When we look back on this year, what stands out isn’t just the victories — it’s you. Your voice, your resolve, and your belief in what’s possible powered every one of our wins in 2025.

Because of this community, we pushed global corporations to the negotiating table, defended irreplaceable forests, and uncovered the kinds of truths that shift entire industries. And your generosity on Giving Tuesday was a reminder of what it looks like when people who care refuse to stand by and instead choose to show up for their values. We are so grateful for your continued trust and investment in a climate-safe future.

We’ve set a bold goal to raise $470,582 by Dec. 31 that will help power our work in the year ahead. We chose this ambitious target because the scale of the climate crisis demands nothing less. Big action takes big commitment—and we know this community is ready to rise to the challenge. Thanks to 1,885 donors and counting, we’re now soaring past the 60% mark toward our year-end goal.

As we wrap up Stand’s 25th anniversary year, one thing is clear: this work isn’t powered by headlines or milestones. It’s powered by people like you. And with your continued momentum, the next 25 years can be even more transformative than the last.

— Protecting Forests —

1. Report exposes Drax’s sourcing of wood pellets from old growth forests

New investigative research from Stand.earth released this fall reveals that Drax purchased logged trees from at-risk old growth forests in British Columbia in 2024, and very likely in 2025, to supply its wood pellet plants. Featured in a widely circulated exclusive report from The Guardian, the innovative research prompted new questions in the U.K. Parliament about the origins of the forest biomass Drax burns for electricity in that country. In response to questions from the media, the B.C. Ministry of Forests acknowledged it is reviewing the research.

“Our investigation shows that B.C. government officials have misled the public with past statements about sourcing from old growth to make wood pellets. Premier Eby has a choice: he can keep looking the other way while repeating wood pellet industry talking points, or he can ban the sale of old growth logs for biomass export.”

— Tegan Hansen
Senior Forest Campaigner

3. Amazonia campaign works alongside Indigenous leaders to push for crucial commitments at COP30 and beyond

In the months leading up to the first UN Climate Conference to be held in the Amazon region, our Amazon rainforest team worked tirelessly alongside Indigenous leaders to help draft and advance a unified political declaration that clearly articulated six key demands for systemic change within the Amazon Basin. Stand contributed to COP30’s record level of Indigenous participation by supporting the attendance of nearly 40 Indigenous delegates from the Amazon — a milestone that meaningfully helped advance the recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ rights within the negotiations.

“The recognition of Indigenous Peoples rights is an important victory of this COP. A truly just transition must keep fossil fuels in the ground, protect Indigenous Peoples in voluntary isolation and initial contact through exclusion zones, and uphold Indigenous self-determination as a non-negotiable pillar for climate action.”

— Gisela Hurtado
Senior Amazonia Campaigner

5. Retire Big Oil campaign organizes actors to demand divestment of pension plan

This summer, Stand supported the launch of the Retire Big Oil campaign in coordination with more than 500 actors and SAG-AFTRA members — including Jane Fonda, Don Cheadle, Rosario Dawson, and Mark Ruffalo — who are publicly calling on the $4 billion SAG-Producers Pension Plan to divest from fossil fuels. Divesting from fossil fuels is one of the most impactful climate actions that we individually and collectively can take; learn more and take action to support these efforts.

“This fossil fuel divestment call is coming from working artists and creators who are the foundation of the labor union. Together, we’re urging SAG-AFTRA to align its investments with the values we fight for on- and off-screen: sustainability, justice, and long-term security.”

— Todd Paglia
Executive Director

7. After years of Stand campaigning, Lululemon commits to 50% renewable electricity target for core suppliers

Following three years of relentless global pressure from the Stand community alongside Olympic athletes, yoga instructors, and climate and labor advocates, Lululemon announced a major goal this spring to power 50% of its supply chain with renewable electricity and ditch coal by 2030. While Lululemon is just one player, this move sends a powerful signal across the fashion industry: the era of coal-powered clothing is ending. It’s time for every brand to step up and be part of building a climate-safe future.

“A commitment is brilliant and we’re really delighted to see it, but what’s more amazing is the fact that we’re seeing Lululemon out there piloting programs to use renewable electricity instead of coal-burning boilers in Vietnam. We’re seeing them actually invest in some of this new technology which needs to come in and change the way that clothes are made. So it’s not just talk and that’s really a tribute to the sustained pressure that’s been there all this time over the last three years making them move.”

— Rachel Kitchin
Senior Corporate Climate Campaigner

11. SAFE Cities campaign publishes open letter demanding green building as Build Canada Homes program launches

In late summer, our SAFE Cities campaign led on the creation and publication of an open letter from 111 businesses, tradespeople, and climate organizations, who joined together to demand that the Canadian Federal government commit to using exclusively modern clean heating technologies, rather than polluting oil or gas furnaces, in its new Build Canada Homes program. The letter received media coverage including in the Hill Times and The Energy Mix.

“Yes, we desperately need to build new affordable homes. We’ve also made commitments to tackle the climate crisis. Fortunately we can do both at the same time, but only if the federal government can act as a coherent unit.”

— Lana Goldberg
Climate Campaigner

12. Deliver Change campaign releases polling that shows 80% of Prime members want stronger climate action from Amazon

Ahead of Amazon’s Prime Day event this summer, Stand released the findings of a new Morning Consult national tracking poll it commissioned of 1,077 Amazon Prime members, which found an overwhelming 80% of the company’s loyal customer base wants the company to take stronger action to cut emissions from its delivery and transportation operations. A whopping 75% of Prime members say they would accept slower shipping in exchange for reduced emissions, signaling a profound shift in customer priorities. In the months since, more than 20,000 customers have signed on to support our Prime Members for a Cleaner Amazon initiative.

“We’re ready to engage Amazon leadership in substantive discussions to help the company chart a path forward that reflects the latest climate science and restores credibility with its Prime Member customers.”

— Josh Archer
Senior Global Corporate Campaigner

Thank you for standing with us

We’re closing out this year filled with gratitude — for your action, your generosity, and your belief in what’s possible. As we reflect on the past quarter century of impact and make plans for the crucial years to come, 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.

Stand is built for this moment, and together with this incredible community, our campaigns are winning: protecting forests, holding powerful polluters accountable, and driving real change.

Thank you for standing with us. We can’t wait to see what we’ll accomplish together in 2026.

Wishing you a joyful and restful holiday season, and a peaceful and hopeful new year.

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