Trusted brands using certified ethical and sustainable business practices.
Studio Lutalica uplifts women and LGBTQ+ communities and crafts design solutions that resonate and inspire. Services include branding, web development, video editing, animation, editorial design, content, and strategy. They incorporate inclusive design principles to ensure all products and services are accessible. Studio Lutalica offers flexible payment plans and discounted rates for organizations and individuals that align with their mission but face financial constraints. They use a portion of their profits to provide design and development services to women and LGBTQ+ founders and organizations focused on social justice and environmental sustainability. Studio Lutalica is a Community Interest Company (CIC), an accredited Living Wage Employer, and a member of Social Enterprise Scotland, Edinburgh Social Enterprise Network, Agencies for Good, Consortium, and Clean Creatives.
Studio ROOF creates affordable, environmentally responsible artwork that sparks the imagination. Their colorful wall art, mobiles, and sculptures are inspired by nature, made from recycled cardboard, printed with vegetable inks, and sold in flatpack sheets with simple assembly instructions. Their Atelier Toit range is made from Forest Steward Council certified wood and handpainted with water-based paints. Studio ROOF sells online, through retail partners, and through their own store in the heart of Amsterdam. They partner with Trees for All to plant a tree every year for every design created. Studio ROOF supports Karm Marg, a home for underprivileged children in Faridabad, India.
Studio Xaquixe creates recycled glass products in Oaxaca using traditional glassblowing techniques and renewable energy. The team collects discarded bottles and used cooking oil from local restaurants and hotels, transforms the washed and crushed bottles into artisanal drinking glasses, mezcaleros, jugs, vases, and other tableware, and powers their glass furnaces with the used cooking oil and energy from their onsite biodigester. Studio Xaquixe has been committed to environmentally responsible production processes since 2002, and now shares their experiences with other energy-intensive local industries like ceramics and artisanal mezcal. They started Procesos Proambientales Xaquixe (PPX) to develop and produce solar and gas ovens, biodigestors, clean technology, and renewable energy solutions. Studio Xaquixe reinvests their profits toward applied research and helping other artisan groups transition to sustainable production practices. They also make monthly donations to Josefino Shelter in Oaxaca.
Substation33 offers electronic waste and container recycling services that divert waste from landfills, contribute to a circular economy, and create employment pathways for marginalized and disadvantaged people in Logan. They provide a supportive and inclusive workplace where people of all backgrounds can learn new skills, build confidence, and transition to long-term employment opportunities. Substation33 collects, sorts, and deconstructs e-waste into basic components. Refurbished goods and recyclable materials are sold, and unrecyclable materials are repurposed. Their innovation and coworking space is used to commercialize upcycled products and host community workshops, hackathons, and start-up weekends. Substation33 provides low-cost refurbished computers to schools, charities, and the public, hosts food recovery drop-offs, and supplies free groceries to people in need. They are a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of the Queensland Social Enterprise Council. Substation33 operates under YFS, a not-for-profit organization, and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
Success Link provides supported housing to people who require social care to maintain long-term tenancy including people dealing with mental health issues, learning difficulties, disabilities, and homelessness. They offer clean, well-maintained, and affordable housing options, conduct fortnightly housing management visits, and coordinate comprehensive support services. Properties are tailored to the unique needs of their residents and located in safe, welcoming neighborhoods. Success Link works in partnership with local authorities, care providers, landlords, housing associations, and other service providers to help residents overcome obstacles, achieve their personal goals, and integrate into the wider community. They are an alumni of UnLtd and a member of Social Enterprise UK.
SucSeed offers indoor hydroponic gardens that enable anyone to grow fresh produce year-round without the need for soil or sunlight and with 90 percent less water than traditional growing methods. They aim to tackle food insecurity by helping people grow in homes, in classrooms, and in communities. More than 1,000 educators across Canada have used SucSeed Grow Gardens to teach more than 25,000 students about sustainable agriculture, healthy living, and the environment. Their curriculum add-on, Sustainable Superheroes, is a fun and easy way to introduce the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals to children and inspire them to take action in their communities. SucSeed partners with community organizations, private businesses, grant writers, and sponsors to make hydroponic Grow Gardens accessible to communities in need. Kits are available on a sliding price scale so that customers paying full price help to fund lower cost systems for low-income groups. Orders are assembled and fulfilled by Choices for Youth, a local nonprofit that provides meaningful employment opportunities to young people experiencing homelessness. SucSeed part of Coralus (formerly SheEO) and is the first certified B Corporation in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Suds Soapery creates handmade soaps and other personal care products from natural ingredients including essential oils and mineral colorants. Their goal is to support healthy lifestyles by providing alternatives to synthetic commercial products. The Suds Soapery team is in the process of developing an organic farm based on permaculture principles. In the future, they hope to either grow the majority of their ingredients on the farm or source them from farmers in the nearby area.
Sugar Habitat produces natural skin care products with no preservatives or additives. Their exfoliating sugar scrubs are packaged in reusable glass jars. Sugar Habitat is a product range from Esther Lanka, a social enterprise that works in rehabilitation centers, orphanages and slum communities. They focus on helping at-risk youth and young mothers from underprivileged families become self-sustainable through knowledge sharing, training, and market opportunities.
Sugarsnap Farm aims to provide their local community with fresh, healthy produce while promoting ecological responsibility and stewardship of the land. They focus on microgreens, shoots, and flowers due to their nutritional value, aesthetic appeal, and ability to provide habitat for pollinators and other beneficial insects. Sugarsnap Farm prioritizes compostable materials, no-till methods, and organic agriculture practices that build soil and biodiversity and promote the health of people and the planet. They use their platform to raise awareness about nutritious foods and the benefits of locally grown organic produce.
