Trusted brands using certified ethical and sustainable business practices.
WaterWise redefines household cleaning by eliminating single-use plastic and excess water. They offer concentrated, just-add-water hand wash tablets and laundry detergent sheets with many more cleaning products under development. Waterwise prioritizes mild and biodegradable ingredients with no parabens, phosphates, phthalates, ammonia, volatile organic compounds, or chlorine. Their packaging is made from kraft paper and cardboard, and their reusable handwash dispensers are made from aluminum. Conventional household cleaners contain 85 percent water and only 15 percent active ingredients. By not shipping this unnecessary water, Waterwise dramatically reduces carbon emissions, product volumes, and packaging waste. Waterwise is part of Young Indians (Yi), a movement for Indian youth to converge, lead, cocreate, and influence India’s future.
Watipa focuses on consultancy, research, facilitation, education opportunities, and scholarships to enable equal societies, just development, and better health for all. Their network of professionals offers multi-disciplinary expertise in human rights, public health, gender, political economy, governance and democracy, environmental sustainability, health systems, community development, youth services and sexual and reproductive health to non-governmental organizations, donors, UN agencies, and the private sector. They specialize in technical advice, participatory research, participatory needs assessments and program monitoring, facilitation and training, and creative communication solutions. Watipa has at-cost overhead rates and invests 10 percent of all profits into a scholarship, exchange, and internship fund for marginalized young leaders in low and middle income countries. They are registered as a charity and as a community interest company (CIC).
Watson Institute helps rising entrepreneurs and leaders from historically disenfranchised backgrounds find their community, discover their calling, and accelerate their ventures and careers. They partner with corporations and foundations to provide fully-funded impact fellowships that include entrepreneurship and leadership training, mentorship, a venture development stipend, long-term alumni support, and access to a global community of peers, mentors, and opportunities. They also offer a Social Impact and Entrepreneurship degree program at Lynn University. Watson Institute is registered as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
Wawamu specializes in software and IoT devices to support urban gardening and agriculture. Their hydroponic grow towers integrate with a mobile app and make it easier for people to grow their own food in small spaces. This locally made product increases food security and reduces water use and carbon emissions. Wawamu also offers soil moisture, pH, and humidity sensors for farmland monitoring that can be adjusted according to crop requirements.
Wax Craqqs specializes in batik bras, panties, lingerie, swimwear, loungewear, resortwear, bags and accessories. Batik is a traditional craft in Sri Lanka that has been handed down from generation to generation. Wax Craqqs aims to keep the batik craft alive and contribute to the artisans’ livelihood. They use cotton and silk fabrics and upcycled trims from local apparel factories. Accessories are made from batik scraps to minimize waste.
We are PRIME brings together responsible businesses that generate valuable, positive, and sustainable impacts on the environment and the communities they serve. Their free self-assessment score sheet helps businesses benchmark their performance against the six PRIME principles: being environmentally better, embracing sustainable innovation, spreading the word, delivering impact, making a difference, and being accountable. PRIME members can publish their official PRIME scores, access exclusive content on the PRIME portal, and attend workshops and networking events in London. PRIME is a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Wear Equal is a socially and environmentally conscious women's underwear brand in India with a focus on sustainability, equality, and empowering women. They reduce landfill waste, energy, and resource consumption by upcycling end-of-roll and scrap GOTS certified organic cotton fabrics from local garment factories. The underwear is packaged in reusable cloth bags and plastic-free compostable materials. Wear Equal offers an inclusive range of sizes from XS to 4XL and has designed specialty maternity underwear and underwear for wheelchair users and women with disabilities. They work with volunteers and partners to address period poverty and make underwear accessible to girls and women in remote rural areas. Wear Equal uses their platform to promote social and environmental awareness and body positivity.
Women’s Education for Advancement and Empowerment (WEAVE) was founded in 1990 to empower marginalized indigenous women, refugees, and their children from Myanmar and northern Thailand. They work with women artisans from remote hill tribe villages, Karen and Karenni refugee camps on the Thai-Myanmar border, and the surrounding host communities to address poverty and food insecurity and increase social cohesion and collaboration through handwoven fair trade housewares and accessories. Products are available online and through wholesale partners. WEAVE is committed to gender equality, fair wages, safe working conditions, preserving traditional skills and techniques, and living in harmony with nature. Their natural dye range is colored with sustainably harvested local bark, fruits, and leaves. Profits are used to support education, environmental initiatives, and supplementary food, shelter, and essential materials for people in need. WEAVE is a guaranteed member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) and part of WFTO Asia, Institute for Social Entrepreneurship in Asia (ISEA), Fair Trade Alliance Thailand, MADE51, and the Committee for Coordination of Services to Displaced Persons in Thailand (CCSDPT).
WEAV creates hand knit and hand crocheted clothing and accessories from upcycled factory waste yarn and trim. They are committed to waste reduction and environmentally responsible materials, and they actively participate in local beach cleanups and shramadana events.
Web for Change specializes in illustration, graphic design, web design, and animation and prioritizes responsible businesses and community initiatives. Special rates and voluntary services are offered for social enterprises and non-profit initiatives that benefit people and the planet including Global Ecovillage Network Switzerland, Sustainable Winterthur, and the Economy for the Common Good Movement. Web for Change purchases renewable energy, uses carbon neutral web hosting, reduces and recycles waste, and promotes a plant-based diet.
