Outsourcing Impact Review: Booth & Partners Philippines Inc.

Booth & Partners, a Philippine-based business process outsourcing (BPO) provider, exercises its commitment to promoting environmental sustainability and social responsibility with its Making an Impact with 1% initiative.

Armed with a decade of industry experience and 1,500 employees, the company launched this program to demonstrate how outsourcing firms can benefit the environment and society.

Impact of Making an Impact with 1%

Through the Making an Impact with 1% program, Booth & Partners regularly donates 1% of its profits to environmental projects.

The firm also partnered with the global organization 1% for the Planet to support environment conservation efforts such as reforestation, carbon footprint reduction, and shoreline protection.

Through these efforts, Booth & Partners hopes to boost their eco-friendly impact and foster a stronger sense of purpose among its employees.

How Making an Impact with 1% Started: A quick background

Making an Impact with 1%'s main objective is to demonstrate that even small actions have the potential to bring about significant change. Their goal is to establish an atmosphere that promotes accountability and responsibility among employees to help their communities.

Booth & Partners envisions a future where more companies participate in similar programs, coming together to work collectively to ensure the planet's sustainability.

Relevant Statistics: Facts and Figures

Since joining 1% for the Planet, Booth & Partners has achieved notable milestones:

• $633,430 contributed to six partner organizations.
• 2,297 tonnes of carbon emissions offset through partnerships with Change Climate.
• 800+ tonnes of ocean waste removed through clean-up efforts with the Coastal Conservation and Education Foundation (CCEF).
• 2,701 volunteer hours contributed to coastal clean-ups in Cebu and Manila.
• 5,000 native seedlings planted with the Haribon Foundation, with survival rates of 92% in Quezon and 83% in Rizal.

These contributions not only help restore natural ecosystems but also bring employees together through shared environmental goals.

Booth & Partners also extended their program’s impact beyond environmental efforts. The company has donated 1,100 musical instruments to Let’s Play Asia, a youth education initiative.

This donation also contributed to the group's Guinness World Record for the largest Rondalla ensemble, further highlighting Booth & Partners’ dedication to both social and educational development.

Positive Impact Created

Booth & Partners has created a measurable impact through this initiative. Beyond financial contributions, their employee-driven volunteer programs have helped foster a culture of purpose and responsibility. The company also leverages its marketing efforts to help 1% for the Planet reach other like-minded organizations, amplifying the environmental cause globally.

A Real Impact

One of Booth & Partners’ standout projects is its reforestation work with the Haribon Foundation. In 2022, the company planted 5,000 native seedlings in Quezon and Rizal, including Narra trees, which have since thrived. These trees now stand at heights of up to five feet, with a survival rate exceeding 92% and 83%, respectively. This project has created a lasting bond between the environment and the people who rely on it.