In a short update, the non-profit organization 1% for the Planet has delivered some numbers on the initiative’s development and achievements in 2022. Overall, the U.S.-based organization certified $66 million in giving to environmental partners and welcomed more than 1,800 new business members into its global network. Business members of the initiative must meet at least 50 percent of their 1-percent commitment through monetary donations (non-monetary donations can be employee volunteer time, product or service donations). To date, 1% for the Planet counts over 5,000 business members, ranging from outdoor and sports companies to food enterprises or artists, like musician Jack Johnson, who has been a member since 2004. Popular projects supported by the organization in 2022 are the restoration of moors, scientific and restorative initiatives in coral reefs and projects for regenerative agriculture. Alongside the $66 million raised within the network, the 1% for the Planet team raised an extra $375,835 in a challenge grant. Ticket sales for the 1% for the Planet Global Summit that is planned for Oct. 17-19 in New York will start Feb. 8 on the initiative’s website.

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