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Renewable Energy a Source to Grow

GreenOps tends to innovate the Solar PV industry by integrating talent, technology and the right approach at a cost that enhances customer experience, leading to more individuals opting for renewable energy sources for electricity.

Beauty That Gives Back: Supporting Local Communities Through Sustainable Practices

Sustainability is not just a choice for us, it's a core value. Our business is growing but we're not making a profit. But we believe if we put profits over being green, people won't trust our brand anymore. Sure, we might not appeal to everyone or fit every budget, but that's okay. We're confident that there are people out there who share our values and are willing to support us.”

Kùva Botanicals is a Goa-based personal care company that designs skincare products which are kind to the skin and the planet. Inspired by the founder's personal journey with cancer and a desire for safe, sustainable alternatives, Kùva uses local ingredients and eco-friendly practices to craft its products.

Among the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the UN, Kùva primarily focuses on Goal 12 i.e. responsible consumption and production. But they also concurrently contribute towards Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, and Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure.

From Cradles to Conservation

In a market choked with generic choices, FirstCry saw a chasm – a lack of truly safe, ethical baby products. Their solution was revolutionary: a two-pronged approach of uncompromising quality and responsible sourcing.

This meant partnering with handloom communities, not just for unique, hand-crafted treasures but also for sustainable practices and empowered artisans, directly addressing SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth). Every bib, onesie, and rattle wasn't just designed for little giggles but woven with a vision for a healthier planet (SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production).

And the result? Safe havens for tiny bodies (SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being), thriving rural communities (SDG 1: No Poverty), and a gentle footprint on our earth – proof that conscious choices, cradled from the start, can blossom into a more equitable, sustainable future.

Fulfilling food : A promise of clean and simple food

In a world dominated by FMCG, Fulfilling Food has become a beacon of change by redefining nutrition and taste. Fulfilling Food is committed to providing products that are not only delicious but also packed with nutritional value, solving the important problem of how to satisfy users with their products without affecting health. The company's innovation is to use real, unprocessed ingredients and avoid using additives and chemicals found in packaged foods.

Fulfilling Foods is proud to make grocery shopping easier and real food accessible to everyone. Eschewing perfection and taking a simple approach, the company offers a wide range of high-protein foods, cereals, energy meals and millet snacks. As the speaker proudly says, "We're trying to create something that's both convenient and delicious because if you don't talk about taste, you can't make a commercial replica of it."

Fulfilling Food positions itself as an advocate for consumer health, as awareness of the dangers of one type of diet increases. The company's tagline, "Nutrition and Happiness," encapsulates its mission to provide not just flavorful delights but also products that contribute positively to overall well-being.

Beyond catering to consumer needs, Fulfilling Foods is sowing the seeds of change in the agricultural landscape. By promoting the use of nutritious ingredients like millet and encouraging farmers to cultivate value-added products, the company contributes to sustainable farming practices. In the speaker's words, "We are promoting farmers to produce more of these value-added products which will be again, value-added and reach customers."

This ripple effect extends to the reduction of pesticide and chemical usage, fostering a more environmentally friendly approach to agriculture. In essence, Fulfilling Foods transforms the way we consume food and strives to create a healthier, more sustainable future for both individuals and the planet.

Creto: Empowering Freelancers and Businesses in India's Gig Economy Boom

Creto is a digital platform revolutionizing the Indian freelance market. It eliminates price ambiguity and project management woes for businesses, while providing access and career growth opportunities for freelancers. This inclusive approach not only benefits individuals but also contributes to fairer working conditions and reduced inequality, aligning with UN SDGs 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), 5 (Gender Equality), and 10 (Reduced Inequalities).

Eco-Culinary Alchemy: Wakao Foods and the Jackfruit Renaissance

Wakao Foods, spearheaded by Founder and CEO Sairaj Dhond, pioneers sustainable culinary solutions by introducing jackfruit-based, plant-powered alternatives. This innovative approach addresses UN SDGs, such as zero hunger and responsible consumption and production. Wakao Foods' commitment to providing long shelf-life, preservative-free, ready-to-cook options caters to the growing vegan and vegetarian market. It significantly reduces food waste, aligning with global sustainability goals for a healthier planet.

Green Genesis: The Rise of Conscious Commerce

"Build3" – a venture focused on fostering start-ups that contribute positively to society and the environment. Their innovation lies in their unique approach to startup development to empower and bring community, capability & capital to help scale impact-focused startups.

