There are enterprises across New York that choose to put people and planet first. When we purchase products and services from these enterprises, we help them solve social and environmental challenges and build a resilient local economy. Every purchase at home, at work, and in our communities is a chance to get involved.
Visit the Verified Enterprises section below to learn more about participating enterprises!
We bring together partners, verified enterprises, buyers, and other supporters in New York to:
1. Make it easier to find and purchase products and services from local enterprises that solve social and environmental problems and put people and planet first.
2. Generate revenue for participating enterprises and network partners so they can expand their social and environmental impact, create inclusive employment, and help build a resilient local economy.
3. Demonstrate a streamlined, distributed, and tech-enabled approach to collaboration, resource sharing, and local action.
Verified Enterprises
Verified Enterprises solve social and environmental problems, have products and services to offer in New York, and are People and Planet First verified.
Partners
Partners collaborate to help onboard local enterprises that put people and planet first, engage buyers and other supporters, and organize local events and activities.
Supporters
Supporters purchase from and support People and Planet First verified enterprises and provide ecosystem funding to develop the New York purchasing initiative
There are social enterprises, cooperatives, fair trade enterprises, nonprofit businesses, steward-owned companies, post-growth enterprises, regenerative businesses, benefit corporations, green businesses, and local independent businesses that put people and planet first. It can be difficult to find these enterprises in the US because the movement has emerged bottom-up. Different terminology is used in different networks, regions, and sectors.
People and Planet First is a global verification that was developed to bridge these divides and complement existing certifications. It focuses on 5 core standards and uses the Good Market digital commons to keep costs low. Click the logos below to learn more about verified enterprises in New York.
Are you part of an enterprise that puts people and planet first? Do you have products or services to offer in New York? Get verified in 3 steps.
Purchasing with Purpose network partners are member organizations, certifiers, and other service providers that work with multiple enterprises and sign a collaboration agreement. Verified enterprises can also serve as partners and help with outreach, engagement, and local activities. Click the logos below to learn more about New York partners.
Contact [email protected] to learn more and get involved.
Supporters purchase from People and Planet First verified enterprises, offer free or discounted products or services, provide preferential financing, or contribute resources towards the New York purchasing initiative.
All contributions are welcome. Payments can be made by credit card, bank transfer, PayPal, Google Pay, Venmo, crypto, stocks, or DAF. If you have questions or need payment support, contact [email protected].
Supporters that contribute more than $1,000 or make a verifiable purchasing or support commitment are publicly recognized below and in the global Supporter Directory. Visit How It Works to learn more.