Social Impact Brands
Shop with purpose and be part of something bigger. Social impact brands go beyond profits, using business as a tool for change—whether through charitable donations, ethical employment, or community-driven initiatives. Every purchase you make supports brands that give back, helping to create a more just, sustainable, and compassionate world.
Top Featured Brands
-
Newman’s Own is a food and beverage brand that donates 100% of its profits to charitable causes, funding initiatives in children’s education, nutrition, and medical care.
-
✅ 100% of Profits Donated – Over $600 million donated to nonprofit organizations since 1982.
✅ Focus on Children’s Causes – Supports programs for kids’ education, hunger relief, and healthcare.
✅ Ethical Sourcing – Uses organic, non-GMO, and Fair Trade ingredients in many of their products.
-
Cotopaxi is an outdoor gear brand with a strong commitment to poverty alleviation, using ethical sourcing, sustainable materials, and a mission-driven business model to create lasting impact.
-
✅ 1% for the Planet – Pledges 1% of revenue to global poverty-fighting initiatives.
✅ The Cotopaxi Foundation – Funds grants supporting education, healthcare, and sustainable development in underserved communities.
✅ Ethically & Sustainably Made – Uses repurposed fabrics, fair trade factories, and recycled materials.
-
Thistle Farms is a social enterprise employing women survivors of trafficking, addiction, and abuse, creating handmade body care products and home goods while providing long-term support and empowerment.
-
✅ Survivor Employment – Provides full-time jobs and holistic support for women rebuilding their lives.
✅ Residential Recovery Program – Offers free housing, medical care, and therapy for two years.
✅ Handcrafted, Purpose-Driven Products – Proceeds directly support survivor services and fair wages.
Why this matters
Every purchase has the power to change lives. Social impact brands are businesses that put purpose before profit, investing in communities, supporting ethical labor practices, and giving back to causes that make a real difference. From funding education and clean water projects to providing meals and fair wages, these brands turn everyday shopping into a force for good. By choosing social impact brands, you’re not just buying a product—you’re contributing to a movement that prioritizes people, sustainability, and a better future for all.
50 Social Impact Brands
Newman’s Own – Food and beverage brand that donates 100% of profits to charities supporting children's education, hunger relief, and medical care.
Thistle Farms – Handmade body care and home goods, employing women survivors of trafficking, addiction, and abuse.
Cotopaxi – Outdoor gear brand pledging 1% of revenue to global poverty alleviation and sustainable development.
Bombas – Socks, underwear, and t-shirts using a buy-one-give-one model, donating essentials to those in need.
Ben & Jerry’s – Ice cream company advocating for climate justice, racial equality, and fair trade sourcing.
TOMS – Footwear and eyewear brand that donates ⅓ of its profits to grassroots initiatives for community development.
Patagonia – Sustainable outdoor apparel brand that donates 100% of profits to environmental causes.
Pura Vida Bracelets – Handmade jewelry brand providing fair wages and sustainable employment to artisans worldwide.
Warby Parker – Eyewear company using a buy-one-give-one model, donating glasses to those in need.
State Bags – Backpack and accessory brand donating fully stocked backpacks to underprivileged kids in the U.S.
Gives Back Box – Shipping and recycling program allowing consumers to donate used clothes and goods via online retailers’ boxes.
The Citizenry – Ethical home goods company ensuring fair wages and safe conditions for artisans worldwide.
Love Your Melon – Apparel brand donating 50% of net profits to pediatric cancer research and support programs.
Out of Print – Literary-themed apparel brand funding literacy programs and book donations for underserved communities.
Roma Boots – Footwear brand donating a pair of boots to a child in need for every pair sold.
Soapbox – Personal care brand donating a bar of soap for every product purchased to communities in need.
Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co. – Coffee brand donating 20% of profits to rescue organizations for shelter dogs.
The Giving Keys – Jewelry brand employing and supporting people transitioning out of homelessness.
Good Spread – Peanut butter company funding therapeutic food programs for malnourished children.
Faherty – Sustainable clothing brand supporting Indigenous artists and environmental programs.
Hand in Hand – Soap and personal care brand donating clean water and hygiene supplies with every purchase.
SEED – Probiotic company funding reforestation and microbiome research for global health initiatives.
Sackcloth & Ashes – Blanket brand that donates a blanket to a homeless shelter for every one purchased.
Uncommon Goods – Ethical marketplace donating a portion of every sale to nonprofits like RAINN and American Forests.
This Saves Lives – Snack company donating nutrient-rich food packets to fight childhood malnutrition.
Purpose Jewelry – Handcrafted jewelry made by and supporting survivors of human trafficking.
Thinx – Period underwear brand funding menstrual health education and product donations.
United By Blue – Outdoor apparel and accessories brand removing one pound of trash from waterways for every product sold.
Yoobi – School supply brand using a buy-one-give-one model to provide kids with classroom essentials.
Charity Pot by Lush – Body lotion funding grassroots organizations focused on human rights, animal welfare, and the environment.
Ethique – Plastic-free beauty brand donating 20% of profits to charities supporting sustainability.
Fair Harbor – Swimwear company removing plastic waste from the ocean and turning it into apparel.
Soma Water – Sustainable water filtration brand supporting clean drinking water projects worldwide.
Krochet Kids – Handmade apparel providing fair wage employment for artisans in developing countries.
Nisolo – Ethical shoe brand ensuring 100% living wages for factory workers.
LSTN Sound Co. – Audio brand funding hearing aid donations for people in need.
The Tote Project – Bag brand donating a portion of proceeds to anti-human trafficking organizations.
Conscious Step – Socks with a purpose—every pair sold supports causes like reforestation, LGBTQ+ rights, and hunger relief.
Better World Books – Online bookstore funding global literacy initiatives with every purchase.
Obakki – Ethical lifestyle brand supporting clean water projects and artisan development.
Global Goods Partners – Handcrafted gifts funding women’s empowerment programs worldwide.
Heifer International Marketplace – Sustainable gifts funding livestock and agriculture programs to fight hunger.
Jelt – Recycled plastic belts funding veteran support and environmental conservation.
Bureo – Skateboards and eyewear made from recycled ocean plastic, reducing marine waste.
Tackling Minds – Fishing and mental health brand supporting addiction recovery programs.
Divine Chocolate – Fair Trade chocolate co-owned by cocoa farmers.
Hiptipico – Ethical fashion and accessories brand supporting Mayan artisans in Guatemala.