Leave No Trace Seeks Outdoor Industry Partners for Advocacy and Consumer Engagement

October 14, 2025

Brands can partner with a sustainability leader to reach consumers and protect nature

October 14, 2025 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Leave No Trace is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of outdoor resources through science, education for all, and stewardship. Our mission is to protect the outdoors for future generations—and we invite outdoor industry businesses to join us in making a lasting impact.

Learn about our partnership options for businesses of all sizes.

Leave No Trace’s consumer reach includes:

• Monthly newsletters are distributed to 165,000 subscribers.
• Social media channels combine for 300,000+ followers.
• Website traffic at LNT.org is 75,000 unique visitors per week.

From start-ups to multinational corporations, we work with a wide range of partners, including 1% For the Planet Businesses, who can direct their 1% commitments to Leave No Trace. By associating your company’s commitment to outdoor stewardship with Leave No Trace, you benefit from our international brand recognition and deep-rooted positive associations among outdoor-focused consumers. We work with marketing departments to create custom content and tailor collaborations to meet business goals, and we’re always open to developing fresh ideas and innovative ways to align your brand with Leave No Trace.

Our pathways for creating meaningful consumer engagement include the following:

Website Integration: We support our corporate partners by providing assets and suggesting options for strategically placing Leave No Trace into their websites and digital platforms. Whether adding our logo, sharing educational content, or embedding custom resources, we provide the tools and support to highlight your commitment to the outdoors.

Bear Vault’s owner Tracy Twist said, “I can’t overstate the power of collaborating with Leave No Trace to engage our audience and inspire responsible product use.”

Social Media Collaboration: Showcase your brand’s commitment to the outdoors by integrating Leave No Trace into your social posts. Share our ready-made content or collaborate with us for custom posts that educate and inspire.

Alan Bethke, Senior Vice President of Subaru of America, said, “We’re proud to have been Leave No Trace’s largest and longest-running corporate partner for the past 25 years. Developing such a strong relationship with the country’s leading environmental education program has helped us reach millions of outdoor enthusiasts.”

Product Integration: We also support our partners in promoting their support of Leave No Trace on their products and packaging. “We are thrilled to partner with Leave No Trace because they allow us to further Niantic’s mission to get people outside and exploring the world,” said Yennie Solheim, Director of Social Impact at Niantic, creators of Pokémon GO

Other engagement options include customized training sessions for your employees, conducting event-based initiatives, and developing customized consumer-facing assets such as hangtags and education resources.

For more information, please contact Dean Ronzoni, Director of Corporate Partnerships: Dean@LNT.org