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100 Global Social Businesses

From Strategic Creativity Events to Electric Transportation Services

— June 13, 2013 — Social Good
This SocialBusiness.org top list explores global social businesses, from strategic creativity events to electric transportation services. Of course, what's featured here ranges in industry, size and also the extent to which they adhere to the triple bottom line. Some focus more on the environmental side of things and others on socially oriented actions, while some are a bit more transparent in their product promotion. The location of their home base also varies, which, in the end, tells a lot about its story already and what the vision is -- and could be.

Of these global social businesses: Matter Inc., a design-focused brand, and others tand out for their creative approach to social problems, even if they don't seemingly fit into social entrepreneurship.
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98
Cross-Sector BoP Networks
Cross-Sector BoP Networks
The Centre for Partnerships for Development Released a Report
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97
Global Strategy Video Games
Global Strategy Video Games
Red Redemption Ensures Gamers a Socially Conscious Experience
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96
Change-Focused Social Collectives
Change-Focused Social Collectives
Summit is a Group of Entrepreneurs with a New Mountain HQ
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95
Social Production Initiatives
Social Production Initiatives
The Middle Class Financial Empowerment Project Focuses on Wealth
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94
Benevolent Business Communities
Benevolent Business Communities
The Conscious Capitalism Institute Connects Players Via Meaning
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93
Good Cause Currency Services
Good Cause Currency Services
Global Ethical Brokerage is a Charitable Foreign Exchange Company
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92
Tech-Focused Continent Narratives
Tech-Focused Continent Narratives
The Microsoft 4Afrika Initiative Promotes Entrepreneurship
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91
Sustainability Consulting Services
Sustainability Consulting Services
Anderson Brown Helps Companies Embrace Benevolent Business
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90
Slum Development Partnerships
Slum Development Partnerships
Cordaid Urban Matters Works in Less-Industrialized Countries
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89
Farmer-Funded Fiber Companies
Farmer-Funded Fiber Companies
Alpaca United is a Textile Business Changing the Game
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88
Latin American Business Accelerators
Latin American Business Accelerators
Agora Partnerships Supports Social Entrepreneurs
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87
Surgery-Giving Supplements
Surgery-Giving Supplements
InvigorateNOW Helps Combat Preventable Blindness Worldwide
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86
Social Communication Cooperatives
Social Communication Cooperatives
The Phone Co-op Upholds Strict Self-Imposed Ethical Guidelines
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85
Campus Innovation Channels
Campus Innovation Channels
Ashoka U Attempts to Bring Social Innovation to Higher Education
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84
Global EV Providers
Global EV Providers
Better Place Offers Electric Transportation Services
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83
Social Investment Learning Communities
Social Investment Learning Communities
Global Philanthropy Forum was Founded by Jane Wales in 2001
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82
Exotic Eco-Friendly Java
Exotic Eco-Friendly Java
Cafe Etico is a Coffee Brand Supporting Human Rights in Latin America
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81
Chromatic Children-Supporting Prints
Chromatic Children-Supporting Prints
Fresh Words Market Creates Simple Designs for Philanthrophy
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80
Crowdsourced For-Purpose Conferences
Crowdsourced For-Purpose Conferences
The 2012 Social Good Summit Covers A Range of World Issues
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79
Fair Trade Work Attire
Fair Trade Work Attire
Arthur & Henry Creates People and Office-Friendly Shirts for Men
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78
Global Sustainability Restaurant Ratings
Global Sustainability Restaurant Ratings
The Sustainable Restaurant Association Expands Worldwide
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77
Large-Scale Change Networks
Large-Scale Change Networks
The Social Innovation Generation Addresses Canada's Challenges
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76
Sustainability-Focused Advisors
Sustainability-Focused Advisors
BSD Consulting Provides Impact-Focused Solutions Globally
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75
Global Community Clothing Brands
Global Community Clothing Brands
Alternative Apparel Straddles the Line Between Corporate & Social
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74
Business-Building Education Programs
Business-Building Education Programs
The Global Social Benefit Incubator at Santa Clara University
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73
Globally Involved Enterprises
Globally Involved Enterprises
HP Global Social Innovation Benefits the World Through Community
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72
Invite-Only Change Conferences
Invite-Only Change Conferences
The Social Innovation Summit Attempts to Create Large-Scale Impact
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71
Employment-Endeavoring Non-Profits
Employment-Endeavoring Non-Profits
1000 Jobs/Haiti Creates Work Through Its Projects in the Nation
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70
Community-Building Crafts
