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The B.I.G. Expedition could not happen without the generous support of its sponsors.

 Felicity and her team extend their heart-felt thanks to all the sponsors who have donated their expert products and/​or much needed funds. Every sponsor shares the team’s commitment to the purpose of the expedition, the importance of the science and the ability of positive action to create a better future for all. 

Together, we can and will make a difference.

For more than a century, Rolex has been an active supporter of pioneering explorers. Through its Perpetual Planet initiative, the company reinforced its commitment and fosters outstanding individuals and organizations using science to understand and devise solutions to today's environmental challenges.

Moncler was born in the mountains, with a mission to equip workers, expeditions, and athletes and inspire performance at the pinnacle. From extreme alpine protection, Moncler has evolved into a brand that also outfits active metropolitans. Our next journey is our most formidable yet: to preserve the planet for tomorrow’s explorers. Moncler Born To Protect is our promise to the future, rooted in five unwavering principles. Act on climate change. Think circular. Be fair. Nurture genius. Give back.

Hilleberg has been working with Felicity Aston for many years, and we are honored to be a part of her and her team’s climate work with Before It’s Gone. Her spirit of adventure only adds more credence to her dedication to and passion for both the science and the message of climate change.

- HILLEBERG THE TENTMAKER

At GROUNDTRUTH we create products without compromise, in terms of supply chain ethics, material and environmental integrity. We care about stories, cross pollination and solution-based problem solving across cultures and industries. Working with the B.I.G expedition encompasses everying we stand for, strong leadership and brave decision making for climate action.

- SOPHIA SCOTT, CO-FOUNDER, GROUNDTRUTH GLOBAL 

It has always been our mission at COCOON to develop products that will enable travelers and adventurers to get a good night’s sleep. We are proud to support the courageous women on the B.I.G. expedition with liners that will help keep them warm and comfortable during extremely cold nights. We truly hope that this important sea ice research project will provide us with valuable insights on climate change and what we can do about it.

- JOSEF STURM CEO, COCOON

“Dapa is delighted to sponsor this remarkable & intrepid all female team on their scientific expedition to collect vital data from the Arctic Ocean sea ice. Climate change presents the biggest challenge of our time so we are immensely proud to contribute in the fight to reverse the impact of global warming on the melting polar ice caps ​“before they are gone”. We would like to say thank you and good luck to this extraordinary team!”

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