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Healthlogic uses new technology called Expanded Data Capture Lockbox, supported by parent company Bank of America, to automate administrative tasks such as processing insurance explanation of benefit documents at hospitals and other healthcare providers. The need to lower the costs and errors related to processing insurance claims on paper gave rise to the innovation. Processing health insurance claims was time-consuming, ineffective, and challenging to maintain due to the massive volumes of paper required prior to the use of Healthlogic's Expanded Data Capture Lockbox.
El Proyecto de Lavanda (The Lavender Project) operates a sustainable business model that combines tourism, soap production, and educational programs to create economic opportunities and empower local communities. Its main innovation is the adaptation of lavender to a dry climate and its sustainable production. At the same time, by prioritizing job creation, community development, and environmental sustainability, the business directly contributes to several UN Sustainable Development Goals, including Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8), Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11), and Gender Equality (SDG 5).
Desafortunadamente para producir las hojas de papel se requiere varios recursos naturales, para la organización es importante conservar la vida del ecosistema terrestre, proteger, restablecer y detener la perdida de los bosques. Valpars Studio se esfuerza en la innovación de sus productos adoptando prácticas sostenibles, reduciendo la cantidad de árboles que se talan para la producción de papel, minimizando la presión sobre los bosques naturales y buscando garantizar la subsistencia de las generaciones futuras implementando la elaboración de las hojas de papel a partir de caña de azúcar, desarrollando diseños creativos y llamativos, adicionalmente busca reducir el nivel de consumo actual cambiando los hábitos de consumo.
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Unfortunately, producing paper sheets requires various natural resources, and for the organization, it's important to conserve the life of the terrestrial ecosystem, protect, restore, and stop the loss of forests. Valpars Studio strives for innovation in its products by adopting sustainable practices, reducing the number of trees cut down for paper production, minimizing pressure on natural forests, and seeking to ensure the subsistence of future generations by implementing the production of paper sheets from sugarcane. They develop creative and eye-catching designs and additionally aim to reduce the current consumption level by changing consumption habits.
"Made in Omaha" is a retail gift social enterprise founded in 2018 on the premise that the local creative culture and artisans within a local community have a significant contribution to make in preserving the identity of a place, including its unique characteristics and traditions. By supporting and maintaining creative small businesses, the cultural elements inherent to a community are preserved, shared and celebrated. Its mission is to nurture and cultivate the creative community in Omaha, in part, through carefully selecting and curating unique products from artisans, providing a robust platform to connect efficiently with customers throughout the city. “Made in Omaha” empowers local entrepreneurs through providing a storefront to showcase products conveniently, attractively displaying finished creations, which preserves the innate resources and energy necessary for artisans to focus on their craft. The result is Omaha’s most comprehensive collection of locally designed and produced consumer goods. With a dedication to high quality, a small business focus, and a passion to preserve and protect the Nebraskan culture, this social enterprise is the go-to destination for the best Omaha has to offer. Established in 2018, the business has quickly expanded to three locations with the addition of eighteen employees. In the years 2020 and 2024, “Made in Omaha” was awarded the Tourism Award for Best Retail Store.
Luminary PH ventured on a mission to establish a sustainable company deeply rooted in community engagement and responsible consumption. Luminary PH is committed to affordability and ensures that sustainable living remains accessible to all, offering alternatives to single-use packaging without compromising quality. They are a wholesale grocer that sells nuts, spices, cleaning products, dried fruits, herbs, reusable containers, and more. Luminary PH inspires customers to make environmentally responsible choices by prioritizing locally made products and reusable packaging, ensuring that different people from all walks of life can afford quality products at affordable prices wherein Luminary PH concerns SDGS 8, 11, and 12.
The solution we decided to focus on was the Human Sustainability Index. Aon works to build the concept of Human Capital which establishes that the health, abilities, and reliability of your employees are your number one assets. Aon's Human Sustainability Index looks to build your employees' resilience and mental health, addressing multiple Sustainable Development Goals, but mainly Goal 16 which is Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions.
