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Since its foundation, Agora has aimed to support solutions to environmental and social issues, even when these were not directly linked to a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG). In its early days, sustainability and sustainable development agendas lacked substantial information and practically did not exist. However, over the course of its operation, Agora has directed its efforts to support the solution of the following SDGs in the 2030 Agenda:
• SDG 1- The end of poverty
• SDG 5 – Gender equality.
• SDG 8 – Decent work and economic growth.
• SDG 10- Reduction of inequalities.
• SDG 13- Climate Action.
• SDG 17- Alliances to achieve objectives.
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Desde su fundación, Agora se ha propuesto respaldar soluciones para problemáticas ambientales y sociales, incluso cuando estas no estaban directamente vinculadas a un Objetivo de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) pues en sus inicios, las agendas de sostenibilidad y desarrollo sostenible carecían de información sustancial y prácticamente no existían. Sin embargo, en el transcurso de su funcionamiento, Agora ha orientado sus esfuerzos a respaldar la solución de los siguientes ODS en la Agenda 2030:
ODS 1- Fin de la pobreza.
ODS 5 – Igualdad de género.
ODS 8 – Trabajo decente y crecimiento económico.
ODS 10- Reducción de las desigualdades.
ODS 13- Acción por el clima.
ODS 17- Alianzas para lograr los objetivos.
Teniendo en cuenta que uno de los factores diferenciadores que tiene la empresa es el tema de residuos y reciclaje donde se evidencia que el ODS con la que pretender contribuir y solucionar los diferentes problemas es la de “Producción y consumo responsable”. Esta empresa le conviene encontrar nuevas soluciones que permitan modelos de consumo y producción sostenibles, de igual manera es necesario conocer las repercusiones medioambientales y sociales que tienen ciertos productos y servicios, es por esto que la empresa Clementina Orgánicos le apuesta a la innovación a partir de la producción y consumo responsable mediante la recuperación de material y reutilización de este.
Las soluciones innovadoras y de diseño facilitan e inspiran a las personas a adoptar estilos de vida más sostenibles, lo que reduce su impacto y mejora su bienestar.
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Considering that one of the distinguishing factors of the company is its focus on waste and recycling, where it is evident that the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) it aims to contribute to and address different issues is "Responsible Production and Consumption." It is advantageous for this company to explore new solutions that enable sustainable consumption and production models. Likewise, it is essential to understand the environmental and social repercussions of certain products and services. This is why Clementina Orgánicos S.A.S is committed to innovation through responsible production and consumption by material recovery and reuse.
Innovative solutions and designs facilitate and inspire individuals to adopt more sustainable lifestyles, thereby reducing their environmental footprint and enhancing their well-being.
Jane's Again is a consignment store that reuses women's clothes and, therefore, helps keep clothes from being discarded in landfills due to fast-moving trends. The idea brings a community together for not only affordable clothes but also as a way for the clothing to have a second life. The business is built up of more than 8,000 partnerships, which creates a community of people who also want to reuse, reduce, and recycle their clothing.
Desert Control's ground-breaking innovation uses Liquid Natural Clay (LNC) to address environmental issues such as deforestation and food security. LNC is made by turning natural clay into a liquid, which improves soil water and nutritional capacity. Desert Control, specifically associated with SDG 15: Life on Land, strives to combat desertification, rehabilitate degraded land, and promote sustainable land management. This effort helps to preserve ecosystems, promote biodiversity, and revitalize land, all of which are important for numerous species, including humans, and have an impact on aspects such as food security.
Alternergy Holdings, Corporation, better known as Alternergy, is a pioneer in renewable energy (RE) in the Philippines. Working to create a more sustainable future for the next generation, Alternergy is pursuing a unique triple-play strategy: developing robust renewable power projects from wind, solar, and run-of-river hydro projects. These projects help solve SDG#7, Target 7.b.1, ensuring all access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy while addressing climate change (SDG #13) and contributing to the country's economic growth (SDG #8).
The business runs under three principles: pioneering new ways and unique strategies to execute projects effectively, proving exceptional capabilities to deliver well-planned and cost-effective projects, and taking strategic partnerships as an essential tool in contributing to the Philippines' energy transition as a renewable energy pioneer.
Aligned with Bayer’s Health for All, Hunger for None mission, Bayer Kubo serves as a capability-building program for smallholder farmers, their families, and communities in the Philippines. Through the partnership of Bayer’s divisions (Crop Science, Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Health), its global business services arm in Manila, and NGOs, the focus areas in health and agriculture allowed for an extensive information drive in the target communities.
As one of Bayer's sustainability innovations in the Philippines, the program is set to also be in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Bayer Kubo contributes to ending poverty (SDG #1), achieving robust food systems (SDG #2), improving health and well-being indicators (SDG #3), and engaging in an all-inclusive multi-stakeholder partnership for sustainability (SDG #17).
Aurora province is a known tourist destination in the country, popularly known as the surfing capital of the Philippines. The province is also known for its principal agricultural products, such as copra, rice, root crops, and bananas.
Sabutan weaving is an integral part of the traditional crafts of Aurora. Sabutan is a species of the Pandan plant weaved to create hats, mats, bags, and, other novelty products.
