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Inventure is a recruitment firm based in New York City that supplies talented employees for companies within the renewable energy space. The firm is involved in sustainable investment, energy, machine learning, artificial intelligence, quantitative research, trading and risk, venture capital, and technology, to name a few. Their efforts allow exceptional people to smoothly transition their career fields into those that are more sustainable, rewarding, and ideal for their current lives to create the best work-life balance possible. They tackle UN SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production).
OrjaBox is a business innovation that provides various choices for cooking fuels, especially renewable ones, to people who want to reduce their carbon footprint and improve their health and well-being. It showcases and sells different devices that use solar, biogas, or biomass energy to cook food. It also offers services that allow people to access renewable fuels for cooking in a convenient and affordable way. OrjaBox’s innovation helps solve several UN SDGs, such as SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG 13 (Climate Action).
The company, Humanrace, is a sustainable skincare brand that focuses on refillable and recyclable packaging. Humanrace specializes in vegan, fragrance-free, and cruelty-free products. Unlike many other companies under the beauty industry, it does not include the 1,300 ingredients deemed unsafe by the EU. This company’s practices align with Goal 12 of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals due to their commitment to responsible consumption and production.
Gifts for Good is a business that has spearheaded innovation in the corporate gifting industry. The core of their business lies in the fundamental concept that every gift they offer gives back in some way, and contributes charitably to efforts of the purchaser’s choice. This means that when a company or individual purchases a gift from Gifts for Good, the act of gifting goes beyond the immediate recipient and it has a positive impact on the broader community and the world. Their innovative approach is rooted in a deep commitment to social responsibility and sustainability, making them stand out in the market.
In the heart of Panaji, Goa, a groundbreaking feat of engineering and aesthetics has emerged—the third longest cable-bridge in India, spanning the majestic Mandovi River. Designed and executed by the Fluid and Power Automations LLP (FPA), this iconic structure stands as a beacon of sustainable progress, aligning itself with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of "Sustainable Cities and Communities."
SUTEX's innovation consists of a textile printing process that does not use water. This is achieved through heat sublimation. This technique allows them to obtain results with vivid colors, high-definition images and infinite design possibilities for printing.
The textile industry is responsible for 20% of contaminated water in the world. It is also estimated that the water used in textile printing exceeds 93,000 million liters of water per year. 94% of the printing is done by screen printing and only 6% of textile printing is done through digitization and textile sublimation. In this context, water consumption is zero or close to 0 meanwhile the dyeing of the fabrics is finished using heat. We can say that for every ton of printed textiles, around 200,000 liters of water could be saved.
Sutex is a textile company with more than 45 years in the sector. Today, it has more than 10 years of experience in the digital printing and heat sublimation process and it is committed to the growth of this type of sustainable processes that align with its higher purpose recently devised for the organization: “We inspire dreams for a sustainable future and thus transform the world of fashion.”
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El sector textil ocupa hoy el segundo lugar con responsabilidad en impactos sobre el medioambiente, siendo una de las principales fuentes de degradación del agua y del uso del suelo año tras año. A pesar de las campañas de sensibilización sobre consumo responsable y compra exclusiva de prendas de vestir que necesitamos, hoy adquirimos ropa 4 veces más que en la década de los 90.
La industria textil es la responsable del 20% de agua contaminada en el mundo, asimismo se estima que el agua utilizada en estampación textil supera los 93.000 millones de litros de agua por año donde un 94% de la estampación se hace mediante serigrafía y solo el 6% de la estampación textil se hace mediante la digitalización y sublimado textil donde el consumo de agua es nulo o cercano a 0, pues el tinte de las telas se hace mediante el calor. Se puede decir que por cada tonelada de textiles estampados se podría ahorrar cerca de 200.000 litros de agua.
Sutex, una compañía textil con más de 45 años en el sector hoy tiene una experiencia de más de 10 años en el proceso de estampación digital y sublimado mediante calor y apuesta por el crecimiento de este tipo de procesos sostenibles que se alineen con su propósito superior recientemente ideado para la organización: “Inspiramos sueños para un futuro sostenible y así transformar el mundo de la moda”.
The innovation consists in the substitution of the main implant, which is used to paint and coat the pipes. This activity is the main of the company, which bases its business on this process.
