Awards

REAL LEADERS IMPACT AWARDS 2021 48 REAL-LEADERS.COM / SPRING 2021 89. HELPSY A clothing collection and recycling company with a mission to keep clothes out of landfills. They collect textiles and clothes for reuse, recycling and upcycling to help local communities, nonprofits and the wellbeing of the planet. In the past year, they have collected 25 million pounds of clothing, and diverted 320 million pounds of carbon emissions. Helpsy.co 90. ADVANCED ENVIRO SYSTEMS Waste management consultants that provide, install, and service waste and recycling reduction equipment. They personalize their approach to each business they serve, helping them to reduce, recycle, and eliminate waste altogether. Their recommendations ultimately result in cost reductions and “Green-Green Solutions.” AdvancedEnviroSystems.com 91. NATURAL INVESTMENTS A national portfolio management firm that promotes sound investments for a prosperous planet. They actively seek to balance the need for financial return with the desire to improve life for others and for the Earth. They promote socially responsible investing across 12 states. NaturalInvestments.com 92. MARMOSET A music agency that represents a highly curated roster of diverse and rare artists, bands, record labels and vintage recordings for music licensing. They scour the planet to find songs for any project, and foster community on the home front. They donate 10 percent of all sales to community organizations. MarmosetMusic.com 93. ECOFASHION CORP A social purpose corporation (SPC) transforming fashion through inspiration, education, innovation, and collaboration. Brands include YES AND (D2C sustainable apparel), Farm to Home (organic bed and bath), MetaWear (turnkey sustainable fashion manufacturing), RESET (an organic cotton farm project), and Seed to Style (size-inclusive sustainable apparel.) EcofashionCorp.com 94. ARNERICH MASSENA An employee-owned investment firm that invests in companies that create sustainable solutions. They bring innovation and a forward-looking approach to high-impact areas such as water resources, sustainable agriculture, fisheries, healthcare, and clean energy technology. They are pioneering the investment industry with alternative investment strategies, global portfolios, and private markets expertise. ArnerichMassena.com 95. CHARTER SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT/ FORESIGHT A national provider of accounting support for charter schools. They manage the financial responsibilities of public charter schools and nonprofits, or teach them how to do it themselves — allowing leaders to focus on achieving their mission. Have positively impacted the lives of nearly 70,000 students. csbm.com 96. CHICKAPEA An organic and gluten-free pasta manufacturer making it easier for people to lead healthier lives and support sustainable farming practices. Their plant-based products are reducing emissions and conserving biodiversity, and their donations are helping to make healthy food accessible to all. Products are available in over 3,500 stores across North America. Chickapea.com 98. GOOD CLEAN LOVE An organic sexual wellness brand in the United States and a woman-owned B-Corporation. They use green plastics for eco-friendly packaging and were the first company to achieve carbon neutral certification on a personal lubricant. Their products are sold at Target, Kroger, Whole Foods, and CVS. www.GoodCleanLove.com 99. BAMBOO CAPITAL PARTNERS An impact investing platform that provides innovative financing solutions to catalyze lasting impact. They bridge the gap between seed and growth- stage funding, aiming to improve the world’s most marginalized communities while delivering strong financial returns. Their investments have positively impacted more than 184 million lives and supported more than 45,000 jobs in 30 countries. BambooCP.com 100. RSF SOCIAL FINANCE A nonprofit financial services organization committed to transforming an unjust and extractive economy — into one that brings healing and regeneration. They connect social entrepreneurs with diverse forms of capital to help them engage with money in a more meaningful way — paving the way for long-term social, economic, and ecological benefits. RSFSocialFinance.org 101. GREENMANTRA TECHNOLOGIES A clean technology company that utilizes its advanced recycling technology to transform waste plastic into value-creating materials — used as performance enhancers in roofing, roads, extruded plastic, and other infrastructure applications. They divert millions of pounds of waste plastic from our oceans and landfills into these new applications annually. GreenMantra.com 102. TIESTA TEA A loose-leaf tea producer that makes flavorful, functional, high quality, and affordable blends. They place value on employee culture and give back to communities on a local, national, and international level. The company sources ingredients from 30 countries and distributes in 8,000 stores throughout the U.S. TiestaTea.com 103. PET PLAY A pet supply manufacturer specializing in the creation and design of safe, responsibly made, and eco-friendly pet beds and toys. They turn plastic bottles into polyfiber and have saved more than 10 million bottles from landfills to date. Their digital reach is more than 2 million animal lovers and retailers in 40 countries. PetPlay.com 104. PCI MEDIA A non-profit that combines the power of storytelling and technology to achieve social change around the world. They produce culturally resonant television and radio programs and communication campaigns to promote positive outcomes around health, the environment, and social justice. They operate 22 programs in 33 languages across 69 countries. PCIMedia.org 97. KIDS IN THE GAME A youth development organization that provides positive experiences through sports and creative play. They organize programs and activities outside the classroom and teach kids the importance of health and fitness as a way of life. Working with over 25,000 kids in dozens of communities around New York City. KidsInTheGame.com