One Percent for the Planet
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| Formation | 2002 |
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| Founder |
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| Purpose | Environmentalism |
Region | Worldwide |
| Website | onepercentfortheplanet |
One Percent for the Planet is an international organization whose members contribute at least one percent of their annual revenue to environmental causes to protect the environment.[1][2] Founded by Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, and Craig Mathews, owner of Blue Ribbon Flies in 2002,[3] the organization encourages "more businesses to donate 1% of sales to environmental groups".[4]
Since its creation, the organization has been joined by countries around the world, with a great number of partners in France, Great Britain, Australia, and Japan.[5] France is the only country to have an independent entity.
Impact
[edit]Since its founding, the 1% for the Planet movement has directed substantial funding toward global environmental solutions. The organization reports that more than $728 million has been donated to approved environmental non-profits worldwide.[6]
This funding is attributed to the following types of impact:[7]
- Policy and Advocacy: Supporting non-profits that have successfully mobilized to modify or prevent environmental legislation.
- Conservation: Protection of threatened ecosystems and species.
- Climate Resilience: Efforts to help local communities strengthen their resilience in the face of climate change and environmental disruptions.
The movement emphasizes that the non-profit partners it supports are experts in ecological issues and carry out targeted actions directly addressing the causes of environmental imbalances.[8]
Members
[edit]Surfclass.com became the first member in Jan 2002. Notable members of the organization include[9]
- Caudalie, a French cosmetics brand.[10][11]
- Cotopaxi, an outdoor apparel company.[12][13]
- Flickr, a photo-sharing service.[14][15]
- KeepCup, an Australian reusable cup brand.[16][17]
- Klean Kanteen, a producer of reusable stainless steel water bottles.[18][19]
- The Sunglass Fix, an Australian replacement lenses company.[20][21]
- New Belgium Brewing Company, a craft brewery.[22][23]
- OXO, a manufacturer of kitchen utensils and housewares.[24][25]
Since 1985, Patagonia[26] pledged 1% of sales to the preservation of restoration of the natural environment.[27]
References
[edit]- ^ Aratani, Lauren (2023-03-12). "'We've lost the right to be pessimistic': Patagonia treads fine line tackling climate crisis as for-profit company". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
- ^ "About". 1% for the Planet.
- ^ "'We don't demand moral purity' – Kate Williams, 1% for the Planet". www.pioneerspost.com. 2023-06-22. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- ^ "History". 1% for the Planet. Archived from the original on 2015-11-16.
- ^ "World partner Map". 1% for the Planet. Archived from the original on 2015-11-16. Retrieved 2014-04-03.
- ^ "1% for the Planet: Portland Botanical Gardens". Vehicle Mushrooms. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ "Planet Impact Fund | 1% for the Planet Investment Fund". www.onepercentfortheplanet.org. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ "Environmental Partners of 1% for the Planet". www.onepercentfortheplanet.org. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ "Explore 1% for the Planet Membership | Business Climate Activism & ESG Giving Solution". www.onepercentfortheplanet.org. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ "1% For the Planet | Our Commitment | CAUDALIE®". Caudalie. Archived from the original on 2025-01-09. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ "1% for the Planet Directory: Find Certified Businesses & Environmental Nonprofits". directories.onepercentfortheplanet.org. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ "Our Impact". Cotopaxi. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ "1% for the Planet". www.onepercentfortheplanet.org. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ "Flickr for the Planet". Flickr. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ Flickr. "Flickr joins 1% for the Planet, pledging 1% of all sales, not profits, to environmental causes". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ "KeepCup's Commitment to Sustainability: Reducing Our Impact". KeepCup. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ "1% for the Planet Directory: Find Certified Businesses & Environmental Nonprofits". directories.onepercentfortheplanet.org. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ "Klean Supports 1% Percent for the Planet". Klean Kanteen. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ "How Klean Kanteen Turned its Environmental Commitment into a Successful Earth Month Campaign | 1% for the Planet Blog". www.onepercentfortheplanet.org. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ "Sustainability Commitment". The Sunglass Fix. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ "1% for the Planet Directory: Find Certified Businesses & Environmental Nonprofits". directories.onepercentfortheplanet.org. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ "Our Commitment to Climate | New Belgium Brewing". www.newbelgium.com. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ Marquis, Christopher. "Employee Ownership Results In A Pay Out Of More Than $200 Million To Workers". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ "1% For The Planet". www.oxo.com. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ OXO. "OXO Joins 1% for the Planet, Committing 1% of Annual Sales to Environmental Causes". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ "1% for the Planet Directory: Find Certified Businesses & Environmental Nonprofits". directories.onepercentfortheplanet.org. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ "Hang Tight! Routing to checkout..." www.patagonia.com. Retrieved 2025-10-31.