Our inaugural North American list features innovative companies that span the continent. They’re based in places like New York, Ohio, Virginia, Tennessee, Colorado, and Mexico City. But each one is working on problems that are inherent to the region. From educating children on injustices, to getting things like solar energy, fresh produce, and COVID-19 tests into peoples’ homes, these companies are making resources more accessible and improving the quality of life on this continent.
1. Chobani
For innovating its product line while standing by its stakeholder model, even during COVID-19
Chobani stuck by its stakeholders during the pandemic, providing paid time off, a $100 per day childcare subsidy, cash bonuses, and free boxed lunches and toilet paper to its employees. To help communities outside its offices and factories, it turned its upscale Chobani Cafe in Soho into a temporary food bank and launched Chobani Pantry to support local food banks across the nation, ultimately donating more than 7 million products. Meanwhile, Chobani Oat made a splash in the burgeoning alternative-milk segment, and in July 2020, the company introduced new product innovations such as the plant-based drink, Chobani Probiotic, and a high-protein nutrition yogurt called Chobani Complete.
2. CannonDesign
For its focus on creating healthier, educational, and equitable spaces that help communities flourish
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