1% for the Planet

At Encore Recruitment, our business should not just be about profit but also about making a positive impact. 

It's why we're part of 1% for the Planet, a global network of businesses that commit to donating at least 1% of their annual sales directly to approved environmental or social organisations. This commitment ensures accountability through a certification process. 

The 1 % for the Planet network comprises 4,887+ businesses across 110+ countries, collectively driving $708 million+ in certified giving to 7,265+ environmental partners— (Source: 1% for the Planet website, accessed on 28th February 2025).

At Encore Recruitment, we don't just stop at the 1% commitment. We go further, pledging 2% of our annual revenue to reinforce our corporate responsibility and commitment to making a lasting impact. 

Why We Give

• Because People, Planet & Social Impact Matter: Recruitment is about people, but opportunity has no future without a thriving planet and strong communities. We invest in causes that protect both.
• More Than a Pledge - A Responsibility: Our business success enables us to give, but our responsibility to act is what drives us.

How Our Giving Works

We joined 1% for the Planet in September 2020, and up to September 2024, our total giving has reached £10,258. Our donations:

• £5,414 to Surfers Against Sewage – Fighting plastic pollution and championing ocean conservation. Our donations help support the Plastic Free Schools movement, educating and empowering young change-makers.
• £3,575 to FareShare – Redistributing surplus food to those in need across the UK. Our donations help FareShare support vulnerable people experiencing food insecurity by providing essential meals.
• £1,269 to 1% for the Planet – Ensuring that businesses commit to donating directly to vetted environmental organisations, providing accountability and real-world impact through a certification process.

Every Placement Matters—Every role we fill and the fee we earn contribute to our giving. As a result, our candidates and clients become part of our mission to create a lasting positive impact.

Tracking Our Impact

Transparency is also key to us. That's why we publish an Annual Impact Report to showcase the real-world difference our contributions make.

By breaking down our giving and impact, we ensure clarity and accountability in our corporate responsibility efforts, showing the real-world difference our contributions make.

When we hire the right people, we support businesses, build careers, and create real change.

Every placement helps fund environmental and social initiatives, supporting cleaner oceans, reducing food waste, and strengthening communities.

Please read our latest Impact Report here (link to report) 
Learn more about 1% for the Planet (link here)
Learn more about Surfers Against Sewage (link here)
Leant more about FareShare here (link here)