Paraguay The first of two denim companies on this list , Paraguay ' s Blue Design believes the fashion industry has to change its processes to make production more sustainable . Certified by B Corporation in January 2021 , Blue Design stood out for its product development service with its clients , respecting natural resources and the health and wellbeing of its workers .

As the only denim boutique factory in South America , it produces and designs products for leading brands around the world .

United States

One of the higher-profile B Corps on this list , clothing brand Patagonia does business the right way . Not content with making itself a more sustainable business , it is also bringing on the next generation of responsible startups . This is nothing new . Every year for 30 years , Patagonia has donated 1 % of sales to environmental organisations . In 2012 , it became one of California ’ s first B Corps . Now , there is its US $ 20 Million and Change fund to help like-minded start-ups deliver positive benefits to the environment . Check out its series of fascinating documentaries .

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