Philanthropy has become more important to consumers -- especially in light of the global pandemic when suffering was more accurate for all -- and the November 2021 social good trends outline how various brands and companies are looking to give back.
Some notable initiatives that happened this month include non-profit NFT collections, atmospheric water harvesters, LGBTQI+-focused history guides, rare Black authors libraries, beer brand bursaries, and male-focused mental health campaigns. These projects encompass various important social issues that activists and allies have worked hard to raise awareness for.
Companies creating meaningful and authentic ways to give back to the community established a sense of trust with consumers, leading to increased brand awareness and consumer loyalty. As consumers continue to be more informed about social issues, we can expect more brands to take a greater role in philanthropic projects.
Top 30 Social Good Trends in November
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Post-Pandemic Art Installations
Lakwena Maciver Creates a Vibrant Artwork on a London Rooftop
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Eco-Friendly Coffee Bundles
Who Gives A Crap Bundled Blend No. 2 Fair Trade Coffee & Toilet Paper
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Eco-Conscious Supplement Brands
True Grace Supplements are Made Using Regenerative Agriculture
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Brand-Backed Basketball Court Restorations
Reebok Canada is Restoring Public Basketball Courts
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Discounted Food Waste Apps
This App Lets Shoppers Get Discounts On Products Nearing Expiry
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Atmospheric Water Harvesters
Alphabet Debuts New Device that Creates Drinking Water From Air
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Voice-Enabled Mental Health Trackers
The 'Sonde Mental Fitness' Tool Uses Biometric Vocal Data
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Men-Targeted Mental Health Campaigns
Pringles and Movember Have Partnered for a New Campaign
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Sustainable Cement Production Projects
Cement Manufacturers Have Come Together in an Eco Project
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Inclusive Beer Brand Guides
Miller Lite Celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month With New Initiative
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Non-Profit NFT Collections
Guerlain Created Digital Art for the Benefit of the Planet
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Safety-Promoting Student Residences
La Trobe University's New Student Accommodation is Completed
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Accessibility-Focused Video Game Features
Halo Infinite Gets Improved Accessibility Tools
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Brain Cancer-Awareness Candles
The Charitable Renia Candle by Luz Candles is Lavender-Scented
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Kids Speech Recognition Solutions
Sensory's New Tool Reads Children's Linguistic Patterns
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Crypto Conservation Artworks
This Crypto Art Collection Features Real Alto Mayo Forest Species
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LGBTQIA+-Honoring Charitable Streetwear
Off-White Launches the I Support All Forms of Love Capsule
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Jacket Rehoming Charity Iniatitives
Nobis Announces Return of #NoColdShoulder in Time for Winter
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Black-Owned Restaurant Campaigns
Pepsi Invites Americans to ‘Dig In’ at Black-Owned Restaurants
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Beer Brand Bursaries
Old Style Pilsner Helps Students Pay for School with the Pilsner Tuition Tab
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Social Good Restaurant Campaigns
Twin Peaks Debuts Giveback Campaign Benefitting Folds of Honor
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Iconic Gender-Inclusive Toys
LEGO Announced its Plans to Remove Gender Bias Marketing from Toys
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Fragrance Diversity Initiatives
The Fragrance Foundation is Diversifying the Eurocentric Industry
