Environmental Defense Fund
Official
Mission Statement
To preserve the natural systems on which all life depends.
Environmental Stewardship
Sustainability
Environmental Defense Fund uses science and economics to develop solutions for climate change.
Social Impact & Development
Headquartered in:
United States
Year founded:
1967
Nonprofit / Charity
Established
501–1,000
employees
Mission Themes
Environmental Stewardship
Protecting, conserving, or restoring the natural environment.
Sustainability
Long-term viability across environmental, social, and economic systems.
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The
Environmental Defense Fund
mission statement was last checked on
January 15, 2026