Trusted brands using certified ethical and sustainable business practices.
Infinite Minds empowers people with special needs through digital technology programs. They offer courses in animation design, mobile app development, game design, programming, and circuit design. The programs are designed to help participants access new opportunities, generate steady income, and become more independent. Infinite Minds focuses on youth in marginalized and underserved communities, particularly young people with autism, dyslexia, Down Syndrome, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), cerebral palsy, and other disabilities. They are a Government of Malaysia Accredited Social Enterprise.
In Focus offers arts-based learning and photography workshops for all ages and abilities in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. They specialize in visual arts education and creative personal development for young people considered at-risk or vulnerable and those not in education, employment, or training. Their approach empowers people to express themselves, communicate, and connect with others in new ways. They also support and deliver Arts Awards and digital badges. In Focus works from an environmentally responsible location with efficient heating and cooling, recycling, bike storage, and easy access to mass transit. They use refurbished secondhand equipment, avoid single-use plastic and paper waste, and source locally whenever possible. In Focus is registered as a Community Interest Company (CIC) and is a member of Southampton Cultural Education Partnership.
INGROW aims to improve access to healthy and affordable local food and reduce food waste. They specialize in nutritious gluten-free flours as an alternative to imported wheat flour. Products include cassava flour, banana flour, pumpkin flour, jackfruit flour, sweet potato flour, maize flour, purple yam flour, and green gram flour. They also supply ground spices, kithul jaggery, and kithul treacle. INGROW uses their platform to share recipes and resources on healthy living. They partner with local organizations, like Api Foundation, to support communities in need.
Inishturk Community Club was founded in 1991 to safeguard and promote the well-being and interests of the island's inhabitants, involve everyone in advancing the community's educational, cultural, and economic welfare, represent the community to local government bodies, and serve as a central hub for cultural, heritage, and social activities. They operate a bar, restaurant, community shop, and community center for training programs, meetings, community events, and public and private functions. They also promote tourism to the island and provide information on ferries, places to visit, and places to stay. Inishturk Community Club organizes free hot meal days and provides transportation to and from the venue for members with disabilities and the elderly. They are a member of the Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland and a not-for-profit organization. All surplus is reinvested towards their mission.
Good Market is a curated platform that brings together people creating a better world. All of the vendors on the site have been through an application and review process to ensure they meet Good Market standards and are good for people and good for the planet.
Ink Forest creates custom screen-printed apparel with a commitment to integrity, innovation, sustainability, and social responsibility. They offer water-based screen printing, direct-to-film printing, and heat transfer printing on t-shirts, hoodies, fleece, and other apparel. Ink Forest Eco-Friendly Screen Printing sources from local suppliers committed to ethical labor practices, prioritizes manual processes over automatic presses to reduce energy consumption, and exclusively uses plant-based cleaning solvents and vegan, water-based inks that do not contain PVC plastics or phthalates and do not require benzene for cleanup. They provide in-kind donations to social justice organizations. Ink Forest Eco-Friendly Screen Printing is a Green America certified Green Business and a member of the Environmental Education Association of Illinois.
Good Market is a curated platform that brings together people creating a better world. All of the vendors on the site have been through an application and review process to ensure they meet Good Market standards and are good for people and good for the planet.
Innocent Foods was started by a mother and daughter duo to make nutritious convenience food available, accessible, and affordable to the average Sri Lanka. They focus on vegetarian and vegan products including hummus, pesto, tomato ketchup, peri peri sauce, natural peanut butter, and jams. Innocent Foods aims to recruit women currently outside the national workforce and provide them with advancement opportunities. They allocate 2% of profits to an animal welfare organization, 5% to the Environment Protection Fund, 10% to the Employee Advancement fund, and directly share 3% with employees.
Innovation for Development (I4D) provides policy-relevant insights, creates sector-shaping tools, and delivers cost-effective, impactful programming in Turkey by actively engaging all stakeholders. They specialize in research, strategic advisory services, communication for development, and the design and implementation of socioeconomic development programs that break down barriers to market entry for vulnerable populations. I4D has helped women-led and refugee-led enterprises and cooperatives access mentorship, training, financial support, technology services, online marketplaces, trade shows, and social procurement opportunities. They launched a platform called Sosyal Zincir to raise awareness about social procurement and connect institutional buyers with earthquake-affected agriculture and handicraft producers. I4D participates in networks of social economy enterprises.
Inside Job Productions makes great films with a purpose. They work with clients to produce brand films, documentaries, campaign films, event recordings, internal communications, animations, and other video content, and they use their production company experience and income to help change lives through film. Inside Job Productions creates training and employment opportunities for young people struggling with their mental health, people underrepresented in the film industry, and people in the criminal justice system. They have also offered film and animation workshops in schools, provided podcasting and video blogging training for community groups, and filmed at discounted rates for charities and causes. Inside Job Productions is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC), an accredited Living Wage Employer, and a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Inspirante promotes permaculture ethics and sustainable agricultural practices. They are developing a permaculture model farm, windrow composting facilities, and a plant health, soil, and microbiology research center. Inspirante aims to be self-sufficient in the production of soil amendments and organic inputs. They share 10 percent of profits with workers and donate school supplies to children from low-income families.
