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If you are certified, verified, or approved by World Fair Trade Organization, Fair Trade Federation, Yunus Social Business, Social Enterprise UK, Social Enterprise Scotland, Buy Social Canada, or by the Government of Malaysia through INSKEN, please visit the Double Badge page
The People and Planet First verification uses the Good Market commons shared infrastructure to keep costs low and maximize benefits to applicants. If you need technical support at any point, you can send a help chat message or email hello@goodmarket.global.
The verification has five standards. An internal point system was developed to support the review process and help enterprises identify opportunities for potential improvement. Points are not shared publicly. Applicants need at least one point for each of the five standards to be eligible for verification.
If you do not meet the five standards for verification yet, you are still welcome to complete Step 1 to create a free public profile.
The first step is to submit the application form to create a free online public profile. This form serves as a common application to access multiple services, networks, and verification systems.
If you already have a profile on Good Market, you do not need to submit a new application. Contact verify@peopleandplanetfirst.org and say you are Good Market Approved and interested in verification. You can proceed directly to Step 2.
The verification is implemented through a global network of networks. If you are connected to a network partner, click their logo, and use their invite link to go to the apply page.
If you are not connected to one of these networks, use the general People and Planet First invite link.
Click the New Application button, sign up, and verify your email address. If you need help, you can find more details here, send a help chat message, or email hello@goodmarket.global for support.
The Organization page of the application form tends to take the longest and is the only page with required questions. The rest of the form is mostly Yes / No and multiple choice questions and tends to go quickly. The key thing is to use the application form to share your enterprise’s purpose and story, and if a question doesn’t apply, don’t worry about selecting No. Every enterprise is different. It is normal to have No answers.
Continue through the Environment, Customers, Workers, Suppliers, and Community sections of the form. On the final Additional Info page, select People and Planet First Verified Social Enterprise. When you click the Submit button, you will see the confirmation page and receive an email.
The next step is to pay the initial verification fee online. The fee is kept as low as possible to increase accessibility, cover basic costs, and ensure the service is self-sustaining.
The current online payment system is in US dollars, but in the future, it will possible to pay in local currencies. If you have questions, you can contact hello@goodmarket.global for support.
Click Account in the bottom menu to open your enterprise account page. Open the People and Planet First section at the bottom of your enterprise account page and click the Verification Form link to open the verification form.
Select answers for each of the five standards, upload documents, and add evidence to support your claims. The maximize file upload size is 5 MB.
When you are finished answering all questions in the network form, click the Submit button. A new Submitted Forms table will appear and an email will be sent to the verification team to let them know your network form is submitted.
The People and Planet First verification team created a video with more information on the verification form.
The verification team and local verification partner will review the evidence you submitted. If the minimum standards are met, the verification team will add your enterprise to the People and Planet First verified enterprise directory and send a welcome pack.
After your profile is published, you will be able to generate and download your certificate from the People and Planet First section on your account page. If you need any technical support, you can click Help in the bottom menu or send an email to hello@goodmarket.global.
The verification requires an annual review and renewal. If you have any questions about the verification process, contact verify@peopleandplanetfirst.org. If you need technical support, contact hello@goodmarket.global.
Step 1: Review your public profile and make updates if needed.
Step 2: Pay the renewal verification fee online.
Step 3: Go to your account page and click the Verification Form link to open a new verification form. Select answers for each of the 5 standards and upload your latest financial documents. If you have had changes in the past year, please provide details.
When you are finished answering all questions in the network form, click the Submit button. A new Submitted Forms table will appear and an email will be sent to the verification team to let them know your network form is submitted.
The verification team and local verification partner will review the information you submitted. If the minimum standards continue to be met, the verification team will update the end date that appears on your certificate and send an email.