By hosting engaging family camping and meditation events in the serene settings of Takhni and Rahimapur forests, K3-Nature Tribe directly involves participants in hands-on conservation activities and educational workshops, significantly enhancing local engagement and awareness about wildlife conservation. Participants actively explore regional biodiversity through guided tours and interactive sessions, focusing on local wildlife, birds, and flora during these events.
These events, meticulously arranged and catered by local villagers, not only facilitate environmental education but also play a pivotal role in generating income for the community. By sourcing and providing services locally, the initiative actively supports sustainable economic practices within the village, fostering a harmonious balance between environmental conservation and economic empowerment. Through these immersive experiences, the K3-Nature Tribe not only raises awareness about the importance of preserving wildlife but also demonstrates the tangible benefits of community involvement in fostering a more sustainable future.
Good American has set itself apart from the many fashion brands worldwide through its denim wear and environmental practices. Their mission is to redefine the norms of inclusivity and environmental consciousness. This commitment is evident in their ethical practices and innovative sustainable fashion, which extends to their factories and their groundbreaking denim production. Good American is not just a clothing brand, but a champion of the triple bottom line approach, valuing people, planet, and profit equally. As time has progressed, they have emerged as a pillar of sustainability and social responsibility within the fashion industry.
Good American has revolutionized the fashion and denim industry with its unique denim production process. Manufacturing a single pair of denim jeans typically requires over 2500 gallons of water, a consumption rate that our environment can only sustain for a limited time. However, through its innovative production process, Good American has significantly reduced the water usage for its jeans. This paves the way to a more sustainable fashion future and underscores its unwavering commitment to combating the fast fashion trend. Its dedication aligns with and actively contributes to US SDGs 12 (Responsible Production and Consumption) and 5 (Gender Equality), further solidifying its commitment to global sustainability.
Sustaina Grow produces quality garden products out of organic wool including tree guards, grow pots, and wool mulch. Their products are an environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic equivalents currently being used throughout the growing industry and help to reduce the use of petrochemicals and micro plastics in horticulture, while increasing nutrient levels in the soil as they break down. This innovation aligns with several of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) with products that provide resilient agricultural practices which improve land and soil quality (SDG 15), prevent erosion and aid in sediment control, in turn protecting waterways from harmful pollutants and microplastics (SDG 14 & 6). Sustaina Grow is a local business, making an impact in the growing industry and has potential to not only combat climate change (SDG 13), but to also adapt to its impacts (SDG 2).
Rust Belt Riders offers an innovative solution to the dual challenges of food waste and environmental degradation. By collecting organic waste from businesses and households and diverting it from landfills through composting, they contribute directly to SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) by promoting sustainable waste management practices. Moreover, their operations create employment opportunities locally, supporting SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), while also mitigating greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with SDG 13 (Climate Action) and fostering a more sustainable future.
Emulait has developed the world's first bionic bottle designed to mimic the breastfeeding experience. Their goal is to bridge the gap between breastfeeding and bottle-feeding and provide infants with a more natural, comfortable, and safer bottle-feeding experience. Emulait's goal is to help families provide their infants with the best possible feeding experience by customizing bottle nipples to mimic breast milk, enabling them to make a smooth transition between breastfeeding and the bottle. This solution helps our employees achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (or SDG's) related to health and well-being and responsible consumption and production.
Paycor is a human capital management company that offers comprehensive HR and payroll solutions to businesses, supporting the entire employee lifecycle from recruitment to retirement. Their innovative technology enables businesses to effectively manage their workforce, promote fair employment practices, and drive economic growth, thus contributing to Sustainable Development Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth). By providing streamlined HR solutions to businesses of all sizes, Paycor utilizes features and functionality, such as pay equality and DE&I reporting, to help businesses maintain compliance and work towards reducing inequalities and fostering inclusivity in the workplace, aligning with Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities). Additionally, Paycor's collaborative approach with stakeholders facilitates partnerships aimed at achieving common objectives related to sustainable development, economic growth, and social impact, supporting Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
Kingseat Organics is a New Zealand business that produces food choices (fresh organic egg, vegetables and fruits) for their customers, through integrating:
This innovation provides organic food for the well-being and good health of the customers (SDG3), while sustaining and improving the quality of soil over the period of time (SDG15).
