As a child, Vidhi Singhal was very passionate about fashion. In fact, in 2017, she quit her corporate job to start The August Company — a sustainable fashion startup — in Bengaluru. But after reading about the kind of pollution in the earth and the need for sustainability, she wanted to do more than just make money. To further that mission, the startup is now working on the three pillars of sustainability — social, economic, and environmental. The August Company’s workforce comprises 90 percent of women. In fact, it pays fair wages and fixed salaries to all its employees. The startup ensures its products are environment-friendly and makes accessories with remnant fabrics. It also uses