Ballo is a South African ethical fashion brand that makes Cork sunglasses / African Fabric sunglasses / wood sunglasses and apparel from natural fibers...
with their different activities, that you can see in the more detailed sections below, the brand makes positive changes in the indicated areas
Companies or Products can become certified in different ways, click on the different certificates to learn more about it
B Corporations are a new type of corporation which uses the power of business to solve social and environmental problems.
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Certified B Corporations are a new kind of business that balances purpose and profit. To be awarded certification and then maintain it, a company must achieve a minimum score of 80 points (out of 200)
1% for the Planet represents a global network of businesses, individuals and nonprofit organizations tackling our planet's most pressing environmental issues.
Women For Change is a Non-Profit organisation advocating against Gender Based Violence and Femicide in South Africa.
With an official sustainability report a company reports on its performance on sustainable development, creates transparency and shows accountability towards all stakeholders for their actions. It should be published regularly ( annually ) to also show how performance changed - to the better or the worse
Our mission is to make unique sunglasses and goods that are handmade from sustainable materials and put the planet before profit.
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1% for the Planet represents a global network of businesses, individuals and nonprofit organizations tackling our planet's most pressing environmental issues.
Women For Change is a Non-Profit organisation advocating against Gender Based Violence and Femicide in South Africa.
"SDG's" stands for Sustainable Development Goals - When a company publicly declares or mentions on their website to work towards one or several of these United nations Global Goals (2030 Agenda for sustainable development) this will be shown here.
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts*
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
The Steps taken on Product level section is where you can find all the cool and eco-friendly features the brand applied to or included in the products
The Included Material category showcases which materials or substances are intentionally included in products or brands. This maybe valid for all, some or just a few products of this brand, you can get more information by hovering over the materials tag.
With an official sustainability report a company reports on its performance on sustainable development, creates transparency and shows accountability towards all stakeholders for their actions. It should be published regularly ( annually ) to also show how performance changed - to the better or the worse
Our mission is to make unique sunglasses and goods that are handmade from sustainable materials and put the planet before profit.
Learn moreThis is a list of all products or services the brand carries or provides - sometimes its nice to see what else they have ;-)