PepsiCo, being one of the largest FMCG companies in the world, has recently begun using recycled food-grade plastic to produce Pepsi drinks with a volume of 1.5 liters in Uzbekistan. The content of recycled material in new bottles now reaches 20%. This type of plastic (rPET) is obtained from recycling of previously used bottles. It allows PepsiCo to replace a part of primary material, involve recycled packaging in the secondary cycle and reduce the amount of plastic waste. Overall, PepsiCo expects not only to reduce the use of primary (new) plastic, but also to cut the carbon footprint by switching to new bottles for Pepsi in Central Asia.
The innovation we will focus on in this article is Water management. Drip irrigation initially spread to tomato crops; after which the efficiency of the irrigation technique and the evident improvements in yields led the team of Terrepadane agronomists to experiment with the irrigation technique also on corn crops with excellent results. The main characteristics of microirrigation are:
- Water delivered close to the roots
- Water supplied at low pressure
- Water delivered in low watering volumes
- Close shifts and long watering periods
- Possibility of conveying nutrients into the water
The reduction of fertility rates may just be one of the greatest, yet least discussed, challenges of our time. In this context, our fascinating conversation with Lily, the CEO of Jack Fertility, an Oxford-based start-up founded in 2022 sheds light on a unique mission. Jack Fertility, under Lily’s guidance, aims to revolutionize fertility testing for men. Overall, this project helps solve the following UN SDGs: gender equality (5), reduced inequalities (10) and good health and well-being (3).
“Our dream is to inspire positive change through our passion for good plant-based Italian cuisine”. Dreamfarm wants to spread a healthier lifestyle through plant-based products, consequently helping the planet at the same time.
NeeRain is an innovative startup specializing in rooftop rainwater harvesting technologies, providing efficient solutions for capturing and utilizing rainwater in residential and commercial settings. Their products directly contribute to achieving United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12, which aims to ensure responsible consumption and production. By promoting the use of renewable rainwater, NeeRain helps alleviate water scarcity, reduce dependence on groundwater, and supports sustainable water resource management, aligning with the broader environmental and sustainability goals of the UN SDGs.
The company has taken as a reference the best practices obtained during the implementation of energy models based on NTC ISO 50001; with this it seeks to optimize energy efficiency in public and private sector organizations in the Colombian market in order to achieve access to renewable energies and sustainable energy models.
As Engineer Carlos Fernando Avella mentions, “The experience of the work team within the energy sector is fundamental for the consulting and implementation processes of projects for our clients.” Additionally, they seek to provide energy efficiency models from planning to execution, applying the good practices mentioned in the regulations, reducing the carbon footprint.***************************************************************
La compañía ha tomado como referencia las mejores prácticas obtenidas durante la implementación de modelos energéticos con base a la NTC ISO 50001, con esto, se busca optimizar la eficiencia energética en las organizaciones del sector público y privado del mercado colombiano con la finalidad de lograr el acceso a energías renovables y modelos energéticos sostenibles.Como menciona el Ingeniero Carlos Fernando Avella “La experiencia del equipo de trabajo dentro del sector energético es fundamental para los procesos de consultoría e implementación de los proyectos para nuestros clientes”. Adicionalmente buscan brindar modelos de eficiencia energética desde la planeación hasta la ejecución, haciendo aplicación de las buenas prácticas mencionadas en las normativas disminuyendo la huella de carbono.
Embarking on a transformative journey, TAF Africa Global Limited pioneers sustainable innovation in real estate development across West Africa. This business innovation story unveils the company's groundbreaking approach to constructing affordable, high-quality homes, seamlessly blending sustainable practices, community engagement, and visionary leadership to redefine the landscape of housing solutions in the region.
En los primeros años de vida estuvieron enfocados en entender la regulación que estaba en camino, aprender todo sobre el entorno en el que querían montar su planta de cultivo, aprender a interactuar con este entorno, ya que una cosa es saber quiénes son y otro diferente es interactuar con ellos, como podrían darles una mano, como podrían generar oportunidades en los municipios donde podrían montar su cultivo, con esto en mente.
