This will mark the 6th edition of our Social Entrepreneurs to watch for list. If you want to check out the previous years of social entrepreneurs you can see them here (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018). Over the past five years I have had the great pleasure of speaking with over 400 social entrepreneurs while running Causeartist. It […] More
Photo by Ray Hennessy Once again, the time to make New Year’s resolutions is upon us. Many people find themselves a bit disillusioned at this prospect — after all, how many can even remember what they resolved to change for 2018, let alone followed through on? It’s time to reclaim the resolution as a positive force […] More
Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB), has acquired YourCause™, a market leader in enterprise philanthropy, corporate social responsibility and employee engagement software for approximately $157 million. YourCause is a software provider which processes more than $245,000 in donations every business hour and has coordinated, tracked and rewarded more than 30 million volunteer hours for its customers. “We understand that business success […] More
Photo credit: Topiku Topiku makes SoCal streetwear-inspired hats from textile offcuts, leather scraps and HDPE plastics typically found in buckets. Monty Hasan, Founder of Topiku set up the sustainable fashion brand after meeting artisan villagers in his native Indonesia, who crafted bags from upcycled waste materials such as billboards. The $3 trillion apparel industry accounts for 10% of global carbon emissions, making it the second […] More
Featured photo credit: Evan Praditya With our wedding seemingly a distant memory now, I wanted to shine the spotlight on some of the tremendous social enterprises I have had the pleasure to work with in preparation for our nuptials. While our celebrations were admittedly far from a sustainable affair, I hope my experience will serve as an inspiration for future bride-to-be-s […] More
Tribes for GOOD is an online platform and impact travel organization connecting people around the world with innovative grassroots and social impact in India. The platform provides two opportunities for locals and foreigners: social impact journeys and volunteer placements. Their Social Impact Journeys immerse local and international travelers with social impact organizations in Mumbai, engaging […] More
A little over a year ago my colleagues and I at ISSIMO became aware of the increased interest and movement toward the idea of business for good — or using capitalism to make positive change in the world. Feeling inspired, we decided to promote this idea with a video manifesto made in conjunction with the […] More
Featured photo via: Marco Xu At some point, you’ve likely seen your favorite celebrity or influencer share about the issues that matter most to them, but these days many are going above and beyond when it comes to using their influence for good, and starting companies that make an impact. Social impact companies started by individuals […] More
Over the last decade or so fashionable sneakers have become a world wide phenomenon. Since 2009, the industry has seen 133% growth and in 2019, global sneakers sales are projected to top $142 billion. Everyone knows the big players in this arena; Nike, Adidas, Puma, Under Armour and so on, but with the success of Tom’s, the […] More
featured Photo: by Kobu Agency One of the best parts about the advent of the internet is that with a world of information at our fingertips, people are starting to utilize technology to raise social consciousness and make a difference. When we think of utilizing technology to change the world for the better, many of us probably […] More
Now that I’m permanently settled in India, it’s been such an exciting journey coming across incredible social impact brands in Asia empowering people and protecting our planet. When I came across Dinadi on Instagram, I was thrilled to dive in and learn about their story. Dinadi is a social impact brand based in Kathmandu, Nepal. […] More
Featured photo credit: Tobin Jones x Peace Direct This year on Giving Tuesday, it’s estimated that over $331 million will be raised by people and organizations around the world to support various causes that make our world a better place. For many people, it’s the start of the holiday season of giving and a time that we […] More
We all know plastic pollution sucks. Seeing and knowing how bad the global plastic pollution situation is, I find myself constantly looking for people, groups and initiatives that mean plastic pollution on earth can be reduced. Cue the amazing women at Rehash Trash. First of all, this is a local, female-lead Cambodian initiative. It’s grassroots, […] More
The sustainable travel movement is growing steadily across the world and watching it blossom is incredibly beautiful. Travel that positively impacts humans, animals and the planet. Isn’t that the way we should have always been traveling? Platforms connecting travelers to resources focused on social and environmental impact in destinations around the world, are making it […] More