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Cancer Awareness Candy Bars
The Disset Chocolate Beet Breast Cancer Bar is Vegan-Friendly
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Nature-Promoting School Designs
A Newly-Built Primary School is Deeply Connected with the Outdoors
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Purpose-Driven Eco Teas
HUMANITEA's Conveniently Packaged Drinks Supports a Great Cause
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Social Justice Networking Apps
'REYETS' Aims to Protect Civil Rights and End Police Brutality
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Restaurant-Supporting Apps
Ritual Debuts Brand Refresh Campaign in Support of Local Restaurants
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Rare Black Authors Libraries
Solange Launches the Free Library of Rare and Out-of-Print Books
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Couture Bathroom Tissue Fashion
The 2024 Cashmere Collection Merges Fashion and Philanthropy
Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
Stress-Reducing Garbage Initiatives
The Hefty Brand Launches its 'Trash Time Out' Campaign
Mental Health Awareness Totes
ALDO and Kids Help Phone Join Forces on the HEARTTOTE
Exclusive Brand Ambassador Programs
Better for All Seeks to Promote More Eco-Friendly Practices
Expansive Pride Month Initiatives
The Latest Primark Pride Collection and Campaign are Inclusive
Sober October Campaigns
Kit NA Brewing Launched 'Under Your Own Influence Sober October'
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
Uplifting Social Media Campaigns
Optimism Your Feed Helps Social Media Users Retrain the Algorithm
Viral Social Shopping Apps
The Claim App Helps Gen Z and Brands Authentically Discover One Another
THC-Focused Dry January Campaigns
Wynk Debuts 'Dry January Doesn't Have to Be So Dry'
Parenthood Beer Campaigns
Coors Light Celebrates Parents with 'Cheers to Parenthood' Campaign
Illustrative 420 Campaigns
Vizie Unveils His Latest Work for Grassroots' 420 Campaign
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
QSR Hunger Initiatives
Starbucks Expands FoodShare Program with Customer Participation Options
Fridge-Decorating Social Trends
Bed Bath & Beyond Participated in 'Fridgescaping' Trend
Seasonal Phone Booth Activations
Spotify's Q4 is Calling Urges Brands to Start Holiday Advertising
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Pride Month Candy Branding
The Limited-Edition Skittles Pride Packaging Celebrates Community
Complimentary Movement-Focused Workouts
Lululemon Commemorated World Mental Health Day
Accessible Mindful Shopping Initiatives
Style DNA Brings Sustainability to Black Friday Shopping
Social Movement Medals
The Openness Medal by Samsung Invites Gen Z to Share Challenges
Alcohol-Free Beverage Campaigns
Heineken Launched its Global '0.0 Reasons Needed' Campaign
Plastic Intervention Programs
Cleancult's Program Helps Households Make Sustainable Changes
Nature-Reconnecting Outdoor Campaigns
Mammut Encouraged People to Reconnect with Nature
Unique Gift Bows
Coors Light’s 'Beer Bows' are a Stress-Free Solution for Holiday Gifting
Beauty Brand Community Initiatives
Thrive Causemetics and Beauty 2 The Streetz Partnered in LA
Philanthropy-Inspired Collections
The I’m Library People Initiative Encourages Holiday Giving
Festive QSR Drinkware
Starbucks Canada Unveiled its 2024 Holiday Drinkware and Beverage Offer
Meditative Trash Campaigns
Hefty's Trash Time Out Provides Support During the Holiday Season
Culinary-Centric Dating Campaigns
Knorr x Tinder Partner for the #UnlockYourGreenFlag Initiative
Mindful Athletic Brand Initiatives
Nike's 'Wellness Collective' Promotes 5 Key Wellness Pillars
Food-Inspired Interactive Booths
The Nourishing a Better Planet Sustainability Program Debuted
Dating-App Holiday Campaigns
Bumble Holiday Campaign Sparks Real-Life Connections This Season
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Therapeutic Nature-Inspired Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Esports Mental Health Apparel
Team Vitality Debuts the KARE Merch Capsule to Support Mental Health
Food-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Kroger’s 2024 Holiday Campaign Celebrates Food and Connection
Fandom-Friendly Campaigns
WhatsApp & Netflix Unite for a Squid Game Fandom Celebration
Social Media App Campaigns
