Trusted brands using certified ethical and sustainable business practices.
Andaquenó® makes unisex T-shirts and sweatshirts for all ages from organic cotton and recycled polyester. They manufacture locally in Spain without any intermediaries. This enables them to maintain high standards, minimize environmental impact, and offer durable clothing at competitive prices without compromising on sustainability and solidarity. Andaquenó® donates 15 percent of all sales to ALMA Association to support the fight against gender-based violence.
Angela's Creations focuses on hand-crafted dolls, soft toys, and housewares. Some of the dolls and toys are made with upcycled waste materials like plastic bottles and scrap fabrics. Others are made with cotton and other compostable natural materials. The dolls and toys are stuffed with locally sourced natural fiber from the kapok tree. Angela's Creations contributes a portion of profits to support families in need.
Angels Are Always Welcome offers accommodation, healthy food, and yoga on Orr's Hill in Trincomalee. They are committed to minimizing waste and environmental impact. The villa has been decorated with refurbished secondhand furniture and upcycled materials, plastic is avoided, and water is provided free of charge in glass bottles. Shampoo, shower gel, lotion, and other amenities are made in Sri Lanka from natural ingredients, Angels Are Always Welcome conducts daily yoga classes in their garden shala. The cafe serves meals, snacks, and drinks made from local and organic ingredients and vegetables grown onsite. They employ local people from rural areas and provide training and opportunities for growth and personal development. Angels Are Always Welcome donates to The Jasmine Foundation, a local nonprofit in Trincomalee.
Animal Instincts Australia offers transformative animal-assisted learning experiences that foster personal growth, improve mental health, and cultivate resilience. They provide individual and small group sessions for people with disabilities or mental health challenges to engage with rescue animals, improve observation and communication, reduce stress and anxiety, develop life skills, foster empathy and self-confidence, and build relationships. Animal Instincts Australia also offers employee assistance programs, hosts corporate workshops, leadership training, and team-building experiences, provides career preparation and business coaching services for the animal-assisted services industry, and supports assistant dog and therapy dog training. They prioritize local suppliers, provide free services to local not-for-profits and community groups, support local animal rescue organizations, and sponsor local community events. Animal Instincts Australia is part of the Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC).
animaná works with alpaca, llama, vicuña, guanaco, merino wool, and other natural fibers from Patagonia and the Andes to create sustainable luxury clothing, accessories, and housewares, preserve local communities, care for the environment, and generate wealth. They partner with local artisan families, cooperatives, and producer organizations to revive ancestral weaving and knitting techniques and incorporate contemporary design. Products are sold through their Buenos Aires boutique, wholesale partners, and online. Through this work, animaná has enabled women across the region to open bank accounts, access health services, support their families, and improve their confidence and self esteem. In 2009, animaná founded Hecho por Nosotros, a nonprofit which has consultative status with the United Nations, to help create a more ethical, transparent and inclusive fashion industry. animaná is a certified B Corporation.
Anjanvel is an eco retreat and agritourism destination near Pune that enables urban people to experience nature, farm work, and rural life. They offer tent camping, private rooms, and dormitory accommodation for groups. Over the years, they have developed natural farming systems and planted thousands of native trees. Visitors have the opportunity to experience locally grown food, rice planting, traditional craft making, bullock cart rides, village games, forest bathing, local festivals, and more. Anjanvel aims to develop a holistic agricultural tourism model to benefit the local community in Shillim Valley. In addition to providing direct employment, they have helped develop a village savings group, a farmers' group, and a network of community-based ecotourism initiatives.
Anjupad manufactures affordable zero waste hygiene products that are good for health, the environment, and society. They offer reusable cloth sanitary pads, menstrual cups, maternity sets, and baby diapers. Anjupad conducts school programs on the female reproductive system and menstrual hygiene, trains students how to make reusable sanitary pads, and distributes pads to female students and teachers to prevent school absences due to menstrual issues. They also offer free training to groups of rural women and raw materials for them to make their own pads.
The Association for Neuro Linguistic Programming (ANLP) serves as an independent and impartial voice for NLP, brings together and supports qualified NLP professionals and trainers, creates a spirit of unity and cooperation, and builds the reputation of NLP as a valuable, mainstream tool to help people live more empowered lives. NLP helps us understand how our brains process the language we use and how that influences the way we think and the results we get. NLP professionals offer accessible tools that can be used by individuals, teams, and organizations to improve outcomes, support wellbeing, and create change. To qualify for ANLP membership, professionals and trainers need to meet minimum standards, complete a credential review process, and comply with a code of ethics. ANLP maintains a searchable member directory, provides an internationally recognized accreditation programs, compiles online resources, coordiantes forums and peer support, and organizes the NLP Awards, the NLP Conference, and other events. ANLP is registered as a Community Interest Company (CIC) and is a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Anneville Farm is a family run farm that provides fresh fruits, vegetables, Jersey Royal potatoes, and other organic produce to local people in Jersey. They are committed to regenerative agriculture techniques that respect the soil and surrounding ecosystems. Anneville Farm plants diverse winter cover crops and practices reduced till and no till methods to build soil health. They have transitioned to compostable packaging to reduce plastic waste. Anneville Farm supplies SCOOP The Sustainable Cooperative and other local restaurants and businesses that actively support local food systems. They are certified organic by Soil Association.
