Overview
Mighty Earth is an international environmental advocacy organisation founded in 2015, with roots in the Forest Heroes campaign. Based in Washington, DC, it works to protect natural ecosystems, address climate change and promote environmentally responsible business practices.
Its mission is to protect nature and secure a stable climate by influencing corporate behaviour, government policy and global supply chains. The organisation combines research, public campaigns and engagement with decision-makers to pursue environmental change.
Mission and focus areas
Mighty Earth focuses on deforestation, biodiversity conservation, sustainable agriculture, industrial decarbonisation and Indigenous land rights. Its campaigns address environmental impacts associated with commodities such as palm oil, soy, beef, cocoa and rubber, alongside emissions-intensive industries including steel and aluminium.
Although not a sustainable finance institution, its investigations inform ESG risk assessment, responsible investment and corporate due diligence. Its work examines deforestation-linked financial exposure, supply chain accountability, greenwashing and the role of investors and financial institutions in influencing corporate environmental performance.
Structure and governance
Mighty Earth operates as an independent non-profit organisation led by founder and Chief Executive Officer Glenn Hurowitz. Its board of directors is chaired by Tom Kuo and includes members with backgrounds in investment, environmental policy, philanthropy and human rights.
Its international team comprises campaigners, researchers, communications specialists and regional advisers. Activities are coordinated through thematic programmes and partnerships with local communities, environmental organisations and other stakeholders.
Programs and offerings
Mighty Earth publishes investigative reports, corporate assessments, campaign briefings and annual reports examining environmental risks across global industries. Its Rapid Response monitoring programme uses satellite imagery and supply chain investigations to identify deforestation associated with agricultural commodity production.
Other initiatives address methane emissions, sustainable protein production, industrial decarbonisation and ecosystem restoration. The organisation also conducts corporate engagement and legal advocacy concerning environmental commitments and sustainability claims.
For finance and sustainability practitioners, its publications provide evidence relevant to ESG screening, deforestation risk assessment, supply chain due diligence and corporate stewardship.
