Ecosia – European search engine
Berlin-based search engine that donates 100% of profits to tree-planting and climate projects. Founded in 2009, certified B Corp, over 20 million monthly users. Search results powered by Bing but privacy-respecting with no personal data sold.
Quick facts
Why does it score 86?
Ecosia is based in Berlin and legally domiciled in Germany.
Ecosia converted to a non-profit Verein structure in 2018, meaning profits can't be extracted by shareholders.
Ecosia's own infrastructure is German, though it draws search results through a partnership with Bing.
Ecosia isn't open source and hasn't published independent security audits. It holds certified B Corp status and donates 100% of profits to reforestation.
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