Our Brands

Yunus Social Business is harnessing the power of business to end poverty and the climate crisis. In 1983, Muhummad Yunus established Grameen, which grew from a microcredit bank into a group of social businesses created with the specific intention of solving human problems. In 2011, Yunus Social Business was founded in Germany to expand on the success of the social business model in Bangladesh and spread it around the world. They approach the challenge from two angles. Yunus Funds works from the bottom up to grow local social businesses that provide employment, education, healthcare, clean water, and clean energy to over 13 million people in East Africa, Latin America, and India. They turn donations into long-term patient loans, which they reinvest over and over again, multiplying the impact each time. Yunus Corporate Innovation works from the top down to guide multinationals, help them transform their purpose, and apply their core competencies to the world’s most pressing problems. They assist with social intrapreneurship, social procurement, and the development of corporate social businesses. Yunus Social Business reinvests 100 percent of their profits to scale their social impact.

Yunus Thailand promotes social business and sustainable development in Thailand in order to achieve zero net carbon emissions, zero unemployment, and zero poverty. They incubate and accelerate social business startups, organize events and campaigns, build community, support academic institutions with social business education and research, offer consultancy, social procurement, and fund management services, and co-create social businesses with partner organizations. Surpluses from corporate projects are used to provide free training, support services, and project funding to low-income communities. Yunus Thailand builds long-term relationships while prioritizing the independence and autonomy of the communities they work with. They are a United Nations Environment Program accredited organization, a member of UNESCO's Global Citizenship Education Network, and part of the Yunus network of social business organizations. Yunus Thailand is registered as a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all profits towards their mission.

ZAKKI, which is short for Zakat Kasih, aims to strengthen the Indonesian economy through socioeconomic empowerment of marginalized groups. Their online platform facilitates zakat almsgiving, donations, and voluntary action to support elderly people and people with disabilities who have microenterprises and are still working in the informal sector. They mobilize resources, assist with market access, and form inclusive local community groups to coordinate nutritious meals, simple physical activity, and basic health checks. ZAKKI also distributes aid after earthquakes, landslides, and other natural disasters to help people earn a living and rebuild their lives. The platform was developed by Yayasan Integrity Syariah, which is registered as a not-for-profit organization in Indonesia.

Zaytoun was founded in 2004 to support the livelihoods and resilience of Palestinian producing communities through fair trade. They work with partner farmers and suppliers to offer organic and fair trade olive oil, organic giant couscous maftoul, green wheat freekeh, za'atar, medjoul dates, raw and roasted almonds, olive oil soaps, and Dead Sea bath salts. Zaytoun celebrates Palestinian culinary and cultural heritage, connects people in the United Kingdom and Ireland with Palestinian farming communities, organizes trips to Palestine during the annual olive harvest, and coordinates tree planting through Trees for Life, a program run by the Palestine Fair Trade Association. They are a member of Social Enterprise UK, Co-operatives UK, Scottish Fair Trade Forum, and Fairtrade Ireland. Their fair trade and organic products are certified by Fairtrade International and Soil Association. Zaytoun is registered as a Community Interest Company and reinvests one hundred percent of their profits to support Palestinian farming communities.

Zee Bee Market prioritizes people and the planet by selling ethically and sustainably sourced products from fair trade organizations around the world. They offer unique, handcrafted housewares, clothing, accessories, jewelry, toys, personal care, chocolate, coffee, tea, and more through their St. Louis retail stores and online. Zee Bee Market uses their platform to raise awareness about fair trade and maintains a mix of products at different prices to ensure fair trade is accessible to all. They partner with local nonprofits to organize fundraiser events called Giving Back Days where 15 percent of online and in-store sales are donated over a four-day period. Zee Bee Market is a member of Fair Trade Federation.

