Impact
The Women’s Bakery – Empowering Women in East Africa
During her time volunteering with the Peace Corps, Markey Culver established The Women’s Bakery as a way to raise employment opportunities for women in Rwanda.
Chris Bray – Photographer and Conservationist
Chris Bray grew up sailing around the world then leading world-first expeditions across the arctic before becoming an award-winning Australian Geographic photographer.
Tatsushi Kuroki – Sustainable Denim Manufacturer
Tatsushi Kuroki has made a career of infusing sustainability into the denim production process.
Claus Porto – Heritage, Portuguese Hand-Crafted Soaps
Aquiles de Brito’s heritage company, Claus Porto, has crafted fine hand-crafted soaps and fragrances in Portugal for generations.
Nay Palad Hideaway – Eco Resort in Siargao, Philippines
Situated in one of the Philippine’s middle islands, Nay Palad, an eco resort, invites its guests to experience the essence of natural luxury.
Lothantique – Heritage French Soap Maker
Lothantique encompasses nearly a dozen brands of bath and home products based on essential oils.
The Guild Group – African Contemporary Design Platform
This South African furniture company, owned by Trevyn and Julian McGowan, is known for its unique African contemporary designs that take cues from award-winning artisans.
Yoga Magic – A Mindful Eco-Friendly Retreat
This eco-retreat is a peaceful oasis located near the beaches of North Goa, India.
Odzala Discovery Camps – Congo Conservation Destination
Odzala Discovery Camps lies within the luscious rainforests, rivers, and savannas of Odzala-Kokoua National Park.
Bamboo Sushi – Pioneer in Sustainable Sushi Restaurants
In 2008, Kristofor Lofgren, president of Sustainable Restaurant Holdings Inc., created Bamboo Sushi: the world’s first certified sustainable sushi restaurant.
Resplendent Ceylon-Luxury Hotels & Resorts in Sri Lanka
The tea production brand Dilmah Tea, founded by Merrill Fernando has expanded to a luxury hotel group with stunning views of mountains and tea fields.
São Lourenço do Barrocal – Portuguese Hotel & Winery
São Lourenço do Barrocal is still a farm estate rich in history and heritage, but it is also a hotel.
El Fenn – Boutique Hotel and Retreat in Marrakech
Vanessa Branson turned the ruins of a once-grand house in Marrakech into a hotel with grandeur rivaling that of its original form.
Brinda Somaya – Urban Conservationist and Architect
Somaya is an urban conservationist who incorporates social and environmental consciousness into her architectural designs.
Inis Meáin Restaurant & Suites – On Aran Islands, Ireland
Marie-Thérèse and Ruairí de Blacam’s Irish hotel has just five suites, each with sweeping views of the stark island landscape and the vast ocean beyond.
Susan Easton – Sustainable Textile and Clothing Designer
Founded in 2011, Susan Easton’s sustainable textile brand From the Road combines her aesthetic expertise with her love of travel and fashion.
The Recipe Hunters – Sharing Heritage Recipes
Anthony Morano and Leila Elamine founded The Recipe Hunters to document their global travels, discovering heritage recipes, promoting sustainable food, while supporting cultural pluralism.
Dylan Tomine – Patagonia Ambassador & Conservationist
Tomine continues to channel his love for fish and produce dialogue regarding the importance of protecting nature, spending time outdoors, and cooking fresh, natural meals.
Massimo Bottura – Chef Creating Equitable Food Systems
Massimo Bottura’s restaurant, Osteria Francescana, is considered the best restaurant in Italy and one of the most influential in the world.
Chef Ann Cooper – Author, Chef, Educator, and Advocate of Healthy Food for all Children
Cooper has worked in food for over 40 years, and she currently combines this career with philanthropy.