For our fourth annual ranking of top impact companies, Real Leaders recognizes the rise in purpose-driven businesses by expanding our Real Leaders Impact Awards list to our biggest yet with 200 winners! Below you will find a diverse group of companies from around the world that prove that businesses can thrive and help build a better world. We encourage you to support these companies by buying their products and services, investing in their growth, or sharing this list with your network.

A world leader in essential dairy and plant-based products, early life nutrition, medical nutrition and waters. Became the first listed company to adopt France’s new Enterprise à Mission (purpose-driven company) status, with a purpose to bring health through food to as many people as possible.​

A pioneer in the plant based protein movement, offering products made from ingredients without GMOs, bioengineered ingredients, hormones, antibiotics, or cholesterol. Designed to have the same taste and texture as animal-based meat, but better for people and the planet.

 A “real healing foods” company that produces high-quality cultured dairy products, made via a regenerative and pasture-raised milk supply. It partners with 1% For the Planet to offer regenerative agriculture training and resources to farmers in need.

One of the first companies in the world to place a social mission in equal importance to its product and economic mission. Produces a wide variety of super-premium ice creams, yogurts and sorbets using high-quality ingredients. Has a vision of “linked prosperity” and a focus on values-led sourcing.

Makes it easy for people to turn what they eat and drink into personal moments of healthy joy without recklessly taxing the planet’s resources in the process. Its patented enzyme technology copies nature’s own process and turns fiber rich oats into nutritional liquid food that is perfectly designed for humans.

A family-owned prepared food company whose purpose is to make it easy and enjoyable for everyone to eat well. The company is committed to cooking authentic great-tasting food with high quality, meticulously sourced organic ingredients that consumers can enjoy in minutes.

Using their best knowledge to produce quality dairy in ways that honor its collective values of care for family farms, animals, the environment, and the communities it serves.

Creates organic herbal teas and health supplements for a healthier and happier life. A mission to create a world where plants play a central role in human health and wellbeing. It is carbon neutral, Fair for Life certified, and donates 1% of its revenue to environmental and social causes.

Delivers ready-to-eat meals prepared by local chefs using responsibly sourced ingredients. Meals are good for people and the earth. From ingredients, processes, and packaging, it always considers the impact of their choices on the sustainability of the planet.

Passionate about bringing the best new food and beverage products to life. It searches the world — and their backyards — to uncover foods and flavors from culinary pioneers and up-and-coming entrepreneurs to inspire new ideas.

Vermont-based, employee owned company on a mission to be the ultimate resource and inspiration in the kitchen to inspire connections and community through baking, and to use its business as a force for good.

A group of farmers, cooks, and food professionals who couldn’t find what they wanted in the food system, so they built something new from the ground up: animal-by-animal, plant-by-plant, meal-by meal. A regenerative supply chain for the future.

An impact brand that is more than just canned seafood. Passionate about sustainable sourcing, celebrating diversity, commitment to community, and strong relationships with its suppliers. Actively working to minimize the amount of single-use plastic in its products.

A leading organic baby, toddler and kids food brand that is on a mission to nourish little ones with the very best food from their very first bite.

The first company to offer purified drinking water in an affordable, sturdy, and refillable aluminum bottle, instead of single-use plastic — a leader in the movement of sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic bottled water.

Certified B Corp and artisan gelato maker from Calgary, Alberta, on a mission to “enrich people’s lives, one tiny spoonful at a time.” 

Empowering farmers to thrive by taking them to market as partners. It includes everyone — from the consumer to the farmer to their partners. Believes that feeling good is what it means to truly thrive.

An organic and gluten-free pasta manufacturer making it easier for people to lead healthier lives and support sustainable farming practices. Its plant based, regenerative products reduce emissions and conserve biodiversity. Donations help make healthy food more accessible across the U.S.

Offers customers the finest water in the most sustainable manner. Produces only natural alkaline spring water from a protected water source, with no additives – only natural minerals and electrolytes.

Works with coffee producers
to improve their quality of life
by building markets to support their products, and educating communities on the needs of producers and the importance of organic, fair-trade products.

Making it easy for people to eat healthy foods that taste delicious while doing good for the world. Committed to making uncompromisingly healthy foods to help eradicate food-related diseases, end world hunger, and preserve our planet.  

A specialty foods and catering company serving local food in Portland, Oregon. Committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. 

Believes what we eat represents our single biggest daily opportunity to change our environmental footprint. Has a mission to create chef-crafted and nutrient-dense snacks that are kind to the planet. Combines marketplace solutions with education and activism to empower consumers.