Trusted brands using certified ethical and sustainable business practices.
Intertwined: Handmade for Good offers unique handmade products that embody our interconnectedness as global neighbors. They work with artisans in Guatemala, Morocco, Uganda, Nepal, and India and Afghan refugees in Greensboro, North Carolina to create tableware from upcycled glass and handpainted ceramics, bags from vegetable-tanned leather and vintage handwoven textiles, basketry from wild grass, and textile housewares from Himalayan nettle, hemp, wool, handwoven cotton, deadstock fabrics, and other sustainably sourced materials. Intertwined develops lasting relationships with their artisan partners, provides fair compensation, and maintains ethical business practices to help sustain artisan livelihoods and preserve traditional skills and techniques. Products are handmade in small batches to minimize waste and environmental impact.
Intheflow makes zero waste menstrual products more accessible and affordable, prevents plastic pollution, tackles period poverty, and supports gender equality. Their menstrual cups are made from long-lasting, medical-grade silicone and provide a healthy, environmentally responsible alternative to tampons and pads. Products are delivered in a kraft box with a reusable canvas bag and bamboo cleaning brushes. Intheflow has a buy-one-give-one model and addresses period poverty by donating cups to low-income communities, charities, and shelters in the United Kingdom. They are a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Inventorium provides a personalized education solution for Australian students in years 7 to 12 who fail to thrive in traditional, mainstream schools. They offer an innovative online platform, curriculum, and learning system with a 95 percent retention and completion rate. Students set the pace, place, and focus of learning to meet their needs. Inventorium nurtures entrepreneurial abilities, community involvement, employability skills, informed decision-making, and overall well-being and fosters self-esteem, confidence, and self-efficacy. As a registered training organization, they also offer vocational education and training (VET) qualifications. Inventorium partners with schools and offers scholarships to parents who cannot afford their low platform fee. They hire a proportionately high number of neurodiverse people who also struggled working in mainstream schools. Inventorium Education is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise, a certified B Corporation, and a member of Catalyst 2030 and the South Australian Social Enterprise Council (SASEC).
inverse K is a poet and technologist dedicated to exploring and explaining complex ideas through the art of verse. Services include performances, event hosting, moderation, and Raps Ups, school programs, consulting, and custom content creation for events, projects, or organizations. inverse K also offers workshops on freestyling, lyric writing, rap delivery, and public speaking. Priority is given to high-impact work with mission-aligned individuals and organizations. Services are available on a sliding scale to accommodate nonprofit organizations.
involveMINT enables communities to unlock, share, and exchange underutilized resources through a mutual aid and exchange system that fosters social and environmental good, supports re-localization, and builds sustainable circular economies. Their platform gives mission-driven organizations and businesses access to the resources they need to make a difference without using conventional money. Changemakers engage in community projects focused on social or environmental impact and earn tradable community credits that can be used within a local network of participating businesses. By supporting community projects through involveMINT, funders create community credits, enable ongoing exchange, and generate more impact than contributing dollars alone. involveMINT is a member of the Pittsburgh Food and Beverage Network, New Sun Rising, and Greater Pittsburgh Nonprofit Partnership (GPNP). They are a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
International Rescue Committee's Center for Economic Opportunity (IRC-CEO) unlocks access to credit for refugees, immigrants, and all those seeking to build better lives. They provide small, low-interest personal loans, auto loans, education and training loans, and business loans through a network of local community organizations to meet the practical needs of working families and new Americans. Their loans support local asset-building programs and help borrowers build credit and access capital to enhance their financial resilience. IRC-CEO maintains a web portal that offers linguistic and culturally appropriate education, financial coaching, and access to discounted financing through their Supporting Access to Financial Empowerment (SAFE) program. They are a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).
IRC-CEO is a member of Transformative 25 Network, Credit Builders Alliance, and Opportunity Finance Network. They reinvest all surplus towards their mission.
I-Rewood reduces pressure on Indonesian forests by promoting reclaimed and recycled wood as a viable and environmentally responsible alternative. They use scrap pieces of Ulin ironwood from a Forest Stewardship Council certified recycled wood factory to create trays, serveware, chopsticks, soap holders, gift boxes, desk organizers, frames, and other housewares. This dense wood is long lasting, rot proof, and termite resistant. I-Rewood employs skilled local artisans and redistributes a portion of all profits to conservation and reforestation organizations.
Iris Garden offers healthier personal care options for men and women. Most commercially available products contain synthetic ingredients with known health and environmental risks. Iris Garden is committed to raising awareness and developing alternatives using gentle, plant-based cleansers and natural, cruelty-free ingredients like Fuller's earth clay, shea butter, rose oil, sandalwood, turmeric, and virgin coconut oil. In order to make natural products more affordable and accessible, Iris Garden maintains lower margins and works with a network of local salons, bridal shops, and boutiques. A portion of profits is used to support SOS Children's Villages in Sri Lanka.
Irish Aerial Creation Centre promotes social inclusion, community welfare, and cultural development through aerial arts. They provide a purpose-built aerial dance center with classes and workshops for all ages and skills levels, children's camps, school and university programs, and residencies and intensive training for professionals. Irish Aerial Creation Centre offers payment plans and discounts, free programs for disadvantaged groups, and adapted sessions for people with special needs. They monitor energy, resource use, and waste and have a climate action plan. Irish Aerial Creation Centre is a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.
