--- title: Fast Company - These 18 brands grew business with their communities—and the environment—in mind description: "Footprint Featured in: Fast Company - These 18 brands grew business with their communities—and the environment—in mind" image: https://press.footprintus.com/hubfs/BTM_comm-business-Digitalv1_c.jpeg --- [Skip to content](https://press.footprintus.com/en/fast-company-these-18-brands-grew-business-with-their-communities-and-the-environment-in-mind#main-content) [Close ](https://press.footprintus.com/en/fast-company-these-18-brands-grew-business-with-their-communities-and-the-environment-in-mind#) - Main - [Science](https://www.footprintus.com/science) - [Solutions](https://www.footprintus.com/solutions) - Company - [About Us](https://www.footprintus.com/about) - [Leadership](https://www.footprintus.com/leadership) - [Board of Directors](https://www.footprintus.com/board-of-directors) - [History](https://www.footprintus.com/history) - [Locations](https://www.footprintus.com/locations) - [Newsroom](https://news.footprintus.com/en) - [Careers](https://www.footprintus.com/careers) [ SEARCH ](https://press.footprintus.com/en/fast-company-these-18-brands-grew-business-with-their-communities-and-the-environment-in-mind#) [Contact Us](https://www.footprintus.com/contact) [![logo](https://press.footprintus.com/hubfs/Imported%20images/Horizontal%20-%20G.svg "logo")](https://footprintus.com) - Main - [Science](https://www.footprintus.com/science) - [Solutions](https://www.footprintus.com/solutions) - Company - [About Us](https://www.footprintus.com/about) - [Leadership](https://www.footprintus.com/leadership) - [Board of Directors](https://www.footprintus.com/board-of-directors) - [History](https://www.footprintus.com/history) - [Locations](https://www.footprintus.com/locations) - [Newsroom](https://news.footprintus.com/en) - [Careers](https://www.footprintus.com/careers) [Contact Us](https://www.footprintus.com/contact) Quick results for "{search_term}" ![](https://press.footprintus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BTM_comm-business-Digitalv1_c.jpeg?width=300&name=BTM_comm-business-Digitalv1_c.jpeg) [Footprint](https://press.footprintus.com/en/author/footprint)Oct 28 2022< 1 min read # Fast Company - These 18 brands grew business with their communities—and the environment—in mind [Previous ](https://press.footprintus.com/en/footprint-ranks-no.-2738-on-the-inc.-5000-annual-list) [Next ](https://press.footprintus.com/en/fast-company-these-18-brands-grew-business-with-their-communities-and-the-environment-in-mind-0) Originally published on Fast Company **(October 2022)** Most companies undertake corporate social responsibility efforts, and a growing number are focusing on ESG (environmental, social, and governance) and diversity and inclusion initiatives. But only a select number are able to make it look like a natural fit with their existing ethos when they adopt practices that take their local and global communities into account. As a company developing plant-based fiber packaging for food, beverages, and other consumer packaged goods, Footprint last year went from a relatively unknown player to being the namesake of the Phoenix Suns home, Footprint Arena. Rather than just being a name adorning the exterior, Footprint’s contract with Suns Legacy Partners also means turning the stadium—also home to Phoenix’s WNBA, NHL, and Indoor Football League teams—into the nation’s first plastic-free arena. The company’s trays, cups, and utensils are in use at the stadium, which is being used to assess customer response to Footprint’s technology. ***Read the full article on [FastCompany.com](https://www.fastcompany.com/90796625/brands-that-matter-2022-community-minded-business)*** #### COMMENTS ## RELATED ARTICLES [ FootprintMay 19 2023< 1 min read ### Refridgerated & Frozen Foods - Sustainable Solutions and Practices in Cold and Frozen Foods Start Reading ](https://press.footprintus.com/en/fast-company-these-18-brands-grew-business-with-their-communities-and-the-environment-in-mind-0)[ FootprintOct 27 2022< 1 min read ### Footprint ranks No. 2,738 on the Inc. 5000 Annual List Footprint International Holdco has been acknowledged on Inc.’s 5,000 of 2022 list of The Most Successful Companies in ... 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