Giving Compass' Take:

• B the Change highlights two companies, Tom's of Maine and Rubicon Global, who take protecting the environment into their own hands.

• What can other organizations learn from Tom's and Rubicon's example? How can we - philanthropists, nonprofits, and consumers - encourage and support more environmentally responsible companies?

• To learn about how company-supported nonprofits have proven to be effective, click here.

With a recent Gallup poll showing that two-thirds of Americans believe global warming is caused by human activities and more than half responding that they are “concerned believers” who think it will pose a serious threat during their lives, the opportunity is high to help people take action to mitigate the effects of climate change.

Certified B Corporations consider the environment as one of many stakeholders in their business operations, and many B Corps provide products and services that help people reduce their impact on our planet.

Newly certified B Corp Tom’s of Maine has for nearly 50 years provided personal care products made from natural ingredients and encouraged customers to return the packaging for recycling if they’re unable to do so locally. In recent years Tom’s of Maine has donated to nonprofits that promote water conservation through education and other programs.

Eliminating waste is the mission at Rubicon Global, which helps its clients reduce waste and maximize recycling efforts. Through its global operations, Rubicon helps people reduce their impact on the Earth and builds more sustainable communities.

These two B Corps share more about their Earth-friendly products and policies and provide inspiration for other companies looking to do the same.

Read the full article about environmentally conscious companies at B the Change