The Amsterdam Social Impact Map
Explore the thriving ecosystem of impact-first enterprises. Our map categorizes these enterprises across four key sectors: Work Integration, Ethical Consumer Products, Tech for Impact, and the Circular Economy.
Our Mission
The Amsterdam Social Economy initiative highlights companies across Amsterdam that place social impact at the very heart of their business model. These are not businesses where impact is an afterthought or a side project. They are impact-first businesses driving positive social and environmental change as their core engine of value.
We have identified a thriving ecosystem where purpose and profitability go hand in hand. From meaningful employment opportunities to circular solutions, these enterprises are reshaping the city’s economic landscape by demonstrating that business can, and should, contribute meaningfully to society.
Our goal is to map the expanding terrain of impact-first enterprises and celebrate the success stories of businesses leading the way to a more purposeful and inclusive economy in Amsterdam. We believe that by making these impact-driven enterprises visible, we can inspire a broader shift towards social value as a primary indicator of success.
Impact Areas
Work Integration
Empowering individuals facing labor market barriers through meaningful employment pathways.
Ethical Products
Prioritizing fair production and social value in every consumer purchase.
Tech for Impact
Leveraging innovative technology to tackle urgent social and ecological crises.
Circular Economy
Eliminating waste by keeping materials in use for as long as possible.