Leadership Business Members
Hugo Neu
Hugo Neu’s mission is to link purpose, prosperity, fairness, and resilience by driving smart and equitable social, economic, and environmental improvements that benefit healthier jobs, businesses, communities, and ecosystems.
Hugo Neu accomplishes this through our businesses, investments, philanthropies, partnerships, practices, and talented workforce—as demonstrated by our flagship, state-of-the-art business park and 21st century resiliency model, Kearny Point.
Ben & Jerry’s
Social Mission: To operate the Company in a way that actively recognizes the central role that business plays in society by initiating innovative ways to improve the quality of life locally, nationally, and internationally.
ECOS
ECOS produces household cleaning supplies, including soaps, paper products, kitchen cleaners, and even pet products. All of its products are derived from plants and free of chemicals like formaldehyde, petrochemicals, and 1.4 dioxane that are toxic to humans and the environment. With this emphasis on sustainability, the family-owned company has grown considerably since its humble beginnings. ECOS will never test on animals or use animal ingredients in their products. It conducts business in a socially responsible manner that safeguards the earth, and all its inhabitants.
EILEEN FISHER
EILEEN FISHER: more than a brand. We are a culture and an ethos born of passionate individuals who work as we live, using good design to inspire creativity, cultivate connection and instill confidence. By reflecting these values in our craft, clothing, workspaces and interactions, we celebrate the vital dynamic between one and many.
King Arthur Baking Company, Inc.
King Arthur Baking Company has been sharing the joy of baking since 1790. Headquartered in Norwich, Vermont, a certified B Corp, and 100% employee-owned, King Arthur is the ultimate baking resource, providing the highest quality ingredients for the most delicious baked goods, while inspiring connections and community through baking. King Arthur Baking believes in paying all workers a fair and competitive wage and offers robust retirement benefits, while also fostering a culture of health and wellness, community engagement, and celebration.
Naturepedic
When Barry Cik went to a baby store to buy a crib mattress for his first grandchild in 2003, he was concerned by what he found in the products: assorted chemicals, vinyl/PVC with phthalates, polyurethane foam with flame retardants, formaldehyde, GMOs, glues/adhesives, and more.
Cik said. “When I asked the salesperson about it, he tried to reassure me by saying, ‘oh, come on; if it wasn’t safe the government wouldn’t allow it to be sold!’ And I said, ‘you’ve got to be kidding me.’” “I just couldn’t buy it,”
Patagonia
Founded by Yvon Chouinard in 1973, Patagonia is an outdoor apparel company based in Ventura, California. A Certified B Corporation, the company is recognized internationally for its commitment to product quality and environmental activism—and its contributions of more than $110 million in grants and in-kind donations to date.
Seventh Generation
Seventh Generation believes their products are healthy solutions for the air, surfaces, fabrics, pets and people within your home–and for the community and environment outside of it. As a pioneer in corporate responsibility, they want their products to make a difference—from their development through to their production, purchase, use, and disposal. Seventh Generation is always evaluating how to reduce their environmental impact, increase performance and safety, and create a more sustainable supply chain.