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Giving Pledge or Purpose Pledge?

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Giving Pledge or Purpose Pledge?

The recent Theodore Schleifer piece in The New York Times, “The Billionaire Backlash Against a Philanthropic Dream,” chronicles the fading momentum of the Giving Pledge—the initiative where billionaires pledge to give away at least half their wealth. But Schleifer’s coverage misses a more fundamental problem: both the Giving Pledge and similar efforts assume it’s normal, and acceptable, for individuals to accumulate extraordinary wealth first, then give back selectively. The real question shouldn’t be how billionaires distribute their fortunes, it should... Continue Reading

Dueling Visions for 2030 in the Holy Land: More Violent Apartheid or a Secure Peace

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2030 Dueling Visions for 2030 in the Holy Land: More Violent Apartheid or a Secure Peace

We just returned from the Holy Land—our first visit since 2018—where we met with Palestinian olive farmers, Israeli peace activists, former hostages, and families shattered by violence on both sides. What we witnessed in the West Bank and Israel revealed two starkly different visions for 2030: one of deepening dispossession and trauma, the other of courageous reconciliation and shared humanity. Read more about what we saw, who we stood with, and why the future of peace in the region feels both more urgent—and more possible—than ever.Continue Reading

The Purpose Pledge Approach to Living Wages, Supply Chain Integrity, and Climate Action

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purpose pledge The Purpose Pledge Approach to Living Wages, Supply Chain Integrity, and Climate Action

Dr. Bronner’s is helping launch the Purpose Pledge—a bold new framework that goes beyond traditional certification to ensure companies pay living wages, uphold supply chain integrity, and take serious climate action. This initiative unites purpose-driven brands around transparent, measurable commitments designed to redefine what responsible business looks like in the 21st century. See how this movement is setting a new standard for ethical capitalism—and why it matters for your values-led shopping and investing choices.Continue Reading

Purpose Pledge: From Aspiration to Activation

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purpose pledge Purpose Pledge: From Aspiration to Activation

Dr. Bronner’s and industry partners are launching the Purpose Pledge this March—an ambitious initiative uniting companies around ten clear commitments to living wages, ethical sourcing, and climate action. Focused on turning values into measurable action, the pledge moves beyond aspiration to real accountability. Learn how this movement could reshape the future of responsible business.Continue Reading

Marking Seven Years of Global Giving for Social Justice, Animal Advocacy, and Environmental Sustainability

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Global Giving Marking Seven Years of Global Giving for Social Justice, Animal Advocacy, and Environmental Sustainability

Dr. Bronner’s is proud to mark seven years of its global philanthropy program, the All-One International Initiative. Since 2019, Dr. Bronner’s has contributed at least 1% of sales from participating international markets each year to fund local organizations advancing social justice, environmental sustainability, and animal rights. The initiative has contributed more than $1.4 million to 70 organizations across 20 countries between 2019 and 2025.Continue Reading

All-One Activist: Justine Nelson of Rivershed Society of BC

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RIVERSHED All-One Activist: Justine Nelson of Rivershed Society of BC

Rivershed Society of BC works to protect and restore British Columbia’s Fraser River and its watersheds. The organization is guided by principles that center First Nations peoples and the knowledge that has stewarded the region from time immemorial. Dr. Bronner’s has supported Rivershed Society of BC through our All-One Canada Initiative since 2020. Dr. Bronner’s spoke with Justine Nelson, Executive Director of Rivershed Society of BC, about the organization’s work. Continue Reading

The Hidden Cost of Pesticides: What’s Killing Our Pollinators?

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insect The Hidden Cost of Pesticides: What’s Killing Our Pollinators?

Pollinators are in crisis—and without them, our food systems and ecosystems cannot survive. From toxic pesticides to habitat loss, bees and butterflies are disappearing at alarming rates. Pesticides like bee-killing neonicotinoids cause direct pollinator die-off, while herbicides are decimating critical pollinator habitats, wiping out the wildflowers and forage they depend on. That’s why Dr. Bronner’s is proud to stand with Center for Food Safety (CFS), the nation’s leading public interest food litigators fighting to protect pollinators and protect our food system. Continue Reading

“All-One” Means Ending Factory Farming and Opposing the Exploitation of All Animals

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end factory farming “All-One” Means Ending Factory Farming and Opposing the Exploitation of All Animals

2025 marks the 12th year of Dr. Bronner’s animal advocacy funding program, which to date has donated a total of approximately $4.8 million to organizations working to reshape food systems by exposing and reducing the suffering of farmed animals, educating the public on the benefits of plant-based diets, creating sanctuaries for rescued animals, and building a more ethical future of food.Continue Reading

All-One Activist: Alex Cornelissen of Sea Shepherd Global

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All-One Activist: Alex Cornelissen of Sea Shepherd Global

A long-term nonprofit partner of Dr. Bronner’s, Sea Shepherd Global continues their tireless work of protecting the world’s oceans. We spoke with CEO Alex Cornelissen about Sea Shepherd’s current campaigns, including how the ship named after Emanuel Bronner is being used to defend octopus populations in the Mediterranean from illegal poaching. Continue Reading

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