Snapchat Promotes Creators in a Bold Campaign Amid TikTok Uncertainty
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
Influencer-Crafted Gin Cocktails
These Tanqueray Gin Holiday Drinks Celebrate Canadian Traditions
Esports CSR Initiatives
The Global Esports Federation Launched a Global Social Impact Initiative
Mindful-Shopping Campaigns
The Ordinary’s 'Slovember' Campaign Promotes Intentional Shopping
Visual Beer Brand Identities
Grolsch Has Unveiled a New Visual Brand Identity in Canada
Alcohol Alternative Campaigns
Free AF's Campaign Normalizes Choosing Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Mental Health Snack Initiatives
Pringles Relaunched a QR Design for Exclusive Movember Tubes
Value-Based Shopping Apps
Veebs Encourages Consumers to Learn About a Brand's Ethical Values
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
Kindness-Promoting Beverage Campaigns
Culture Pop Soda Partners with Point Guard Derrick White
Supplier Diversity Initiatives
Diageo's Procurement Strategy Promotes Inclusion and Empowerment
Philanthropic Kid Fashion Brands
Mini Rodini Supports Doctors Without Borders for Black Week 2024
On-Demand Bubbly Water Campaigns
"Press for Bubly" Keeps Non-Drinkers Committed to Dry January
Buy Nothing New Campaigns
The Buy Nothing New Month Campaign Was Launched by Keep Britain Tidy
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Wildfire Relief Initiatives
Beauty Together is A Collaborative Effort for Wildfire Relief
Beer Brand-Supported Fashion Shows
Fashion Art Toronto Has Partnered with Kronenbourg 1664
Athlete-Focused Mental Wellbeing Initiatives
Powerade’s the Athlete Code Raises Awareness
Anti-Doomscrolling Robots
NABS & Amplify Created the DoomScroller for World Mental Health Day
Thrift Shop Holidays
Goodwill Industries International is Promoting National Thrift Shop Day
Beer-Branded Fashion Capsules
805 Beer Has Unveiled Its Latest Spring 2024 Fashion Capsule
Do-Good Pizza Taste Tests
The Good Tastes Better Social Experiment Sees Purpose Impact Perception
Localized Beer-Fridge Campaigns
Natural Light Unveils 'The Neighborator' for the Holidays
Anti-Breakup Festive Campaigns
Smirnoff and Lance Bass Debut 'Red, White & Merry' Love Campaign
Pumpkin-Inspired Community-Themed Campaigns
Danone North America Debuts the Tri Pumpkin Campaign
Emoji-Inspired Beer Campaigns
Corona's Emojiless Pledge Fights Digitization & Celebrates Reality
Human Connection-Centric Campaigns
Etsy's New Ad Campaign Wants to Keep Commerce Human
Loneliness-Combatting Grocery Shopping Experiences
Oma's Soep Debuted a Shopping Basket Initiative
Kindness-Promoting Ad Reboots
Coca-Cola’s Christmas Kindness Campaign Returns for the Holidays
Brand-Boosting Social Media Contests
Iconic Beverage Group Debuts the Iconic Agua Challenge
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Responsible Alcohol Consumption Campaigns
Absolut's Call It a Night Campaign Promotes Safety
Sustainability-Focused Holiday Markets
GLAD Canada Debuts the 'Home for the Holidays' Pop-Up Event
Wellness Drink Mix Promotions
This Horlicks On-Pack Promotion Supports New Year Wellness
Non-Alcoholic Advent Boxes
Søbr Market Curated Three Festive Boxes Featuring Alcohol Alternatives
Food Bank Delivery Programs
Skip Partners with Food Banks Canada for At-Home Donation Pickups
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
AI-Enhanced Gratitude Generators
TÖST Maker Uses Artificial Intelligence to Craft Special Toasts
Kindness-Promoting Culinary Experiences
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Marks World Kindness Day
Retailer Mental Health Initiatives
L.L. Bean's 'Be An Outsider' Challenge Encouraged Time Outdoors
Sporty Solo Travel Platforms
SurfYogaBeer is a New York City-based Active & Social Travel Company
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
Gen Z-Supporting Benefit Policies
Chipotle Launches a New Benefits Program for its Gen Z Employees
Branded Warm Clothing Donations
UNIQLO Stands Out with Its Heart of LifeWear Initiative
Cancer Awareness-Supporting Cannabis Initiatives
Ethos Cannabis Launches Colas for a Cure
Feel-Good Financial Campaigns
Ally Financial's Banksgiving Supports Customers in Need with Funds
Cheeky Financial Stress-Alleviating Campaigns
HOPWTR Has Debuted a Creative Promotional Campaign
Social Justice Desert Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's 'Make Some Motherchunkin' Change' Campaign Debuted
