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Top Businesses Exemplifying Sustainability Pathways

Sustainability is a solution to the problem of mindless consumerism. We inhabit a planet with limited resources, sadly, many businesses, organizations, and countries act in ways that contradict this reality. And consuming resources without replenishment plans along with the unconcerned environmental damage is slowly killing the planet.

Our spending habits leave an environmental footprint— the commodities we buy lead to environmental pollution and resource depletion in our natural ecosystem, intentionally or unintentionally. Today, we'll look at a few of the successful sustainable firms, as well as the strategies and characteristics that allow them to succeed. Then we shall discuss what empowers a business to become a long-term success.

That being said, let’s get on with it!

“We invite people to discover a better world through chocolate.” - Theo Chocolate

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Theo Chocolate promotes organic and fair trade farming practices, developing long-term connections and credibility with the farming community. The brand has continually exhibited creativity and transparency, establishing a benchmark for sustainable enterprises that are primarily dedicated to environmental stewardship procedures. Theo Chocolate is appreciative and respectful of all of the people engaged in the product production, ensuring the long-term sustainability of employees, suppliers, and partner organizations. Every bar purchased helps to assist almost 5,500 cocoa growers and 30,000 family members.


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Patagonia remains a leader among the most sustainable recreational wear businesses. The brand aims to be 100% carbon-neutral by 2025, through a fully sustainable manufacturing system. The organization is dedicated to teaching clients about being more environmentally conscious— training on how to repair your clothing and camping equipment. They also provide 1% of their annual sales to environmental non-profits.


McCormick & Company champions the food industry. Ranking 482 in Fortune 500 Companies, the brand commits to sustainable sourcing— helping the farmers in over 80 countries, and contributing to farming communities in Madagascar, India, and Indonesia to better the world.

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Brief Highlight: McCormick & Company 2025 Sustainable Commitments

  • 50% of senior leadership positions for women.

  • 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

  • Enhanced transparency for 90% of products.

  • 80% percent of employees’ involvement in Charity Day Globally.


American Water Works is amongst the top sustainable corporations. Serving 15 million people in 46 states, the corporation saves 12.5 billion liters of water every year. The company employs over 6,800 employees and is the top global water and wastewater management company in the world. American Water Works has set a 2025 goal of reducing carbon emissions by 40%.


Neste is a global leader in sustainability, distinguished for its renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel, chemical recycling to reduce plastic pollution, and inventiveness in processing raw materials into renewable fuels. The organization aims to make the world a better place by cutting its carbon pollution by 20 million tonnes per year. And by 2035, carbon neutral.

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Santander is a financial organization known for funding global businesses and education. Ranked as the most sustainable bank in the world in 2019 (Dow Jones Sustainability Index), third in 2018, 11th in 2015, the organization’s dedication to sustainability makes them a frontrunner in funding sustainable initiatives. Santander funded over 50 billion euros during 2015-2018, trained over 300,000 students in finance, and assisted over 250,000 small company entrepreneurs in Latin America in 2018. According to the Varkey Foundation, the bank is the highest contributor in education with €121 million in scholarships and university partnerships in 2018.


What Is Your Vision For The Future?

Where And How Can You Make A Difference?

Rome wasn’t built in a day-- the same is for successful businesses. Marketing accomplishments are built over decades of downfalls and lessons. But thanks to the experiments of the market industry pioneers, we can learn from their mistakes while using the aspects that enabled their success.

Considering the ideals upon which the company was founded can aid in the development of the organization’s sustainable goals.

A good start to green success is to determine the top areas where the brand can have the greatest influence on the environment. It can be putting extra effort into investing in environmentally friendly materials, collaborating with B-corp certified suppliers, raising awareness to make people more mindful of sustainability— these are just a few instances of making a long-term difference.

Sustainability transformation is a long mission, which is achievable only with combined effort. The importance of working with associates, manufacturers, and consumers to make your sustainable project successful is crucial.

Who are your most significant stakeholders that are critical to your sustainability goals? How can their involvement contribute to the green vision of your company?

Decide on the key players, then decide on your steps—- it can be taking a firm stance to commit to purely sustainable materials or gradually moving ahead by employing one sustainable step at a time. Drastic changes or moderate changes, effort and initiatives are what matters.

How do you know your brand is winning the fight against climate change? What are your criteria for determining success?

Evaluate the performance of your sustainability strategy— are you making progress toward your objectives? Have you become more ethical? Add numbers and dates to your goals to create success measurements to know the impact metric of the brand’s commitment. 

What About Gallant International Inc?

Gallant Inc is a certified B-Corp that assists businesses in incorporating sustainability into their business models. With our 100% customizable Organic, Fairtrade, Carbon-Neutral, & Traceable Promotional & Retail Cotton Products for businesses of all sizes, we make sustainability accessible to everyone.

Gallant offers high-quality and environmentally friendly private label bulk cosmetic bags, totes, drawstring/muslin bags, and accessories that reflect our commitment to sustainable practices and your company's ethical beliefs.

Organic Cotton Products:

Organic fabrics or natural fibers that are more durable than throwaway plastic bags are eco-friendly and sustainable. As the surge of climate change alarms the world, reusable cotton bags are becoming increasingly popular. They're also utilized in packaging to cut down on waste and costs associated with single-use packaging.

Coming together for the preservation of the planet and decreasing our environmental footprint has never been more crucial. Gallant is committed to investing in green business by offering GOTS & fair trade certified and carbon-neutral sustainable products.