1% for the Planet
1% for the Planet is a global network of businesses, individuals, and nonprofits committed to environmental action. Members pledge to donate at least 1% of annual revenue (or personal income) to approved environmental causes, ensuring a steady funding stream for conservation, climate, and sustainability projects worldwide.
- Founded – 2002 by Yvon Chouinard (Patagonia) and Craig Mathews (Blue Ribbon Flies)
- Model – Annual pledge of 1% of sales or income to approved environmental nonprofits
- Members – Over 5,000 businesses and 14,000 individual members in 78 countries
- Impact – Nearly $400 million donated since inception
- Focus Areas – Climate, water, land, wildlife, oceans
How to Join 1. Sign up at onepercentfortheplanet.org
2. Select approved nonprofit partners
3. Submit annual financials and donate 1% of revenue or income
Learn More
• Official site: onepercentfortheplanet.org
• Member directory: Members
• Glossary: /glossary/one-percent-for-the-planet/
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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. Founded by Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, and Craig Mathews, owner of Blue Ribbon Flies in 2002, the organization encourages "more businesses to donate 1% of sales to environmental groups".
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| Formation | 2002 |
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Region | Worldwide |
| Website | onepercentfortheplanet |
| ^ a: Patagonia ^ b: Blue Ribbon Flies | |
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. France is the only country to have an independent entity.