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SIDE B Upcycling Retail Inc. aligns its business practices with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 11, 12, and 13), mainly focusing on responsible consumption and production, sustainable communities, and climate action. They achieve this through initiatives such as upcycling waste materials, using eco-friendly materials, engaging local communities, offering educational programs, and reducing carbon footprints. By integrating these SDGs, SIDE B contributes to global sustainability efforts and sets a benchmark for other businesses, promoting a more sustainable and equitable future.
Himamaylan City is a city in Negros that is home to more than 100,000 Filipinos, ranging from children, adults, and the elderly, bustling with Filipinos working on farms and fisheries, trying to make a living day-by-day. Still, the city needs better waste management due to insufficient supporting infrastructure. For the hardworking community of Himamaylan, it is essential to take care of their home and livelihoods. This is where the journey of BJS Scrap Shop started, a way to give back to the people and the home where they grew up.
Right in the heart of Cavite, GenTri's Best is an authorized distributor of carabao milk in the Philippines. From their gathered raw materials, GenTri's Best creates products such as ice cream and yogurt. As the flagship project of the General Trias Dairy Raisers Multi-Purpose Cooperative (GTDRMPC) under the "One Town, One Product" initiative of the Department of Agriculture, GenTri's Best was established on August 10, 2005, to create a source of secondary income for their local farmers.
For GenTri's Best, creating impactful, sustainable change is the best way to do business. They make an effort to support their employees, assist feeding program initiatives, and ensure proper waste management for the benefit of their business stakeholders, all while selling one bottle at a time.
Varraco Inc. leads with innovation in sustainable coffee farming, empowering farmers through advanced technology and partnerships. Their pioneering use of Internet of Things technology includes micro-weather stations in Philippine farms, enabling precise data collection for farmer interventions in response to climate challenges.
The brand has effectively aligned itself with the different Sustainable Development Goals with great emphasis on SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 15 (Life of Land), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
Varraco's commitment to social impact is evident in its efforts to enhance agricultural practices and support local communities through sustainable coffee production.
Be a mechanism of protection, security, and freedom for girls and boys without parental care.
Support for infant victims of violence, sexual abuse, abandonment, and mistreatment. Focused on the daughters or sons of mothers in prison, those who are victims of people for sexual exploitation, as well as single mothers who lack support networks.
Jarla Trading partnered with the Marine Steward Council (MSC) to promote sustainable, quality fishing. This innovation will help achieve UN SDG 14, conserving life below water; SDG 2, zero hunger, by teaching locals effective fishing methods; and SDG 11, promoting sustainable cities.
CCAP Fairtrade is the intermediary marketing arm of the Community Crafts Association of the Philippines or CCAP. It focuses on capacity-building, market development, and export trading of handicraft products produced by community-based marginalized producers in the Philippines. Moreover, CCAP Fairtrade is a guaranteed member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) and, therefore, adheres to the principles of Fair Trade. Its business model meets several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including SDG 1 No Poverty, SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities, and SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals.
CCAP Fairtrade provides capacity-building to the local marginalized communities in the Philippines through handicraft production. The finished products are marketed both locally and internationally. Some handicraft products produced and marketed are birdhouses, baskets, Christmas decors, bags, and planters made from indigenous and sustainable raw materials.
Kape Mapya Coffee Shop stands out by exclusively sourcing coffee beans from the Cordillera Provinces, supporting local farmers, and promoting sustainable agriculture (SDG 8, 12). Additionally, its fair wage policy and employment of working students ensure economic well-being and educational support for the community (SDG 4, 8). This holistic approach demonstrates that sustainable business practices can coexist with profitability and community support.
Brave Story is a lifestyle brand that practices sustainable and slow fashion by creating products made from repurposed textiles. These products are carefully crafted by local artisan mothers and are produced in limited quantities and of excellent quality. The brand carries an inclusive range of sizes to cater to various body shapes, ensuring comfort and functionality in each garment.
