NAICS Code 813312 — Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations

National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is one of 3 national industries under 81331 (Social Advocacy Organizations).

Code	813312
Title	Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations
Level	National Industry (6-digit)
Edition	NAICS 2022 edition
SBA size standard	$19.5 million in average annual receipts

Official definition (2022 NAICS)

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in promoting the preservation and protection of the environment and wildlife. Establishments in this industry address issues, such as clean air and water; global warming; conserving and developing natural resources, including land, plant, water, and energy resources; and protecting and preserving wildlife and endangered species. These organizations may solicit contributions and offer memberships to support these causes.

Illustrative Examples:

Animal rights organizations

Natural resource preservation organizations

Conservation advocacy organizations

Wildlife preservation organizations

Humane societies without animal shelters

Cross-References.

Is a business under 813312 "small"?

Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 813312 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed $19.5 million in average annual receipts. Small-business status determines eligibility for federal set-aside contracts, SAM.gov certifications and SBA loan programs — receipts are averaged over the latest 5 fiscal years.

Where 813312 sits in the hierarchy

Level	Code	Title
Sector	81	Other Services (except Public Administration)
Subsector	813	Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Industry Group	8133	Social Advocacy Organizations
NAICS Industry	81331	Social Advocacy Organizations
National Industry	813312	Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations

Related SIC codes

Via the official U.S. Census concordance (1987 SIC ↔ NAICS), shown only where the industry definition is unchanged in NAICS 2022.

SIC code	Title
8399	Social Services, Not Elsewhere Classified
8699	Membership Organizations, Not Elsewhere Classified

Related National Industry codes

• 813311 — Human Rights Organizations
• 813319 — Other Social Advocacy Organizations

Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.