WEBXPAY is on a mission to empower micro, small, and medium businesses from all regions of Sri Lanka and enable them to access online opportunities. They offer services that address the three main barriers to ecommerce: cost, complexity, and accessibility of online payment gateways. For an affordable monthly subscription, enterprises are able to to accept payments from any location and any device. WEBXPAY's payment link generator makes it easy for small businesses to receive payments through email, social media, and chat. They offer quick onboarding, enterprise level security, and multilingual support services.
Wee Seeds helps address the mental health crisis by providing parents, caregivers, educators, and other professionals with mental health resources to teach emotional, mental, and social wellbeing skills to young children. Their wellbeing toolbox includes a digital platform with animated videos, audio meditations, exercises, and off-screen activities for ages three to eight. They also offer an employee benefit package for innovative employers that want to support staff wellbeing in a holistic way. For every toolbox sold, Wee Seeds gives one to a family in need through their Growing Minds social impact program. Wee Seeds is a member of Social Enterprise UK, Social Enterprise Scotland, and the Melting Pot Edinburgh. They reinvest all surplus towards their purpose.
We For Real helps community builders create active and thriving communities through a clear, structured approach, actionable expert guidance, and community management tools. They offer applied courses, workshops, masterclasses, and mentorship for people starting new communities and people taking existing communities to the next level. We For Real supports the development of true communities that cultivate meaningful social interactions built on compassion, empathy, and respect and contribute to a more peaceful and equitable global society.
Welikande Yoga Retreats offers food, accommodation, and event facilities on 12 acres of land overlooking the Knuckles mountain range of Sri Lanka. The center was developed as a place for people to gather, learn, teach, reflect, grow, relax, heal, connect and celebrate. In addition to offering their own retreat packages, they host yoga teacher trainings, meditation and wellness retreats, dance and music workshops, weddings, and other events. They also lead trekking tours for guests to explore the scenic trails, waterfalls, caves, jungles, tea estates, and grasslands of the region. Welikande Yoga Retreats is committed to sustainability. They grow their own produce onsite, source from the local community, use solar power for hot showers, work to minimize waste, and serve healthy plant-based meals. The center provides employment and livelihood opportunities for many local families.
Weltladen Dieburg is a fair trade world shop and solidarity initiative in southern Hesse developed by One World Association Dieburg. They offer food, housewares, clothing, accessories, and more from global fair trade partners that meet the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) ten principles of fair trade. Weltladen Dieburg is powered by a community of volunteers who work in the shop, educate people on fair trade issues, increase international understanding, promote fair and sustainable economic relationships, and participate in campaigns. They provide educational materials and organize lectures, workshops, discussions, seminars, exhibitions, and other events. Weltladen Dieburg is part of Dieburg FAIRnetzt and the Weltladen umbrella association. They are registered as a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their purpose.
We Make Good helps marginalized people find community and purpose through meaningful work and promotes equality, sustainable production, and social enterprise in Ireland. They partner with local designers and social enterprise makers to offer a range of soaps, candles, stationery, toys, housewares, T-shirts, and more. They also offer textile manufacturing and print services for other brands. We Make Good hires and trains people who are marginalized from the labor market, including people rebuilding their lives from refugee status, disability, prison, homelessness, and addiction. They give them the skills to work in the creative sector and support services to reach long-term education and employment goals. We Make Good prioritizes natural and upcycled materials, reduces material waste and chemical use, and reshores production. They are a member of Green4Wise and Community Resources Network Ireland. We Make Good operates under Quality Matters, a registered charity, and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
WeRepublic is a social innovation focused on educating young citizens of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka about the core concepts of the Republic, its Democracy, and its Constitution, and then working with these knowledgeable young citizens to design and implement solutions to the issues of the Republic. WeRepublic encourages people to inquire and understand the principles and processes of the Republic, make choices based on critical analysis, and develop long term solutions rooted in the local context without trying to copy other countries.
Westcare was formed in 1947 to support tuberculosis patients and has expanded to empowering, enriching, and enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities across Western Australia. They provide accommodation, training, and meaningful employment to help people living with disabilities integrate into society. Westcare Print offers economical offset and digital printing, collating, and finishing services for government and commercial clients and has Green Stamp recognition. Westcare Box creates custom die-cut cardboard products and corrugated boxes. Westcare Industrial Packaging provides cost-effective solutions for businesses looking to outsource and streamline their packing requirements. Westcare Foodpak has food safety and organic processing certifications. Westcare is a member of the Western Australia Social Enterprise Council (WASEC), Western Australia Disability Enterprises (WADE), and the Australian Institute of For-Purpose Leaders (AIFPL). They are a not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their purpose.
Western Australia Social Enterprise Council (WASEC) was started to build a thriving social enterprise sector in Western Australia and drive the transition to a new economy where all businesses have a positive social, cultural, or environmental impact. They connect members, share news, research, and stories, organize events, foster new relationships, collaborations, and business opportunities, and increase the collective voice and influence of social enterprises in the state. WASEC maintains an online member directory, social enterprise gift guide, and resource hub. They work closely with Social Enterprise Australia, the national peak body, and the peak bodies for other states and territories. WASEC is registered as a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their purpose.
Westward Consulting provides business consulting services with a focus on brand and social media strategy, sales and marketing consulting, advertising campaigns, copywriting, content design, and team training. Their vision is to "make sure all companies that do good, do good business."