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Ecosia: A Steward-Owned Company Committed to Planting Trees, Not Profits

2025-03-10
Ecosia: A Steward-Owned Company Committed to Planting Trees, Not Profits

Ecosia founder Christian Kroll has doubled down on his commitment to environmentalism by transforming the company into a steward-owned entity. This legally binding structure prevents the sale of shares for profit and prohibits profit extraction. The focus is squarely on maximizing tree planting, not shareholder returns, challenging the traditional business model and inspiring other companies to prioritize purpose over profit.

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(blog.ecosia.org)
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Ecosia and Qwant Team Up to Build a European Search Index

2025-03-09
Ecosia and Qwant Team Up to Build a European Search Index

Ecosia and Qwant have announced a partnership to create the "European Search Perspective," an independent European search index. This marks a significant step in both companies' pursuit of technological autonomy and data sovereignty. The new index database, initially supporting French and German searches, is slated for launch in 2025 and will provide a foundation for future AI technologies. This initiative aims to enhance the transparency and security of search results and reduce reliance on major tech companies like Google and Bing, ultimately creating a more free environment for green tech development.

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(blog.ecosia.org)
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