The ninth annual Sustainable Business of the Year Awards, organized by the Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts (SBN), recently announced its 2024 winners, recognizing leading companies for their sustainability practices, community impact and commitment to equity and inclusion across various categories. 

Recently honored businesses include North of Boston Farm, which blends sustainable agriculture with a focus on food equity, and Ground Up, a local flour mill prioritizing renewable energy and local sourcing. Resonant Energy, a Boston-based B Corp, was praised for its work in making solar energy accessible to underserved communities, while the Dorchester Food Co-op was recognized for its community-focused, sustainable business model. Other honorees include Barbara A. Thomas’ ethical soap-making business Artifact Soapworks, and Duck Island Shellfish, a Barnstable-based, family-owned farm committed to preserving Wampanoag traditions of sustainable harvesting. Gemline, a Lawrence-based provider of custom-branded products, was recognized as a four-time SBN Sustainable Business Leader and serving as a model for sustainable business practices.

The SBN was founded in 1988 as the nation’s first business trade association with a mission of making business a vehicle for social, environmental and economic change. Since then, SBN and their allies have raised the bar for what’s expected from the business community. 

The 2024 winning businesses were celebrated in a virtual, “green” event where awards made from recycled materials were given—each for their innovation, impact and dedication to fostering a resilient, inclusive and sustainable economy in Massachusetts.