1% for the Planet

1% for the Planet is an alliance of businesses donating 1% of our annual revenue to non-profit organizations that help the environment.  It was started in 2001 by Yvon Chouinard, author of Let My People Go Surfing, and Craig Mathews, owner of Blue Ribbon Flies, who thought it was good business to protect the natural resources that kept them in business.

We at DGP agree. Since 2007, each employee is given a piece of our revenue to donate to a 1% organization of choice.

  • American Forests – 2007 (Cheryl)
  • Arbor Day Foundation – 2008 (Chad), 2009 (Chad, Cheryl, Tyler)*
  • California Wilderness Coalition – 2008 (Cheryl)
  • Coalition for Smarter Growth – 2010 (Becca)
  • Cook Inlet Keeper – 2010 (Chad)
  • Communities for a Better Environment – 2008 (Tyler)
  • GRuB (Garden-Raised Bounty) Inspiring youth, families and seniors help themselves by building raised-bed gardens at their homes – 2007, 2008, 2009 (Becca)
  • Great Plains Restoration Council – 2010 (Chad, Tyler)
  • Green Empowerment – 2007 (Desiree)
  • Growing Power – 2010 (Esther)
  • Natural Resources Defense Council “Earth’s Best Defense” and the organization that helped LEED become what it is today- 2007, 2008, 2009 (Van)
  • Rails-to-Trails Conservancy – 2007, 2008 (Drew), 2010 (Becca)
  • San Diego Coastkeeper Stormwater in San Diego runs right out to the ocean. SD Coastkeeper helps protect the ocean, bays, and watersheds by keeping beaches clean*-2008, 2009 (Gabby), (Drew, Esther, Gabby)*
  • San Diego County Bicycle Coalition- 2008 (Justin)
  • San Diego Oceans Foundation Caring for our oceans by enhancing ocean habitat and promoting sustainable use of the ocean’s resources -2007, 2008, 2009 (Sam)
  • San Diego Foundation Environmental Working Group – 2007 (Easton)
  • San Diego River Park Foundation – 2008 (Esther), 2010 (Team DGP)
  • San Dieguito River Valley Conservance – 2010 (Tyler)
  • Shakti Rising – 2008, 2010 (Esther)
  • Sustainable Conservation – 2007 (Justin)
  • Surfrider Foundation – 2007 (Tyler)
  • USGBC San Diego Chapter – 2010 (Drew)

*For the first time in DGP history, employees combined choices to make a larger donation.

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Habit 1: Be Proactive
Let us help you from the start. We'll make sure sustainable principles are considered from the beginning, and you'll feel better knowing your goals are secure, without costly ASIs later.

Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind
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Habit 3: Put First Things First
We prioritize based on schedule, goals, and budget, so you know your best interests are covered.

Habit 4: Think Win-Win
Being green means mutual benefits to people, planet, AND profits.

Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood.
We get to know your vision, then provide a custom strategy to meet your goals.

Habit 6: Synergize
Your building is as good as your team. We put LEED in understandable terms, helping all consultants to incorporate sustainable solutions.

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw
LEED keeps changing and so do we! No matter how unique your project, our process is grounded in experience and propelled by our integrated approach to sustainability.

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