With all these available resources, tourism, rootcrops, banana and sabutan, Ms. Hayreen Fe M. Ecura, established the Ecura’s Delicacies selling pasalubong items. By developing this business, the business contributed to several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 4 (Quality education), SDG 8 (Good jobs and economic growth), and SDG 12 (Responsible consumption).
ThinkSono has created a handheld ultrasound device powered by AI that enables any health care professional to easily and efficiently detect Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), a medical condition in which a blood clot forms in the deep veins of the legs. The disease can be fatal if the clot travels to the lungs, causing a Pulmonary Embolism (PE). ThinkSono is driving a large-scale impact on two major UN SDG goals: good health and well-being as well as industry, innovation, and infrastructure. Thinksono is promoting the health of DVT patients and facilitating their diagnosis while transforming the healthcare industry in DVT through innovation and novel infrastructure.
Intro Boutique’s solution is providing sustainable women’s clothing to the Cleveland community. This relates to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 12 and 13, Responsible Consumption & Production and Climate Action.
Cleanr is a company that focuses on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of cleaning the water supply through their creation of a microplastic filtration system that works in at-home washing machines. Washing machines are the number one emitter of microplastics into the environment, a phenomenon that poses significant health risks as they break down into nano-plastics and infiltrate the food chain, water supply, and human bodies.
Willow Tree Education's innovative approach lies in creating tutoring centers that cater to niche communities, partnering with public education for funding. By leveraging charter funds and streamlining the process of establishing tutoring centers, Willow Tree lowers barriers to quality education, particularly for homeschooling families. This solution directly contributes to UN SDG 4: Quality Education, by ensuring access to inclusive and equitable education opportunities for all, and SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, by addressing disparities in educational access and outcomes among different communities.
Cleanr focuses on developing technology that filters harmful microplastics out of water in washing machines. Their business solution helps solve two of the UN SDGs: good health and well-being and clean water and sanitation. By filtering out microplastics that have been found to have harmful effects, they are making drinking water much cleaner and healthier.
Philippine Wacoal Corporation is at the forefront of sustainable innovation with its proactive Bra Recycling campaign, which addresses environmental consciousness and responsible consumption. This initiative not only aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal #12 but also reflects the company's commitment to meeting multiple SDGs, including Good Health (SDG #3) and Partnerships for Goals (SDG #17), through the Keep Abreast Campaign.
In addition to promoting eco-friendly practices, the Bra Recycling campaign tackles the often-overlooked issue of proper undergarment disposal. Bras, composed of fabric, plastic, and metal, present a challenge for traditional recycling centers due to their intricate composition. As they lose elasticity over time, the difficulty in disposing of bras responsibly exacerbates their environmental impact. By transforming old bras into Fluff Fuel and supporting breast cancer awareness through partnerships with non-profit organizations, Philippine Wacoal Corporation pioneers a holistic and sustainable approach to both environmental and health-related challenges.
In the heart of the bustling city of Pasig, Philippines, exists a small but determined solar company called Namkoo Philippines. Namkoo demonstrates how integrating sustainability into its main operations gives them a competitive edge. Namkoo supports and is committed to building a more sustainable future for the coming generation by achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. That includes Decent Work and Economic Growth (SGD 8), Sustainable Cities and Communities (SGD 11), and Affordable and Clean Energy (SGD 7).
Grupo Estrella Roja helps people move through roads on buses, along the way, the company helps to combat climate change with different ecological innovations implemented in their bus fleet and recycling strategies.
Besides, this company supports gender equality and provides jobs to the community, helping to develop economic growth in the city of Puebla.
The 7th UN SDG is to "ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all". This is achieved because EnAccess strives to make its materials open access to allow businesses in the energy sector to use its resources.
Sustainable And Compostable Horizons Industry Group Incorporated, or SACHI-Group Inc., is the pioneer manufacturer of 100% biodegradable and highly compostable cassava bags in the Philippines. Derived from cassava root starch, these bags dissolve in hot water and leave no toxic residue, making them a perfect alternative to petroleum-based plastic bags. By reducing plastic pollution and the harmful emissions associated with its manufacturing, SACHi-Grups contributes to SDG 9, Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure; SDG 12, Responsible Consumption and Production; SDG 13, Climate Action; SDG 14, Life Below Water; SDG 15, Life on Land; and SDG 17, Partnerships For The Goals.
Flash Returns addresses the lack of connections between pharmacies and proper disposal companies for expired drugs by offering a service which transports the expired medical products to the correct facilities so they can be properly destroyed or recycled. This process directly prevents possible substance abuse of expired medical products and reduces the chance of the expired medical products being thrown in a landfill, damaging the environment. These reasons show why Flash Returns is addressing the Global Goal of Good health and Well-being, while the core value of the company is ensuring Responsible Consumption and Production within the Pharmaceutical industry.
Asclepii’s Artemis product is their flagship innovation and attempts to solve current wound care issues within the healthcare system. This product meets the third UN SDG as it helps heal diabetic patients' foot ulcers which is critical for ensuring good health and well-being.