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The implementation of solar panels decreases our dependency on power generated through nuclear plants or coal. This allows us to produce green energy using natural renewable energy.
Great Road Farms is a small certified organic farm that supplies fresh produce to local farmers markets and restaurants in Princeton, NJ area. The innovation the farm has created is being a sustainably smart farm, which limits its waste and limits its carbon footprint.
UN Sustainable Goal #12 emphasizes that “urgent action is needed to ensure that current material needs do not lead to the over extraction of resources or to the degradation of environmental resources, and should include policies that improve resource efficiency, reduce waste and mainstream sustainability practices across all sectors of the economy,” (https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdg12). The farm clearly aligns with all of these guidelines.
The innovation of Five North Chocolate is chocolate, but not just any chocolate: Five North Chocolate's chocolate offers both indirect and direct benefits for those involved in its sourcing, production, and consumption. Furthermore, it provides a forum to discuss deep topics, such as inclusion and diversity, in a casual, chocolate-eating setting.
Protiviti, formed in 2002, is a subsidiary owned by Robert Half, with the majority of its staff coming from the now-defunct firm Arthur Anderson. In 2014, Protiviti launched i on Hunger as a global initiative to help end world hunger, which follows a series of Global Goals, including an end to Hunger, the promotion of Good Health, Climate Action, and Sustainable Cities and Communities. In total, i on hunger has been able to serve nearly 70 million meals and has made impacts across the globe, impacting people in more than 20 countries.
Starbucks is known for its unique drinks, treatment of employees through benefits such as extensive health coverage and stock & savings plan, and an inviting store culture. The company is now in the process of rolling out a Greener Retail Initiative that stretches far beyond good coffee, fair treatment, and a cozy atmosphere. Leading the way in retail development, Starbucks is set to build 10,000 new stores by 2025 that boast a wide variety of efficient and sustainable operating practices.
Highland Group dedicates itself to giving back to, and staying connected with, the community. Employees are encouraged to participate in community events, and head to their "2nd job" which business owner Scott Crowley jokingly refers to community participation. Employees are encouraged to participate in community events in addition to engaging in daily initiatives taken around the office like "Eco Friendly Fridays" where staff works with no lights on all day. The solution is simple in the eyes of Scott and Highland Group, and that is to connect with the community and encourage the participation of the development of their community for good.
The innovation of this company comes from its creation in 2001 when dealing with a very rare topic in those years in Mexico such as sustainable architecture. The search for a balance between economic, environmental and social well-being, both in the construction and operation of a building, is a factor that makes the difference and highlights the innovation of BEA.
In addition, the commitment to innovate and improve can be related to the commitments, mission and purpose of BEA. On their official website, they establish their mission as “Provide differentiated professional consulting services in sustainable building, transforming the market through applied technological innovation, a multidisciplinary team, highly qualified and with a global approach”; with a vision of being a world leader in the consulting of sustainable real estate developments; through values such as commitment, quality, service, integral development, and a transformative spirit.
The Sustainable Green Company uses eco friendly products such as waste paper and mud to create innovative products like paper pulp trays and compressed stabilized earth blocks. These innovations would act as a replacement for thermocole and cement blocks. The SDGs supported by the Sustainable Green Company are: SDG 8-Decent Work and Economic Growth , SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure and SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.
Emirates Global Aluminum is the world’s biggest premium aluminum producer and the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside of oil and gas. Two of the sustainable development goals that EGA works on achieving are good health and wellbeing and responsible consumption and production. EGA is also an integrated aluminum producer, with operations ranging from bauxite mining to the production of cast primary aluminum. EGA’s bauxite mining company ‘Guinea Alumina Corporation’ (GAC) is one of the largest greenfield investments in Guinea in the last 40 years. EGA also just finished constructing the Al Taweelah alumina refinery, which is the first alumina refinery in the United Arab Emirates and only the second in the Middle East. The plant converts bauxite received from GAC into alumina, the feedstock for aluminum smelters. In alignment with its leading global position, EGA has embedded the concepts of sustainability throughout its business.
7-Eleven México is integrating food waste and specific kinds of biomass into a circular business model via vermicompost. As one of the largest convenience store chains in México, they produce a significant amount of waste both from their own brand fresh food offerings (lettuce trimmings, breadcrumbs, overripe tomatoes etc) and very nutritious coffee waste. Thinking of all the nutrients available and sequestered carbon potential, they partnered with Tierra Prieta, a local biochar manufacturer, and a local sustainable farmer, José Luis Rodriguez, to transform all this biomass, with unavailable nutrients, into a super-rich fertilizer, using vermicompost techniques and biochar.
TOMS is committed to support the Global Goals to end poverty in the next fifteen years. By donating a pair of shoes for each pair sold they are able to meet sustainable development goals like: zero hunger, good health and well-being, quality education, gender equality, clean water and sanitation, economic growth, reduced inequalities, and responsible consumption & production.
