t is from nature that Tiffany & Co. draws the raw materials and inspiration that have
shaped the company's design heritage. The mission of the Foundation's Environment Program
is to support organizations dedicated to the conservation of natural resources in the
areas of responsible mining, coral reef conservation and land protection. The Foundation seeks
to accomplish this goal both domestically and internationally by promoting collaboration and
capacity building in the following areas:

The Foundation believes that the manner in which precious metals and minerals are sourced is of
utmost importance. At both the large- and small-scale (artisanal) levels, the Foundation pursues
the following strategies:

• Increasing awareness of the need for responsibly sourced metals and minerals
• Promoting the development of standards for responsible mining
• Research
• Remediation efforts
• Social and economic development

The Foundation supports research as well as community-based work promoting the conservation
of coral reefs. This is done through:

• Research
• Communications-based outreach
• Education
• Consumer awareness
• Combating natural destruction

The Foundation supports land conservation strategies and fosters urban recreational development
through capacity-building initiatives such as:

• Strategic design improvement
• Beautification practices
• Enhancing visitor experience