Empezaron a estudiar cómo podrían impactar positivamente su entorno, considerando que en Boyacá existe una cifra alarmante de violencia contra las mujeres, donde el 76.8% de casos de violencia van dirigidos a ellas; el 39% de mujeres en Boyacá viven en situación de pobreza, con una tasa de desempleo por encima del 14% en comparación a los hombres en los que la tasa de desempleo se ubicó en el 9%, cifras alarmantes teniendo en cuenta que la población de Boyacá está compuesta en casi un 50% de mujeres; Clever Leaves vio una oportunidad de proyectar su trabajo hacia un entorno que podría darles una oportunidad de crecimiento y de sostenibilidad tanto a las mujeres como a la compañía. Por ello decidieron enfocar su trabajo en impactar 3 ODS principalmente; el Objetivo 8, Trabajo Decente y Desarrollo Económico, estableciendo una política de contratación donde el trabajo a tiempo completo y estable sería un pilar fundamental, priorizando la mano de obra local, con cobertura total de transporte y alimentación de sus colaboradores.
El Objetivo 5, Igualdad de Género, con una política en la cual la mujer de la zona este priorizada en los procesos de contratación tanto en el cultivo como en cargos administrativos, promoviendo a la mujer como pilar fundamental en el equipo directivo.
El objetivo 6, Agua Limpia y Saneamiento, controlando el consumo de agua en las cosechas, teniendo políticas de conservación de las fuentes de agua, promoviendo el correcto ciclo del agua, devolviendo el agua limpia a sus fuentes.
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The first years of the company were focused on understanding the regulation that was on its way, learning everything about the social environment in which they wanted to set up their cultivation plant and learning how to interact with this environment. It is one thing to know who they are and another thing to interact with them, how they could give them a hand, how they could generate opportunities in the municipalities where they could set up their cultivation keeping all of this in mind.
They began to study how they could positively impact their environment considering that in Boyacá where 76.8% of cases of violence are directed against women; 39% of women in Boyacá live in poverty with an unemployment rate of over 14% compared to men, where the unemployment rate is 9%. Alarming figures considering that the population of Boyacá is composed of almost 50% women. Clever Leaves saw an opportunity to project their work into an environment that could give them an opportunity for growth and sustainability for both women and the company.
Therefore, they decided to focus their work on impacting 3 SDGs: Goal 8, Decent Work and Economic Development, establishing a hiring policy where full-time and stable work would be a fundamental pillar, prioritizing local labor, with full coverage of transportation and food for their collaborators.
Objective 5, Gender Equality, with a policy in which local women are prioritized in the hiring process, both in cultivation and in administrative positions, promoting women as a fundamental pillar in the management team.
Objective 6, Clean Water and Sanitation, controlling water consumption in crops, having policies for the conservation of water sources, promoting the correct water cycle, returning clean water to its source.
Crazy Coconut gives new life to discarded coconut shells, turning them into beautiful and functional products, while also reducing waste and promoting sustainability. Beyond upcycling, Crazy Coconut empowers rural women through employment opportunities and above average wages, while promoting sustainability through workshops and eco-friendly products.
Osho Industries, a leading manufacturer of polythene packaging solutions, aims to address the sustainability concerns associated with traditional polythene.
Their core innovation lies in:
1. Focus on biodegradable and recyclable polythene: They manufacture polythene nearly the size of 100 microns, which complies with government regulations and can be recycled.
2. Service-based approach: They prioritize timely deliveries and customer satisfaction, understanding their role in supporting other industries.
UN SDGs that it addresses
1. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production: Osho Industries' focus on biodegradable polythene and sustainable practices like rainwater harvesting aligns with this goal.
2.SDG 13 - Climate Action: By reducing carbon emissions and adopting green practices.
3. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure: Their investments in technology and focus on service contribute to sustainable industrial practices and infrastructure development.
4. SDG 17- Partnerships for the Goals: Their collaboration with various stakeholders, including educational institutions, exemplifies their commitment to partnerships for sustainability.
5. SDG 4- Quality Education: Osho Industries' involvement in community education initiatives and promoting sustainability awareness among students aligns with this goal.
The Huesa Farm Bao Loc strives for creating organic products and bringing people together for a better life. The founder of the farm believes a clean business comes from a clean mind. As Trang told us, “The mind and the way of planting must be the purest”.
MittiCool creates eco-friendly clay products, with its flagship innovation being the MittiCool fridge—a sustainable cooling product that aligns with key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By offering affordable and energy-efficient alternatives, employing rural women, and promoting traditional crafts, it uniquely contributes to achieving SDGs related to good health, gender equality, affordable and clean energy, sustainable communities, and responsible consumption and production, exemplifying a business model that blends innovation with social and environmental responsibility.