What is 1% for the Planet?
1% for the Planet is a non-profit organisation that encourages businesses to contribute to the protection of the natural environment. It was established in 2002 by Yvon Chouinard, the founder of outdoor clothing company Patagonia, and Craig Mathews, the founder of Blue Ribbon Flies, a fly fishing equipment store in Montana.
Business and individual members contribute to the conservation and restoration of the environment by donating 1% of their turnover to high-impact NPOs with an environmental focus. These environmental partners are rigorously screened and selected based on their fit with the guidelines that govern 1% for the Planet’s six core issues: climate, food, land, pollution, water and wildlife. Members are free to select from thousands of registered projects and can donate according to their own priorities. 1% for the Planet is expanding fast; it now has over 5,500* business members in more than 60 countries worldwide, with a focus on Europe and North America.
* As of April 2023
A BETTER FUTURE
A watch comprises numerous components and encompasses thousands of intricate details, each offering the potential for further improvement.
At CITIZEN, we uphold the philosophy that "Better Starts Now." We don't rest at the current state; instead, we channel our boundless passion into enhancing every single part.
Our relentless commitment is to consistently deliver superior watches to an ever-expanding audience, as we continue to push the boundaries of excellence.
Individually, our achievements may be limited, but when we unite with others,there's virtually no boundary to what we can accomplish together.
In our journey towards more sustainable watchmaking, we are coming together to tackle some of the most significant challenges of our era.
Join us in nurturing the 'Tree of Sustainability' with unwavering care to ensure it continuously grows and flourishes.
OUR PHILOSoPHY
BETTER STARTS NOW
Better Starts Now is the simple belief that no matter who you are or what you do, it is always possible to make something better—and now is the time to start doing it.
We believe that better and now are both infinite, and there is always a next ‘better’ and a new ‘now’ in which you can start pursuing it.
EVERY CITIZEN PLAYS A PART IN
SUSTAINABLITY
IN 1976, CITIZEN REVOLUTIONIZED WATCHMAKING BY INTRODUCING THE WORLD'S FIRST LIGHT-POWERED ANALOGUE WATCH.
APTLY NAMED FOR ITS ECO-FRIENDLY INCEPTION, ECO-DRIVE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFORMS VARIOUS LIGHT SOURCES INTO ENERGY TO SUSTAIN A WATCH AND STORES ANY EXCESS POWER IN A DEDICATED CELL.
AS PIONEERS IN LIGHT-POWERED INNOVATION, WE PERSIST IN EXPLORING NOVEL POSSIBILITIES IN THE REALM OF TIMEKEEPING
SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS
OUR PARTNERSHIPS
FOR ALMOST A CENTURY, PREDATING THE EMERGENCE OF THE TERM "SUSTAINABILITY," WE PERSISTENTLY CRAFTED AND FOSTERED TIMEPIECES UNDER THE BANNER OF "CITIZEN."
THIS BRAND EMBODIES THE ETHOS OF THE PRINCIPLE OF GARNERING ENDURING AFFECTION FROM THE PUBLIC.
1% for the Planet functions as a non-profit organization, encouraging businesses to engage in the protection of the natural environment through their contributions.
Through collaborative efforts, Citizen has pledged to allocate 1% of its annual sales to support various non-profit organizations dedicated to environmental initiatives. This commitment aims to contribute to building a more sustainable future, ensuring that we leave a better world for future generations.
The Leather Working Group (LWG) operates as a non-profit organization led by its members, with a dedicated focus on advancing excellence within the leather industry.
Its primary objectives include making responsible use of leather, minimizing the environmental impact associated with leather production, challenging industry norms, and advocating for sustainability through the utilization of various tools and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) certification.
CITIZEN is a member of 1% for the Planet.