Spotlight on services from social enterprises and responsible businesses in Nepal
Check out these Good Market approved social enterprises, cooperatives, responsible businesses, and voluntary initiatives that provide sustainability services in Nepal. They focus on waste, energy, water, food, sustainable urban living, animal protection, livelihood and enterprise services, and more. ❤️ Know an initiative in Nepal that’s not on this list? Get in touch or encourage them to apply.
Waste
Biocomp
Lalitpur, Nepal
Biocomp produces high quality compost from organic waste in the Kathmandu valley. Their goals are to contribute to a circular economy, reduce green house gas emissions, and support sustainable and climate resilient food systems. Biocomp …
Clean City provides a comprehensive community-based approach to waste management in developing countries. They work with local organizations to raise public awareness, catalyze community action, and develop collection, composting, and …
Doko Recyclers promotes and enables smart sustainability and a circular economy by working with corporations, educational institutions, apartment buildings and colonies, factories, hotels, restaurants, and households in Nepal to reduce and …
Khaalisisi is a digital waste management platform that connects waste sellers with waste buyers and increases the volume of waste that is recycled in Nepal. There are about 13,000 collectors in Kathmandu alone. Khaalisisi partners with these local …
Let’s Clean Up Nepal is a not-for-profit service organization that’s dedicated to making the world a better, cleaner place for all. They raise awareness about the harmful effects of burning plastic and improper waste management, organize clean up …
Partnership for Sustainable Development (PSD) Nepal works with the mountain people of Langtang to cultivate circular economies and find solutions for plastic waste in Himalayan national parks. They developed a one rupee per PET bottle …
Samsara promotes a circular economy in Nepal by raising awareness about responsible consumption and repurposing solid waste into affordable consumer products. They collect denim, polythene bags, plastic bottles, and other waste and work …
Almost Heaven Farms is a permaculture demonstration, training, research, and resource center and self-sustaining farm in the Ilam district of Nepal in the eastern Himalayas. Going beyond sustainable agriculture and organic farming, they work …
Adobe and Bamboo Research Institute (ABARI) is a socially and environmentally committed research, design and construction firm that was established in 2006 to “examine, encourage, and celebrate the vernacular architectural tradition of Nepal …
HASERA is an organic farm and permaculture learning center in Patalekhet, Nepal that is dedicated to the promotion of sustainable agriculture and natural living. Since 1992, they have hosted and provided training for people from more than …
Green Growth envisions a sustainable food ecosystem throughout Nepal that makes it easier for consumers to access nutritious farm-to-table food and experience the benefits of sustainable farming. Their retail outlets and delivery service in …
SmartPaani provides environmentally responsible, economical solutions to water issues in Nepal including rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling, water filtration, wastewater treatment, consulting services and more. In addition to helping …
Utopia is an urban innovation group focused on emerging cities and slums. They are creating a network of urban venture studios called CITYLABS across Africa, Asia, and Latin America to support entrepreneurs who are developing urban startups …
Wildlife Conservation Nepal (WCN) supports biodiversity and nature conservation by bringing together local communities, civil society, scientists, conservation line agencies, and other development stakeholders with a focus on awareness …
Sneha’s Care is one of the largest animal welfare charities in Nepal. They provide medical treatment and humane care to injured, sick and abandoned dogs and other street animals. When cases are reported through the Sneha’s Care hotline …
Stand Up 4 Elephants (SU4E) aims to enable as many elephants as possible to live a life of freedom. They are a not-for-profit organization that works to improve the living conditions of captive Asian elephants in Nepal. SU4E educates the public …
Anouk Versteeg Consultancy specializes in manufacturing and brand consulting services for fashion, home, and lifestyle brands that produce artisanal products in South Asia. They work with companies around the world that put ethical and …
Biruwa Advisors provides innovative business support and consulting services to help entrepreneurs and managers in Nepal make informed decision. They assist with market research, business plans, business registration, legal support, financial …
Catalyst Technology draws on indigenous knowledge and scientific research to create value-added products from locally available raw materials in Nepal. They specialize in affordable green chemistry processes for extracting active compounds …
Cue is a design studio in Kathmandu with global ties. They help teams create change through innovation strategies, systems thinking, and human centered design. Services include user research, market research, and systems research to ensure …
6 Degrees Academy for Women offers vocational skills training that goes beyond societal traditions in Nepal. For example, they supported women to become licensed taxi drivers, and they trained the first cohort of female wildlife guides in the …
Image Ark is a full-service creative studio in Kathmandu. Their multicultural team specializes in branding, communication, graphic design, websites, packaging, audio visual production, art curation, and interior design. They work with people who …
Kalpavriksha Greater Goods is a woman-owned business that operates a last-mile distribution network of women entrepreneurs and sales agents across rural Nepal. Through training programs and support services, they provide a …
Nepal Communitere is an open and inclusive hub for innovators and creative changemakers. Their space is made from 16 donated shipping containers, features upcycled furniture and the work of local artists, and offers coworking facilities, a …
The Social Enterprise Coalition (SEC) in Nepal is a national membership body and standards setting organization that is committed to building a fair, ethical, and sustainable economy. They bring together social entrepreneurs and other …