in 2002, 1% for the Planet has given over $585m to environmental organisations.