We help you know which brands to trust with your dollars, so it’s only fair that we hold ourselves to the highest standards.
When you’re deciding where to give, trust matters. And in this economy? It matters more than ever.
That’s why 1% for the Planet goes the extra mile to earn your confidence. We’re not just a leader in environmental giving—we’re also a third-party certifier, helping you identify which brands are giving back in credible, verified ways.
And we hold ourselves to the same high standards.
Built on trust
Productive, meaningful and transformative partnerships between nonprofits and their donors—just like any healthy relationships—are founded on trust. We want to foster the type of trust that brings our community closer together. That’s why 1% for the Planet uses partnership advising to connect members with mission-aligned environmental nonprofit partners. Creating deep, authentic relationships is how we grow stronger together—and how we drive global change that inspires others to join our network.
With a network of more than 12,000 business members, environmental partners and individual donors, 1% for the Planet is a relationship hub. That’s why we have embedded principles of Trust-Based Philanthropy in our practices and culture. We believe trust should be at the center of how we collectively address power and build equity for our planet and future generations.
We’re certified, too
Trust goes both ways. That’s why we go beyond asking for your support—we work to earn it. At 1% for the Planet, we’re proud to meet the highest standards of nonprofit transparency and accountability. We openly share audited financials, impact metrics and self-reported demographic data from our staff and board. And we back it up with respected third-party certifications:
- 100% (four-star) rating on Charity Navigator: Charity Navigator is one of the most trusted evaluators of nonprofits. A perfect score reflects our strong financial health, accountability and transparency—placing us among the most trusted environmental nonprofits in the country.
- Candid (formerly GuideStar) Platinum Seal: This is the highest level of recognition from Candid, awarded to nonprofits that share clear, comprehensive information about their finances, goals and impact. It signals that we’re serious about accountability.
- Better Business Bureau Give.org accreditation: We meet all 20 standards of BBB charity accountability, which evaluate everything from governance to financial practices to fundraising ethics. This helps donors know their support is being stewarded with integrity.
We’re grateful to Charity Navigator, Candid and BBB for empowering nonprofits to showcase their commitment to trust and transparency. As we continue tackling the urgent challenges facing people and the planet, we also commit to showing our work—because accountability is essential to building a better future.
What your donation powers
We know it’s bold to ask you to donate in 2025. That’s why we make every dollar count.
Your donations to 1% for the Planet help us onboard new business members, certify their giving to vetted environmental partners and strengthen the entire network’s reach. With your support, we can amplify and celebrate the incredible work being done by our network with more storytelling, events and partnerships.
For every dollar donated to us, we see $13 in impact created for our network—amplifying efforts to restore ecosystems, protect wildlife and address the planet’s most urgent challenges.
Give with confidence
We know there are many top environmental organizations out there doing important work. What makes 1% for the Planet unique is our model: We build and certify partnerships between businesses and environmental nonprofits—and in doing so, we strengthen the entire ecosystem of giving.
If you’re looking for a trusted climate change nonprofit that delivers scale, impact and transparency, we hope you’ll consider supporting us.
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