OUR COMMITMENT
"At Skans, we're committed to supporting living for individuals and businesses that respect the interdependence of all life. We dedicate 2% of our revenue: 1% to the Skans Foundation, aiding environmental conservation and vision care for marginalized groups. Additionally, we're proud members of the '1% for the Planet' organization. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the world.
2022-2023
Social impact
- Madagascar charity work in November 2022 and Kenya in November 2023 in partnership with Vision For All.
- Dedicated a total of 200 volunteer hours, resulting in 2000 eye exams and the donation of 2000 pairs of spectacles.
- In 2023, Skans contributed 9% of their revenue to support the 1% for the Planet initiative, surpassing our initial ambition a considerable margin.
1% for the planet member
Skans aims to work as responsibly as possible. Being a member of this group of businesses that work to protect our natural resources is one attempt to it.
Through joining 1% for the planet, we have committed to donate 1% of our annual sales to non profit environmental groups.
In 2002, Yvon Chouinard the founder of Patagonia, and Craig Mathews the founder of Blue
Ribbon Flies, created 1% for the Planet and started the global movement.
Learn more about the organisation 1 percent for the planet here.