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General

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1% for the Planet is a global movement inspiring businesses and individuals to support environmental solutions through annual membership and everyday actions. We advise on giving strategies, certify donations and amplify the impact of our network.
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Our global headquarters is located in Burlington, VT and we have remote staff in multiple locations around the world.
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Yes, we are a registered 501c3 nonprofit.
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Our mission is to accelerate smart environmental impact and prevent greenwashing.
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1% for the Planet business members contribute at least 1% of their annual sales directly to approved impact partners.

Members can support approved impact partners by contributing the equivalent of 1% of sales through a combination of monetary, in-kind, staff volunteer hours and approved promotional expenses.

We guide and support this giving and provide credible third-party certification. Anyone can donate to us to support our operations and the growth of our movement. We encourage consumers to look for our logo when purchasing products or services.
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Our members have contributed over $
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No. 1% for the Planet does not send contributions from members to their impact partners. All members contribute directly to the impact partner(s) of their choosing, selected from our network of vetted impact organizations and send us the receipts—so we can verify all contributions and ensure that our logo is a seal of credibility.

1% for the Planet does accept donations to support our work. You can donate to our work here.
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Please send general inquiries to info@onepercentfortheplanet.org
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In addition to our website at www.onepercentfortheplanet.org, you can find us on the following social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Membership

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Joining is easy. When you are ready, complete our non-binding join form. Once we have your responses, a business membership specialist will be in touch via email with next steps. Those next steps include reviewing and signing a membership agreement, which outlines the commitment that you make as a member, and paying annual membership dues.
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Most of the time we are able to onboard new business members in a matter of a few days via email. We are happy to work with you to join at any point in your fiscal year. We look forward to hearing from you!
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1% for the Planet members pay annual membership dues on a sliding scale based on revenue. Dues automatically count toward a member’s 1% giving commitment. See our Annual Membership Dues Chart. Members of 1% for the Planet align their business with our global environmental network, leverage our globally recognized logo, utilize our annual third-party certification confirming their 1% commitment, and support 1% for the Planet’s mission. Members also have access to tools and resources that help set their business apart. 1% for the Planet is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization. As such, we rely on membership dues payments and donations to help support our people, our work and fuel our impact.
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The 1% commitment is based on your actual earned revenue each year. For most businesses that is their gross revenue. However, we do account for returns, discounts, and allowances, such that the 1% commitment is based on your real, earned revenue. For most US businesses this is Part I, line 3 of their Schedule C.

We also exempt clear pass-through costs from the revenue calculation. For example, a marketing agency that places paid ads on their client's behalf; the client reimburses the agency, but that reimbursement may show up part of their gross revenue, even though it’s not actually part of the compensation received from the client, it’s a reimbursement and therefore not a part of earned revenue.
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We recommend checking with your accountant or tax advisor in your country of residence prior to making a contribution to understand any tax consequences.
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The 1% for the Planet network is a great means of creating partnerships. Whether it is connecting businesses with the best impact organizations or enabling members to work together, we are always ready to help facilitate these kinds of relationships. In addition to direct connections, we host events that allow for face-to-face networking as well as additional virtual opportunities.
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To complete certification and fulfill membership requirements, we require that members provide proof of revenue as well as proof of donation(s). Our standard membership agreement includes confidentiality clauses and privacy protection.
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If you are a potential new member, please email inquiries@onepercentfortheplanet.org. If you are a current member, please reach out to your account manager, or email our membership team.
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Members meet the 1% commitment by contributing directly to in-network impact partners of their choice. How, when, and what contributions are made throughout the year is flexible. Each member customizes a strategy that works best for their business and maximizes their positive impact.

Members can browse our approved in-network impact partners via our directory and network map.  Members can also find giving suggestions in our blog posts, our Member Resource Center, and the “Ways to Give” section of their member portal. 

If you are already supporting an impact partner in our network, you can continue to support them as part of your 1% commitment. For members looking for an easy and impactful way to contribute, we provide an all-in-one donation option via the Planet Impact Fund which combines impact investments and grants to drive positive change for our planet and future generations.
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If you are interested in supporting an out-of-network organization that you think meets our impact partner eligibility guidelines, members can recommend it to us via the “Suggest Partner” form in the member portal. After you submit a recommendation, our team will carefully vet the organization. We will notify you when our assessment is complete to let you know if the organization has been approved or not. If approved, contributing to that organization can count toward your 1% commitment. If not approved, contributing to that organization can not count toward your 1% commitment. Member recommendations are essential to our global network growth. Our network is always evolving and our team works hard to bring on new, vetted organizations that meet certain criteria and drive real, measurable environmental solutions. You can also review our Impact Partner FAQ’s here.
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Meet your 1% commitment by contributing directly to in-network impact partners of your choice. How, when, and where you make your contributions throughout the year is flexible. You customize a strategy that works best for your business and maximizes your positive impact.

Your commitment can be met with a custom combination of the following that works best for you:

Direct monetary donations to an approved impact nonprofit or up to 50% to an enterprise impact partner.

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In-kind product or service donations to impact partners

  • Product donations are valued at fair market value.
  • Service donations or pro bono work are valued at your normal billable rate.
  • Discounted products are valued at the discounted rate.
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Time spent volunteering with in-network impact partners

  • Valued at $29.95 (USD) per hour per employee. Alternatively, we will value volunteer time at your average employee hourly rate, or a range of rates, for different types of employees, should you choose to provide that information.
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1% for the Planet Advertising Donations

  • i.e. Ad spend from marketing campaigns that feature 1% for the Planet. Valued at the actual ad spend of the marketing campaign. 
  • Ads must be pre-approved by our Brand & Marketing team prior to campaign launch. 
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At the end of your fiscal year, you will take your confirmed total sales revenue and calculate 1% of that amount.

