Trusted brands using certified ethical and sustainable business practices.
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.
Aquilaw provides legal consulting services in Zürich with a commitment to creating positive impact for customers, society, and the environment. They specialize in collective labor law, employee protection, company formation, trust management, wills, taxes, accounting, mediation, and advisory services. Aquilaw rejects clients that do not meet their ethical standards. They dedicate one percent of revenue to providing voluntary services and donating to charitable causes.
Aradhya Organic Farm was started to create a healthy society, provide livelihood opportunities, use local resources, and reduce environmental pollution. They cultivate paddy, black gram, green gram, groundnut, sesame, and dry zone vegetables in northeastern Sri Lanka. Aradhya Organic Farm is committed to organic practices. They practice mulching to control weeds and produce their own compost, liquid fertilizers, and other natural inputs.
Araliya processes and exports traditional Sri Lankan foods. They focus on preventing food waste by preserving and adding value to seasonal fruits and vegetables. They produce curries, chutneys, sambols, bottled vegetables, achcharu pickles, and dried fish with no preservatives or other additives. Araliya is committed to supporting rural farming and fishing communities. They maintain long-term trade relationships and offer guaranteed purchase prices.
Araliya Pillows produces pillows and bedding from locally sourced kapok fiber. Kapok is a natural, healthy and biodegradable alternative to synthetic filling and a hypoallergenic, cruelty-free alternative to down.
Aram is an initiative started by the Economic Advisory Services Unit of the Vavuniya Divisional Secretariat in northern Sri Lanka to help local entrepreneurs with support services and market linkages. They focus on serving socially and environmentally responsible businesses and give special attention to single mothers, people with disabilities, ex-combatants, and other disadvantaged community members. Aram helps market a range of northern products including palmyrah housewares, batik clothing, and recycled paper crafts.
Aranya began in 1990 as an initiative to revive natural dyeing techniques in Bangladesh and has grown into a network of more than 3,000 artisans across the country. As a fair trade social enterprise, their mission is to improve the wellbeing of marginalized producers by paying fair wages and prices, expanding market access, and promoting environmentally responsible techniques. Aranya is known for their woodblock printed textiles, natural dyes from madder, jackfruit, cutch, indigo and other local plants, Nakshi Katha traditional embroidery, and Jamdani weaving. Clothing, accessories, and housewares are available online and at their showrooms in Dhaka. Aranya partners with the Creative Conservation Alliance to provide livelihood opportunities for indigenous artisans from the Sangu-Matamuhuri forest reserve in the Chittagong hill tracts, and they partner with JAAGO Foundation to support the education of children from underprivileged communities. Aranya is a member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO).
Arca connects migrant women from Latin America and the Caribbean with new possibilities through photography. Migrant populations in Brazil are often excluded from society and have difficulty accessing the formal labor market due to communication difficulties, lack of documentation, and prejudice. Arca trains migrant women to express themselves through fine art photography and pays them for the images they produce. They also provide training in event photography and entrepreneurship. The women develop a social network and friendships during the training and receive support from the group to address the personal, professional, and cultural challenges that are common within migrant communities. The images are sold online and are available as digital downloads to support local printing and framing services and reduce the impact of shipping. By promoting these images, Arca aims to challenge gender and cultural stereotypes and amplify the perspectives and experiences of migrant women. Arca is part of Unleash Plus and Yunus & Youth.
arcenciel has been supporting Lebanon’s most underprivileged and marginalized communities and working for sustainable development since 1985. They started during the Lebanese civil war to serve people with war-related physical disabilities and now have programs in Mobility and Health, Social Support, Sustainable Agriculture and Environment, Responsible Tourism, and Youth Empowerment throughout Lebanon. arcenciel helps integrate people living with disabilities through mobility equipment, adapted living spaces, health services, and policy action. They offer employment opportunities, a social support system, and a network of boutiques for secondhand clothing and upcycled furniture and housewares. Their environment program runs sorting centers for recyclable waste and treatment centers for the majority of Lebanon's hazardous hospital waste. They also manage the Domaine de Taanayel, which focuses on sustainable agriculture innovation and technology dissemination, an ecolodge, a traditional Lebanese restaurant, the Cirquenciel social circus school, and many other initiatives. arcenciel reinvests all surplus towards their social and environmental work.
ARDPURE offers a range of natural, handcrafted, environmentally responsible products to support holistic health and rural livelihoods. They work with women weavers in rural areas of Northeast India to create affordable housewares and accessories from water hyacinth, kauna grass, bamboo, and cane. ARDPURE also provides sustainably sourced green tea, turmeric, coconut oil, and other wellness foods and skincare products.
are-able was founded in 1989 to help people with a disability in Warrnambool find meaningful employment and has since expanded to more than 30 locations serving regional communities across Victoria and South Australia. They offer National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) programs, counseling and wellbeing support, training, employment services, and direct employment opportunities through their own social enterprises. Big R’s Shed and Big Green Shed are recycling and reuse retail stores that sell secondhand furniture, housewares, electrical appliances, sporting equipment, toys, and other goods. Nigretta of Hamilton produces wooden chopping boards and serving boards. ClearCut specializes in lawn mowing and garden maintenance. Steam and Clean focuses on car washing and detailing. All About Fencing Hire provides temporary fencing solutions. Create & Collate handles mail sorting, packing, and assembly. are-able also maintains collection and sorting centers for electronic waste and Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme. They are a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise.