Real Leaders Impact Awards

SPRING 2020 / REAL-LEADERS.COM 5 1 Natura & Co. Impact / A global cosmetics group comprising three iconic brands that nurtures a better way of living and doing business. Present in 73 countries with 18,000 co-workers committed to generating a positive economic, social and environmental impact. Growth / The Natura Amazônia Program has conserved 263,500 hectares of forest and generated $1.5 billion in business volume in the Pan- Amazon region. A relationship selling model has attracted more than 1 million sales consultants. www.NaturaEco.com 2 Tesla Impact / Revolutionized electric vehicles with the aim to offer electric cars at prices affordable to the average consumer. The founding and acquisition of strategic, cutting-edge companies within the technology sector has also resulted in major innovations around batteries, solar energy, roof tiles, and mobility. Growth / One of the world’s few successful independent automakers, Tesla helped drastically reduce CO 2 emissions by offering vehicles that don’t use fossil fuels. Despite 12 years of experimentation and some setbacks, Tesla has emerged as an established industry leader and shown that electric can be as powerful, if not better, than gas-powered vehicles. www.Tesla.com 3 Unilever Impact / Has grown a global business while decoupling their environmental impact from this growth — which supports eight of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Growth / Every day, 2.5 billion people use their products. The Business & Sustainable Development Commission, co- founded by Unilever, will create market opportunities of at least $12 trillion a year. By identifying the world’s biggest problems and developing products around them, they recognize that with change, comes opportunity. www.Unilever.com 4 Vestas Impact / Design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines across the globe, with 108+ GW of wind turbines in 80 countries. They use data to interpret, forecast, and exploit wind resources and deliver wind- powered solutions . Growth / A 30 percent increase in year-on-year revenue driven by all regions. Their order backlog increased to a record $36 billion — a 38 percent increase — and underlines the strong global demand for their wind energy solutions. www.Vestas.com 5 Grove Collaborative Impact / A firm belief in regenerative commerce — that the future of business should shift from just limiting damage, improving the environment, and the human condition — to replenishing it. Developed the first line of paper products that are tree positive. Growth / On track for triple-digit growth and faster growth than traditional players — more than 50 times the industry average over the past three years. Demonstrated to customers that their natural products are no longer second best to other leading brands. www.Grove.co 6 Patagonia Impact / A commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, defend clean water and air, and divest from dirty technologies. Protecting and preserving the environment isn’t what they do after hours — it’s the reason they’re in business. Growth / Has captured a large share of the outdoor apparel market by showing genuine care for social and environmental causes and using effective storytelling to inspire consumers. Committing 1 percent of their total sales to environmental groups, the brand grows every time it amplifies its social mission. www.Patagonia.com 7 View Impact / Creates smart windows with unobstructed views that let in the natural light and improve mental and physical well-being — significantly reducing headaches, eyestrain, and drowsiness. Improving the energy efficiency of buildings by 20 percent. Growth / Buildings gain immediate savings from needing less heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and mechanical shading, while commanding higher rent premiums and leasing up faster than comparable buildings. www.View.com 8 Chobani Impact / The yogurt manufacturer introduced Chobani Shares, an initiative to give every full-time member of the company the opportunity to share in its growth. Committed to playing an active role in transforming our food system for the better. Growth / With an attitude of, “Your boss isn’t the board, but the consumer,” the company founder, Turkish immigrant Hamdi Ulukaya, is now worth $2 billion. He has shown that if you’re right with your people, community, and your product, you’ll be more profitable and more innovative. www.Chobani.com 9 Sunrun Impact / Harnessing the sun’s abundant energy to power homes, lower electricity bills, and rely less on fossil fuel- generated electricity. Growth / They install a new solar system every 2.3 minutes, with consumers having saved more than $300 million on electricity bills to date. Their 271,000 customers reflect a 24 percent year-on-year increase. www.Sunrun.com 10 Arowana Impact / Established VivoPower, which develops solar farms in the United States and Australia; an education group, EdventureCo, that upskills workers; and an asset management group, Arowana Impact Capital, a B-Corp- accredited asset manager that helps SME companies fund growth. Growth / “Culture is the bedrock to enterprise transformation and sustainable growth,” according to the company, which has witnessed transformation across their businesses. An aligned focus on the triple bottom line — people, planet, and profits — has brought out the best in its people. www.ArowanaCo.com REAL LEADERS IMPACT AWARDS TOP 100 COMPANIES

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