Manufacturing Innovation

Fabheads specializes in providing innovative solutions to businesses aiming to reduce both the cost and weight of raw materials. For instance, they assisted a ship company in replacing traditional steel with composite materials, resulting in enhanced efficiency and cost-effectiveness. By offering such material innovations, the company actively contributes to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 9 and 12, focusing on industry, innovation, and infrastructure as well as responsible consumption and production. Their collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) further underscores their commitment to addressing global challenges through cutting-edge solutions.

A Step towards Biodegradable

LaFabrica Craft introduces an innovative approach to crafting a sustainable future by specializing in the design, research, development, and distribution of biodegradable packaging and products. The business stands out by utilizing eco-friendly, certified, and plastic-free packaging materials. These comprehensive packaging solutions are available to several industries: Food and Beverage, Shipping and Labels, and Fashion and Textiles.

Sustainable Solutions: Engineering a Greener Future Together

JFE Group is a major Japanese steel manufacturer. Its core business is steel production.

The company's business Solution for Sustainability is to achieve carbon neutrality in the steel business by 2050 by:

- Developing "ultra-innovative technologies" like carbon recycling blast furnaces and hydrogen-based steelmaking

- Transitioning to lower carbon fuels, increasing energy efficiency

- Expanding the use of electric arc furnaces and scrap steel

- Target to reduce emissions by 30% by 2030 (from 2013 levels)

This helps address:

- SDG 13 (Climate Action) - by significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions from a carbon-intensive industry.

- SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) - by developing innovative new steelmaking technologies.

- SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) - by improving resource/energy efficiency.

Designing Change, Shaping Mindsets

"Waste is not just to be managed, it has to be managed beautifully" said Arjun Dev, CEO of Daily Dump, India.

Daily Dump, a revolutionizing organic waste management and composting company based in India, offers elegant solutions and products to individuals and communities looking to compost their organic waste, reduce burden on landfills, and promote sustainable practices. Its primary aim is to change mindsets and make composting accessible and easy for all.

Illuminating Futures: A Brighter Path for Education

This story delves into a compassionate initiative by a business that sponsors an organization dedicated to providing educational opportunities for rural children in India. The innovation involves financial sponsorship and active involvement in charitable initiatives that aim to empower and equip underprivileged children, fostering a positive change in society.

Fashion with a Conscience

Ninoshka Alvares-Delaney, a visionary fashion designer from the scenic region of Goa, has transformed her childhood dream into reality with the establishment of the sustainable fashion label Ninoshka. This comprehensive report delves into her innovative, inspirational, and impactful sustainable business practices. She is armed with a formidable academic background in Fashion Design and Management from the School of Fashion Technology (SOFT) and the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT). Ninoshka began her career in Mumbai, contributing significantly to renowned international brands and showcasing her versatile design acumen and deep commitment to contributing positively to society and nature. Motivated by a conscientious approach to fashion, her foray into sustainable practices addresses the excess in the conventional fashion industry marked by material waste and environmental impact. Her pioneering spirit is evident in the transition to natural dyes sourced from indigo, pomegranate, marigold, onion peels, and coconut. These dyes minimize the brand's ecological footprint. Beyond material choices, Ninoshka's innovation extends to the core of her design process by repurposing and upcycling materials to ensure full utilization and reduce unnecessary discard. Inspired by their creativity and enthusiasm, she collaborates with artisans to create designs that resonate across demographics while maintaining an international aesthetic rooted in Indian identity. In essence, Ninoshka's sustainable outlook transcends business ethos. It stands as a testament to her unwavering dedication to environmental preservation, ethical design, and transformative leadership in the fashion industry. The establishment and evolution of the Ninoshka label exemplify a harmonious blend of creativity, conscience, and commitment to a more sustainable and responsible future for fashion.

Waste to Wonder: Transforming Plastic, Empowering Lives

Econiture is a business that recycles 100% plastic waste into furniture and home decor products. They collect plastic waste from households, shops, factories, and malls and then segregate it and melt it into lumber slabs that look like wood. These lumbers are then used to make furniture that is more durable than wood furniture and costs less than plastic and metal furniture. Econiture epitomizes versatility and innovation that can be achieved in post-consumer plastic waste.

Econiture helps solve UN SDGs 13, 14, and 15 by recycling plastic waste to prevent deforestation, mining, and greenhouse gas emissions, saving the marine ecosystem from plastic pollution, and making cities more sustainable.

ReCircle: Recover, Recycle, Rethink.

