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A program called Green Economy London aims to develop a green economy in the area and encourage sustainable business practices. Several UN Sustainable Development Goals, such as Climate Action (SDG 13) and Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12), are addressed by helping local firms shift to environmentally friendly operations by offering them resources, support, and chances for collaboration. In addition to increasing economic resilience, this program promotes a change to sustainable practices that are good for the environment and the community.
GoMore’s key innovation is it’s car-sharing model, through which individuals don’t need to own a car and can instead share one with others in their community. This innovation supports many of the SDGs, most importantly goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production) and goal 13 (Climate Action) by being a sustainable option for private car ownership and encouraging a shared economy. By making it as easy as possible for individuals to share cars with others, GoMore enables lower carbon emissions, frees up space in cities for pedestrians and supports a more resource-efficient transportation system.
The textile industry accounts for 5-10 per cent of global CO2 emissions -- more than aviation and maritime shipping combined (MIT 2022) -- as well as 20 per cent of global clean water pollution (European Parliament 2020). Lindström stands out with its circular business model of textiles as a service. Through their digital platform for workwear rental, eLindström, they optimize workwear service for customers around the world. This innovation reduces the need for new textiles and decreases greenhouse gas emissions and water pollution whilst being a good business.
The textile industry is one of the most resource-intensive sectors in terms of water, raw materials, land and carbon emissions, and only a fraction of produce is recycled today. CelluCircle is here to change this.
The company has patented a technology that transforms discarded cotton textiles into valuable nanocellulose and recovers synthetic fibres for reuse, addressing the fashion industry's waste and environmental impact.
Serving the textile industry and sectors using nanocomposites such as, 3D printing, CelluCircle aligns with several of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It addresses SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, by promoting sustainable recycling practices, and SDG 13: Climate Action, by contributing to CO2 emissions and resource waste reduction.
Aila.Earth makes sustainability reporting tools and tailored consultation a reality for SMEs, enabling them to make changes in sustainability with intention and results. These tools simplify the reporting process, reducing costs and complexity. By lowering barriers to sustainability reporting, Aila empowers SMEs to act on sustainability, fostering transparency and cooperation across value chains and hence directly supports SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 13 - Climate Action, and SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals.
Re_Grocery exists in the grocery market industry and what sets them apart from the competition is that they have a zero plastic and self-serve policy in their store. This means that they have eliminated plastics from the customer shopping experience and instead ask the consumer to bring their forms of food storage such as Tupperware and glass containers to serve themselves from the 500 refillable, organic, high-quality bulk goods they provide. Re_Grocery helps solve aspects of UN SDG 12, ensures sustainable consumption and production patterns, and focuses on SDG 12’s targets 12.4, 12.5, and 12.6.
Introduction
In this article, we focus on the Middle East, notably Iran—but not the well-known capital, Tehran. In many nations, including those with tremendous wealth, the gap between the affluent and the poor remains wide. This gap is frequently reflected in the significant variations between living in major cities and smaller communities. As one goes farther from the capital, less resources and opportunities become available. Our attention goes to the northeastern portion of Iran, to a little town named Bojnord. Bojnord, while being far smaller in size and population than Tehran, offers a distinct viewpoint on the issues that its citizens confront. In this city, a lady decided to make a difference.
Business Overview
RZSBRC produces handcrafted products in Iran, including carpets, gloves, and caps. The firm wants to give underprivileged individuals meaningful employment opportunities so they may use their special skills to create high-quality products. This company idea aims to integrate disabled persons into the workforce and promote social interaction in order to enhance their financial independence and mental health. In addition, the organization educates clients on the necessity of assisting underprivileged communities and promoting social responsibility.
Innovation Overview
RZSBRC's innovation stems from its unique business strategy, which focuses on creating economic possibilities for people with disabilities by employing their skills to make handcrafted textile items. This directly supports SDGs 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and 10 (Reduced Inequalities) by boosting workforce inclusion and meaningful employment. Furthermore, by creating sustainable jobs and using recycled materials into its production process, the company supports SDGs 1 (No Poverty) and 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production).
Carbonaide’s innovation originates from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. With Carbonaide’s technology, concrete manufacturers can reduce cement consumption in daily production and decrease the carbon footprint of their products by mineralizing CO₂ into concrete. Through its innovative and environmentally sustainable add-on technology, Carbonaide contributes to achieving SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 17 (Partnership for the Goals).
Sinituote Oy, founded in 1988, is part of a Finnish family-owned company SINI concern, and a market leader in cleaning supplies in Finland. Sini provides cleaning supplies for responsible consumers and has expanded into new markets also outside Finland with their new innovative products. Sustainability is the company’s core value and a foundation for their strategy.
