Intersectional Environmentalist is an eco-media company inspiring climate action through the power of art, education, and storytelling. Providing resources, programs, and creative opportunities that connect all people to the climate justice movement and support grassroots environmental solutions. Founded by Leah Thomas.
I’ve followed Leah Thomas, and her work and I’m in constant awe of her leadership, and action. Leah’s vision for Intersectional Environmentalist has reshaped how so many of us think about climate justice — not as a siloed issue, but as something deeply connected to social justice, equity, and community wellbeing. What inspires me most is her courage to speak truth, to call for systemic change, and to uplift voices that are too often left out of environmental conversations. She doesn’t just raise awareness — she creates pathways for real action, accountability, and hope.
Her work carries a powerful meaning: it emerges from her own experiences of seeing who is excluded from traditional environmental narratives and transforms that gap into action. By naming and addressing the intersection of environmental and social injustice, Leah shows us that sustainability is not only about protecting ecosystems, but also about protecting people — ensuring that equity, representation, and justice are at the heart of building a livable future.
Climate justice is not only about recognising the science of climate change, but about taking action that protects people as much as it protects the planet. It demands that we address who is most vulnerable to climate impacts — often communities already facing systemic inequities — and ensures that solutions are fair, inclusive, and rooted in human rights. This aligns directly with the new B Corp standards, where the impact area of Climate Change, Human Rights, and JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) is designed to hold businesses accountable for how they respond. It’s a framework that asks companies to see climate not as an isolated environmental issue, but as a justice issue, where action must simultaneously reduce emissions, safeguard rights, and dismantle inequities in order to create a truly sustainable future.