NewAtlantis is a company creating a revolutionary new market for biodiversity credits. They focus on Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), which are essentially underwater national parks. Currently, MPAs often lack enforcement due to a lack of funding. NewAtlantis addresses this by creating a system that measures the health of the MPA's ecosystem through environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis. This allows them to award biodiversity credits based on improvement, creating a financial incentive for governments and organizations to effectively manage MPAs.
This innovation directly aligns with several UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) including:
SDG 14: Life Below Water: By promoting healthy MPAs, NewAtlantis helps protect marine ecosystems and biodiversity.
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth: The biodiversity credit system creates new economic opportunities in ocean conservation.
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals: Their work relies on collaboration between governments, scientists, and NGOs.
Founded in 2017 by Beth Koigi, Majik Water is a social enterprise that specializes in air-to-water technologies for communities in arid and semi-arid regions that have limited access to clean drinking water. Beth developed her atmospheric water generator while studying at the University of Nairobi in Kenya after being forced to buy dirty, contaminated water. Majik Water provides over 20,000 liters of clean drinking water to communities in need every month.
Rivian Automotive, Inc.'s focus on manufacturing electric vehicles aligns with UNSDGs 7, 11, 12, and 13, which promote affordable and clean energy, sustainable cities, responsible consumption, and climate action. By diverting manufacturing waste from landfills and committing to decarbonization, Rivian continues to contribute to sustainable production (SDG 12) while also supporting cleaner transportation, healthier cities, and mitigating climate change.
Healthsource exemplifies the idea of a positive impact company due primarily to their leadership’s commitment to enhancing health and well-being through non invasive, conservative treatment methods. Attempting to remedy peoples’ pain before they get to a stage that requires surgery or more invasive solutions is a complex troubleshooting process that demands talented minds at the helm, and Healthsource succeeds in this arena. This approach aligns with SDG 3 (good health and well being) as they seek to provide effective pain management and rehabilitation services as a means to avoid invasive procedures and the risk of developing a reliance on pain medications. Healthsource has continued to receive recognition for their conservative treatment methods, and it is this reputation that underscores their dedication to benefiting society at large.
As a worker-owned cooperative with a purpose, Rust Belt Riders has been able to innovate on many levels, addressing a multitude of the UN SDGs. Their key business operations of compost hauling and soil creation address many SDGs relating to climate and consumption. Their contribution to solving SDGs does not end there, as their work place structure addresses good job related SDGs.
ShoppingGives revolutionizes retail by embedding philanthropy directly into the shopping experience, allowing consumers to support over 24,000 nonprofits without extra costs. Founded by Ronny Sage, the platform merges consumer values with charitable giving, boosting brand loyalty and enhancing the social responsibility profile of businesses.
Fueled by significant funding, including a $5.5 million seed round, ShoppingGives is set to expand its impact in the cause marketing space. Inspired by the potential to use marketing dollars for social impact, Sage launched ShoppingGives to make charitable giving accessible for both brands and consumers, fostering authentic connections and positive impacts. The platform supports critical Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across health, education, economic growth, and climate action by funneling a portion of each purchase to relevant charities. For businesses, ShoppingGives offers a way to deepen customer relationships and improve brand perception through social and environmental contributions. It also provides a meaningful shopping experience for consumers, enabling them to contribute to the causes they care about with every transaction.
Hundreds of millions of t-shirts are made every day in Bangladesh. Dyeing and manufacture of fabric is one of the country’s biggest industries and a significant user of water. Dependent on processing, hundreds of litres of water could be used to produce 1 kilogram of fabric, “normal” water consumption for Single Jersey t-shirt fabric is around 70 litres per kilogram of fabric, Less Water Dyeing processes, utilising newer technology, can reduce this to around 40 litres per kilogram with the added benefit of using less chemicals and less energy.
Integrating this innovation into the production of garments for The Warehouse was driven by The Warehouse Bangladesh team. Supporting several of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:
6. CLEAN WATER & SANITATION
9. INDUSTRY INNOVATION & INFRASTRUCTURE
10. REDUCE INEQUALITY WITHIN & AMONG COUNTRIES
12. RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
13. CLIMATE ACTION
17. PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS