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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.[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]

One Percent for the Planet
Formation2002; 22 years ago (2002)
Founder
Purpose
Region
Worldwide
Websiteonepercentfortheplanet.org Edit this at Wikidata
^ 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.[5] France is the only country to have an independent entity.

Members

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BIC joined as a member in 2022 with an eco-friendly product line; Honest Tea joined with a glass product line.[6] Other notable members include OXO, New Belgium Brewing Company, Klean Kanteen, and Nature's Path's EnviroKidz brand.[7][8][9][10] Since 1985, Patagonia pledged 1% of sales to the preservation of restoration of the natural environment.[11]

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "About". 1% for the Planet.
  3. ^ "'We don't demand moral purity' – Kate Williams, 1% for the Planet". www.pioneerspost.com. 2023-06-22. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
  4. ^ "History". 1% for the Planet. Archived from the original on 2015-11-16.
  5. ^ "World partner Map". 1% for the Planet.
  6. ^ Holbrook, Emily (2022-09-26). "BIC Joins 1% for the Planet". Environment + Energy Leader. Retrieved 2022-09-26.
  7. ^ Nudelman, Geoff (September 13, 2021). "20 Minutes With: 1% for the Planet CEO Kate Williams". Barron's.
  8. ^ Marquis, Christopher. "Employee Ownership Results In A Pay Out Of More Than $200 Million To Workers". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  9. ^ "Klean Supports 1% Percent for the Planet". Klean Kanteen. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  10. ^ "What Our 1% Donations Contributed to Last Year". Nature's Path. 2017-07-21. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  11. ^ "1% for the Planet - Patagonia". www.patagonia.com. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
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