Business Chief ME+AFRICA Magazine November 2023 | Page 121

1 % For The Planet CEO Kate Williams with co-founders Yvon Chouinard
( Patagonia ) and Craig Matthews
Credit : Duft Watterson
Collective action matters Joining 1 % For The Planet is the culmination of those early ambitions . While Williams ’ personal beliefs make her involvement a no-brainer , what about the businesses that are signing up to literally give away 1 % of their total sales ? What kind of companies are they ?
“ Though they cover a wide variety of industries ( no more than 10 % of our network is in any single industry ), 1 % For The Planet members all have one thing in common : a commitment to do better for people and the planet ,” says Kate .
“ Lots of brands say they give back , or give the impression of environmental action through ‘ green ’ packaging and vague statements . 1 % For The Planet membership is a way for both businesses and consumers to cut through the noise – to make real impact and reject business as usual .”
Of those 5,500 business members , the most recognised is of course Patagonia . Other noteworthy larger businesses include home and kitchen brand OXO , Avocado Green Mattress and life science company Cell Signaling Technology . To date , all member companies have
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