Brave Story was conceptualised in 2021 when its founder and creative director, Cris Roxas, found fabric scraps while decluttering during the pandemic lockdown. She remembered the nostalgic memory of her maternal grandmother creating patchwork and embroidery pieces for their home. As an advocate of sustainable fashion and supporting communities of women, Cris started to develop her patchwork pieces and was inspired to teach this craft to artisan mothers. By doing so, Brave Story helps address climate change through responsible consumption and production and promotes gender equality, decent work, and economic growth.
Through its robust sustainability initiatives, Holcim Philippines has fostered innovation to build sustainable cities and communities (SDG #11). It has significantly contributed to constructing resilient infrastructure, inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and integrating recycled resources (SDG #9). By creating resilient infrastructure, these technologies lessen their adverse effects on the environment, increase operational strength, improve community participation, and support inclusive and sustainable industrialization.
ZUES Build is a women-led construction company that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration(SDG #5 Gender Equality). Although the construction industry is known to be dominated by men, these passionate women entrepreneurs remain unfazed. They are leveraging Building Information Modeling tools to become more efficient in their jobs (SDG #9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure).
PT. Infiniti Energy Indonesia (INFIEN) is one of the companies in Indonesia that focuses on innovation in developing of EPC (Engineering Procurement Construction) to increase and integration of renewable energy sources into existing power systems. This certainly not only improves energy distribution and reduce waste, but also supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals by advancing Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7), and the Climate Action (SDG 13). By optimizing energy use and minimizing carbon footprint, INFIEN contributes to a more sustainable and resilient energy infrastructure.
O'Honeybee Farm addresses multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by combining ethical beekeeping with sustainable business practices. The farm's innovative approach to include raising and overwintering queen bees and using observation hives, supports SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. These innovations reduce the need to import bees, strengthen local ecosystems, and provide educational opportunities that promote environmental awareness and community involvement, contributing to SDG 4: Quality Education and SDG 15: Life on Land.
Upject transforms discarded denim into high-value, one-of-a-kind fashion products through an eco-friendly upcycling process. By reducing textile waste and conserving resources, Upject promotes sustainability while creating stylish, desirable items.
Bayer Indonesia’s Better Life Farming (BLF) program is a transformative initiative designed to uplift smallholder farmers, promote sustainability, and enhance agricultural productivity. This program is a testament to Bayer’s unwavering commitment to advancing crop science and aligns seamlessly with multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By 2030, BLF aims to reach 4 million smallholder farmers across Indonesia, ensuring a brighter and more sustainable future for the agricultural sector.
Bayer’s noble vision, encapsulated in the phrase “Health for all, Hunger for none,” serves as the guiding light for the BLF program. This vision underscores Bayer’s dedication to creating a world where everyone has access to healthcare and sufficient food. The BLF initiative embodies this vision by addressing the critical needs of smallholder farmers, ensuring they have the resources and necessary support to thrive. As Bayer strives to eliminate hunger and promote health, the BLF program stands as a shining example of hope and progress for farming communities across Indonesia.
Through its robust sustainability initiatives, PT Sasa Inti has fostered innovation to end poverty in all its forms (SDG #1). It has contributed to building knowledge and awareness to end hunger, achieve food security, and improve nutrition (SDG #2). Preventing stunting is a piece of ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages (SDG #3). By creating knowledge and awareness, these initiatives foster health improvement, increase sustainability generation, improve community participation, and support inclusive and sustainable industrialization through partnership for the goals (SDG #17).
Since 2019, PT Organic Lombok Indonesia has established itself as a leader in sustainable entrepreneurship, dedicated to uplifting local farmers in Lombok while maintaining profitability. Starting with spirulina, the company has expanded into skincare, sourcing raw materials like seaweed, spirulina, chocolate, pearls, and coffee from local farmers. OGANIC’s products, including soap, lotions, and face serum, are sold to hotels, consignment stores, and e-commerce platforms, with expansion into Australia and Japan.
