Trusted brands using certified ethical and sustainable business practices.
Cue is a design studio in Kathmandu with global ties. They help teams create change through innovation strategies, systems thinking, and human centered design. Services include user research, market research, and systems research to ensure informed design, futurecasting sprints, design sprints, design thinking workshops, and practitioner training on human centered design. They facilitate a Human Centered Design Community of Practice for all institutions and individuals in Nepal interested in inclusive, empathetic, and innovative design. Cue Studio emerged from Utopia Kathmandu.
Cultivating Community works with diverse and low-income communities to create resilient, fair, and secure food systems in Melbourne. They offer garden design, build, and maintenance services, employment pathways for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or culturally or linguistically diverse (CALD), cooking and baking projects, therapeutic horticulture and social prescribing programs, and workshops and learning experiences for all ages. Their public housing community gardens include more than 800 plots across 21 locations, create an inclusive gathering space, and improve access to healthy, affordable, and culturally appropriate food. Cultivating Community started Hortus Social Enterprise to expand garden services to medical centers, shopping malls, urban office rooftops, schools, charity groups, and other potential partners. They source from social enterprises and nonprofits whenever possible and work with others to create systems change through Moving Feast. Cultivating Community is a registered not-for-profit charity and a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise.
Cultural Fashion & Arts creates educational and celebratory cultural events, experiences, and activities across the United Kingdom. They work with community groups, schools, businesses, and other partners to organize cultural fashion shows, pop-up marketplaces, workshops, talks, screenings, art exhibitions, and other initiatives that preserve cultural heritage, celebrate diversity, and bring communities together. Cultural Fashion & Arts is the official event delivery partner for Cultural Style Week, an annual event that encourages people around the world to celebrate their cultural heritage through fashion, hair, and beauty. They are committed to making activities free or low-cost and as inclusive as possible. Cultural Fashion & Arts is a registered not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK. All surplus is reinvested towards their mission.
Cumbria Health makes it easier for the population of Cumbria to access quality healthcare services. They started by providing primary health care to rural communities outside of normal office hours, and they have expanded to provide a wide range of services 24 hours a day. Cumbria Health maintains a fleet of vehicles for visits to rural communities and manages multiple treatment centers and rural primary care practices. Their employees choose a charity of the year and organize events and fundraising campaigns to mobilize resources for the selected organization. They also maintain a social enterprise committee to support local communities, causes, and events. Cumbria Health is a member of Social Enterprise UK. They reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
Curate Space offers an accessible event venue, meeting rooms, workshop space, serviced coworking office, networking lounge, accommodation, and hospitality kitchen in central Melbourne. They also provide event management, catering, video production, and live streaming services. Their series of Curate Events focus on learning, engagement, social innovation, and collaboration. They have hosted seminars, training programs, workshops, performances, forums, book launches, product launches, yoga, theater, networking functions, and celebrations. Curate Space provides pro bono and low bono venue space and event services to nonprofit community organizations and social enterprises. They are part of Catalyst 2030, XFactor Collective, Social Enterprise Academy Australia, Business Victoria Toolkits Program, and the RMIT Centre for Future Skills and Workforce Transformation.
Curbside Enterprises provides dignified employment and training opportunities to people transitioning out of homelessness in Oklahoma City. They started with The Curbside Chronicle, a monthly street paper that provides low-barrier employment and amplifies the voices of people experiencing homelessness. Vendors are paired with case managers to work on goals like housing. Curbside Flowers was established as a full-service flower shop to employ people ready to move into a more traditional work environment. Vendors complete a floral certification program through Oklahoma State University, build job skills, and gain work experience. Curbside Apparel is the newest enterprise and focuses on custom screen-printed shirts and posters. All three enterprises source locally and from other social enterprise programs whenever possible. They adhere to Housing First practices, work with clients individually, and do not put time limits on their services. Curbside Enterprises is a program of the Homeless Alliance, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. They are a member of Social Enterprise Alliance.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has been protecting and celebrating native wildlife and Indigenous cultural heritage in Gold Coast, Queensland since 1947. They care for resident wildlife, provide guests with education-focused ecotourism experiences, participate in a wide range of conservation and research initiatives, and serve as a land care partner for native ecosystem restoration. Currumbin Wildlife Hospital was originally established to care for the sanctuary’s resident animals but quickly expanded to treat, rehabilitate, and release sick, injured, and orphaned native wildlife. They contribute to the future of wildlife conservation through vocational education, training, internships, and volunteer opportunities. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has worked with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and staff to develop a Reconciliation Action Plan. They have Respecting Our Culture, Advanced Ecotourism, and Sustainable Tourism certifications. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is part of the National Trust of Australia (Queensland) not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their purpose.
