New certification shows the brand's commitment
to the environment as 1 of 15 total VMS brands worldwide to
join the movement
MANCHESTER, N.H., Jan. 24,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MegaFood, a certified B
Corporation that crafts efficacious, planet-first supplements
powered by plants announces today it has joined 1% for the Planet,
committing 1% of annual sales to environmental partners around the
globe. 1% for the Planet is the second most globally recognized
environmental certification with over 5,000 business members and
5,500 environmental partners and was founded on the idea that a
company has a responsibility to give back for use of the planet's
resources.
MegaFood prioritizes practices that reduce its environmental
footprint and has embedded sustainability goals into all aspects of
its business, from the ingredients they source to the packaging in
which they deliver their products. By donating 1% of annual sales,
they can maximize the impact that they have with those partners
dedicated to working on social and environmental solutions to grow
a healthy world.
MegaFood's Giving Strategy is designed to provide support for
farmers, food, soil, local New
Hampshire initiatives, climate-related events, and
JEDI-focused organizations. As part of its 1% commitment, MegaFood
is working with, and funding, three main partners:
- National Young Farmers Coalition, an organization that shifts
power and changes policy to equitably resource the new generation
of working farmers.
- Women's Earth Alliance, a grassroots organization committed to
protecting the environment, ending the climate crisis, and ensuring
a thriving world by empowering women's leadership.
- Soil Carbon Accrual Project, which aims to further research
into the broad benefits of regenerative agriculture.
"At MegaFood, what drives us every single day is our mission to
craft the most efficacious, planet-first vitamins and supplements
powered by plants and, as a Certified B Corp since 2018, to be a
leading force for good in the world," said Andy Dahlen, CEO of MegaFood. "We are thrilled
to partner with 1% for the Planet and to be one of only a handful
of vitamin brands in the world that has made such a commitment.
Through this partnership, as we grow, our ability to give back
grows and support environmental partners, such as the Young Farmers
Coalition and the Women's Earth Alliance, that are helping to make
our planet healthier for generations to come."
In 2022, MegaFood gave $1.235
million in financial donations, product donations,
sponsorships, and small grants to environmental organizations. It
made improvements in environmental management and company
operations, including the elimination of 13,500 pounds of plastic
to landfills. Out of the 12,000 companies that are certified by
either 1% For the Planet or B Corporation, MegaFood is now just one
of 250 with both certifications.
According to Kate Williams, CEO
of 1% for the Planet, "Of our 5,400+ worldwide members, only 15 of
them make vitamins, which is why we are excited to
welcome MegaFood to our global movement. MegaFood's commitment
to donate 1% to the planet commitment underscores how human health
and environmental health go hand-in-hand."
To learn more about MegaFood's environmental and social
impact, visit megafood.com/impact.
About MegaFood®
MegaFood, a Certified
B Corporation and 1% for the Planet Partner, aspires to leverage
its 50+ years of scientific know-how to expertly craft the most
efficacious, planet-first supplements powered by plants. Driven by
its belief that plants grown from healthy soil is a solution to
making people and the planet healthier, MegaFood works with trusted
farm partners who share its commitment to organic and regenerative
agriculture. MegaFood's products are tested for 150 pesticides and
carry third-party certifications, such as Non-GMO Project Verified
& Certified Glyphosate Residue Free. The brand is also
Certified Plastic Neutral through its partnership with RePurpose
and has enabled the recovery of 500,000 pounds of nature-bound
plastic to date. Learn more at megafood.com or follow @megafood on
Instagram, @megafoodfans on Facebook and @MegaFood on LinkedIn.
About 1% for the Planet
1% for the Planet is a global
organization that exists to ensure our planet and future
generations thrive. We act as an accountability partner for
businesses supporting environmental partners through annual
membership. We make environmental giving easy and effective through
partnership advising, impact storytelling, and third-party
certification.
Started in 2002 by Yvon
Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, and Craig Mathews, founder of Blue Ribbon Flies, our
members have given millions to environmental partners. Today, 1%
for the Planet's global network consists of thousands of businesses
and environmental partners working toward a better future.
Look for our logo to purchase for the planet, learn more, and
join at onepercentfortheplanet.org.
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megafoodpr@cerconebrown.com
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