Zeki Learning creates fair trade educational toys that economically empower women artisans and refugees in Palestine. They work with experienced educators to design toys that support cognitive development, emotional intelligence, language learning, and interactive play at home or in the classroom. Language learning resources are available in Arabic, English, and Spanish. Products are handmade from locally sourced materials and upcycled fabric scraps and meet international child safety standards. Zeki Learning started as fundraising initiative to support education programs for refugee children in the West Bank and expanded into an artisan center that provides training and livelihood opportunities for refugee and low-income mothers in Zababdeh. Their products are now available online and are used in preschools, Head Start programs, Montessori classrooms, and other child development centers across the United States and Europe. Zeki Learning is a project of Child's Cup Full, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit social enterprise. They are part of The Artesan Gateway and Fair Trade Federation.

Zenson specializes in Internet of Things (IOT) and machine learning technology to ensure safe, clean water for all. Their flagship product, fluidZenson, provides online water quality monitoring and prediction services to improve decision-making in water management in middle and low-income countries. Zenson gives local water distribution plants an affordable alternative to imported monitoring systems. Their web and mobile apps include a dashboard for monitoring and prediction, reports, and warning alerts if thresholds are exceeded.

ZERO offers healthy convenience foods for people with a busy lifestyle. They specialize in cold pressed juices and snack bars made from grains and seeds. ZERO is committed to keeping products affordable and accessible. They pledge one percent of sales to supporting education for marginalized youth.

ZeroPlastic aims to eliminate the use of plastic in Sri Lanka by raising public awareness, encouraging local enterprises to manufacture environmentally responsible local substitutes, and providing a platform to promote and sell their products. They specialize in affordable housewares made from sustainably sourced palm leaves, coconut shell, recycled paper, wood, and other local materials. The initiative emerged from the technology incubator at the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology. ZeroPlastic provides free information to help businesses become zero plastic and supports people to transition to a plastic-free lifestyle. Ninety percent of their profits go towards providing services to workers, suppliers, or communities.

ZeroTrash collects, sorts, and transports recyclable waste in Sri Lanka to protect the environment from pollution and contribute to a circular economy. They collect plastic bottles, plastic furniture, toothbrushes, pens, yogurt cups, Tetra Pak, metal, paper, cardboard, coconut shells, and clear, brown, and green glass. ZeroTrash has a particular focus on plastic waste because earlier collection systems were not economically viable. They also train people to make ecobricks and collect them for community construction projects. ZeroTrash organizes workshops and volunteer programs at their collection center in Boralesgamuwa. They operate under Vibhava Solutions and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.

Zero Waste Bulk Foods aims to reduce waste and improve the wellbeing of people, animals, and the environment by supplying groceries and home essentials in reusable packaging that's simple to return. They work with farmers and makers worldwide to find the best natural and organic products, source close to home whenever possible, maintain minimal markups, and pass on savings to customers to make their service more accessible and inclusive. Zero Waste Bulk Foods sends orders with pre-paid return labels so the packaging can be sent back, cleaned, and reused. They deliver locally by cargo bike and partner with Packfleet to offer carbon-neutral delivery within London. Their warehousing, packing, distribution, and online retailing services are certified organic by Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G). Zero Waste Bulk Foods works with The Hornbeam and donates surplus food to their Gleaners Cafe.

Zero Waste Event Productions is a leading recycling, composting, and waste management provider for indoor and outdoor live music events, sporting events, community gatherings and conferences. They serve more than 30 events across 10 states each year. Zero Waste Event Productions offers pre-event consultations, onsite waste management, materials sorting, volunteer management, grounds cleanup, and coordination with local recycling centers and compost facilities. The service includes bins, signage, supplies, and equipment including a custom designed portable conveyor belt to increase visibility, educate attendees, and speed up hand sorting of compost, recycling, and reusable items from the waste stream. Data is collected throughout each event and used to create infographic reports. Zero Waste Event Productions is part of the Precious Plastics community and saves HDPE plastics for their own recycled plastics manufacturing operation. Initial products include face shields, garden planters, and accessories. Five percent of gross sales revenue is donated to Rural Action, a local nonprofit, to support their Zero Waste Program with local schools and businesses.