The innovation is a scientifically proven long-term eco-friendly mixture for ashes of a deceased loved ones. This allows people to celebrate life while protecting the planet. The mixture once combined with ashes is designed to lower pH and sodium levels which otherwise are toxic to the environment.
Whole Foods Market is a sustainable supermarket chain that was founded on September 20th, 1980. For years they have been bringing fresh and organic foods to people’s tables all across the U.S., along with Canada and the UK. The company prides itself on taking great strides towards developing a sustainable future and supplying foods that are healthy and nurturing to the body. This article will be highlighting their business model where they created a lasting relationship with organic farmers and also educate the general public on safer and more holistic foods and practices. In this way they have achieved the sustainable development goals of good health and well-being, quality education, and responsible consumption and production.
At its South Los Angeles location, Vector90 has a STEM program for children in primary school. Along with that, in its collaborative workspace, they host a 12-hour burnout session that teaches entrepreneurs, creatives, and those alike, skills like teamwork and idea implementation. Vector90 helps solve SDGs #8 and #11 through its program that enriches younger students with an advanced learning in STEM and with its workspace and burnout sessions that bring together ideas, which often leads to start-ups, promoting economic growth and more employment.
YEW! found that leading surf wax brands were using paraffin to make their products sticky; paraffin is made from separating crude oil into its individual components. Paraffin, a petrochemical additive, pollutes the ocean, affecting beaches, ecosystems, and reefs (14: Life Below Water). YEW! hand-makes their surf wax in California with environmentally friendly materials, primarily beeswax which declutters beehives, revitalizing overall bee life (15: Life on Land). YEW! is a new company but as part of its mission, they plan to work with farmers and local governments to end reckless pesticide behavior in production tactics. In addition by helping to stop the production of paraffin, they can shift production practices from harmful to more sustainable (12: Responsible Consumption and Production). *Information found on yewstoked.com
Lithoxgreen is a new patent-pending process, which cleans the air by advertising outdoors. Large commercial printing company, Lithographix, created the brand to get rid of the many pollutants that reside in Los Angeles. This is done via an automated printing process that puts a special coating on top of billboards. Once a Lithoxgreen billboard is outdoors and interacts with the sun, it can get rid of harmful pollutants. Over time, Lithographix hopes that these billboards will be used everywhere, making the city of Los Angeles more safe, sustainable, and green.
Peachy Keen Swim helps to solve the SDG of Responsible Consumption and Production though its use of biodegradable packaging and avoidance of overproduction and clothing waste. They are promoting slow fashion over fast fashion meaning that when a customer orders a swimsuit, it takes longer to make with an average of 28 days, but this process produces a quality article of clothing made in the best conditions.
It also helps to solve the SDG of Gender Equality and Empowering Women starting with those involved in the manufacturing process, through their ambassadors, and ending with consumers. Those involved in the manufacturing process at Indie Source are treated fairly and paid quality. Indie Source is very transparent with their operations and employees so customers can trust the process. Ambassadors are encouraged to use social media as a platform to have a discussion around body positivity with hashtags such as #SizeConfidentQueen and #PeachyQueens. Peachy Keen provides a comfortable place for women to buy a product that they are not always comfortable with trying on through their progressive sizing model.
Founded in 1902, Maharam evolved from a theatrical textile manufacturer for costume and set design to become one of the world's leading commercial textile manufacturers today. Maharam is a pioneer in their industry and differs from their competition through their achievement of ISO 14001 certification for all its facilities. By being ISO 14001 certified, Maharam is committed to doing everything they can to reduce their environmental footprint. This includes monitoring and measuring every aspect of their daily business practices to reduce consumption and waste in the products they purchase for future production. In the development of their own products, Maharam aims to ensure that every component used has the least environmental impact compared to other viable alternatives.
Liquid I.V. works to hydrate in ways that operate much faster than water alone. The product, added to water, creates a powerful drink that utilizes a process called Cellular Transport Technology (CTT). Combining sodium, potassium, and glucose with water allows for an “osmotic force” to hydrate the body, which is much faster than the digestive system that we typically use to hydrate when we drink. Specifically, Liquid I.V. hydrates 2-3 times faster than plain water. For individuals who have little access to clean water, Liquid I.V. is able to provide them with hydration utilizing less water. For every serving of Liquid I.V. purchased, an equal serving is “donated to someone in need around the world”.
With the oncoming climate crisis, a lot of populations will be at risk from disasters such as rising sea levels and severe storms. CMEDO came about with a vision to help everyone it can by using microlending to allow families the ability to move to cities that can better withstand the climate crisis and through the move, create productive, “climate-friendly cities”. While doing this, they will satisfy several UN Global Goals by creating new employment opportunities, sustainable cities and communities and innovating the way climate migration will take place with their proactive approach.