Players for the Planet was founded by Major League Baseball player Chris Dickerson with the goal of uniting professional athletes to create positive change for our environment. As an organization, PFTP works to connect professional athletes, sports teams, and organizations with actionable opportunities to serve and protect our natural world and the environment. It is our ultimate goal to support the professional sports industry in becoming a leading example of ecologically conscious, environmentally responsible, and sustainable practices worldwide. Players for the Planet is dedicated to providing resources for athletes across the sports landscape and helping everyone help themselves and their communities.

Press Releases:

Project Green Schools and Players for the Planet announce partnership. 

Players for the Planet and Project Green Schools Join Forces to Bring Ocean Conservation Education Program to MLB Academies in the Dominican Republic

Videos:

Chris Dickerson joins MLB Central to talk about co-founding Players for the Planet and the foundation’s goals to help the environment

Watch Project Green Schools partnership announcement below.