Beyond ONE’s Sustainable Approach to Sustainability

Growing Responsibly

One year ago, Beyond ONE took a significant step toward becoming a business that positively impacts the planet. We made our first investment with Rainforest Concern, an organization that acquires and protects ancient cloud rainforests in Ecuador’s Intag Valley, giving us our own slice of a truly vital yet vulnerable part of nature. Reflecting on this, we wanted to share why taking an active role in environmental conservation should be the standard.

We believe businesses have a responsibility to grow not just financially, but also sustainably. The current environmental crisis, with rainforests burning and oceans choked with plastic, highlights the consequences of unsustainable practices. It's time for businesses to move beyond short-term gains and become true guardians of the planet.

We define a sustainable business as one that prioritizes a balanced approach. This includes financial security, strong governance, and a deep commitment to social and environmental responsibility.? While these are interconnected pillars, environmental responsibility often takes a backseat.

Our collaboration with Rainforest Concern has directly contributed to the expansion of the Neblina Reserve in Ecuador, securing an additional 480.6 hectares of rare Andean cloud forest, a critical habitat for countless species. We have further committed to fund the ongoing protection of this forest initially for 5 years. This growth in our commitment reflects our growth as an organization – this is a sustainable approach to sustainability that any organization, no matter its size or industry, can follow.?

More than being investors, we see our role as environmental endorsers as equally important. Our commitment to minimizing our footprint extends to working with partners who share our values. We are continuing to encourage businesses to invest in the Rainforest Concern, promoting it through events and media, to drive further investment into one of the most biodiverse parts of the world.

This goes beyond offsetting our impact. Since our investment a year ago, the Rainforest Concern has strengthened the ecological corridor connecting the vast Cotacachi Ecological Reserve to the north with the Taminaga Grande and Paso Alto community reserves to the south. This network is crucial for the health of the cloud forest. The expansion has also facilitated healthy seed dispersals, leading to the renewal of tree and other plant species and creating a larger corridor for wildlife movement, promoting genetic diversity and protecting incredible species like the spectacled bear and the black-and-chestnut eagle.

Without this, the communities that depend on these ecosystems would also be at risk. The expansion of the Neblina Reserve safeguards clean water access for over 200 inhabitants of the Cazarpamba community and protects their livelihood.?

Visit our website beyond.one to learn more about our sustainability efforts. Visit Rainforest Concern 's website to discover how you can contribute to rainforest conservation.