Explore Our Seal Levels

Explore our range of services designed to help you move forward with confidence, wherever you're headed next.

Levels

copper

green

silver

golden

What We Offer

The Better Planet Seal

A Mark of Trust for Companies That Truly Care

Does your company do something that genuinely sets it apart—by caring for people, the planet, or both?

The Better Planet Seal is a selective certification awarded to companies whose products, practices, and values actively contribute to a healthier, more ethical world. This is not a mass-market badge. It is a rare mark of integrity, designed to spotlight businesses that put purpose before shortcuts.

Companies that earn the Better Planet Seal are recognized for qualities such as:

  • Ethical and transparent business practices

  • Eco-friendly, organic, or responsibly sourced materials

  • Reduced environmental impact through manufacturing or operations

  • Fair, inclusive, and community-supporting workforce practices

  • Products that improve human or planetary well-being

We review each application carefully. Only companies that align with the Better Planet mission are approved.

When a company earns the Better Planet Seal, it signals to customers around the world:

This brand stands for something more.

Why the Better Planet Seal Matters

Consumers are actively looking for companies they can trust—companies that reflect their values, not just their wallets.

The Better Planet Seal:

  • Builds instant credibility and trust

  • Differentiates your brand from less-ethical competitors

  • Connects you with a global, values-driven community

  • Gives your company a visible role in creating positive impact

Approved companies may also choose to participate in optional promotional programs—such as exclusive discount codes for Better Planet members—helping drive ethical commerce while supporting Better Planet’s nonprofit mission.

Seal Levels

  • 🟨 Gold Seal — Better Planet Approved (Highest Distinction)

    The Gold Seal is the highest level of recognition and is awarded to companies that demonstrate exceptional alignment with Better Planet’s mission across multiple impact areas.

    Gold Seal companies:

    • Meet the highest standards for ethics, sustainability, and impact

    • Demonstrate measurable positive environmental and/or social outcomes

    • May participate in featured promotion across Better Planet platforms

    • Receive the Better Planet Approved gold emblem for use on packaging, websites, and marketing materials

    This level is highly selective and reviewed by Better Planet and advisory partners.

  • Silver Seal — Better Planet Certified

    The Silver Seal recognizes companies that meet strong ethical and environmental standards and are actively working toward deeper impact.

    Silver Seal companies:

    • Demonstrate responsible sourcing or eco-friendly practices

    • Maintain ethical labor and business operations

    • Are committed to continuous improvement

    • Receive the Better Planet Certified emblem

    This level is ideal for growing brands doing meaningful work and building toward Gold.

  • 🟩 Green Seal — Better Planet Certified

    The Green Seal recognizes companies that meet strong ethical and environmental standards and are actively working toward deeper impact.

    Green Seal companies:

    • Demonstrate responsible sourcing or eco-friendly practices

    • Maintain ethical labor and business operations

    • Are committed to continuous improvement

    • Receive the Better Planet Certified emblem

    This level is ideal for growing brands doing meaningful work and building toward Gold.

Optional Promotions & Revenue Sharing (Flexible)

Approved companies may optionally choose to:

  • Offer a customer discount (e.g., 10–15%) through Better Planet promo codes

  • Support Better Planet’s nonprofit mission via a small commission on referred sales

Participation levels and percentages are fully customizable—we understand that not every company operates the same way.

A Seal With Meaning

The Better Planet Seal is not about perfection.
It’s about intentional action, transparency, and care.

If your company believes business can be a force for good, we invite you to apply.

Together, we can help customers choose better—and help the planet thrive.

Our Process

Review Your Application

When you’re ready to elevate, click here to submit your application. We will then review it.

Determine your Seal Level

Once we receive it, our review will determine your level of compliance and provide our level score.

Plan with Purpose

Knowing your score, you can work to achieve higher levels of the Seal as your company improves the key metrics needed.

Sell to Purpose Driven Buyers

As your company level rises, so does your esteem in the BetterPlanetCoOp community!

  • 🟨 Gold Seal — Better Planet Approved (Highest Distinction) The Gold Seal is the highest level of recognition and is awarded to companies that demonstrate exceptional alignment with Better Planet’s mission across multiple impact areas. Gold Seal companies: Meet the highest standards for ethics, sustainability, and impact Demonstrate measurable positive environmental and/or social outcomes May participate in featured promotion across Better Planet platforms Receive the Better Planet Approved gold emblem for use on packaging, websites, and marketing materials This level is highly selective and reviewed by Better Planet and advisory partners.

    The BetterPlanet CoOp Team

  • ⚪ Silver Seal — Better Planet Certified The Silver Seal recognizes companies that meet strong ethical and environmental standards and are actively working toward deeper impact. Green Seal companies: Demonstrate responsible sourcing or eco-friendly practices Maintain ethical labor and business operations Are committed to continuous improvement Receive the Better Planet Certified emblem This level is ideal for growing brands doing meaningful work and building toward Gold.

    The BetterPlanet CoOp Team

  • 🟩 Green Seal — Better Planet Certified The Green Seal recognizes companies that meet strong ethical and environmental standards and are actively working toward deeper impact. Green Seal companies: Demonstrate responsible sourcing or eco-friendly practices Maintain ethical labor and business operations Are committed to continuous improvement Receive the Better Planet Certified emblem This level is ideal for growing brands doing meaningful work and building toward Gold.

    The BetterPlanetCoOp Team

Two people shaking hands, with only their torsos and arms visible, against a plain beige background.
Let’s Work Together

If you're interested in working with us, complete the form with a few details about your project. We'll review your message and get back to you within 48 hours.