HOW DOES IT WORK?
1% for the Planet makes environmental giving easy and effective through partnership advising, impact storytelling and third-party certification. To date, business members have given over $435 million in environmental solutions through its network.
- Join: Business members join 1% for the Planet’s network, committing to donate the equivalent of 1% of gross sales through a combination of monetary, in-kind and approved promotional support directly to Second Harvest.
- Advise: 1% for the Planet provides partnership advising, pairing members with Second Harvest and other Environmental Partners that align with their values, their brand and make the biggest impact possible.
- Donate: Business members support their Environmental Partners directly.
- Certify: 1% for the Planet certifies all member donations—legitimizing members’ commitment by reviewing and confirming sales and donation details annually.