Trusted brands using certified ethical and sustainable business practices.
Ahinsa, which means non-violent in Sanskrit, is committed to practices that ensure "full kindness to all human beings, animals, plants and the environment." They produce organic tea, spices, and coconut on Nilmini Estate near the Sinharaja Rainforest World Heritage Site in southern Sri Lanka. Ahinsa provides primary education facilities for workers' children, scholarships for the children of workers' and leaf suppliers, medical facilities, health insurance, and support for community tree planting, environmental conservation, and social initiatives.
Aida de la Herrán creates handmade silver and gold jewelry from repurposed and recycled materials, including pottery shards and sea glass found on Jersey beaches, and ethically sourced stones from a known supplier. Each piece is unique and made using traditional silversmithing tools and techniques. They prioritize environmentally responsible supplies and handle them safely. Aida de la Herrán Jewellery provides free polishing and maintenance for their work, has done home visits for customers with disabilities, and donates pieces to local school and charity fundraisers. They are a member of Genuine Jersey.
AI for Good is a social enterprise that creates technologies powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to help the most vulnerable and underserved. As part of their mission to serve 100 million people, they focus on ethical and scalable solutions to some of the toughest challenges facing humanity: social justice, education, sexual health, climate justice, and AI ethics and policy. Products include rAInbow, a tool to prevent domestic abuse and violence, FutureMakers, an AI and creativity course, and SnehAI, a digital companion for adolescents. AI for Good works with local communities, charities, non-governmental organizations, businesses, governments, and the United Nations to ensure that they have access to the best technologies to change the world for good.
AittoMusic makes music education accessible and affordable by bringing experienced musicians into schools to help guide students in education and careers in music. They organize holiday and afterschool clubs, one-on-one and group lessons, advanced music study programs, and music hypnotherapy sessions. Their creative development programs are designed to close the attainment gaps in music studies and build composition and performance skills and confidence. AittoMusic is a member of Social Enterprise UK.
Aji’s mission is to support the elderly community in Nepal to live healthy and happy lives by providing a platform to showcase their skills and knowledge. Many elderly people feel lonely, isolated, and overlooked. Aji's calls on the younger generation to recognize and value elders and create intergenerational exchange opportunities. The platform enables the elderly to share their stories and experiences, participate in #AskAnAji campaigns, and sell handmade products through the Aji's online store, events, and retail outlets. Popular options include handknit blankets, socks, and accessories, glass bead bracelets, Dhaka fabric baby sets and shawls, lokta paper crafts, macrame, woven mats and stools, natural face scrubs, and more. Aji's home based makers range in age from 58 to 86 years old.
Ajiyer Fair Trade Tourism is a pioneer of community based tourism in Bangladesh. Since 2002, they have been hosting Meet the People Tours, which are organized in partnership with Traidcraft, a leading fair trade organization from the United Kingdom. Ajiyer offers local and international travelers an opportunity to learn about farming, food, music, crafts, and biodiversity in rural Bangladesh. They aim to honor living culture, knowledge, skills, and rituals, revitalize traditional industries, and enhance the livelihoods of people in rural communities. Programs for students and low income groups are organized at affordable rates. Ajiyer means "today" in Chittagonian and serves as a reminder that we need to act properly today to have a better tomorrow.
Ajna Food + Yoga is a cafe and yoga studio in southern Sri Lanka that's focused on sustainable business practices and bringing the community together for good coffee, healthy food, and yoga. Their vision is to create a space where you can come nourish your body and your mind, while still being kind to the environment. Ajna offers vegetarian and vegan options, prioritizes local ingredients and supplies, and hosts fundraisers and community events for local causes. They support the South Sri Lanka Recycling Program.
Akastiya Ayurveda specializes in naturopathic treatment, ayurveda therapy, and using food as medicine. Their clinic offers consultation, treatments, meditation and yoga programs, and residential care for elderly women. They grow herbs and vegetables in their own facility and have developed a range of food supplements based on patients' health and nutrition needs. Akastiya provides preferential employment opportunities for people with disabilities and women in need.
Akhirah Eco gives plastic an afterlife and creates livelihood opportunities for women artisans in India. They collect discarded plastic bags from companies and local traders, weave the plastic waste with cotton thread to produce handloom fabric, and use the upcycled fabric to create functional bags, pouches, planters, coasters, and other housewares. Akhirah Eco maintains low margins to keep their products affordable and accessible. They actively raise awareness about plastic pollution, waste reduction, and upcycling.
Akojo Market partners with artisan-led brands from around the world and makes it easier to find ethically and sustainably sourced housewares, clothing, bags, jewelry, accessories, toys, and skincare online. All products are handcrafted in small batches using traditional techniques and locally sourced materials. Akojo Market has developed innovative technology to ensure each brand meets strict ethical sourcing and manufacturing criteria and has the tools, marketing, and logistics support they need to access international markets and thrive. By directly connecting independent artisan-led brands with customers, they are able to ensure that at least 75 percent of profits on sales are returned to the makers. Akojo Market offsets all deliveries through Nula Carbon and operates out of a coworking space committed to net zero practices.
Aksa Home Decor offers environmentally responsible fair trade products in Australia and creates livelihood opportunities for artisan families in India. They specialize in handmade housewares, games, jewelry, and bags made from renewable or upcycled raw materials. Aksa Home Decor sources from World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) guaranteed members, provides 50 percent advance payment to cover raw materials and production costs, and pays the balance when the items are ready to ship so that artisan groups don't bear the risk of transit damage. They invest in capacity building training, children's education, medical camps, and other social and economic initiatives in artisan communities. Aksa Home Decor works with their artisan partners to avoid plastic packaging. They do not use plastic tags, plastic stickers, printed packaging slips, or invoices. Orders are shipped in compostable mailers via Australia Post which offsets carbon for all deliveries. Aksa Home Decor donates to Greening Australia every year to help conserve native plants and wildlife. They are part of the Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Zealand and an endorsed Fair Trader of Australia.
