Verification is for enterprises that put People and Planet First.
Verified enterprises include social enterprises, cooperatives and mutualism organisations, not-for-profit businesses, purpose-for-profit enterprises, social businesses and regenerative businesses.
“People and Planet First” is a global verification system and movement that unites enterprises which prioritise solving social or environmental problems and reinvesting the majority of their profit toward those purposes, putting people and the planet before private gain.
People and Planet First Verification is included as part of your QSEC Industry membership.
Why get verified?
There’s growing demand for businesses that put people and planet first. But it can be hard to tell the real thing from marketing hype.
To help change this, People and Planet First global verification has launched. It sets five clear and robust minimum standards. Verification against these is simple and affordable. It is governed by social enterprise sector partners around the world, to protect integrity.
No greenwashing. No social washing.
Just businesses that put people and planet first.
Verifies Trust
Boosts Visibility
Unlocks Markets
Secures Your Mission
Affordable
Key Questions
Understanding the verification process
Is my enterprise eligible?
The verification has five standards. An internal point system was developed to support the review process and help enterprises identify opportunities for potential improvement. Points are not shared publicly to prevent comparison across enterprises. Enterprises are either People and Planet First Verified or they are not. It’s that simple.
What makes this different?
People and Planet First was developed by and for the new economy movement as a simple and affordable verification of an enterprise’s core purpose and business model. Every enterprise with the People and Planet First verified badge solves social and/or environmental problems and reinvests the majority of profit for the many, not the few.
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You can apply for verification on its own, or bundle it with a QSEC membership to access exclusive benefits, connections, and support. Select below to choose the option that suits you best – membership is a great way to get even more value from your verification.
