As more attention is being given to the environment due to the unarguable evidences of climate crisis and global warming on planet, companies are becoming more sensitive about the effect of their products on the planet. Also, the high cost of energy production, and the incessant depletion of natural resources has further encouraged companies to become more environmentally conscious in their production.
For a group to be known as ecofriendly, their policies and actions need to be steered toward preserving and improving the planet. Hence, these companies ensure that not only the output that is, their product, is eco-friendly but the process of production do not constitute a risk to the surrounding but rather helps to protect the environment. Here are 10 Green and Environmentally Friendly companies.
1. Nike
As one of the most popular brands in the world, Nike in recent years have made outstanding progress towards a greener environment. The company not only focuses on producing high quality sporting wears and accessories but also ensures environmental protection, during production.
From the use of recycled materials in the manufacturing to rebranding its boxes to reduce packaging, the American company is a leading example in the sport gadgets industry. It also partners with agencies like NASA and oversees projects designed to guarantee an ecofriendly production process.
2. Seventh Generation
With most cleaning products associated with chemicals harmful to the environment, Seventh Generation, sells environmentally safe cleaning agents, paper and personal care. Aimed at producing products that are sustainable with ingredients that are not only safe for the environment but also for the users.
By introducing environmentally sound business practices, Seventh Generation remains the largest eco -friendly cleaning supplies seller in the USA with the mission “to transform the world into a healthy sustainable and equitable place for next seven generations”.
The company likewise encourages nonprofit organizations that advocates for a greener environment and the sustainable use of natural resources through its foundation, the Seventh Generation Foundation.
3. New Belgium Brewing
An advocate for climate change, the brewing company is keen on proper waste management and reducing gas emission by taking proactive measures like encouraging customers and employees to reduce transportation by cars and opt for biking. The company donated over 9 million USD to nonprofit organizations advocating for the use of bicycles.
New Belgium also invests in reducing greenhouse emissions, promoting the use energy efficient technologies, such as solar panels and creation of energy through wastewater. The beer producing company is renowned also for the production of the first American certified carbon neutral beer.
4. Google
Being the largest search engine the world, the amount of energy required to power the company is enormous, the technological giant however, ensures a safer nature by investing in renewable energy projects and reducing the amount of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through the use of clean energy sources. Google continues to make efforts towards a sustainable environment by campaigning for energy conservation.
5. Starbucks
When it comes to coffee, Starbucks is listed as one of the highest-ranking coffee company in the world. Starbucks is committed to reducing carbon and waste footprints and water conservation. Its actions spread across to coffee producing countries by investing in forest protection and the growth of coffee plant. The company sets a 2030 target of cutting by 50% carbon emission, water use and waste sent to land mill.
6. Ford
Automobiles are known to be one of the most common producers of harmful gases to the environment, however Ford Motor Company has over the years been an active contributor to a less polluted environment.
The company has reduced its global operational energy, co2 emission in the production process and water use by increasing its green and renewable energy source as well as creating vehicles with higher fuel efficiency rate. It also has a vision of reaching a zero-air emission for its manufacturing plants across the globe as well as using only recycled and renewable plastics in all its vehicles.
7. Unilever
With it headquarter in London and over 400 brands across the globe, Unilever is one of the biggest manufacturing companies in the world. The British consumer goods company produces variety of products from food to home care and beauty products. The group is currently implementing a sustainable living plan to reduce the waste sent to landfills as a result of its diverse operations.
Additionally, Unilever collaborates with other agencies like the Global food Banking Network to reduce hunger and World Wildlife Fund, a leading conservation organization, in order to fight against deforestation in Brazil and Indonesia.
8. Patagonia
The company’s philosophy “100% for the Planet” sums up the goal of Patagonia, a leading activewear retailers, promoting ecofriendly adventure kits. They have engaged and contributed to various projects dedicated to preserving and improving the planet. The company continues to donate 1% of its sales to conservation of the environment and in a bid to reduce environmental footprints, Patagonia sources its raw materials form recycled or locally grown organic materials.
Though criticized for its use of fossil fuel in its production process, Patagonia remains committed to a greener environment.
9. Tesla Motors
The impact of this modern car model on the environment has been a subject of controversy for many. However, Tesla motors continues to assure and convince many of the possibility of making eco-friendly cars that are sustainable without losing their power and speed.
The company aims to reduce the environmental impact of electricity, transportation which is a large contributor to emissions, and the overall energy use by people across the globe. With solar installations, generating clean and emission free electricity, and a supercharging network, reducing the use of gasoline and fossil fuel, Tesla remains a beamer of hope to a clean, greener future for the planet.
10. Hewlett Packard
Committed to the use of renewable energy HP, as the Palo Alto based company is popularly known, undertakes policies and programs designed to reduce greenhouse emissions and ensure more energy efficient products. HP seeks to reduce energy consumption through optimization and efficiency projects and increasing the use of recycled materials.
