In founding Ecosia, I made two promises: never sell the company or take profits out of it, focusing on planting trees and making a positive impact. We are becoming one of the largest environmental movements globally, encouraging steward-owned companies like us that prioritize social and environmental causes over profits. This model, restricting the sale of shares for profit and profit-taking, is unconventional but vital for our mission. Former co-owner Tim’s selfless decision to turn Ecosia into a non-profit is commendable. Join us in our cause by using Ecosia, supporting our non-profit status, and learning more about steward-owned companies. Let’s make the world greener together. Christian Kroll.
https://blog.ecosia.org/trees-not-profits/