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These 10 Celebrities Are Creating a Positive Impact With Their Ventures

Today we are turning our glance towards celebrities who are creating real positive and meaningful impact with their companies and ventures.
UPDATED OCT 26, 2023
Cover Image Source: Pharrell Williams | Getty Images | Marc Piasecki | Jessica Alba | Getty Images | Kevin Winter
Cover Image Source: Pharrell Williams | Getty Images | Marc Piasecki | Jessica Alba | Getty Images | Kevin Winter

Celebrities Who Are Socially Responsible

 Gina Rodriguez | Getty Images | Emma McIntyre
Gina Rodriguez | Getty Images | Emma McIntyre

Celebrities are becoming more mindful about what they lend their names to, with each passing year. Many are taking it upon themselves and starting their ventures to tackle many social issues. It’s good to see today’s celebrities doing business with a purpose. These celebrities are influencing people to change their thought processes and take a few mindful steps for the planet's future., Today we are turning our glance towards celebrities who are creating real positive impact with their own companies be it for people or the planet, without any further delay, let's take a look!

1. Pharrell Williams

 Pharrell Williams | Getty Images | Marc Piasecki
Pharrell Williams | Getty Images | Marc Piasecki

A unique business idea that is making the planet “happy” is none other than Pharell Williams'. His company Bionic Yarn makes high-performance yarn and fabric from recovered plastic. Bionic Yarn has collaborated with big names in fashion such as Adidas, Timberland, Topshop, and GAP to create upcycled products. The company recently collaborated with G-Star Raw and Parley for the Oceans to recover more plastic from the shoreline. They plan to convert this ocean waste into a fashionable denim collection!

2. Matt Damon

Matt Damon | Getty Images |  Stella Artois
Matt Damon | Getty Images | Stella Artois

Water.org is pretty well-known for its amazing work but it’s one of the lesser-known facts that Matt Damon is one of the co-founders. The organization aims to provide safe and healthy water and sanitation for communities in need. The organization provides water credit which is a loan given out so that more people can get access to clean water. They also have a water fund that aims to tackle the growing water crisis. The organization also focuses on strategy development and has a sister company called WaterEquity. 

3. Hugh Jackman

Actor Hugh Jackman | Getty Images | Matthew Ashton
Actor Hugh Jackman | Getty Images | Matthew Ashton

Hugh Jackman launched a coffee shop named "Laughing Man Coffee Shop" in New York after getting inspired by an Ethiopian coffee farmer named Dukale back in the year 1999. He launched his platform that helped farmers in developing countries find buyers in the U.S. The Laughing Man Coffee brand was later bought by Keurig which now sells Laughing Man Coffee K-Cup varieties. The proceeds are then directly invested back in the Laughing Man Foundation which according to them, "supports educational programs, community development and social entrepreneurs around the world."

4. Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo Dicaprio | Getty Images |  Pascal Le Segretain
Leonardo Dicaprio | Getty Images | Pascal Le Segretain

DiCaprio is known for his passion for saving the environment and has taken tons of initiatives to save the planet in the last decade or so. He is currently helping build a sustainable resort on a private beach off the coast of Belize. This innovative getaway will focus on restoring the island's natural resources and is all set to raise awareness surrounding the environmental problems. Blackadore Caye is all set to feature villas and water homes which will be built in sustainable ways and by using local resources. It is planning to use renewable energy and only electric vehicles. The getaway will also feature innovative water and waste treatment systems. 

5. Amber Valletta

 Amber Valletta | Getty Images | Arnold Jerocki
Amber Valletta | Getty Images | Arnold Jerocki

High fashion model turned entrepreneur, Amver Valleta has a site called Master & Muse that sells some great sustainable and ethical brands like Matt & Nat. The brands that are available on the platform are all socially responsible and operate sustainably. The site has partnered with many leading brands from the industry including Carbonfund.org. and more. According to the official website, the brand reflects Valleta's belief that "substance and style do not have to be mutually exclusive in any way."

6. Gina Rodriguez

Gina Rodriguez | Getty Images | Dia Dipasupil
Gina Rodriguez | Getty Images | Dia Dipasupil

Known for her time on the show, Jane the Virgin, the actress's lingerie line Naja helps empower women workers in South America. The factory is known for employing single mothers to female heads of household and pays them above-market wages with many healthcare benefits. They also take responsibility for their school book and other supplies including uniforms, school meals, and more for their children. She backed the already-formed lingerie brand started by Catalina. The brand is known for delivering high-quality undergarments along with providing opportunities for underprivileged women. 

7. Edward Norton

 Edward Norton  | Getty Images |  Tristan Fewings
Edward Norton | Getty Images | Tristan Fewings

Known for his roles in Flight Club, and Norton World to raise funds for charitable as well as personal issues, Edward Norton is helping causes with his crowdfunding platform called Crowdrise. According to Wikiwand, The crowdfunding platform aims to encourage people to give back to the community. The donation-based business model helps you keep whatever is raised even if the target has not been fulfilled. The two founders of the fundraising platforms are Edward Norton and Shauna Robertson. 

8. Jessica Alba

 Jessica Alba | Getty Images | Kevin Winter
Jessica Alba | Getty Images | Kevin Winter

The Honest Company is an American digital-first consumer goods company that is based out of Los Angeles and was founded by actress Jessica Alba. The company generated $1 billion in revenue in the year 2020 and landed her on the cover of Forbes magazine's “America's Richest Self-Made Women” issue. The company has many SKUs such as eco-friendly baby, cleaning, and personal care products. According to the official website of the brand, Jessica Alba says that she had to create it so that people don't have to choose between what works for them and what's good for them.

9. Lily Cole

 Lily Cole | Getty Images | Lars Ronbog
Lily Cole | Getty Images | Lars Ronbog

Actress and Environmentalist Lily Cole's luxury knitwear company The North Circular employs a "UK network of talented home knitters." The brand is also known for using all-natural, biodegradable fibers to make beanies and other winter wear. Founded by Katherine Poulton and Lily Cole in the year 2009, the brand features a fantastic array of winter prices and is known for maintaining a good relationship between the producer and the purchaser. Along with using sustainable fabric the brand also makes sure to churn out trendy and contemporary knitwear that can be loved and worn by everyone.

10. Frederique van der Wal

Frederique van der Wal | Getty Images | Dimitrios Kambouris
Frederique van der Wal | Getty Images | Dimitrios Kambouris

This high-fashion model launched a florist company, Frederique Choice that works directly with growers around the world and works to incorporate reusable and sustainable packaging. According to the brand, each of the bouquets is shipped in a bamboo-pressed biodegradable vase and is currently available to ship to nine different counties in Europe and has expanded to the U.S. in 2015. The Dutch model is well known and has worked for brands like Victoria's Secret and more.

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