Their business model blends social responsibility with financial viability, paying farmers premium prices and transforming low-cost materials like seaweed into high-value skincare products. This approach aligns with Sustainable Development Goals, improving farmer’s livelihoods and promoting sustainable agriculture. OGANIC’s Bring Back the Packaging initiative also recycles packaging, supporting their zero-waste commitment and partnerships with eco-friendly labs.
Innovation drives both sustainability and profitability, as seen in OGANIC's use of recycled plastic for eco-bricks and their sourcing of virgin coconut oil (VCO) from local farmers. OGANIC's face serum is a top-selling product and they plan to expand into lip balms and open more offline stores. Inspired by the founder's personal experiences with poor skincare treatments, the company aims to provide natural, simple skincare using Lombok’s local resources.
The founder stated, "We’ve seen the impact our payments have on the lives of farmers and distributors. One of our distributors was able to pay for their education, and that’s when we knew we were making a real difference."
Looking ahead, OGANIC aims to scale both its sustainability initiatives and global reach, including expanding the Bring Back the Packaging program and entering the hotel amenities market. Their vision is to promote local products in Lombok’s tourism sector, driving economic growth and sustainability. OGANIC Indonesia proves that businesses can be profitable while making a positive impact on local communities and supporting global sustainability goals.
Sebumi was founded by Iben Yuzenho and his team. It launched in 2018 as an eco-tourism business that focused on sustainability and inspired by Yuzenho's passion for environmental issues which began during his college years. Even after working in the corporate world for over 15 years in Human Resources, Iben was always drawn back to his environmental concerns.
Sebumi aims to address social and environmental challenges with a profit-driven yet impact-focused approach. Its primary goal is to reduce environmental degradation and empower local communities, especially those in conservation areas across Indonesia.
Sebumi offers multi-range of products/services (Seakar, Segara, and Sejiva) that link together under a specific sustainability effort. One of Sebumi’s key pillars is education, which is woven into every product and programs of Sebumi. There are 9 core sustainability themes that Sebumi developed and integrated in their products and programs, such as: water, food, waste, shelter, fashion, energy, transportation, biodiversity, and mindfulness.
One of Sebumi’s unique services is providing awareness on sustainable practices, not only for the general public, but also for corporations and schools at every level, including pre-schools. Through educational programs such as tours and workshops, Sebumi provides a distinctive learning experience that fosters a deeper understanding of sustainability across different audiences.
The sustainability innovation implemented by Agradaya is in accordance with Sustainable Development Goals 1 (No Poverty), 3 (Good Health & Well-Being), 5 (Gender Equality), 8 (Decent Work & Economic Growth), 11 (Sustainable Cities & Communities), 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and 13 (Climate Action).
Agrapp developed a digital platform where Colombian farmers can find investment for productive agricultural projects. This agricultural sector has been considered one of the main engines of the national economy, as it generates employment, growth and productivity of the country. Working to help farmers to obtain financing for their agricultural projects, they created a tool “Agrapp” that connects investors with productive and profitable agricultural projects. Investors can also aid in their structuring, execution, management and better marketing. It is a friendly technological platform, where all farmers can start their process with only WhatsApp.
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Agrapp, desarrollo una plataforma digital donde los campesinos colombianos pueden encontrar inversión con proyectos agrícolas productivos. Este sector agropecuario ha sido considerado como uno de los principales motores de la economía nacional, ya que genera empleo, crecimiento y productividad del país. Pensando en ayudar a los campesinos que puedan obtener financiación para sus proyectos agrícolas, crean una herramienta “Agrapp” conectando inversión con proyectos agrícolas productivos y rentables a los que les brindan ayuda en su estructuración, ejecución, gestión y mejor comercialización. Es una plataforma tecnológica amigable, donde todos los agricultores pueden arrancar su proceso con solamente WhatsApp.