Getting through the holiday season can be a real challenge for the conscious consumer. For most shoppers, any item will do for their mother, father-in-law, uncle, or aunt, but for conscious consumers, their ethical values need to be represented in every gift given. Here at Causeartist, we want to motivate you to keep those values […] More
All photo credits: Megan Sette Sica Schmitz is making a true fashion statement, and not simply with what she’s wearing, but literally by using her voice and her creativity to speak up about how fashion can save the world, one conscious apparel item, or accessory, at a time. Schmitz is the woman behind the conscious […] More
Building a green and/or conscious closet from scratch may seem like a challenging undertaking. Most shoppers want to be in sync with the latest trends, and not many know enough about ethical and eco-friendly labels—are the pieces frumpy and expensive? But as the industry undergoes a revolution of sorts, consumer attitudes need to change as well. More than […] More
Featured photo credit: Indosole Despite the rise of socially responsible businesses and conscious consumers, the fashion industry seems to be falling behind. It is common to read reports of clothing brands whose ethics and manufacturing practices are called into question—some even accused of slavery in their supply chains. But errant retailers aside, one still wonders: given the seasonal nature of […] More
While traveling for business in India and on an educational tour through Ecuador, I saw the devastating effects of exploitation on farmers and artisans in the developing world. But I also saw the incredible impact that fair trade, as a business model, can have on producers and their communities. Feeling responsible to make a difference, […] More
Powered by: For the last six years, the European Social Innovation Competition has supported social innovators from across Europe. Previous winners have included an open source home building platform, a multimedia tool for blind people and a revolutionary peer-to-peer learning platform. The 2018 edition will give away 200,000 € in prize money and has sought […] More
Photo credit: ATEC*Biodigesters A solar-powered food dehydrator, an affordable voice prosthesis and a waste-to-fuel biodigester were among the social and environmental innovations awarded at the 2018 DBS-NUS Social Venture Challenge (SVC) Asia on 18 October. A total of S$135,000 in cash prizes was handed out to the five winning teams at the fifth iteration of the […] More
For the past two years, Cassandra Ciarallo, founder of Chic Made Consciously has been creating and designing her handmade ethical jewelry collection from tires made by the Balinese community at Art Cycle Bali. As Chic Made Consciously continues to expand on their brand morals of social and environmental responsibility, they have transitioned to something new, while continuing […] More
According to a recent study by the Guardian, the number of homeless people recorded dying in the UK have more than doubled in the past five years. Official figures show that at least 4,751 people sleep rough on any given night. On average, homeless people die at the age of 43, nearly half of the general life expectancy in the […] More
Many may know Away from social media and their innovative design that enables the ability to charge your devices straight from their suit of luggage products. What you may not have known is that Away is one of the most socially impactful brands in the world. Since day one the founders of Away, Steph Korey and Jen […] More
Founded in 2011, Hand in Hand was built on a mission to stop the spread of water related illnesses in children. After reading an article stating that 5 million children die every year from water related illnesses, husband and wife team, Bill Glaab and Courtney Apple, set out to create a social business that would […] More
The sustainable travel industry has grown enormously. Large enough so that we are now starting to see travelers make decisions about where to stay, eat and play based primarily around community development, environmental action and social good. As most of you have, we’ve simply grown tired of these “top destination” lists and a feed filled […] More
featured photo: Asmin A. Monib a volunteer at Kapamagogopa Inc (KI) working at their offices in Iligan, Mindanao, Philippines, 17 May 2018. Photo by Greg Funnell Away has supported the work and mission of Peace Direct since we were founded, which means if you’ve bought anything from Away—from a suitcase to a sticker—you’ve contributed too. […] More
We’ve all heard of Social Enterprises. First with TOMS SHOES years ago and now so many more businesses are changing their business model to social enterprises or a B-CORP. It’s amazing that in today’s day in age things have evolved so quickly and businesses are started to giveback. Customers are also LOVING the opportunity to […] More
Photo by Chad Madden There’s no better way to start your morning than with an intention to help others. To help you get started, we’ve narrowed down three ways you can support three causes mere minutes after shutting off your alarm. 1) Cleanse with Hand In Hand Soaps Start your morning with a clean body and a […] More
