All of the eco-social logistics companies featured on this list attempt to adhere to the triple bottom line in some capacity. One of the examples here that SocialBusiness.org has worked the closest with is GnewtCargo, a London-based organization that participated in Good for Nothing's 2011 campaign where a team of professionals volunteered their time to create something new for the organization, whether it was a stop motion video or a re-designed website. It added to their already cool model.
From emissions-free delivery to last mile delivery services, these eco-social logistics companies, as social businesses, attempt to bring something a little more interesting to the game of logistics, which is often considered boring and, as times, unmarketable, to say the least.
8 Eco-Social Logistics Companies
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Last Mile Delivery Services
B-Line is a Distribution Networking Building Sustainable Urban Life
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Social Business Logistics
London-Based 'Connection Crew' Hires Ex-Homeless People
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Collaborative Creation Gigs
Good for Nothing Brings People Together for Fast-Track 'Doing'
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Emissions-Free Delivery
GnewtCargo is a Logistics Organization Using an Electric Fleet of Vehicles
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Social Logistics Management
Barberry Group is a Rail Company Focused on CSR in South Africa
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Nature Vacations With Purpose
The Cascadia Experience Plans Educational Camping for Families
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Scalable Water Systems
WaterHealth International Attempts to Improve Access to Potable Water
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Global Logistics Social Businesses
Agility Offers Expert Commercial Services Around the World
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Gentle Deep Cleansing Gels
The URIAGE HYSÉAC Cleansing Gel Purifies and Refreshes Skin
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0-Emission Fast Flight
A2 Mach 5 Commercial Plane Concept
Energy-Efficient Deliveries
The eStar Electric Vehicle has a 4,000lbs Payload
Electric Transport Bicycles
The iBullitt Solar Cargo eBike Reduces Energy in Freight Businesses
Streamlined Mass Transit
The 'Takht Lahori' Zero-Emissions Bus is the Extreme Eco Route
Well-Wasted Cuisine
FoodCycle Uses Surplus to Feed Local Communities
Alternative Education Enterprises
KO2 is a Community Interest Company with a Love for Dirtbiking
Jewelry-Funded Water Purifiers
The Midomo Launch in Mwingi, Kenya Will Bring Security
Last Mile Delivery Services
B-Line is a Distribution Networking Building Sustainable Urban Life
Self-Sustainability Guides
The ‘What You Need to Live off the Land' Chart Goes Green
Social Entrepreneurs
A Megatrend
Eco Mini-Buses
The Cameo is a Zero-Emission Bus Suitable for Cities
Empowering H20 Nonprofits
Community Water Solutions Opens Women-Run Businesses in West Africa
Organic Fast Food
OBurger in Los Angeles
Zero Emission Homes
The Lighthouse
Social Business Logistics
London-Based 'Connection Crew' Hires Ex-Homeless People
Adaptable Electric Bikes
The Kobra is a Cute Emission-Free Bike that Adapts to its User
Sustainable Water-Carrying Vessels
The BackthePack WaterWear Bag Has Sustainability in Mind
Collaborative Creation Gigs
Good for Nothing Brings People Together for Fast-Track 'Doing'
Nathan Rothstein, Marketing and Sales at Project Repat
Artisan-Empowering Enterprise
Emissions-Free Delivery
GnewtCargo is a Logistics Organization Using an Electric Fleet of Vehicles
Social Exclusion Enterprises
The United Kingdom's 'Destiny Support' Seeks Out Engagement
Holistic Food Experiences
Aya Community Markets is an Organic Nourishment in Dc
Sustainable Water Cooling
Google Data Center Approves Waste Water Cooling System
Plastic-Ridding Projects
Hydros is a Social Enterprise Helping to Tackle the Global Water Crisis
Socially Responsible Marketing Solutions
Eighty2degrees is Sustainability-Driven Graphic Design
Indian Social Entrepreneurship Programs
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences is Pushing the Scene
Community-Built Solutions
Mama Hope Doesn't Adhere to a 'One Size Fits All' Model
Rehabilitative Dairy Farms
La Fageda Offers Employment as Well as Support for the Disabled
Low-Income Microfinance Associations
RADIM Works in Buenos Aires to Support Economic Development
Human Development Non-Profits
Dreaming Out Loud Fosters Impact-Driven Social Enterprises in DC
Water In A Box
Sustainable Water Company Says It's Better For The Environment
Green Java Distributors
Sustainable Harvest Coffee Importers Helps Farmers Succeed
Innovative Training Centers
Striding Out Supports Young Social Entrepreneurs
Youth Innovation Mentorships
Startup Corps Engages Students in Social Enterprise in Philadelphia
Nature Vacations With Purpose
The Cascadia Experience Plans Educational Camping for Families
Life-Enhancing Senior Enterprises
'Action For Elders' is a CIC Tackling the Challenges of Old Age
Ethical Ad Firms
Do Good Advertising is Socially and Environmentally Conscious
Social Change Investments
The Ethical Property Company Provides Affordable Offices
Scalable Water Systems
WaterHealth International Attempts to Improve Access to Potable Water
Social Firm Community Cafes
Frogmeadow Reinvents the Labor Market in the United Kingdom
Waste-Reverting Social Enterprises
Wombling CIC Recycles Goods Headed for the Landfill
Sustainable Communications Agencies
Neo Helps Social and Environmental Organizations Succeed
Humanitarian Product Developers
Red Button Design's Midomo Bracelet Provides Potable Water
Global Goods Tracking Sites
The iuMAP Project Tracks and Maps Global Social Enterprise
Sam Rye, Community Connector at Bucky Box (INTERVIEW)
Social Enterprise Supporting Organic Food
Mailman Tricycles
Is the Deliver-E Trike the Perfect Eco Postal Carrier?
Affordable Natural Health Centers
The Healing Clinic is an Accessible Community Interest Company
Female-Focused Enterprises
Women's Bean Project Creates Jobs with Jewelry & Gourmet Food
Social Entrepreneurship Publications
SEE Change Magazine is a First for Canada
Global Logistics Social Businesses
Agility Offers Expert Commercial Services Around the World
Social Enterprise Magazines
Beyond Profit Provides Content to Spark Positive Change
Anti-Stigma Food Companies
The Healthy Hub Creates Jobs for People with Mental Illnesses
Not-for-Profit Development Programs
ACT Training Services is a Social Enterprise for Professionals