Together, we are transforming the global economy.
People and Planet First is a verification and a global collective. Together, we are moving beyond “business as usual” and building an economy that puts people and planet first.
But there is a global movement that is changing the narrative. For centuries, enterprises have chosen people and planet over profit, growing organically under different names, in different regions and sectors. Social enterprises, co-operatives, fair trade enterprises, mutualist organisations, post-growth enterprises, non-profit businesses, social businesses, regenerative businesses, steward-owned companies, benefit corporations – each with their own names, structures and networks – are part of a tradition whose true scale is easy to underestimate.
People and Planet First verification recognises all enterprises that meet five shared standards:
Exists to solve a social or environmental problem
Prioritises purpose, people and planet over profit in operational decisions
Has a self-sustaining revenue model
Reinvests the majority of any surplus towards its purpose
Chooses legal structures and financing that protect and lock-in purpose long term.
Become part of a community of 1,000+ verified enterprises across the world that share your values and your way of doing business.
Show customers, partners and procurement teams that you’re dedicated to putting people and planet first.
Save on products and services through discounted and free offerings from our supporter partners, including legal support and software.
Social Enterprise World Forum is one of three stewards of People and Planet First, alongside Good Market and Purchasing with Purpose. The verification was developed in consultation with organisations around the world and is implemented through a global network of over 75 partners – member organisations, certifiers and other service providers that work with enterprises that meet the five standards.
