Partnerships: The key to scalable solutions

If we are going to turn the corner on problems such as climate change, habitat loss and overfishing, we need the leverage of powerful partners.

EDF understands that business and a better world don’t have to be at odds. Corporate partnerships have been a cornerstone of our approach ever since we launched our first partnership with McDonald’s 25 years ago. Key to our success has been maintaining financial independence from the get-go.

“Because we accept no funding from our corporate partners, we’re free to set aggressive goals and influence entire industries,” says Tom Murray, vice president of EDF’s corporate partnerships.

Partnerships span many industries

Looking ahead, the opportunity and need for private-sector leadership on the issues that we care about the most has never been greater.

As a result, we’re doubling down on our efforts to engage leading companies to drive innovation, leverage supply chains, unlock capital flows, and advocate for the policy change needed to achieve our strategic goals.

This work spans many types of industry:

• Success story

  Walmart tackles toxic chemicals in household products »

  With our help, the world’s largest retailer is using its immense purchasing power to hold suppliers accountable for safer products.
• Current project

  Google Earth Outreach helps us fight climate-harming methane leaks »

  Sensors attached to Street View cars create a fast, accurate way to help natural gas companies prioritize repairs and upgrades.
• Case study

  Landowners become our allies in protecting habitat »

  We’ve pioneered solutions that also meet the needs of farmers, ranchers and developers when it comes to saving endangered species.

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This kind of lasting change is built over months and years. We have a lot more work we want to do to drive sustainability across more businesses—and you can help.

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