from sector-leading brands like Levi’s, Starbucks, and 3M to set new standards for reductions in climate pollution and forest impacts.
Behind the victories of the past 25 years are huge challenges that prove that Stand doesn’t back down from a fight. We were sued by one of the largest logging companies in the world for $300 million. We beat that lawsuit and came out even stronger on the other side. Legal challenges? Government scare tactics? Industry intimidation? Death threats? We’ve faced them all. For 25 years, we haven’t backed down. We’re not about to start now.
We also know that winning is about more than fighting. Yes, Stand has a signature style of bold public actions that we leverage in moments when creating media buzz or mobilizing people power are the right tactics. But we pride ourselves on moving from conflict
to collaboration. After all, we need as many allies as possible in order to drive change at the scale required.
Our first 25 years are just the beginning, and our work has never been more urgently needed. The second half of this decade will present unprecedented challenges and even higher stakes, but Stand was made for this moment. We’ll continue to hone field-tested strategies, try out inventive tactics, seek unlikely allies, and let data and breakthrough research lead the way to the next big challenges and the next innovative solutions. Because Stand’s 25th Anniversary isn’t just a time for reflection; it’s a declaration of what’s to come. Let’s go.
For the people and places you love,
Todd Paglia Executive Director Co-Founder
Tzeporah Berman International Program Director Co-Founder
“I was drawn to work with Stand.earth about 18 years ago because of its commitment to cultivating an organizational culture of meditation, self awareness, and authentic communication, long before ‘mindfulness’ had become the business buzzword it is today. These skill sets have helped our campaigners transform conflict into collaboration — a critical strategy for turning former adversaries into allies and winning the ongoing battles for climate justice.”
“For nine years as a field director at Stand.earth, I collaborated with local leaders in the Pacific Northwest to take bold action that would restrict growth of dirty fossil fuel projects in our communities. I led winning climate campaigns — like eliminating methane gas from new buildings in cities across Washington — and that experience informs my work now as a Washington State Representative (D) to pass environmental legislation that will safeguard industry workers, the climate, and local economies.”
Rev. angel Kyodo williams Board Member Representative Alex Ramel Ally
