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Impact Business Case Study: Oatly
How Oatly turned Swedish oat drink into a global brand with on-pack climate labels, a $10 billion IPO, a 97% share-price collapse, and a hard rebuild to first full-year adjusted EBITDA profit.
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Who Gives A Crap: Impact Business Case Study
How Who Gives A Crap turned recycled and bamboo toilet paper into a global social enterprise, donating 50% of profits to sanitation nonprofits while solving the logistics of a bulky, low-margin commodity.
Who Gives A Crap
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Blueland: Impact Business Case Study
How Blueland scaled plastic-free cleaning tablets and Forever Bottles from a DTC refill brand into national retail, while hitting profitability and a 110 B Corp score.
Aug 6, 2026Blueland
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Cotopaxi: Impact Business Case Study
How Cotopaxi scaled a Gear for Good outdoor brand through certified B Corp accountability, remnant-fabric Del Día assortment, and Questival community activation, while directing 1% of product revenue to poverty alleviation.
Aug 6, 2026Cotopaxi
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Allbirds
This case study explores Allbirds’ rise as a sustainable footwear pioneer, its challenges after rapid growth, and its renewed focus on innovation with the 2025 Remix Collection, which transforms manufacturing waste into new, high-performance shoes.
Jun 2, 2026Allbirds
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Business Case Study: Lemonade Insurance
Lemonade is reinventing insurance with AI, transparency, and purpose. This case study explores its rapid growth, digital-first model, Public Benefit Corporation structure, and the Giveback program that’s donated over $12M to global causes since 2017.
May 20, 2026Lemonade Insurance
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Business Case Study: Fairphone
May 20, 2026Fairphone
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Business Case Study: Ben & Jerry's
Ben & Jerry’s built an empire on values-driven ice cream and social activism, but its journey reveals the tension between mission and profit.
May 20, 2026
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Business Case Study: Dr. Bronner’s
Dr. Bronner’s has grown from a small family soapmaker into a top natural personal care brand by staying committed to organic sourcing, fair trade, and a clear social mission. This case study examines how the company scaled while holding firm to its values.
May 20, 2026Dr. Bronner's
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Business Case Study: Beyond Meat
This case study explores the company's rise, challenges, and evolving strategy as it works to balance innovation, market demand, and sustainable profitability.
May 20, 2026Beyond Meat
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Business Case Study: Chobani Yogurt Company
From Greek yogurt pioneer to purpose-driven food company, Chobani’s journey highlights growth, innovation, and impact through employee ownership and community initiatives.
May 20, 2026Chobani
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Grove Collaborative: Business Case Study
Mar 7, 2026Grove Collaborative
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Tony's Chocolonely: Impact Business Case Study
Feb 12, 2026Tony's Chocolonely
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Aspiration: Business Case Study
Jan 31, 2026
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Thrive Market: Impact Business Case Study
A deep dive into Thrive Market’s business model, growth strategy, and mission driven approach to making healthy and sustainable food more affordable for millions of households.
Jan 28, 2026Thrive Market
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Eileen Fisher: Impact Business Case Study
This case study examines how Eileen Fisher built a durable global apparel business through long-term thinking, disciplined growth, ethical production, and circular operations.
Jan 8, 2026Eileen Fisher
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Kiva: Nonprofit Case Study
This case study examines how Kiva built one of the world’s largest microfinance platforms, how its model works in practice, the risks it manages, and what its 20 year history reveals about scale, trust, and financial inclusion.
Jan 5, 2026Kiva
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Nonprofit Case Study: Give Directly
This case study gives a straightforward breakdown of GiveDirectly. It covers the mission, the problem it aims to solve, its direct cash transfer model, its financial picture, and the results it has achieved.
Nov 27, 2025GiveDirectly
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Impact Business Case Study: Bombas
A detailed case study of Bombas, exploring how the company grew from a single product startup into a leading apparel brand while donating more than 150 million essential items. Covers strategy, operations, financials, and its mission driven business model.
Nov 20, 2025Bombas
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Business Case Study: Warby Parker
Warby Parker reshaped eyewear by blending purpose, design, and tech. Its journey shows how mission-driven strategy, customer focus, and smart retail can disrupt legacy industries.
Oct 20, 2025Warby Parker
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Business Case Study: Toms Shoes
This case study will analyze the pioneering "One for One" business model of TOMS, its effect on the company's brand and social impact, and the critical lessons it provides for the field of social entrepreneurship.
Aug 20, 2025TOMS Shoes
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Business Case Study: Seventh Generation
Seventh Generation is a mission-driven consumer goods company founded in 1988 and headquartered in Burlington, Vermont. It develops and markets eco-friendly household and personal care products, including laundry detergents, dish soaps, paper products, diapers, and cleaning agents.
Jun 5, 2025Seventh Generation
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Patagonia
This case study aims to explore Patagonia's unique business model, its deep-rooted impact strategy, and the lessons it offers for businesses seeking to integrate purpose with profit.
May 5, 2025Patagonia