How businesses are helping support a greener future for cycling through 1% for the Planet

Every ride reminds us why protecting the environment matters. From quiet country lanes and woodland trails to bustling city streets, cycling depends on healthy and thriving places.

That's why Cycling UK is proud to be an approved environmental partner of 1% for the Planet, a global movement that connects businesses committed to giving 1% of their annual revenue to organisations making a positive impact on the planet.

By supporting us through the programme, businesses are helping create a healthier environment, enabling more people to choose cycling, reducing carbon emissions and protecting the landscapes and green spaces that cyclists enjoy every day.

Business can be a force for good

Across the cycling, outdoor and travel sectors, more businesses are looking for meaningful ways to turn their environmental commitments into action.

Joining 1% for the Planet is a simple but powerful way to do exactly that. Rather than making occasional donations, member businesses commit 1% of their annual revenue to verified environmental organisations. This ensures their support creates long-term, measurable impact.

As a verified environmental partner, we use this support to help make cycling accessible to more people, campaign for better cycling infrastructure and encourage more journeys by bike. Together, these actions help tackle climate change while improving health and wellbeing.

A shared commitment with Bikmo

We’re delighted to recognise Bikmo as one of the businesses supporting our work through 1% for the Planet.

As a specialist cycle insurer and certified B Corp™, Bikmo has built its business around helping more people ride with confidence while demonstrating a strong commitment to people and the planet.

Bikmo not only supports our work through 1% for the Planet but also nominated Cycling UK to become an approved environmental partner within the global network. Their decision to champion our work reflects a shared belief that cycling has the power to improve lives while protecting the environment.

Beyond their environmental giving, Bikmo is our insurance partner, bringing specialist cycling expertise and a shared commitment to supporting riders across the UK. As a business focused entirely on cycling and sustainable mobility, their values closely align with ours.

Through 1% for the Planet, Bikmo's contribution helps us continue our work to

• inspire more people to cycle for everyday journeys
• campaign for safer roads and better cycling infrastructure
• protect and improve access to the natural places we ride
• reduce transport emissions by making cycling a practical choice for more people

We're incredibly grateful to Bikmo for nominating us as a 1% for the Planet environmental partner and for their continued support. Together, we're helping create a healthier future for people and the planet.

Supporting sustainable cycling holidays with Marmot Tours

We would also like to thank certified B Corp™ and 1% for the Planet member Marmot Tours for supporting our work via their 1% for the Planet donation.

As a business whose focus is unforgettable cycling experiences, Marmot Tours understands that thriving landscapes, a healthy planet, and minimising the impact travel has on the environment are key for the future of cycle tourism and outdoor adventure.

By choosing us as one of its environmental partners, Marmot Tours is helping ensure future generations can continue to enjoy riding in beautiful places while supporting action to encourage more people to cycle every day.

"As a cycling holiday company, we know how important it is to support organisations that encourage more people to cycle; for the many health benefits, but also to help create a healthier environment. Through 1% for the Planet, we're delighted to support Cycling UK's work contributing to a more sustainable future for cycling." James Thompson, Founder & Director at Marmot Tours.

Why support Cycling UK?

Every business has an opportunity to make a lasting environmental difference.

Supporting us through 1% for the Planet helps contributes to cleaner air, healthier communities and a more sustainable transport system, while protecting the places where we all love to ride.

Whether it's helping someone discover cycling for the first time, campaigning for safer streets, improving access to nature or encouraging more people to replace car journeys with bike rides, every contribution helps create lasting change.

Join us

If your business wants to make a measurable environmental impact while supporting the future of cycling, we'd love to hear from you.

By joining 1% for the Planet and choosing us as your environmental partner, you'll become part of a growing community of organisations using business as a force for good.

Together, we can protect the places we ride, inspire more people to cycle and build a healthier future for everyone.

Interested in supporting Cycling UK through 1% for the Planet? Get in touch with our corporate partnerships team to find out how your business can make an impact.