Nonprofit

1% for the Planet


  • About Us

    1% for the Planet exists to build and support an alliance of businesses financially committed to creating a healthy planet.

    We are a growing global movement of more than 1,800 member companies - small and large - in 45 countries, who donate at least 1% of annual sales to environmental organizations. Founded in 2002 by Yvon Chouinard of Patagonia and Craig Mathews of Blue Ribbon Flies, 1% members have donated more than $200 million to environmental causes. 1% members donate directly to approved nonprofits, allowing them to remain closely connected to the issues they care about.

    1% for the Planet exists to build and support an alliance of businesses financially committed to creating a healthy planet.

    We are a growing global movement of more than 1,800 member companies - small and large - in 45 countries, who donate at least 1% of annual sales to environmental organizations. Founded in 2002 by Yvon Chouinard of Patagonia and Craig Mathews of Blue Ribbon Flies, 1% members have donated more than $200 million to environmental causes. 1% members donate directly to approved nonprofits, allowing them to remain closely connected to the issues they care about.

    Cause Areas Include

    • Economic Development
    • Environment & Sustainability
    • International Relations
    • Philanthropy

    Location

    • 47 Maple Street, Burlington, VT 05401, United States
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