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
Hockey Hero-Celebrating Campaigns
The Crown Royal Celebrates Canada's Unsung Hockey Heroes
Mocktail-Making Incentives
SodaStream's Tips for Sips Supports Goals in Dry January & Beyond
Inclusive Voting Campaigns
The Body Shop Worked with Apathy is Boring to Improve Voter Turnout
Marketing Social Advocacy Tools
Nut Tree Helps Smaller Brands Boost Their Presence
Mental Well-Being Foundations
The AE Foundation Launched on World Mental Health Day
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative To Save the Forests
Community Retail Events
The Nisa Making a Different Locally Pink Friday Event is Supportive
Gut-Friendly Kombucha Campaigns
Health-Ade's Thrill Your Gut Highlights the Benefits of Kombucha
Toxic-Free Election Challenges
Stonyfield Organic Addresses Both Environmental and Social Concerns
Collaborative Social Good Spirits
Good Deeds Whiskey Batch #2 Benefits the Stepup Foundation
College-Targeted Awareness Campaigns
PepsiCo Launched its 'Taste of Tomorrow' STEM Initiative
Philanthropic Diaper Partnerships
HealthyBaby Donated 750,000 Diapers to Families
Artwork-Adorned Reusable Bags
This Giant Food Reusable Bag Campaign Supports Nonprofits
Need-Based Public Fundraising Initiatives
The Salvation Army Urges Public Support in New Campaign
Food Insecurity-Targeting Initiatives
Hormel Foods Expanded Its Efforts During Hunger Action Month
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
Charitable Advent Calendars
24 Good Deeds Offers a Digital Advent Calendar with a Purpose
Heartwarming Holiday Initiatives
United Airlines Debuts the North Pole Hub Through Fantasy Flights
At-Risk Youth-Targeted Initiatives
Victoria's Secret Notes Its Work with Pacific Links Foundation
Mental Health-Focused Brand Initiatives
Maybelline New York Partners with WHO Foundation
Athlete-Backed Mental Health Campaigns
The Love, Your Mind Campaign Aims to Support Mental Health
Anniversary-Celebrating Nonprofit Partnerships
LILYSILK Engages in Philanthropic Partnerships
International Awareness-Bringing Events
Illumina Recently Ran Its Steps Against Cancer Campaign
Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules
Parks Project Sets out to Preserve National Parks
Disaster Relief-Supporting Pr Initiatives
Publicity for Good Supports Hurricane Helene Relief
Connective Men's Wellness Apps
'Find a Men's Group' Helps Men Seeking Community and Support
Outdoorsy Branding Initiatives
REI Co-Op Continues Its Tradition of Closing All 190 Locations
Climate-Conscious Wine Campaigns
California Wines Celebrates Its 13th Annual Down to Earth Month
Activism-Promoting Sweatshirt Collabs
Tinder, Willy Chavarria and the HRC Release a Sweatshirt
Hobby-Funding Sweepstakes
Starburst's Pink Passion Protection Program Fuels Creativity with Cash
Uplifting Mental Health Campaigns
Samaritans is Challenging "Blue Monday" with "Brew Monday"
Empowering Consumer-Centric Campaigns
Which? Launches a Festive Campaign to Empower Shoppers
Reflection-Encouraging Edible Oil Campaigns
Simply Fresh Marks the New Year with a New Campaign
Connective Non-Profit Funding
Wingtap Connects Users with Charities in Need of Fund
Spiritual Wellness Companions
Sol Inspires Positivity with Daily Tools for Spiritual Health
Inventive Charity Initiatives
Spark Financial's Annual Charity Initiative is for Autism Awareness
Home Relaxation Beer Promotions
This Abbot Ale Promotion Encourages Cozy Nights at Home
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Social Good Brand Practices
Dignity Coconuts Positions Itself to Combat Human Trafficking
Love-Centric Public Service Announcements
Ad Council & R/GA Debut the Love Has No Labels Campaign
Anonymous Gratitude-Exchanging Platforms
'A Little Optimism' Let's People Share Weekly Gratitudes
Forest-Preserving Brand Initiatives
Three Prominent Chinese Fashion Companies Join Canopy
Plant-Based Coffee Campaigns
Minor Figures Launches the 'Dairy Disloyalty' Awareness Campaign
Membership-Based Community Engagement
The Lamp App Uses Technology to Promote Community Giving
Blood Center Campaigns
Markham Yard Releases the Blood Center Campaign to Inspire Donations
Children-Focused Literacy Campaigns
Scholastic Focuses on Expanding Access to Books
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Purpose-Driven Winery Programs
ONEHOPE's Bottles for Better Program Will Help Fund a New School