Sini refill tablets are innovative, eco-friendly cleaning tablets that, with just by adding water, transform into powerful cleaning detergents that effectively remove dirt and grime. These revolutionizing tablets do not only help solve SDG 14 by reducing plastic waste. These tablets also help solve SDG 12, by using recycled materials in their packages.Spectrum Designs is an organisation based in New York, offering merchandising products such as printing, embroidery, and other promotional products while employing people on the autism spectrum. The company focuses on social sustainability and aims to shed light on the importance of including disabled people in the workforce. The idea that started with people on the spectrum working on the production of merchandising products evolved to enabling opportunities for professional development for the employees, who, today, work on diverse tasks and departments and feel proud of learning new skills and growing together with the organization. Spectrum designs actions address social problems, especially regarding unemployment, and thus contribute to solving issues related to UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Ezconnect´s invention reduces the enviornmental impact of traditional paper business cards by substituting them with a singular card that can be tapped by endless users to get the same information. Ezconnect´s innovation supports SDGs 12, 13 and 15, as it helps avoid overconsumption and helps stop deforestation.
Ninyes offers resale as a service to fashion brands, enabling them to seamlessly resell unsold inventory and reduce waste through a plug-and-play circular solution. By managing logistics, warehousing, and marketing, Ninyes simplifies the process of reselling high-quality, sustainable fashion items, effectively extending their lifecycle. This approach supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals by reducing textile waste and CO₂ emissions associated with overproduction, and promoting sustainable consumption by encouraging brands and consumers to embrace secondhand fashion.
Aisti’s product is their Teno Acoustic Tile, used mainly for public buildings such as schools and hospitals. Acoustic tiles are used to reduce echo and noise in a given space. It is a very common construction product used in buildings to reduce general noise but also to improve the acoustics within the building. While it is a commonly used product, there is yet to be a completely sustainable and affordable version of it. Fortunately, Aisti’s Acoustic Tiles present an innovative sustainable solution to traditional unsustainable alternatives.
With its campaign, Posti is targeting SDG12 by ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns; SDG11 by making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable; and SDG13 by taking urgent action to combat climate change and its impact.
A Permanent Magnet Machine (PMM) is a form of sustainable electric generator that uses the principle of magnetic induction to create an electromotive force or electricity. Its principal use was aimed towards wind turbine manufacturers however has since been aimed and implemented within the marine and shipping industries.
Through the Veri app and wearable glucose monitoring sensor, users receive actionable insights and recommendations on nutrition and their lifestyle habits (Veri, 2024). Veri’s innovation contributes to several of the United Nations (2015) Sustainable Development Goals: SDG #3: Good Health and Well-Being, SDG #17: Partnerships through their collaboration with medical bodies and institutions of higher education, and to a lesser degree, SDG #10: Reduced Inequalities, by providing people with access to insight into their health and advice outside of the traditional clinical environment.
It is important to note that healthy people (SDG #3) are the backbone to pursuing and achieving the sixteen other SDGs set out by the United Nations.
Robes Rental is a clothing rental service that allows users to rent clothes and accessories via their online platform. Robes aims to encourage people to rent items instead of buying new ones, thereby reducing overconsumption caused by the fashion industry, and thus actively contributing to the intent of SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). The company does not own any of the clothing that is rented but serves solely as a shared wardrobe platform. Robes Rental does not accept fast fashion brands as rental clothes, as they emphasize clothing of high-quality and premium brands, making them affordable for a larger clientele through renting.
Untuvia’s innovation lies in applying supercritical carbon dioxide technology, commonly used in food and medical fields, to clean and recycle down. This approach addresses issues related to contamination and material degradation, helping to preserve the quality of down for reuse in new products. The innovation directly contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by reducing waste and water usage.
ASK Scandinavia, a sustainable fashion brand, utilizes MIRUM—a plant-based, plastic-free material—to create eco-conscious bags and accessories. This innovative approach addresses multiple UN SDGs: ensuring clean water use (Goal 6), supporting decent work (Goal 8), fostering sustainable industry practices (Goal 9), promoting responsible consumption (Goal 12), and contributing to life below water (Goal 14) by reducing plastic pollution
Sanico Srl is a family-owned healthcare company that has been innovating for over 60 years with a focus on public health and well-being. By developing products that support daily activity and health monitoring, they contribute to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent and Economic Growth), and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure). Sanico’s mission focuses on making healthcare accessible and manageable from home, benefiting individual users and broader public health.