Purpose-driven brands: what they are and why they matter | Gazebo

O que são marcas com propósito e por que elas importam
What are purpose-driven brands and why do they matter
July 30, 2025
O que são marcas com propósito e por que elas importam

💬 A new way of doing business

An ice cream brand that openly talks about politics and human rights.
A sneaker brand that manufactures its products in Brazil to ensure fair working conditions.
A sportswear brand that mobilizes its entire production chain around the mission of protecting the planet.

What do Ben & Jerry’s, Vert Shoes, and Patagonia have in common?
In a word: purpose.

For a long time, the goal of companies was simply to generate profit.
Today, facing an unequal world and an unprecedented climate crisis, conscious brands have realized that profit is not enough — it is necessary to generate positive impact.

It is in this context that purpose-driven brands emerge: companies that combine profit, ethics, and socio-environmental responsibility to build a more balanced and sustainable future.

🌿 Jardim Brasil believes in a future of care.
Our purpose is to cultivate well-being and sustainability — from skin to planet.
Keep exploring our Gazebo and discover how small gestures can generate great transformations.

🌎 The world we live in is this — and it is but one

The latest UN report warns that global warming is accelerating, bringing risks of floods, droughts, and extreme weather events.
According to the Global Footprint Network, we are exploiting natural resources 1.7 times faster than the planet can regenerate.

In addition to the environmental crisis, we face structural social problems: poverty, inequality, prejudice, racism, and discrimination.
These challenges show that it is urgent to rethink how we live, consume, and produce.

In response, global movements such as the UN's 2030 Agenda emerge, with its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which include poverty eradication, gender equality, and responsible consumption.
More attentive companies, such as Jardim Brasil, are connecting to these commitments, embracing a reason for being that goes beyond profit.

💡 What does it mean, after all, to have a purpose?

If we consult the dictionary, "purpose" is the intention to do something, an objective to be achieved.
But, for socially conscious companies, purpose is what drives them — the intersection between what they do well, what the world needs, and what inspires them to act with ethics and empathy.

"Basically, purpose is what guides us and what makes us move."

Purpose-driven brands understand that they are part of a whole that transcends walls and borders. They recognize that their decisions have a real impact on people, communities, and nature. And, for this reason, they align their values with sustainability, transparency, and collective well-being.

🤝 Why purpose-driven brands earn more trust

Today's consumers seek meaning in their choices.
According to a survey by Ecglobal, 9 out of 10 people believe that conscious and sustainable consumption makes a difference.
And the Kantar report shows that 56% of people stop buying from brands that do not invest in sustainability.

In other words, purpose-driven brands are not just admired — they build trust, loyalty, and community.
They show that ethics and results can go hand in hand, transforming the market into a force for good.

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