Awards

REAL LEADERS IMPACT AWARDS 2021 SPRING 2021 / REAL-LEADERS.COM 47 Ranked best bank for the world for positive overall social & environmental impact. PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION A Social Engine for Good. Member FDIC. Sources: B Lab 2019, Community Impact Awards, MN Business Magazine 2014. 81. GREENPRINT A global environmental technology company offering sustainability as a service, with patent-protected programs that deliver environmental impact and bottom-line results. They help companies meet sustainability goals while increasing brand value and customer loyalty. On track to offset over 30 million metric tons of carbon by 2025. Greenprint.eco 82. BLUEWAVE SOLAR A solar developer and community solar service provider that is breaking down the barriers to solar benefit. Their community solar subscriptions make it possible for homeowners, renters, small business owners, and municipalities to be part of the energy revolution. They have built more than 135 MW of solar projects to date. BluewaveSolar.com 83. METROPOLITAN GROUP A social change agency that crafts and integrates strategic and creative services. They work exclusively with clients who advance social change, and help them to build a just and sustainable world. They strive to create vibrant and equitable communities, well-being and safety for all, and a healthy planet for future generations. MetGroup.com 84. FINISTERRE A sustainable outdoor brand, built to inspire a love of the sea. Their garments are created with natural materials and through circular sourcing, which includes renewable and recyclable textiles and biodegradable natural fibers and finishes. They aim to stay true to a design ethos of functionality and sustainability, and remain committed to product, environment, and people. Finisterre.com 85. GREEN HAMMER DESIGN BUILD A unified design-build firm specializing in healthy, eco- friendly homes, renovations, Net Zero Energy and Passive House design. By mimicking natural systems, their buildings provide fresh air and clean water, create and conserve energy, and minimize toxins. These smart buildings pay back with healthier living, reduced operational costs, and improved economic value. GreenHammer.com 86. AE WORKS An architecture firm that integrates the practices of architecture, planning and strategy, engineering, project services, and security risk management to develop creative and collaborative solutions to complex problems. They seek to transform the lives of people and organizations by creating beautiful, highly functional, and safer spaces. They have completed projects in 20 states. AE-Works.com 87. SOAPBOX Thoughtfully crafted personal care products empowering people to change the world through everyday, quality purchases. For every product sold, they donate a bar of soap to someone in need in the U.S. or abroad — pairing donations with hygiene education. Helping to improve health through hygiene in 65 countries and growing. SoapBoxSoaps.com 88. PLAINE PRODUCTS A provider of all-natural beauty and personal care products offered through one-time purchases and subscriptions in sustainable packaging. Their products come in aluminum bottles that can be sent back and refilled time after time, offering an alternative to single- use containers. They have kept over 200,000 plastic bottles out of landfills. PlaineProducts.com