1% For The Planet

• A rapidly growing network of companies that give at least 1% of their revenues to environmental causes every year

• We use market forces to drive environmental change by inspiring companies to give

• Founded in 2001 by Founded in 2001 by Yvon Chouinard, founder and owner of Patagonia and Craig Mathews, owner of Blue Ribbon Flies

• Craig and Yvon realized that their businesses were growing not despite their giving but in part because of it. Also understood that environmental progress is NGO driven

• They wanted other companies to experience the same business success and increase support for environmental groups at the same time

• Thus, 1% For the Planet, an independent 501(c)(3), was born

• In March of 2005, Terry Kellogg joined as Executive Director

• In June of 2005, 1% opened its first international office in Australia

• Major 2005 events included Jack Johnson's album release and tour and Yvon Chouinard's book release and tour

• Membership in 1% grew by more than 200% between December, 2004 and February 2006, from 76 to more than 245 companies

•Now about 850 members in 25 countries, funneling nearly $10M annually into the hands of environmental NGOs all over the world

•The network has given over $30M and has enabled the important work of preservation and restoration of our natural environment

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