Example: $100,000 USD total revenue x .01 = a commitment of $1000 USD

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Within 120 days of your fiscal year ending (approximately 4 months).

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Members are still required to submit a proof of revenue document showing that no revenue was accrued for the last fiscal year to complete their certification. If your total revenue is zero or less, your membership dues will fulfill your 1% commitment.

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Impact Partners

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Organizations can only enter the network after being recommended by a 1% for the Planet Member seeking to support them. Members can recommend environmental organizations to apply to the 1% for the Planet network via the member portal. Organizations that have been recommended to the network will receive a link to 1% for the Planet’s Impact Partner Assessment.

Being recommended by a 1% for the Planet Member and completing the impact partner assessment does not guarantee admission to the 1% for the Planet Impact Partners network. Organizations and programs must align with 1% for the Planet’s Vetting Standard.  

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To determine eligibility for the 1% for the Planet Impact Partners network, organizations must satisfy the following:

1. Get Recommended Current 1% for the Planet Members nominate environmental organizations they wish to support. Members log in here.

2. Align with 1% for the Planet’s Vetting Standard Our internal vetting team evaluates the organization’s governing documents, legal structure, financial transparency, and audit scopes.

‍‍Learn about our Certification and Vetting Standard (PDF)

Once organizations complete the partnership assessment, please allow two weeks before reaching out to inquire about the status of your assessment. 

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There are no fees associated with being a 1% for the Planet Impact Partner.
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Here is 1% for the Planet’s Impact Partner Agreement. Organizations must agree to the terms and conditions to establish partnership. Please contact partners@onepercentfortheplanet.org with any questions.

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1% for the Planet aims to keep partnerships as low-lift as possible. That being said, we do ask organizations to complete a few steps to keep their account up to date. 

1% for the Planet requests that impact partners update and maintain their public-facing directory page and annually update their Impact Questionnaire. Once approved as an official 1% for the Planet Impact Partner, organizations can access the Impact Questionnaire and other resources within the portal. We encourage impact partners to be familiar with the partner portal and keep all information updated.

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1% for the Planet serves as a connector, certifier and amplifier—not a grantor. Our team uses various tools to understand the work and impact of our impact partners network in an effort to make connections with business members.

The best way to leverage your partnership with 1% for the Planet is to complete your organization’s Impact Questionnaire. The Impact Questionnaire is a powerful tool to help our team identify, connect and promote impact partners in the 1% for the Planet network. The Impact Questionnaire informs our staff on the scope of your work and impact. 

1% for the Planet Members make support directly to approved impact partners. Members identify impact partners to support through various tools and services offered by 1% for the Planet. This includes the 1% for the Planet directory, Partnership Exchange, blog, or through 1% for the Planet’s partnership advising service which aims to provide business members with custom partner recommendations that align with their giving goals. 

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1% for the Planet Members make support directly to approved impact partners. Members then submit receipts/contribution acknowledgements etc. for review by 1% for the Planet annually. The details and parameters of partnership are determined directly between impact partners and members. Members and impact partners are responsible for determining the grounds of the partnership.  

When support is made, 1% for the Planet asks that impact partners acknowledge 1% for the Planet Member’s support with a copy of contribution receipts, signed acknowledgment letters, or proof of contribution as you would for any support. We ask that this acknowledgment be made for both monetary and non-monetary (in-kind products, services, volunteering, and approved promotional support) giving options.

Impact partners are not responsible for confirming contributions with 1% for the Planet; that is the responsibility of the member.

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When a member chooses to support an impact partner, they will do so directly in the form of monetary or non-monetary giving options. Members and impact partners are responsible for determining the grounds of the partnership. Members are not required to publicize any aspect of their commitments, givings, or partnerships.

Members identify impact partners to support in a number of ways, including searching within the 1% for the Planet directory, browsing blogs, or through various network communications where members have the opportunity to learn about partners such as Partnership Exchange, Global Social Hours, Global Summit, monthly newsletters etc.

The number one way to leverage your partnership with 1% for the Planet and become more visible to 1% for the Planet Members is to complete your organization’s Impact Questionnaire, which can be completed in the portal.

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Becoming a 1% for the Planet Impact Partner does not guarantee any support, but partnership does make you eligible to receive contributions from 1% for the Planet Members. There is no expected contribution amount that 1% for the Planet Impact Partners can expect to receive from their partnership. Members of varying revenues make up the 1% for the Planet Member network and relationships between members and impact partners will be unique. 
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1% for the Planet Members make support directly to approved impact partners. Once support is made and certify contributions as part of their annual commitment. 

1% for the Planet staff support members each fiscal year in the annual certification of their 1% annual commitment. During the certification period, businesses confirm total revenue by providing proof of revenue documentation (a tax document, letter from an accountant, or bookkeeping report) and documentation of contributions (copy of contributions receipts, signed acknowledgment letters, or proof of contribution) from approved impact partners. These documents are reviewed by our certification team to confirm that 1% of total revenue was donated.

Continued membership is contingent on completing this annual process and submitting these documents.

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1% for the Planet recognizes the immense potential within our existing network of members and impact partners to drive growth of our organizational impact. Through our Advocate program, we aim to harness this potential by offering tools that will enable our network to help us grow this collective movement. Read about our Advocate program.

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Please send inquiries to partners@onepercentfortheplanet.org.