1% for the Planet is a global organization on a mission to accelerate smart environmental giving so that our planet and future generations can thrive. Over the last decade, the network has grown to span more than 100 countries and 65 industries. Today, 1% for the Planet certification is one of the most trusted frameworks for environmental philanthropy, with more than $820 million in giving certified to date. By holding business members accountable to give at least 1% of revenue—not profits—each year, 1% for the Planet ensures that environmental commitments are real, verified, and impactful.
Why it matters: 1% for the Planet matters creates accountability infrastructure ensuring businesses give 1% of revenue—not profits—to environmental causes, making commitments real, verified, and impactful rather than allowing companies to claim environmentalism without substantive giving. By certifying over $820 million in environmental philanthropy across more than 100 countries and 65 industries, 1% for the Planet demonstrates that accelerating smart environmental giving requires trusted frameworks that hold businesses accountable to transparent standards. The organization’s focus on revenue rather than profits ensures that giving happens regardless of profitability, showing that protecting the planet and future generations demands business contributions that are consistent and meaningful rather than dependent on financial performance or discretionary when times are difficult.