Community-Building Crafts
Elevyn Provides the Tools to Connect Artisans with the Global Market
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69
Global Water Crisis Films
Global Water Crisis Films
The Participant Media 'Last Call at the Oasis' Documentary
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68
Women-Empowering Fair Trade Boutiques
Women-Empowering Fair Trade Boutiques
Global Girlfriend Supports Female Entrepreneurs Worldwide
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67
Global Logistics Social Businesses
Global Logistics Social Businesses
Agility Offers Expert Commercial Services Around the World
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66
Social Work Business Models
Social Work Business Models
'Friends-International' is a Novel Take on an Established Field
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65
Money-Saving Eco Lights
Money-Saving Eco Lights
Clean Light Green Light Company Manufactures Eco-Friendly Light Solutions
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64
Altruistic Organic Fertilizer Technology
Altruistic Organic Fertilizer Technology
Byoearth is a Social Venture Preserving the Planet
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63
Impact-Driven Cookstove Designers
Impact-Driven Cookstove Designers
Prakti Design Produces Innovative Cookstoves for the Poor
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62
Independent Travel Itineraries
Independent Travel Itineraries
Global Basecamps is an Ethical and Environmental Company
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61
For-Purpose Creative Services
For-Purpose Creative Services
'Brands for the People' Offers Design Work For Those Doing Good
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60
Resumes for Water
Resumes for Water
'Thirsty Talent' Offers Professional Writing that Funds Clean Water in Africa
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59
Cashless Microfinance
Cashless Microfinance
Musoni Delivers Banking Services by Way of Cellphones
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58
Garment Repurposing Programs
Garment Repurposing Programs
Wearable Collections is a For-Profit Clothing Recycling Company
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57
Free Money Social Networks
Free Money Social Networks
Good Deeds Global is an Organization That Helps You Pay It Forward
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56
Fearless Social Innovation Festivals
Fearless Social Innovation Festivals
A Good Week Celebrates Bettering the World
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55
Impact Investment Firms
Impact Investment Firms
trippplus Wants to Harness the Full Potential of Capital
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54
Insulated Infant Pods
Insulated Infant Pods
Embrace Innovations Helps Prevent Hypothermia Among Newborns
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53
Reusable Green Sacks
Reusable Green Sacks
RuMe Creates Bags That are Stylish and Eco-Friendly
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52
Ethical Artisan-Empowering Organizations
Ethical Artisan-Empowering Organizations
Shopping for a Change is a Globally Minded Non-Profit
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51
Slavery-Targeting Enterprise Accelerators
Slavery-Targeting Enterprise Accelerators
Not For Sale Endeavors to Fight Human Trafficking
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50
Vibrant Community-Produced Purses
Vibrant Community-Produced Purses
These byTavi Handbags Help Stop Human Trafficking in Cambodia
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49
Vegetable Export Enterprises
Vegetable Export Enterprises
AAA Growers Takes Both Social Responsibility and Produce Seriously
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48
Lower-Income Maternity Hospitals
Lower-Income Maternity Hospitals
LifeSpring Provides Market-Based Health Care
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47
Eco-Conscious Knitted Attire
Eco-Conscious Knitted Attire
'lur.' Creates Comfortable Clothing for the Environmentally Aware
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46
Youth Empowering Tech Workshops
Youth Empowering Tech Workshops
Coderise Wants to Teach Kids in Latin America How to Code
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45
Project-Building Charity Teams
Project-Building Charity Teams
Engineers Without Borders Canada Integrates into Africa for Change
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44
Micro-Lending Web Platforms
Micro-Lending Web Platforms
Lendwithcare.org Works with The Co-operative
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43
Conscious Innovation Consultancies
Conscious Innovation Consultancies
Mandalah's CEO was Named One of the Most Creative People in Biz
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42
Chic Carbon Neutral Aqua Companies
Chic Carbon Neutral Aqua Companies
Belu Water is an Ethical Bottled Brand in the UK
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41
Poverty Business Development
Poverty Business Development
TechnoServe is an International Nonprofit Founded in 1968
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40
Empowering Eco Periods
Empowering Eco Periods
LunaPads Help Girls Stay in School and at Work via Pads4Girls
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39
Online Urban Activism Platforms
Online Urban Activism Platforms
Brickstarter is a Web Service Connecting Activists and Bureaucracy
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38
Alternative Micro-Investment Platforms
Alternative Micro-Investment Platforms
InVenture Helps Entrepreneurs in Developing Countries
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37
Social Good Entertainment
Social Good Entertainment
Global Good Games Aims to Shift the Video Gaming Paradigm
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36
Gender-Based Violence Support
Gender-Based Violence Support
SHE WILL is a Project of the Acclaimed Global Enrichment Foundation