AnnieCannons transforms survivors of human trafficking and gender-based violence into software engineers. Their training program starts with data literacy and advances through HTML, CSS, and JavaScript as students demonstrate mastery. Later phases include full stack development, cybersecurity, visual design, and more. Students learn by doing and have the opportunity to build software products that solve the problems they see in the world. The training team uses assessments that mimic real client projects to confirm graduates are ready to deliver top-quality software services. As an agency, AnnieCannons sources and manages paying client projects for graduates to earn income and build a portfolio. They offer on-site child care, counseling services, and opportunities for remote work. In addition to supporting jobs for survivors of human trafficking and gender-based violence, clients help increase gender and racial diversity in the technology industry. AnnieCannons is registered as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and participates in anti-trafficking taskforces.
Anouk Versteeg Consultancy specializes in manufacturing and brand consulting services for fashion, home, and lifestyle brands that produce artisanal products in South Asia. They work with companies around the world that put ethical and sustainable practices at the heart of their operations. By advising on best-fit suppliers and following up on the details of the production process, they enable brands to focus more time and resources on design and sales. Anouk Versteeg Consultancy assists with supply chain development, private label manufacturing, raw material sourcing services, and wholesale supply. Within Nepal, they provide free consulting services to the Himalayan Circular Economy Forum and other local programs and support the production and processing of sustainable locally grown raw materials.
Antique Collectors helps people value and reuse second-hand goods including brass pots, bowls, bells, candle holders, trays, boxes, coins, and old books.
Aparant creates handmade bags and accessories from upcycled plastic waste. The plastic is collected by Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra from houses, schools and shops in Chiplun, segregated into different types, and recycled if possible. Aparant takes the multilayer plastic that is difficult to recycle, thoroughly cleans, sanitizes, and dries it, and cuts it into strips. The plastic strips are woven on a handloom into a cloth that can be cut and sewn into bags and other durable daily-use items. Purchasing a bag removes plastic waste from the environment and creates rural employment opportunities. Aparant donates at least 10 percent of profits to local social and environmental causes.
Apé is a curated resale platform that enables people to buy and sell preloved clothing and accessories. They reduce waste by raising awareness about circular consumption and ensuring resources are used for as long as possible. Apé has dealt with the local stigma around preloved goods by focusing on higher end items, giving both buyers and sellers the option of remaining anonymous, showcasing local personalities that are committed to circular consumption, and celebrating durable, high quality products from local designer brands.
Apeksha was set up as a social enterprise to build an inclusive society and promote meaningful employment opportunities for differently abled people. They train blind and visually impaired women how to sew and provide them the necessary skills and tools to produce quality work, earn a living with respect and dignity, and contribute to their families and communities. The work area has been modified for safety, accessibility, and ease of movement. Apeksha undertakes custom orders and specializes in making bags from unbleached cotton and waste fabric as an alternative to single-use plastic bags. They are committed to making both their products and their operations good for people and good for the planet.
Apes in Drapes is an independent podcast created by a wandering poet and community organizer. It is an exploration of the human mind, societal frameworks, and sustainability. Each episode focuses on a particular topic, ranging from Plastics & Packaging to Free Will & Awareness, and includes references and links for further exploration.
Apex Aura contributes to health and wellbeing by making traditional herbal food supplements more accessible and convenient. Supplements include inginee, Garcinia cambogia, ganoderma, moringa, nut grass, withania, and spirulina. They also offer nutritional food mixes like inginee milk and horse gram curry. Apex Aura Supplements are free from artificial colors, preservatives, and other synthetic additives and their production process meets international standards including ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HACCP and GMP.
ApiHappi aims to revitalize the art of handloom and empower creative artisans in Sri Lanka by combining fresh ideas with ancient traditions. They partner with local handloom weavers and organizations to produce unique bean bag chairs, backpacks, and drawstring bags. ApiHappi's one-for-one program provides a schoolbag to a child in rural Sri Lanka for every bag purchased on their website.
APower (動物力量) fosters a harmonious relationship between humans and animals, improves the welfare of stray dogs, and promotes animal protection. They offer animal training courses for pet owners and accredited professional development programs on canine behavior assessments, adult dog socialization, and other core skills. APower provides opportunities for disadvantaged groups to train stray dogs, enabling them to be adopted or serve as working dogs. They also engage the government, academia, and the pet industry through symposia and seminars to promote animal welfare. APower is a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
Hamish John Appleby is a professional photographer who prioritizes organizations and businesses with a social purpose or environmentally responsible practices. He specializes in photography for hotels, villas, spas, food enterprises, non-profit organizations, and events. Hamish John Appleby Photography is based out of Germany, Sri Lanka, and Australia but is available for assignments worldwide.