SUGi is a people-powered platform that enables anyone anywhere to invest in nature and restore biodiversity. SUGi's global network of rewilders use the funds to regenerate healthy ecosystems. Using a proven Japanese technique of afforestation called the Miyawaki method, SUGi forest makers transform vacant lots and abandoned sites into mini forests of native species. These forests are 30 times denser and 100 times more biodiverse than conventional tree plantations and grow very quickly, turning unused space into habitat for birds to nest, fruits to grow, and fresh and cooler air to circulate. The regrowth is trackable, transparent, and visible in a matter of months through reports, dynamic multimedia stories, and interactive experiences. SUGi partners with Afforestt, Arbor Day Foundation, Crowther Lab, One Tree Planted, Global Rewilding Alliance, WEF UpLink Trillion Tree, Voice For Nature, and UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.
Suha Valvu Natural Farming Producers Society is a cluster of small-scale organic farmers in eastern Sri Lanka committed to growing affordable natural food and improving the environment. Members are working together on seed saving and organic input production. Crops include dry zone vegetables, leafy greens, legumes, and perennial crops. Suha Valvu Natural Farming Producers Society is verified under a local organic participatory guarantee system (PGS).
Sumaa produces cinnamon on their own land with no synthetic agrichemicals. They aim to develop the quality and reputation of Ceylon cinnamon as a health food. Previously, the family outsourced harvesting and processing. Now, Sumaa directly looks after all steps of the process. This enables them to employ more women from the local community, maintain the highest quality standards, and offer value-added products at lower prices. They are now educating other cinnamon growers on natural production techniques and best practices for the highest quality cinnamon. They are also upgrading roads and rural infrastructure in the surrounding area.
Summerdown has been growing, harvesting, and distilling Black Mitcham peppermint on their family farm for almost three decades with a focus on holistic, regenerative practices to support biodiversity, healthy soil, and a thriving farm ecosystem. They sow wildflower seeds, plant special feed crops for birds, keep beehives in their mint fields and owl boxes around their farm buildings, and maintain 75 kilometers of hedgerow habitat and 186 hectares of woodland. Summerdown uses their harvest to create a unique range of peppermint chocolates, oils, herbal teas, and home fragrances. They source chocolate through the Cocoa Horizons project, which creates self-sustaining cocoa farming communities that protect children and nature. Summerdown uses compostable packaging for their tea bags and chocolate bars and is working towards plastic free alternatives for all products. In the meantime, they offset their remaining plastic through RePurpose Global. They are a Countryside Stewardship farm, work with Plantlife on wild plant conservation, and participate in the Woodgarston project with South East Water and Natural England. Summerdown has B Corp and Plastic Negative certification.
SummitMadness is a Sri Lankan outdoor adventure community specialized in alpine climbing, trekking, mountaineering, rock climbing, bouldering, white water rafting, camping, and guiding and committed to sustainable travel practices. They also hire camping gear and outdoor equipment.
Sunbird serves food, drinks, and pantry provisions made from fresh, seasonal ingredients. They started in a food truck in 2010 and expanded to a community-driven cafe in Orleans on Cape Cod. Sunbird sources directly from local growers, catchers, and foragers for peak flavor, nutrition, and sustainability. They minimize food waste by pickling, preserving, and fermenting ingredients and selling ready made products at their deli counter.
Sunera is an organic certified farm in Morawaka near the Sinharaja World Heritage Site. Their goal is to provide healthy organic food at an affordable price so it is accessible to everyone in society. Products include papaya, banana, avocado, mangosteen, guava, jambu, soursop, veralu, starfruit, pineapple, mango, ambarella, beli, woodapple, jackfruit, king coconut, coconut, thibbatu, elabatu, bitter gourd, loofah, snake gourd, long bean, wing bean, brinjal, spinach, gotukola, mukunuwenna, thampala and sarana. They also have pure kithul palm syrup and jaggery and fresh milk.
Sunflower Soulutions maintains a community garden and hosts weekly gatherings called Earth Therapy, where people can learn how to grow their own food and microgreens, improve their health and wellness, and take care of the planet in a more intentional and loving manner through their actions and lifestyle choices. They offer naturally grown sunflower microgreens in reusable glass jars, buy back packaging for sterilization and reuse, and participate in the Farmers Market Nutrition Program for low-income seniors and families.
Sunimal’s is a family business that has been producing handloom clothing, shoes, bags, accessories, housewares, and toys since 1980. Fabric is woven on traditional looms in their own workshops and the finished products are made by a network of rural women who work from home. Sunimal's has a loyal local customer base and aims to "uplift livelihoods and give back to society."
Sunny Spectrum Supports empowers neurodivergent people to realize their potential and find their place in the world. They provide therapeutic and support services for neurodivergent people, by neurodivergent people, including psychology and autism assessments, social work, counseling, mentoring, therapy assistance, employment support, school holiday programs, and Neuro-Connect support groups. They also offer inclusion workshops, employer training and consultancy, and community-wide education based on lived experience. Sunny is owned and operated by autistic individuals. They partner with Autism CRC and the Centre for Autistic Social Entrepreneurship.
Sunpower Lanka offers organic home delivery in southern Sri Lanka. They work with producers that are verified under an organic participatory guarantee system (PGS) to supply microgreens, edible flowers, salad greens, herbs, fruits, vegetables, free range eggs, fresh milk, and heirloom rice. They want to make it easier for people to "eat healthy, eat organic, and give back to nature." The Sunpower founder is part of NextGEN Sri Lanka and is an active volunteer for environmental awareness and peace building.