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  "name": "1% for the Planet Inc.",
  "description": "1% for the Planet is a global organization that inspires businesses and individuals to support environmental solutions through annual membership and daily actions. It provides a certification framework where members commit to donating at least one percent of their annual sales (businesses) or salary (individuals) to vetted environmental non-profits.",
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    {
      "slug": "climate-neutral-certified",
      "name": "Climate Neutral Certified"
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    {
      "slug": "b-corp-certification-environment-pillar",
      "name": "B Corp Certification (Environment Pillar)"
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    {
      "slug": "charity-evaluators",
      "name": "Charity Evaluators"
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  "updatedAt": "2026-04-10T02:01:50.868962+00:00",
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    "founded": "2002",
    "headquarters": "Burlington, Vermont, USA",
    "pricing_model": "Membership dues plus 1% total annual sales donation commitment",
    "core_products": "Environmental Philanthropy Certification, Non-profit Vetting, Impact Reporting",
    "key_differentiator": "It is the only global certification based on a fixed percentage of total revenue (gross sales) rather than profit, ensuring consistent environmental support regardless of business margins.",
    "target_markets": "Consumer Packaged Goods, Outdoor Industry, Service Providers, Purpose-driven Individuals",
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    "funding_stage": "Non-profit / Self-sustaining via membership dues",
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      "Sustainability Agencies: Hiring third-party sustainability consultants to audit and vet environmental non-profits.",
      "Uncertified Giving: Businesses donating to local causes or environmental groups without seeking formal certification or a global network."
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      "is 1% for the planet legitimate",
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      "CSR certification for startups",
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      "Charity Evaluators: Using generic charity evaluators like Charity Navigator or GuideStar to select recipients."
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