Purchasing for People and Planet
What We Do
Purchasing with Purpose makes it easier to find and buy from enterprises that create stronger communities and a better world.
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We bring together enterprises, networks and supporters in the United States that prioritize people and the planet over profit maximization.
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Together, we're co-creating strong, local economies that put people and the planet first.
Image credits: Curbside Enterprises, Construct the Present, Spectrum Designs, First Step Staffing, Equal Exchange, Rebel Nell, Curt's Cafe, Foster Trees, NYSID
It can be difficult to find enterprises that put people and the planet first in the US because the movement has emerged bottom-up. Different terminology is used in different networks, regions, and sectors.
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People and Planet First
The Purchasing with Purpose collective uses a low-cost global verification to prevent socialwashing and greenwashing, complement existing certifications and bridge across traditional divides.
It includes social enterprises, cooperatives, earned-income nonprofits, fair trade enterprises, green businesses, steward-owned companies, benefit corporations, local independent businesses, and all initiatives that meet the 5 standards.
By working together, we are able to increase the visibility of the broader movement and open opportunities that no single network or organization could open on its own.
Participating Networks
Join Us
Do you want to purchase with purpose in your own home or workplace?
Do you work with an enterprise that puts people and planet first?
Are you part of a network of enterprises that meet the 5 standards?
Are you involved in purchasing or procurement in your organization?
Do you want to start a Purchasing with Purpose program in your local community?
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