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The Trellis Impact 25 conference brought together climate leaders, sustainability operators, founders, investors, policymakers, and emerging practitioners to explore the next wave of progress in climate and sustainability. This year’s gathering reflected a notable shift across the field: a move from ambition to execution, supported by deep collaboration, maturing
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San Francisco’s food scene is celebrated worldwide for its creativity and diversity. At the heart of this story is La Cocina, a nonprofit incubator that has transformed the lives of women, immigrants, and people of color through food entrepreneurship. By providing kitchen space, training, and mentorship, La Cocina has
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Based in Sebastopol, California, Traditional Medicinals is a trailblazing herbal tea brand that has redefined what purpose looks like in business since 1974. As a Certified B Corporation and California Benefit Corporation, the company blends ancient herbal wisdom with modern sustainability practices to create teas that nourish both people and
The latest Bentley Gallup Business in Society Report offers striking confirmation of what many purpose-driven professionals have long sensed: Americans now see business as a moral actor in society, one with both the power and the responsibility to make life better. In 2025, 65% of Americans say business has a
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A name with meaning 1951 Coffee Company is a nonprofit specialty coffee organization founded in 2015 that empowers refugees, asylees, and humanitarian immigrants through free barista training and employment opportunities in the United States. Named after the 1951 UN Refugee Convention, the organization blends high-quality coffee with social impact by
The San Francisco Bay Area is home to more than 200 Certified B Corporations®, each using business as a force for good. B Local Bay Area is the hub where these businesses come together, building community through shared values of equity, sustainability, and purpose. For FYP SF Bay, this work
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Alter Eco is not your average chocolate company. Founded in San Francisco, this Certified B Corporation and Climate Neutral business is on a mission to make indulgence restorative. Their goal is simple yet transformative: to create the world’s cleanest, greenest, and most ethical chocolate while regenerating the planet. A
HigherRing is a purpose-driven outsourcing partner helping businesses grow sustainably while keeping people and planet at the center of every decision. Founded by Michelle Hirons and Susan Hopkinson, this certified B Corporation blends operational excellence with human values, proving that business can scale responsibly without losing its soul. A Better
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In the heart of San Francisco, where innovation meets conscience, Grove Collaborative is reimagining what it means to live sustainably. Founded in 2012, this Certified B Corporation and Climate Neutral Certified company has become a guiding light for households seeking healthier, more responsible ways to care for their homes and
This October 28–30, San Jose will host Trellis Impact 25, a three-day gathering where climate urgency, nature-based solutions, and sustainable finance converge. By combining three leading events—VERGE, Bloom, and GreenFin—Trellis is creating a space where climate solutions can scale and cross-sector silos are broken down. Why It
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From October 27–29, 2025, San Francisco will once again become the capital of the global impact economy. SOCAP25 gathers thousands of changemakers—investors, entrepreneurs, foundations, and policymakers—to scale social and environmental impact. Why It Matters SOCAP is more than a conference. It’s where global capital markets, local
The sustainability and social impact sector is undergoing a massive transformation—and it’s opening the door for professionals who want purpose-driven careers. According to LinkedIn’s 2024 analysis, demand for green-skilled talent grew by about 11.6% year-over-year, while supply only increased by 5.6%. These are LinkedIn dataset