Zero Waste Ladakh aims to change the way that waste is perceived and managed in Ladakh based on the 6 Rs of zero waste: rethink, refuse, reduce, repair and reuse, recover, and rot. They conduct awareness campaigns, conserve materials in the local community, and reduce waste by giving it social and economic value. As part of their Bring Your Own Bag campaign, Zero Waste Ladakh collects fabric scraps from local tailors and works with marginalized women in self help groups to produce affordable reusable shopping bags. Ninety percent of profits are reinvested back towards their mission.

Ziba by Nilka creates custom artwork on upcycled granite and marble scrap material from a local processing facility. The founder is passionate about social and environmental responsibility and uses the brand to communicate about mental health, promote zero waste living, and raise awareness about local social and environmental initiatives. Ziba by Nilka is part of the CreativeHub Community which is a platform for artisans to collaborate, gain visibility, and encourage creative entrepreneurship.

Ziimara creates functional accessories from low-impact and repurposed materials, preserves heritage crafts, and uplifts Kenyan artisans. Their Aardhi collection of artisanal handbags is made from deadstock cotton canvas, fabric offcuts, natural sisal fiber, and recycled brass. The design features are custom-created by craftspeople across Kenya with traditional skills like sisal hand weaving, handloom weaving, and brass work. Ziimara is committed to responsible sourcing for everything from business cards and posters to event displays and zippers. They organize fundraiser events for aligned causes and donate one percent of sales to nature-based solutions. Their Aardhi collection supports the TIST agroforestry initiative in Kenya.

Zoa Collective creates artisanal housewares in Kenya with a focus on conscious collaboration and mutual exchange of knowledge. They offer handloom towels, throw blankets, and other home textiles made from East African cotton. They also create unique vases, coasters, and candle holders from low-impact resin. Their design studio is committed to revitalizing traditional crafts, supporting artisan communities, and contributing to a circular economy.

Zonta Club 1 Colombo is a voluntary membership organization that empowers women through service and advocacy. Members work for women's rights, equality, and an end to child marriage and gender-based violence. Zonta Club 1 Colombo became the first chartered club in Sri Lanka in 1966 and has been actively implementing service projects throughout the country ever since. They have organized scholarships, hospital upgrades and donations, period dignity projects, campaigns for second-hand goods, microfinance for women-led households, workshops to engage young women in tech, awareness programs with community policing units, waste cleanups, and many other initiatives. Zonta Club 1 Colombo is a member of Zonta International.

ZooAtronic Productions is developing digital zoos to foster a deeper connection between humans and the natural world and accelerate the shift away from animal captivity. Their location-based immersive experiences will bring together cutting-edge technology, sustainability, art, and storytelling and enable families and early learners to discover and connect with wildlife and ecosystems without compromising the wellbeing of animals or natural environments. ZooAtronic Productions is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK. All surplus is reinvested towards their mission.

Zubo was started by rural Tonga women in the Zambezi Valley to champion the sustainable use of natural resources and the rights of women. They bring women together so they can realize their social, economic, cultural, and political potential and find solutions for the problems that affect them. The women have established women's forums, village savings and loan groups, a jatropha soap-making workshop, basket-weaving collectives, and the first female fishing cooperative on Lake Kariba. Their natural soaps and handwoven ilala palm baskets are sold locally and through international partners. Zubo is registered as a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all revenue towards their social mission.

කැලෑ Plant offers potted house plants that improve air quality, create livelihood opportunities for women and low-income individuals, and provide an alternative to plastic pots and synthetic agrichemicals. They source clay pots to support the local pottery industry and discarded waste materials like coconut shells and glass to reduce the spread of dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases. කැලෑ Plant uses potting soil made from compost, coir coconut fiber, and natural organic matter.