Curt's Cafe improves outcomes for young adults living in at-risk situations through work and life skills training. They offer cafes in Evanston and Highland Park and a catering service in the Chicago area with freshly brewed coffee, homemade bakery items, sandwiches, soups, and more. Curt's Cafe prioritizes local products and suppliers and makes everything possible from scratch. Their student trainees are between 15 and 24 years old, and many have been in contact with the judicial system, experienced homelessness or food insecurity, or dropped out of school. Curt's Cafe provides paid work, transportation assistance, meals, workforce and life skills training, cultural exposure trips, on-site case workers, mentorship, and job placement support. Graduates have had a 5 percent recidivism rate compared to a youth recidivism rate above 85 percent for the rest of the state. Curt's Cafe is registered as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
Dad La Soul is orchestrating a revolution in the way that the stories and struggles of the six million dads in the United Kingdom are seen, heard, and supported. They bring male caregivers together through meetups, events, and playdates with their kids and battle social isolation using the arts, music, tech, and play. Da La Soul provides expert and peer-led resources and experiences and access to innovative, safe spaces to share struggles and stories and improve mental health. This also helps create a more emotionally engaged future generation as they see their male role models become better men. Dad La Soul provides services for people who are neurodiverse and offers free tickets to low-income families. They are a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK, Good Business Club, and The Royal Society of Arts (RSA).
daeduly offers organic clothing and accessories and supports young people's mental health and wellbeing. Products are made in a renewable energy powered factory audited for social and environmental responsibility, printed in the United Kingdom, and shipped in plastic-free packaging. daeduly is a project of Mind, Brain, Body, a Community Interest Company (CIC) that raises awareness of mental health difficulties experienced by young people and supports them to maintain their mental health and wellbeing using arts, sports, mindfulness, play, and other interactive activities. Mind, Brain, Body is a member of Social Enterprise UK. All profits go towards their mission.
Daesang Kimchi produces Korean-style fermented vegetables in Sri Lanka from natural, locally grown ingredients and economically empowers women from low-income households. They purchase Napa cabbage, green cucumbers, ponytail radish, carrots, spring onions, green garlic, ginger, and other fresh produce directly from local women home gardeners and use traditional gochutgaru chili powder from Korea. Vegetable scraps are composted and returned to the soil, and all products are packed in reusable glass bottles. Daesang Kimchi uses their platform to raise awareness about the health benefits of fermented foods.
Dahamli Natural Incense specializes in incense sticks, natural fragrances and essential oils. They offer an alternative to products made with imported petrochemical ingredients like paraffin and synthetic fragrances that pollute the air. They use scrap bamboo collected from carpenters to make their petroleum-free incense sticks, and the natural fragrances are created from local plant derivatives. Dahmli preferentially employs disabled people from the local community, and more than forty percent of the items used during the manufacturing process are reused or recycled. They also support a rural school development project in Panadura, disabled students in Maharama, and other community welfare projects across Sri Lanka.
Daily Dump uses design to reduce waste, improve material recovery, enable better livelihoods, change mindsets and behavior, and inspire voluntary collective action. They make it easier for people to reduce their household waste and produce high quality compost by offering home and community composters, composting accessories, demos, workshops, visits, and learning materials, and a collection of zero waste products. Daily Dump shares designs under a Creative Commons license. Their signature range of terracotta composters are made by traditional potter communities and are available in Bangalore and through licensed partners in other regions. Recyclable plastic composters, compost accessories, and zero waste products can be shipped throughout India. Daily Dump supports the Waste Pickers Alliance and donates compost to farmers. They are part of Catalyst 2030, Women Transforming India, Schwab Social Entrepreneurs, and other networks.
