Awards

REAL LEADERS IMPACT AWARDS 2021 44 REAL-LEADERS.COM / SPRING 2021 41. CLEARINGHOUSE CDFI A community development lender that finances impactful projects to benefit underserved communities in the American Southwest. They are helping bridge the gap between conventional lending standards and the needs of low-income and distressed communities. They have financed over 1,820 community projects that retain more than 16,500 jobs. ClearinghouseCDFI.com 45. PUKKA HERBS A herbal tea and supplement producer that aims to nurture healthier, happier lives with powerful, organic plants. By maintaining mutually benevolent relationships with farmers and workers, they strive to build a sustainable future for all. They connect people to the beauty and power of nature through their products, which are available in more than 40 countries. PukkaHerbs.com 42. FULLY A furniture manufacturer that produces standing desks, chairs, and ergonomic furniture to keep people moving, engaged, and loving how they feel at work. Their furniture helps create a healthy, supportive workplace and incorporates sustainability into the design, manufacturing, packaging, and shipping of all products. Helps keep people moving, minds engaged, and energy flowing. Fully.com 43. EO PRODUCTS A certified organic manufacturer of personal care products made with active botanicals and scented with pure essential oils. They use ethically sourced ingredients in a certified organic, zero-waste facility and push sustainability initiatives in their industry. Offering affordable products at over 6,000 stores in the U.S., and in 11 more countries around the world. EOProducts.com 44. SUNCOMMON A Vermont-based solar provider that aims to make clean, renewable energy simple and affordable. They offer numerous options for residential, commercial, and community solar, with the ultimate goal of powering the entire state with clean energy. Have thus far helped more than 8,000 homes, businesses and schools become solar powered. Suncommon.com 46. 4G CAPITAL A neobank for Africa, powering the growth of micro businesses. The provide credit services, enterprise training, and digital solutions for business growth capital. They operate in 90 locations across Kenya and Uganda, and disbursements and repayments are done via mobile money — providing instant loans for traders and enterprises. 4G-Capital.com 47. VIVOPOWER INTERNATIONAL An international energy solutions provider that manages solar power assets worldwide to provide commercial, industrial, and government customers with renewable energy. They provide sustainable energy solutions across diverse industries and serve more than 700 customers on 3 continents. Currently expanding into electric vehicles. Vivopower.com 48. SOLBERG MANUFACTURING An industrial equipment manufacturer that produces filtration, separation, and silencing products. They have embraced the ideal of industrial growth while advocating environmental responsibility through the development of sustainable solutions. Serving a wide range of industries, with 20 facilities spread across 5 continents. SolbergMFG.com 49. BRIGHT POWER A provider of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy management solutions for the real estate industry. They increase the performance and value of buildings, improve the comfort, health, and productivity of occupants, and eliminate negative impacts on the planet. Each employee offsets 160 times their carbon footprint through the strategies they have put in place. BrightPower.com 50. CLASSY A social enterprise that creates world-class, online fundraising tools for nonprofits. They modernize the giving experience to accelerate social impact, and their annual Classy Awards spotlight the innovative work nonprofits implement globally. Fundraising on their platform has doubled each year—resulting in thousands of nonprofits collectively raising over half a billion dollars. Classy.org 51. PARTICIPATE LEARNING A global learning community that connects teachers and students through comprehensive programs to foster human understanding and peace around the world. They partner with schools and districts to develop cultural competency to empower students for the global marketplace. Serving 22,000 students and 4,000 educators in more than 400 schools. ParticipateLearning.com 52. FIRECLAY TILE A tile manufacturer that produces tiles from recycled content. Their hand-made and made-to-order approach taps into California’s rich ceramic tradition. They leverage time- honored techniques with modern technology to find creative solutions for tiles that can last a lifetime. They save 7,000 pounds of recycled materials from landfills daily. FireclayTile.com 53. REINVESTMENT FUND A mission-driven financial institution creating partnerships that invest in community transformation projects. They bring high-quality grocery stores, affordable housing, schools, and health centers to underserved areas — making health, well-being, and financial security accessible to families, regardless of income or zip code. Partnerships with 830 investors have impacted two million lives. Reinvestment.com 54. TRILINC GLOBAL An impact fund sponsor committed to creating scalable, sustainable solutions. They harness the power of capital markets to solve pressing socioeconomic and environmental challenges and have financed enterprises in 37 developing economies, that have resulted in more than 42,000 permanent jobs. TrilincGlobal.com 55. FIRESPRING A marketing agency that helps businesses and nonprofits all over the world intentionally develop their brand and identify their purpose. They work with companies to understand their current culture and how they’d like it to evolve. The company supports more than 3,000 nonprofits and small- to mid- sized businesses across 5 continents. Firespring.com 56. NETWORK FOR GOOD A fundraising software provider that helps small nonprofits cultivate donor relationships and advance their missions. They also work with corporate partners to implement effective cause initiatives and charitable giving programs, backed by a proven donation engine. They provide support to more than 400,000 nonprofit leaders. NetworkForGood.com