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35
Chic Eco Water Bottles
Chic Eco Water Bottles
These Glass Bottles from bkr Provide Water to Developing Countries
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34
Vegan Fair Trade Ventures
Vegan Fair Trade Ventures
Autonomie Project is Fashion That Doesn't Hurt the Wallet or the Planet
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33
Family-Owned Social Businesses
Family-Owned Social Businesses
Yala is a Lifestyle Company with Ethical Clothing and Accessories
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32
Global Self-Development Programs
Global Self-Development Programs
World Leadership School was a Founding B Corporation
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31
Social Entrepreneurship Filmmakers
Social Entrepreneurship Filmmakers
Actuality Media Create Philanthropic Videos About Changemakers
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30
Venture Philanthropy Co-ops
Venture Philanthropy Co-ops
Chetna Organic Seeks to Enable Ethical Supply Chains from India
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29
Global Charity Microfinancers
Global Charity Microfinancers
WildHearts Provides Microloans to Help People Work out of Poverty
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28
Indian Water-Saving Technology
Indian Water-Saving Technology
GEWP Allows Farmers to Yield More Crops and Create More Jobs
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27
One-For-One Meals
One-For-One Meals
For Every Healthy Lunch Purchased, Table for Two Provides a Meal to an African C
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26
Social Stationery
Social Stationery
Ecojot is a Certified B Corporation Offering Paper Products
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25
Purpose-Driven Products
Purpose-Driven Products
Project 7 Creates Positive Change in Global Communities
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24
Women-Run Jean Companies
Women-Run Jean Companies
Lotus Premium Denim is Partnered with Global Charities
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23
Incubating Himalayan Innovation
Incubating Himalayan Innovation
'One Earth Designs' Promotes Eco and Social Entrepreneurship
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22
Fair Trade Eco-Tourism
Fair Trade Eco-Tourism
Bespoke Experience Uses Commercial Travel for Poverty Alleviation
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21
Climate-Conscious Initiatives
Climate-Conscious Initiatives
South Pole Carbon Minimizes Greenhouse Gases and Creates New Energy
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20
Explosive Suit Accessories
Explosive Suit Accessories
These 'PeaceBOMB' Cufflinks Will Blow You Away
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19
Old-World Textile Footwear
Old-World Textile Footwear
'Love is Mighty' is Fashion That Supports Rural Artisans in India
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18
Health-Promoting Camping Gear
Health-Promoting Camping Gear
Kammok Sells Hammocks to Provide Mosquito Nets in Africa
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17
Design-Focused Social Products
Design-Focused Social Products
Matter Inc. Creates Products Helping Local and Global Communities
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16
Isolated Social Enterprise Models
Isolated Social Enterprise Models
BRAC is a Global Organization Boasting a Bottom-up Method
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15
Fair Trade-Only Websites
Fair Trade-Only Websites
Global Goods Partners Features the Work of Women Artisans
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14
Chic Charitable Maternity Wear
Chic Charitable Maternity Wear
The Hatch Collection Supports the Every Mother Counts Campaign
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13
Community-Building Handbags
Community-Building Handbags
Della Provides Sustainable Fashion That Supports Communities in Ghana
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12
Youth-Led Coffee Shops
Youth-Led Coffee Shops
Studio 89, a Social Enterprise Cafe in Mississauga by YTGA
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11
Compostable Cloths
Compostable Cloths
'Go! Towel' is an Anti-Bacterial Product Made of Bamboo Fiber
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10
Anti-Poverty Jewelry
Anti-Poverty Jewelry
'Me to We Artisans' Empowers Women & Promotes Tribal Style
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9
Beads to Fight Poverty
Beads to Fight Poverty
BeadForLife Sells Fair Trade Jewelry and Shea Butter Made in Uganda
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8
Affordable Eco Fashion
Affordable Eco Fashion
'Pickled Green Clothing' Makes Sustainable Affordable Accessible
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7
Adventures with Purpose
Adventures with Purpose
Sam Bruce Shares 10 Ethical Holiday Providers of Sustainable Tourism
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6
Upcycled Wooden Audio Gear
Upcycled Wooden Audio Gear
LSTN Headphones Benefit Deaf Children in Need
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5
$20-Per-Month Homes
$20-Per-Month Homes
Each WorldHaus is Built in 10 Days and is Designed for the World's Rural Poor
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4
Patterned Pocket Tees
Patterned Pocket Tees
Serengetee Makes Worldly T-Shirts That Support International Causes
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3
Clean Air Transportation Alternatives
Clean Air Transportation Alternatives
Greenaer Promotes Electrical Cars and Scooters
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2
Global Street Art Sneakers
Global Street Art Sneakers
BucketFeet Shoes Support Artists and Empower Children
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1
Fashion-Savvy Sustainable Sandals
Fashion-Savvy Sustainable Sandals
GreenSoul Shoes Works to Support Ethical Business Practices
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