February 5, 2026
B Local Ontario becomes a 1% for the Planet Partner
B Local Ontario is pleased announce, that we have been accepted to be a Partner of 1% for the Planet joining more than 7265 partners in 110 different countries.
1% for the Planet Environmental Partners are vetted environmental organizations working toward a wide array of solutions, from climate justice and urban infrastructure to gender equality; indigenous land rights to supply chain sustainability; conservation policy to environmental education, and beyond.
Companies that are 1% for the Planet members commit to donating at least 1% of their annual revenue to environmental organizations.
Partners can participate in one of 4 impact areas, which are very much in line with B Corp values. These are
The rights to nature impact area focuses on four impact targets: renewable energy, land and water rights, community conservation, and nature access:
- Renewable energy - Increase and ensure access to affordable, reliable, efficient, and renewable energy services
- Land & Water Rights - Ensure the legal rights of Nature and of Indigenous Peoples and other stewards who use, enjoy, and care for Nature and its resources
- Community Conservation - Engage local communities and local knowledge in decision-making on land, water, biodiversity, and natural heritage site conservation and use
- Nature Access - Improve access and belonging to natural spaces and other nature-based activities for all people, particularly vulnerable, marginalized, or excluded communities
The conservation and restoration impact area focuses on four impact targets:
- Biodiversity & Wildlife - Support biodiversity and prevent the extinction of threatened species
- Marine Ecosystems - Protect, conserve, and ensure sustainable use of marine and coastal ecosystems
- Freshwater Ecosystems - Protect, conserve, and promote sustainable use of freshwater resources
- Terrestrial Ecosystems - Protect, conserve, and ensure sustainable use of forests, grasslands, deserts, tundras, mountains, and soils
The resilient communities impact area focuses on four impact targets:
Climate Adaptation - Mitigate natural disasters and other climate risks through emergency responses and resilience planning, including family planning services and gender equality in education solar sister employees holding up solar lights a bike lane in a city
Sustainable Cities - Improve the livability and impacts of populated places through green and built infrastructure, safe housing, waste management, and alternative transportation
Toxics & Pollution - Reduce human and ecosystem exposure to hazardous chemicals, pollution, and other contaminants
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Environmental Education - Support education on environmental issues, skills, traditional knowledge, and science that lead to environmental appreciation and sustainable lifestyles
The just economies impact area focuses on four impact targets:
Responsible Consumption & Production - Lessen the impacts and increase efficiency of consumer and industrial product value chains, from material inputs to waste and circularity
Sustainable Livelihoods - Replacing hazardous, extractive, illegal or destructive economic activities and lifestyles with those that restore environmental quality
Decarbonization - Reduce, eliminate, or offset the use of fossil fuels and other greenhouse gas emitting technologies and practices
Food Systems - Improve food security, food sovereignty, and food production through sustainable agriculture practices, waste diversion, food banks, equitable distribution, and food system localization
B Corp + 1% for the Planet = B1
B1 refers to companies that have achieved both B Corp Certification and membership in 1% for the Planet—representing a particularly strong commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
Companies holding both designations are essentially doubling down on their values—they're operating responsibly across all stakeholders while also making significant financial contributions to environmental causes. Examples of such companies include Patagonia (though they've since transferred ownership to a trust and nonprofit), New Belgium Brewing (before being acquired), and various other mission-driven businesses in outdoor gear, food, beauty, and professional services.
These companies often see this combination as mutually reinforcing: the B Corp framework ensures they're building a responsible business holistically, while 1% for the Planet ensures direct financial impact on environmental issues. It's particularly common among outdoor recreation, sustainable food and beverage, and eco-conscious consumer product companies where environmental values are central to brand identity.
The following is a video by B Lab describing B1