Institute of non-violence (IoNV) works throughout Australia to address and prevent family and domestic violence, support a more inclusive and intersectional systemic response, and create a safer and healthier society. They provide therapeutic services to people affected by family and domestic violence, specialized training, clinical supervision, and sector support to other professionals, and consulting and advisory services to organizations that want to create safer and more effective support systems. IoNV offers discounted and pro bono services to organizations serving migrants, refugees, and low-income groups. They have developed digital-first operations to minimize paper use and reduce carbon emissions associated with commuting and travel. For in-person training sessions, they select venues that adhere to sustainability standards, source catering from local suppliers with environmentally responsible practices, and prioritize pre-loved and reusable materials to minimize waste. IoNV is a member of Australian Association of Social Work, No to Violence, and Settlement Council of Australia.
Institut Keusahawanan Negara (INSKEN) strengthens Malaysia's entrepreneurship ecosystem. They offer coaching, training, and entrepreneurial capacity-building programs. They also manage the government's social enterprise accreditation program. INSKEN works with practitioners, professionals, and other government agencies to ensure programs are aligned with industry needs. They are committed to inclusion and actively serve informal entrepreneurs and micro-enterprises. INSKEN is a public agency under the auspices of the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP).
The Integrate Agency was started to grow, strengthen, and give voice to the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector in the United Kingdom. They provide direct fundraising and cybersecurity consulting services to a portfolio of charity and social enterprise clients, and they work with partners to create grant, incubator, and accelerator programs in areas where there are gaps. Integrate serves as the voluntary, community, and social enterprise support agency for Lambeth and the Young Londoner’s Fund local network provider for Lambeth and Southwark. They are part of Social Enterprise UK, The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO), Employment Related Services Association, and Locality UK. Integrate is a Community Interest Company (CIC), Disability Confident, and an accredited Living Wage Employer.
Inter Coir produces biodegradable products from coir, a natural fiber extracted from coconut husks. Since the 1980s, they have been adapting to customer needs and creating innovative, environmentally responsible alternatives to synthetic materials. They specialize in geotextiles for erosion and sediment control, earth stabilization, restoration, and landscaping; agriculture and garden products included coir pots, planters, creeper poles, vertical garden materials, mulch, weed mats, cocopeat, and vertical fiber drains; and alternative flooring including mats, rugs, runners, and carpeting. Inter Coir also offers floating booms for oil spills, cricket matting, cat scratching posts, sound proofing, scouring pads for dishes, and holiday decorations. Items which are not up to export specifications are sold at a discount to the local market. The company supports local economic development by providing stable long-term opportunities for employees and small-scale suppliers.
Interestingly Different is a retail shop in Carshalton that creates paid employment opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and showcases products from social enterprises around the United Kingdom. They offer upcycled wooden furniture, homewares, jams, chutneys, tea blends, and other food products made by trainees at Nickel Support, their parent organization, and they provide a space for adults with learning disabilities to be front and center in their local community. Every order, whether online or in person, is processed with care by one of the adults they support. The shop has an easy-to-use point of sale (POS) system and training programs designed specifically for people with learning disabilities. They partner with other mission-aligned makers that create positive impact by supporting marginalized groups in their communities and producing ethical and sustainable products. Interestingly Different is a registered not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK. They reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
The International Analog Forestry Network (IAFN) promotes analog forestry as a restoration tool for degraded landscapes and an income alternative for rural communities. Developing food forests and food gardens according to analog forestry systems contributes to biodiversity, environmental stability, and food sovereignty. IAFN offers training programs, demonstration sites, knowledge and seed exchange opportunities, and certification. The Forest Garden Product (FGP) certification and label gives added value to products grown in analog forest systems and improves market access. IAFN also supports participatory guarantee systems for local markets. The global network includes farmer groups, NGOs, enterprises, government entities, researchers, and academic institutions. IAFN is a member of IFOAM Organics International and the Global Alliance for Green and Gender Action (GAGGA).
International Centre for Leadership Development Nigeria (ICLDNG) equips next generation leaders with skills and tools so they can realize their full potential and bring sustainable change to their communitities. Their school program is designed for teenagers from low income families in public high schools. ICLDNG provides a four-week training series on values-based leadership, self discovery, goal mapping, career development, mentorship, and safe internet use. After the four weeks, participants conduct a Pass It On exercise and offer a mini training for at least 10 other teenagers in their school or community. ICLDG also offers a youth empowerment program for young leaders between 18 and 30 years old and organizes awareness campaigns for cyber crime prevention and Safer Internet Day. ICLDNG is a Nigerian affiliate of the International Institute for Global Leadership in the United States and part of Next Leaders’ Initiative for Sustainability (NELIS) Global. They are registered as a not-for-profit organization.
The International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB) started in 1989 with a small gathering in Thailand and has expanded to include individuals and organizations across more than 25 countries in Asia, Europe, North and South America, Africa, and Australia. Members are brought together by shared values, spiritual friendship (kalyanamitra), and a commitment to integrating personal spiritual practice with social action for a healthy, just, and peaceful world. Key areas of strategic engagement include transformative learning, cultural diversity and inclusivity, social justice, economy, and ecology. INEB facilitates understanding, exchange, and collaboration across Buddhist traditions and works closely with social action groups from other religions. The Secretariat shares information within the network and facilitates conferences, training, and education programs that strengthen and support socially active individuals and groups.
Intersectional Group works with clients to foster inclusive leadership and promote equity through an empathetic and intersectional approach. They offer longer-term organizational engagements, fractional advisory services, one-on-one consulting, training, and workshops on intersectionality, leadership, equity, diversity, inclusion, and related topics. Intersectional Group provides discounts to clients from underrepresented and underserved communities and donates annually to organizations aligned with their values and vision.