Around the world there is a growing movement of enterprises that prioritise people and planet over private profit. They include social enterprises, cooperatives, fair trade enterprises, social businesses and others.
This means no additional payment or document review is required. The only step is to submit the online form to create your free profile page. The verification remains valid for as long as you retain your status with your double badge partner.
People and Planet First is a banner that unites this global movement. We provide social enterprise verification, access to resources and collective advocacy for the sector. Together, we can transform business and build an economy for everyone to thrive within the means of our living planet.
People and Planet First is a network of networks stewarded by the Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF), a non-profit social enterprise that has been supporting the social enterprise movement since 2008.
We take a collaborative approach as we believe we all have a role to play in building a better world.
The People and Planet First verification was developed in consultation with organisations around the world. Our verification partners are member organisations, certifiers and service providers that already work with a network of enterprises that put People and Planet First.
To be a part of People and Planet First, social enterprise verification partners have to meet the following criteria: