ABOUT 1% FOR THE PLANET

When businesses say they give back, we make sure they do

1% for the Planet members commit to donating at least 1% of annual sales directly to environmental organizations. We certify every donation to ensure businesses meet that commitment.

Our purpose

To inspire commitment and action so that our planet and future generations thrive.

Our mission

To accelerate smart environmental giving and prevent greenwashing.

Our impact

We’ve certified over $
585
million in environmental giving to date.

Why 1% for the Planet?

1% for the Planet was founded on the idea that a company has a responsibility to give back for use of our planet’s resources. More than 20 years later, we’re still helping businesses make good on their commitments.
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Over 20 years of impact.

1% for the Planet was created by Yvon Chouinard and Craig Mathews as a way for businesses to hold themselves accountable for their environmental impact. Since then, we’ve expanded across the globe and helped thousands of businesses give back.