Founded by Rahul Nainani and Gurashish Singh Sahni in 2016, Recircle commenced its journey as a B2C waste management organization. The young mind of Rahul Nainani was awestruck upon discovering that India was importing waste from developed countries to sustain its recycling industries. Motivated by this revelation, Recircle organized a forefront of waste management technology that incorporated economic, social, and environmental standpoints, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 17. Under Rahul Nainani's leadership, the organization developed an integrated platform to collect, recycle, and repurpose waste produced in India. This strategic approach aimed to address pressing issues and contribute towards a sustainable future.

Redefining Sustainability in the Marketplace

Suspire, a sustainable fashion brand, is revolutionizing the industry by prioritizing eco-friendly materials, circular economy principles, and ethical sourcing. This innovative business model directly contributes to addressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) by reducing environmental impact through sustainable practices, and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by fostering fair labor practices and job creation. Suspire's commitment to ethical and sustainable fashion not only transforms the industry but also actively contributes to building a more responsible and equitable world.

Waste to Energy - ReImagined

Thermax Group is a diversified player in sustainable solutions offering a wide range of products that heat, cool, manage water and waste, and even specialize in chemicals. Beyond these, they design and build power plants, treat wastewater, recover waste heat, and tackle air pollution challenges.

Leading the boiler charge is TBWES, a Thermax subsidiary, providing steam solutions for processes and power generation. TBWES's eco-conscious portfolio shines with heat recovery systems (HRSG) from gas turbines, waste heat recovery boilers (WHRB), and waste-to-energy (WTE) boilers.

WHRBs extract heat from flue gases, while WTEs burn diverse waste – farm waste, industrial sludge, even refuse-derived fuel – as a green alternative to coal. These solutions contribute to four key UN Sustainable Development Goals and bring tangible benefits.

  1. Climate Action: Flexi-source boilers and WTEs efficiently process waste, while their integrated flue gas cleaning systems further scrub harmful pollutants, leaving a cleaner environment.
  2. Affordable Energy: WHRBs generate steam using hot flue gases (no additional combustion), and WTEs utilize waste for steam generation, minimizing or eliminating fuel costs, leading to truly affordable energy.
  3. Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure: Thermax's continuous innovation in its green portfolio, with regular product upgrades to meet evolving needs, exemplifies this goal.
  4. Sustainable Cities & Communities: These solutions turn waste, which would otherwise burden landfills and waterways, into managed, safely disposed-of resources. They also reduce transportation and handling costs, which contributes to thriving, sustainable communities.

By prioritizing green solutions and aligning with UN goals, Thermax Group demonstrates a commitment to environmental stewardship and societal well-being.

WASTE WIZARDS: A SAGA OF ZERO POWER, ZERO CHEMICALS SEWAGE TREATMENT MARVEL

ECOSTP’s philosophy is notably built on the 3C model — Co-create, Co-execute, and Co-evolve. This approach reflects a collaborative ethos, drawing inspiration from the disciplined collective system observed in ant colonies. Biomimicry serves as a central theme, guiding the organization's commitment to co-creation, shared execution, and continuous evolution in its projects. They deliver in collaboration with their clients—developing and maintaining enduring relationships which are built on a foundation of integrity, trust and competence. ECOSTP listen and seek to understand clients’ underlying interests and co-create the sewage treatment solution.

Containers of Change: Navigating the Eco-Frontier

Greenamor Ventures is a pioneering startup dedicated to revolutionizing the packaging industry with its eco-friendly solutions. Their innovative approach involves utilizing coir waste fibers and bio-polymers extracted from plants to create sustainable packaging alternatives. By addressing the significant issue of plastic waste, Greenamor directly contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), particularly in promoting responsible consumption and production (Goal 12),Innovation and Industry Advancement (SDG 9) and combating climate change (Goal 13).

Nitai Wooden Handicrafts

Imagine finding a piece of wood on the beach, washed smooth by the waves and full of hidden beauty. Shweta Goyal sees these forgotten treasures everywhere—old furniture, driftwood, anything wood that would normally be tossed away. She transforms these ordinary pieces into extraordinary home décor—tables that whisper stories of the sea, shelves that hold memories of sun-soaked walks, and ornaments that dance with the light. Apart from this she is also into Raisin.

Shweta works with skilled craftspeople; they use their time-honoured skills and fancy new tools to bring her designs to life, making sure everything is perfect and built to last, because of which she has bagged several big orders from a plethora of hotels operating in Goa. By using old wood and ditching plastic, she's giving our forests a big hug and saying "thank you" for all they do. It's like making friends with the trees and keeping things green and healthy.