Akshata specializes in Sri Lankan heirloom rice. These rice varieties were bred over centuries for nutritional quality and health benefits and are mentioned in traditional Ayurvedic texts. Akshata cultivates 35 acres in Rambawa, Anuradhapura and sources from small-scale farmers in Vavuniya, Padaviya and Welioya. They use traditional agricultural methods for cultivation and pest control including powdered neem seed, dried makra leaves, crushed coconut shavings, jak fruit sap, kaduru branches, and bamboo leaves. Twenty-five percent of sales are allocated for farmer services including scholarships for their children's education and free supply of heirloom seeds and compost fertilizer.
Al-Anon is a worldwide fellowship that supports families and friends of alcoholics, whether or not the alcoholic recognizes the existence of a drinking problem or seeks help. Al-Anon members believe that changed attitudes can aid recovery, but they stress that one person did not cause, cannot cure, and cannot control another person's alcohol-related choices and behaviors. Groups focus on problems common to family members and friends of alcoholics rather than the problems of the alcoholic. There are no dues or fees for membership. Al-Anon is not allied with any religion, political group, or institution. It is self-supporting through voluntary contributions by members and self-organizing through the 12 Traditions.
Alchemy Botanicals empowers people to rebalance their bodies using natural, evidence-based tonics, elixirs, and skincare made from Sri Lankan plants. Ingredients are extracted using traditional methods with no solvents, alcohol, or additives, and the extraction byproducts are used in healing natural bath salts. Products are made from sustainably sourced ingredients and sold in reusable glass bottles. Alchemy Botanicals prioritizes wellbeing and knowledge sharing over sales. They use their platform to teach people how to forage for plants and recreate products for free at home. They also give free bottles to local community members suffering from inflammatory conditions like arthritis. Alchemy Botanicals supports Thalangama Nature Watch.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is an international fellowship of men and women that helps its members stay sober and helps other alcoholics achieve sobriety. There are no dues or fees for AA membership. The only requirement is a desire to stop drinking. AA is not allied with any religion, political group, or institution. It is self-supporting through voluntary contributions by members and self-organizing through the 12 Traditions.
Alder & Green produces sustainable menswear with a focus on quality, fit, and transparent supply chains. Their organic cotton dress shirts are made in Guimarães, Portugal by a family run factory committed to fair working conditions and living wages. Shirt fabrics are woven by the Albini Mill in Italy from GOTS certified organic cotton that is traceable to partner farms in the United States. Alder & Green sources directly from suppliers and sells directly online in order to remove middlemen, pass on savings, and provide customers with premium clothing at fair prices. They offer a wide range of collar sizes, sleeve lengths, and fits to minimize the carbon footprint and waste associated with returns. They are also rolling out a LocalFit initiative to coordinate alterations with local tailors. Alder & Green ships in compostable packaging and is working towards carbon neutral operations. They use their platform to raise awareness about fast fashion and encourage people to "buy less, buy better" by choosing responsibly sourced clothing that will last for years.
ALEAF creates ethical and sustainable bags, wallets, and accessories and uses fashion as a tool to uplift rural communities and preserve our planet. They specialize in environmentally responsible materials including GOTS certified organic cotton, Desserto, a vegan leather alternative made from nopal cactus, Piñatex, a vegan leather alternative made from waste pineapple leaves, and Malai, a vegan leather alternative made from bacterial cellulose grown on waste coconut water. ALEAF minimizes waste by focusing on timeless designs, producing small quantities, saving scrap materials for reuse, and taking end-of-life responsibility. Customers can follow their guides to compost, recycle, and reuse product materials, or they can return them to ALEAF for recycling and receive a 10 percent discount on their next purchase. Products are packed in GOTS organic cotton dust bags and compostable cardboard boxes. Fifty percent of profits are donated to organizations that uplift rural communities through housing, education, healthcare, and employment support. ALEAF has PETA Approved Vegan certification.
Alec The Geek works to demystify the digital world and make computers, tablets, and smartphones accessible and enjoyable for everyone. They provide training and personalized assistance to help seniors and other local community members set up new devices, transfer data, manage email, banking, and other online tasks, resolve technical issues, and implement online safety measures, including password management, virus protection, and data backups. Alec The Geek provides free training and consulting to local community groups.
ALEPEO produces Aleppo soap, shampoo bars, liquid soaps and other personal care products from all natural ingredients. Aleppo soap is a hard soap made with traditional methods that date back 1,300 years to the Syrian city of Aleppo. It is made during the winter from pure extra virgin olive oil and laurel oil and is left to cure for six to nine months. Aleppo soap can be used for babies, sensitive skin, and mature skin and is available with four different ratios of laurel oil. ALEPEO products are not tested on animals, are free from animal fats, parabens, synthetic surfactants. They are certified by COSMOS Organic and COSMOS Natural.
Al-Hamka Farm & Bakery makes fresh, naturally grown produce more accessible in the Phoenix area. They sell seasonal vegetables and fruits through local markets, raise awareness about agriculture, and help others in the community establish their own gardens and small-scale farms without synthetic agrichemicals. Al-Hamka Farm maintains biodiversity, builds soil, minimizes water use, uses solar water pumps, and collects produce bags and containers for reuse. They provide agriculture knowledge to anyone that is interested. Al-Hamka Farm & Bakery donates produce to communities in need and is part of Food Not Bombs, a global volunteer movement that shares meals as a protest against wars and poverty.