our manifesto

We are living in unprecedented times. Our impact on the planet is so great we have forced a new geological era, the Anthropocene. Everything, everyone is now made in the Anthropocene. While we did not ask for it, we have contributed to it, and now it is our task, our challenge, our opportunity to make it in Anthropocene. This means we must change how we work, the manner in which we make a living, how we form community, and how we collaborate.

Welcome to making it in the Anthropocene, m.i.a.

Humans have significantly altered 75% of the planet’s land surface and approximately 66% of ocean ecosystems.

An estimated 1 million species are at risk due to human activities, many within decades.

80% of global consumers feel strongly that businesses should contribute to improving the enviornment and society.

83% of millennials and XXXX% of Gen Z say they’d feel more loyal to a company that helps contribute positively to social and environmental issues.

71% of employees and job seekers prefer to work for environmentally responsible companies.

Companies that are strongly committed to environmental and social principles experience up to 10-20% higher market valuation compared to peers who lag in sustainability efforts.

climate change set to destroy how many lives and how much gdp? 11-20% gdp - check umair quote

yet only 0.3% of the working world works on climate issues

1.6 billion people (46%) of the world are freelancers

24 million green jobs are projected to be created by 2030