Iris & Lolli creates environmentally responsible jewelry that is inspired by nature and handmade in Hertfordshire. Each unique piece is cast from a real, natural object to capture the beauty of nature for the wearer to treasure forever. They use recycled metals, collect all scraps and filings to be reused as silver clay, and offer products in plastic-free, recycled, and recyclable packaging. Iris & Lolli partners with Ecologi to plant a tree for every sale.
Isabel Manns is a contemporary British womenswear brand committed to sustainable, circular fashion. They create high quality, timeless designs that work from season to season, build on previous collections, and challenge the fast fashion culture. Their unique reversible clothing provides two outfits in one in order to increase versatility and reduce consumption. Prints and patterns are designed to minimize waste. Remaining fabric is saved and used to make scarves, handbands, masks, and other accessories. Isabel Manns produces all of their clothing in England, which reduces the carbon footprint and makes it possible to visit suppliers and ensure safe and healthy working conditions. The team is constantly searching for environmentally responsible materials. Packaging is made from recycled paper and biodegradable plastic. Isabel Manns donates 10 percent of clothing sales and 100 percent of mask sales to Maggie's Cancer Care, a charity that supports people living with cancer and their family and friends through online services and centers across the United Kingdom.
Information Systems, Audit and Control Association (ISACA) is a global membership organization for information systems professionals that aims to advance digital trust, create spaces that are more secure, transparent, and ethical, and build a better digital world for all. They provide educational resources, personalized training programs, and globally recognized certifications in information systems auditing, cybersecurity, data privacy, and governance. The ISACA Sri Lanka Chapter started in 1996. They offer scholarships, organize student groups, conduct free public awareness campaigns, provide affordable training programs, and give back through CommunITy Days. ISACA Sri Lanka is registered as a not-for-profit organization.
Isaro aims to maintain and uplift the kithul palm tapping tradition in Sri Lanka and support low-income communities involved in the industry. They have developed production techniques and quality control systems for a new line of kithul products. Their primary focus is kithul nectar, which is being promoted as a healthy, local alternative to carbonated soft drinks. No sugar, preservatives, or other additives are used. Isaro provides training on sustainable harvesting and production techniques, invests in safety facilities for suppliers and workers, and provides school supplies and scholarships for their children. Other products include kithul vinegar, treacle, jaggery, and watalappan.
Institute for Social Entrepreneurship in Asia (ISEA) is a learning and action network set up by social enterprises, social enterprise resource institutions, and scholars to catalyze knowledge creation, capacity development, and movement building for social entrepreneurship in the Southeast Asia region. They coordinate webinars, learning sessions, courses, forums, the SEAL Asia Conference, and other events and maintain a practitioner-oriented knowledge base which includes research reports, case studies, articles, and other resource materials. ISEA stewards networks and platforms related to the COVID 19 response, women's empowerment, sustainable value chains, rural revitalization, health, youth entrepreneurship, and technological innovation. They also support the PRESENT Coalition which is working to pass the Poverty Reduction Through Social Entrepreneurship Bill in the Philippines. ISEA offers discounted rates and pro bono services for low income groups. They are a member of Catalyst 2030.
Ishara's School of Hobby Craft focuses on creating self-employment opportunities for people with disabilities and women in need. They offer craft workshops to promote upcycling and specialize in products made from recycled waste materials and offcuts including bags, cushion covers, quilts, table mats, and table runners made from fabric scraps and storage containers made from plastic waste.
Ishta promotes holistic, preventative healthcare based on traditional Hela Wedakama practices. Their natural herbal tea blend was developed to detox the body, boost immunity, and improve digestion. Ishta Herbal Tea coordinates with local temples and institutions to distribute natural medicine for free in low income areas.
Isiwara Ayurweda was started by a family of ayurvedic doctors to share traditional natural beauty products with a new generation. Their Karshmee ayurvedic soap and Mayurakesha ayurvedic hair oil are registered with the Department of Ayurveda in Sri Lanka. Isiwara maintains fair trade relationships with their suppliers and works with local welfare organizations to support people in need.
Isiwara Herbals produces affordable Ayurvedic health products, herbal teas, shampoo, and hair oil, and nutritious porridge made from heirloom rice varieties. All products are made from natural ingredients that are sustainably sourced from local producers.
Isla offers environmentally responsible interior design services and handmade housewares that benefit local artisans in Sri Lanka. They specialize in mirrors, light fixtures, furniture, baskets, and trays made from cane, rattan, and wood as an alternative to imported housewares made from plastic and other synthetic materials. Isla ensures suppliers receive fair remuneration and on-time payment. They invest in equipment, offer advances, and provide bonuses during festive seasons. They are part of the Hatch AccelerateHer program.
Island Annasi specializes in wholesome snack alternatives that are made from locally sourced natural ingredients. They make it easier for people to choose healthy options. Products include dried pineapple rings, dried pineapple with cinnamon, and dried mixed fruit. Island Annasi aims to increase financial security for pineapple farm workers and contribute to their children's education through scholarships and financial aid.