Dalit Goods Co supports Dalit people in India by raising awareness about the oppression they have experienced, creating livelihood opportunities, and using product sales to fund schools, children's homes, and other support for people in need. They are best known for their handcrafted clay pot candles but also offer handmade natural soaps, organic cotton pyjamas, spice sets, and hand painted housewares. Products are made by Dalit artisans from environmentally responsible materials. Dalit Goods Co was started by Life Association, a charity registered in the United Kingdom. All profits are used to support their work in Dalit communities.
Dambadeniya EPV started in 1981 under a Sri Lankan government program to establish Export Development Villages and was originally registered as a People's Company. They use biodegradable natural raw materials including ola (talipot palm leaves) and pan (galleha reed) to manufacture packaging for tea, spices, soap, and ayurveda products, wedding cake boxes, hotel decor, and other products. Dambadeniya EPV provides livelihood opportunities for more than 750 rural women in the Dambadeniya area. It also provides school supplies to their children, loan facilities, and equipment and infrastructure support.
Dambutuwa Community Organization aims to uplift traditional farming to overcome economic challenges in their village. They produce fruits, vegetables, leafy greens, seeds, and free range eggs in Nittambuwa. The community organization helps farming families reduce waste, adopt organic practices, obtain certification, aggregate products, and access market opportunities. They have a revolving loan fund and maintain a shared tractor and other equipment that can be rented at reasonable rates. Committee members volunteer their time, and 100 percent of revenue is reinvested for village development.
Daminiyathenna Estate was started by a team of ecologists and social entrepreneurs to build soil, increase biodiversity, uplift the livelihoods of nearby families, and raise awareness about analog forestry. The land is in Sri Lanka's Uva Province and is surrounded by mountain streams, waterfalls, hiking trails, and jungle. They produce pepper, cinnamon, clove, coffee, mango, jackfruit, coconut, turmeric, ginger, medicinal herbs, bee honey, and other forest garden products. Guests are able to experience village life and learn analog forestry and organic farming techniques. Daminiyathenna Estate works with local families to expand the benefits of ecotourism and forest garden product cultivation, and they partner with other Good Market approved enterprises in the region to develop an alternative culture that prioritizes mother nature.
Danansooriya Home Gardens is a collective of environmentally conscious gardening enthusiasts that aims to create a culture of sustainable gardening based on native plants, organic practices, and groundwater recharge. They provide consultation services for medium and large scale landscaping projects and free advice to anyone that is interested in growing their own food and gardening in ecological balance with the local environment. Over the past decade, they have created a culture of sustainable gardening in their own local community, and they are now spreading this approach to other areas. Danansooriya Home Gardens does not use any synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, hormones, or other agrichemicals. They store fresh water in a series of ponds which raise the water table and provide water for irrigation. Fresh water fish are able to move between the paddy fields and the pond system, feed on pests, and fertilize the soil. Flowering plants and foliage are used to attract butterflies, bees, birds, and bats, the "4Bs." The team provides free weekly classes for children in the village to develop the next generation of environmentalists and offers a range of natural food products to raise awareness and ensure that systems are self sustaining.
Dandarah is a woman-owned social enterprise that was started to sustain traditional crafts and support marginalized artisans in Egypt. They specialize in blown glass, pottery, brass jewelry, and handwoven Egyptian cotton housewares and accessories. Products are available online and in fair trade stores throughout North America. Dandarah is committed to fair trade principles including safe working conditions, transparency, fair pay, and environmentally responsible practices. They provide artisans with sustainable income, access to international markets, marketing materials, technical resources, and training and advice related to product design, inventory management, and other topics. Dandarah supports artisans' communities through partnerships with local NGOs that focus on education, gender equality, health, nutrition, vocational training, and waste management. They also fundraise for international agencies like CARE International, Médecins sans Frontières, and Hands Along the Nile Development Services. Dandarah is a member of the Fair Trade Federation, Canadian Fair Trade Network, and the Aspen Institute Artisan Alliance.
Dandy Coffee Shop offers specialty coffee and food items in Jersey with a focus on natural, ethically sourced ingredients and sustainability. Everything, including their bread, is made fresh in house daily, and the menu is continuously changed to incorporate seasonal fresh produce. Dandy promotes reusable coffee capsules, travel cups, and other coffee supplies. Takeaway cups, coffee bags, and other packaging are fully compostable.