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An environmental nonprofit focused on forest conservation, Canopy works to protect ancient and endangered forests worldwide. It collaborates with businesses and the forestry sector to ensure the sourcing of sustainable, forest-friendly materials like paper and textiles. Canopy promotes alternatives to wood-based materials and advocates for responsible supply chains in industries such as fashion, publishing, and packaging.

Earthjustice is a nonprofit environmental law organization that uses the law to protect communities, wildlife, and the planet. It represents environmental groups, communities, and indigenous peoples in landmark legal cases to protect natural resources, public health, and human rights, with a focus on tackling climate change, protecting water resources, and conserving biodiversity.

ETI is a membership-based organization that promotes ethical trade and responsible sourcing. It works with companies, trade unions, and NGOs to ensure that labor rights are respected in global supply chains. The ETI Base Code, which guides companies to uphold human rights, is central to its work, and it also offers support to businesses to improve their supply chain practices.

Fashion Positive is an initiative that focuses on accelerating the transition to a circular fashion system. It encourages the use of sustainable, renewable, and non-toxic materials in fashion, promoting product design that is fully recyclable or biodegradable. Fashion Positive advocates for circular fashion through industry partnerships and education to reduce the fashion industry's environmental footprint.

Global Green USA is a nonprofit that focuses on advancing sustainable solutions for climate change, urban resilience, and green building. The organization promotes policies and practices that integrate environmental sustainability into the built environment, helping to create sustainable, low-carbon communities and green urban spaces.

Green America is a nonprofit organization that promotes environmental sustainability and ethical business practices. It empowers businesses and individuals to adopt green practices by providing resources, advocacy, and certifications like the Green Business Certification. The organization’s goal is to build a green economy that prioritizes people and the planet over profit.

A UK-based nonprofit that advocates for garment workers’ rights globally, focusing on fair wages, safe working conditions, and ethical production. The organization raises awareness through campaigns, research, and partnerships with trade unions, calling for brands to take responsibility for the well-being of the people in their supply chains.

SAI is an international nonprofit focused on advancing human rights in global supply chains. It created the SA8000® Standard, one of the world’s leading social certification standards for decent workplaces. The organization works to improve labor conditions and promote fair treatment, ensuring companies meet ethical standards for health, safety, wages, and freedom of association.

Founded by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, The Climate Reality Project is a global nonprofit focused on raising awareness and mobilizing action on climate change. It trains activists, organizes campaigns, and promotes solutions to mitigate climate change. The organization advocates for policy changes and sustainable practices in businesses and communities to address the climate crisis.

Founded by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Wangari Maathai, the Green Belt Movement focuses on environmental conservation, community empowerment, and women’s rights. The movement encourages tree planting, environmental education, and sustainable livelihoods, particularly in Kenya, to restore ecosystems and support local communities in environmental stewardship.

Clean Clothes Campaign is an international labor rights organization focused on improving working conditions and wages in the garment industry. The organization works to hold brands accountable for labor abuses and advocates for fair treatment and living wages for garment workers. It provides resources for workers and campaigns for changes in labor laws and industry practices.

A leading advocate for the circular economy, promoting the idea that resources should be used, reused, and regenerated. It works with businesses, governments, and academia to promote circular business models, focusing on reducing waste and improving resource efficiency. Key initiatives include Circular Economy 100 (CE100) and collaborating with major companies to redesign supply chains and products.

The Fair Wear Foundation works to improve labor conditions in garment factories by promoting fair wages, safe working conditions, and workers’ rights. It evaluates brands through annual Brand Performance Checks, and its approach focuses on improving supply chains and empowering workers through training and engagement with suppliers to ensure labor rights are upheld.

Fashion Revolution is a global movement that advocates for transparency, sustainability, and ethics in the fashion industry. The organization encourages brands to disclose their supply chains and take responsibility for their workers’ well-being. Fashion Revolution raises awareness through campaigns like Fashion Revolution Week and the Fashion Transparency Index, which ranks brands based on their transparency and ethical practices.

GoodWeave works to end child labor and forced labor in the global textile and carpet industry. It provides certification to companies that meet its rigorous standards for ethical labor practices and operates in regions where child and forced labor are prevalent, helping to break the cycle of exploitation through education, certification, and advocacy.

IIED is a research and policy institute that works to influence environmental, economic, and social policies. It advocates for sustainable development, with a focus on poverty reduction, environmental justice, and the integration of local knowledge into global policy-making processes. IIED works with communities, governments, and organizations to promote equitable and sustainable development.

Remake is a nonprofit focused on transforming the fashion industry through education, advocacy, and campaigns that promote ethical fashion. It works to empower consumers with knowledge about the impacts of their clothing choices, advocating for better labor practices and more sustainable production methods. Remake publishes reports and holds brands accountable for transparency and their human rights impact.

A global nonprofit that advocates for sustainable practices within the textile industry. It promotes the use of sustainable fibers, responsible sourcing, and eco-friendly production practices through various standards like the Global Recycle Standard (GRS) and Organic Content Standard (OCS). Textile Exchange educates industry stakeholders and encourages transparency to reduce environmental and social impacts in textile production.

The Fashion Transparency Initiative works to promote transparency across the fashion industry, focusing on ensuring that brands publicly disclose information about their supply chains. It publishes the Fashion Transparency Index to track how well brands are sharing information on issues such as labor rights, sustainability, and sourcing practices.

WIEGO is a global network that focuses on advocating for workers in the informal economy, especially women. It works to improve the working conditions of informal workers such as domestic workers, street vendors, and garment workers by providing them with advocacy, education, and resources to organize and improve their economic security.