SumUp is committed to the protection of endangered wildlife

Wilderness International

For the preservation of the most species-rich forests

Since 2023, SumUp has been supporting the Wilderness International Foundation in its mission to protect the last rainforests on our planet as part of 1% for the Planet. With the SumUp forest in the Madre de Dios region of Peru, valuable rainforest and with it the habitat for a huge diversity of species is protected and a healthy climate is made possible. 

 

How many square meters of forest can we protect together?
 

5

Donations

of wilderness sponsors have protected
300.018

m2 of old-growth forest

forever protected, thus ensuring that
18.001

tonnes of CO2

remain permanently stored in the biomass of the forest
300,018 m² protected
Protect more forest

Expedition to the SumUp rainforest: over 300,000 m² protected forever. 

Wilderness International

As a leading global financial technology company, SumUp is committed to making a positive impact on the world and empowering people. SumUp's ESG initiative focuses on the environment, education and entrepreneurship. In 2022, SumUp became the first major fintech company to sign up to the 1% for the Planet pledge.

Transparency

Why old-growth forest protection with WI?

What particularly impressed SumUp about Wilderness International was the transparent and concrete use of the donations: €1 donation protects 1m2 old-growth forest - forever. Donors receive a certificate with the geo-coordinates and an aerial photo of the protected forest area, as well as a tax-deductible donation receipt.

Your donation at a glance:

  • Concrete use: 1 € donation protects 1 m² rainforest

  • Good for the climate: 60 kg of CO2 remain permanently stored in living biomass

  • Transparent: you will receive a certificate with the geo-coordinates and an aerial photo of the protected forest area

  • Lasting impact: your one-time donation guarantees the permanent protection of the area

  • Tax-deductible donation with donation receipt

Your wilderness protection certificate 

You will receive a personalized certificate of the piece of wilderness you protected immediately after your donation.

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Wilderness International

Protect the rainforest together with SumUp

With my
donation I make it possible for Wilderness International,
rainforest. With this I compensate
kg CO₂ which are bound there as biomass. Thanks to my sponsorship of the wilderness, a unique habitat for a huge variety of species is being preserved. I am also making a contribution to a healthy climate on our planet.

About Wilderness International

The foundation, which is based in Peru, Canada and Germany, purchases legally secure wilderness areas and protects them for the future. The purchases are refinanced through donations, which ensure the long-term protection of the areas, supports environmental education projects, and research into CO2 storage and biodiversity. 

Wilderness International