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Track · Sep 2026

Sustainability track

22brands in this list
0rose this edition
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Top 10

Top of the list

  1. 1HeldPatagoniaIconic
  2. 2HeldAesopStrong
  3. 3HeldCotopaxiDeveloping
  4. 4HeldByomaDeveloping
  5. 5HeldCuyanaDeveloping
  6. 6HeldEthiqueDeveloping
  7. 7HeldHerbivore BotanicalsDeveloping
  8. 8HeldMinor FiguresDeveloping
  9. 9HeldReformationDeveloping
  10. 10HeldLush CosmeticsDeveloping
Full list

All 22 brands

  1. 1HeldPatagoniaPurpose-led outdoor apparelIconic
  2. 2HeldAesopLuxury apothecary, L'Oreal acquisition; brand integrity maintainedStrong
  3. 3HeldCotopaxiOutdoor adventure, bright colour + purpose challenger brandDeveloping
  4. 4HeldByomaBarrier-support skincare, affordable microbiome brandDeveloping
  5. 5HeldCuyanaFewer better things, quality-first DTC women's brandDeveloping
  6. 6HeldEthiquePlastic-free solid beauty, concentrated bar brand pioneerDeveloping
  7. 7HeldHerbivore BotanicalsCrystal-infused clean beauty, aesthetic brand with product qualityDeveloping
  8. 8HeldMinor FiguresBarista oat milk, coffee-culture challenger brandDeveloping
  9. 9HeldReformationSustainable fashion, LA cool meets climate accountabilityDeveloping
  10. 10HeldLush CosmeticsFresh handmade cosmetics, packaging-free brand pioneerDeveloping
  11. 11HeldWeledaBiodynamic herbalism, Rudolf Steiner brand philosophyDeveloping
  12. 12HeldTony's ChocolonelyFair trade chocolate, mission brand with strong storytellingDeveloping
  13. 13HeldOatlyOat-based dairy alternativesDeveloping
  14. 14HeldDr. Bronner'sFair trade soap, all-one brand with activist heritageDeveloping
  15. 15HeldChobaniPurpose-first yogurt, founder brand with sustainability narrativeDeveloping
  16. 16HeldBombasBuy-one-donate-one socks, social impact DTC brandDeveloping
  17. 17HeldRothy'sSustainable flats, recycled materials fashion brandDeveloping
  18. 18HeldVejaEthical trainers, supply chain transparency brand leaderDeveloping
  19. 19HeldEverlaneRadical transparency, brand promise vs delivery tensionDeveloping
  20. 20HeldYouth To The PeopleLA vegan skincare, L'Oreal-acquired clean superfoods brandDeveloping
  21. 21HeldThe Body ShopPurpose-led beauty retailerUnder Pressure
  22. 22HeldAllbirdsSustainable footwearUnder Pressure
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