People and Planet First Week: 18-22 November 2024

The week celebrated enterprises that put people and the planet first before profit. The aim of People and Planet First Week was to spotlight enterprises worldwide that are changing the way business is done. From business owners to conscious consumers and advocates for a better world, this week offered opportunities to join meaningful conversations, discover People and Planet First verified enterprises, showcase your products and services, engage with other verified enterprises and be part of global impact.

What is People and Planet First?

Around the world there is a growing movement of enterprises that prioritise people and planet over private profit. These enterprises ⏤ from cooperatives to fair trade enterprises, social businesses, Indigenous enterprises to many others ⏤ are not just transforming lives; they’re rebuilding entire communities and ensuring their products, services and supply chains are not harmful to the planet. People and Planet First is a banner that unites this global movement and provides a verification system, access to resources and collective advocacy through a network of trusted partners. Together, we are transforming the way business is done and building an economy for everyone to thrive within the means of our living planet.

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How enterprises participated during People and Planet First Week

Joined the global campaign online

Verified enterprises took photos with their People and Planet First certificate and shared them online telling their networks why they were proud to be People and Planet First verified! (Photo Credit: Nicole Bratchford, People With Purpose)

Multiracial group of young men and young women gather as volunteers to plant vegetables in community garden with mature woman project manager advice and teamwork

SEWF Social Enterprise Day (21 November)

Over 650 participants from 85+ countries connected with each other at SEWF Social Enterprise Day event (21 November).

Event directory

Explore the Event Directory and discover social enterprise and new economy movement events that happened around the world in November.

Spotlight on People and Planet First partners and verified enterprises

EKHOS

Supports the development of impact ecosystems so more social enterprises and impact companies emerge and generate solutions that prioritise people and the planet especially in Latin America.

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Exilior Coffee

Creates ethical supply chains that connect communities and improve the lives of small-scale Kenyan farmers

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Hey Girls UK

Fights period poverty while offering sustainable menstrual products that replace conventional plastic-heavy alternatives.

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Spectrum Designs

Custom prints apparel and promotional products. Creates meaningful, inclusive employment and vocational training opportunities for people on the autism spectrum.

More ways enterprises participated during the week

The People and Planet First Week communications pack contained social media assets, videos and templates to help enterprises promote their impact during the week

Communications pack

The #PeopleandPlanetFirst hashtag was used, including tagging @peopleandplanetfirst as well as @_SEWF

Social media

Discover hundreds of verified enterprises that put People and Planet First. Find those closest to you and purchase from them.

Verified enterprises

Enterprises hosted their own events, from local meet-ups to global webinars to mark Social Enterprise Day on 21 November.

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What people are saying

“As a women-led, intersectional social enterprise, we’re proud to connect professionals globally. Together, we’re building a future where diversity drives innovation and everyone has the opportunity to succeed. Being People and Planet First verified is a powerful step in amplifying our impact and we’re excited to collaborate with others who prioritise social equity and sustainability. Together, we can drive systemic change that benefits not only businesses but the world around us”. – Nora Fraser (The Multicultural Professional Network, Australia)

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