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Banka BioLoo is an Indian social enterprise pioneering bio-digester technology to tackle open defecation and unsafe waste disposal. Founded by Namita Banka in collaboration with DRDO, the company has spent over fifteen years providing sustainable sanitation solutions in partnership with Indian Railways, schools, government institutions, and private developers. As Smriti Banka puts it, “At the end of the day, this is not an NGO but a business that provides a solution the world needs, while also creating social impact.”
AquaPulse is a technology-driven enterprise that brings precision aquaculture to small-scale fish farmers, by combining IoT water sensors, AI-driven analytics, and farmer-friendly digital platforms.
By preventing fish mortality, improving yields, and reducing harmful chemical use, it strengthens rural livelihoods while protecting aquatic ecosystems. In doing so, it advances global goals such as ending hunger through sustainable food production, fostering inclusive economic growth, and safeguarding life below water.
In the heart of Raipur, VNR Seeds has grown from a family’s farming experiment into one of India’s most respected agricultural input providers. Their work goes beyond supplying planting materials and seeds; VNR has built a reputation for research-driven innovation, farmer education, and a relentless focus on improving yields and incomes. This story traces their journey of patience, experimentation, and community engagement that has helped transform the seed business into a catalyst for farmer prosperity.
Rooftop is a social-enterprise education platform that connects learners with verified Indian folk and tribal master artists through curated live, on-demand, and at-home courses. By turning teaching into predictable, fairly paid work and delivering authentic, outcomes-based arts education, Rooftop advances SDG 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth* and *SDG 4: Quality Education. As these practices take root in everyday spaces, it also strengthens **SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities* by keeping heritage arts alive, valued, and locally viable.
Wasted 360 Solutions is a Chennai-based social enterprise that tackles the challenge of recycling and waste management by focusing on hard-to-recycle "zero value waste" like cigarette butts, Tetra Pak cartons, and stained textiles, while upskilling and empowering informal waste workers. The business operates using a drop-off model for waste collection, reducing logistical emissions and making sustainable action more accessible for urban and high-income communities. By mobilizing communities, providing dignified work, and preventing landfill pollution, Wasted 360 Solutions directly supports multiple United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12), Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8), and Life on Land (SDG 15).
Saathealth is a social enterprise addressing the needs of India’s “missing middle” — families left out of both government schemes and private healthcare. Through its digital-first marketplace, it provides affordable health products, financial resilience tools, and localised infotainment-based awareness. By bridging gaps in access, affordability, and awareness, Saathealth advances UN SDGs on health, gender equality, reduced inequalities, and partnerships.
Vijeta Lifecare, through its Poshvic brand, is a food and nutrition company that provides natural and healthy products, with a focus on traditional wood-pressed oils. This business solution addresses UN Sustainable Development Goals by promoting sustainable production and consumption patterns through its focus on quality, transparency, and a circular economy approach. By sourcing directly from farmers, it also supports sustainable agriculture and provides consumers with nutrient-rich food for improved health and well-being.
On a cold November morning in Punjab, smoke hangs heavily in the air as farmers burn crop residue, knowing it will choke families and cities alike. Takachar transforms this despair into hope by converting residue into biochar directly in the field, improving soil health, generating income, and reducing emissions. This innovation addresses climate action and responsible consumption, proving that small machines can have a global impact while empowering communities.
In finance, accuracy is non-negotiable — every model, valuation, and risk assessment relies on numbers. A single incorrect data point can cascade into flawed decisions, potentially leading to significant financial losses. Yet the volume of corporate filings, regulatory reports, and financial disclosures continues to grow exponentially. Plux.ai operates at this critical intersection, building AI tools capable of processing vast document sets while ensuring outputs remain verifiable and reliable. The platform, described as “an AI financial analyst you can trust,” converts unstructured filings and PDFs into structured datasets, layering checks, heuristics, and citations to guarantee accuracy.
Its impact goes beyond speed: by automating repetitive extraction tasks, Plux.ai frees analysts to focus on interpretation, advisory, and strategic decision-making. The platform combines scale with precision, strengthening digital infrastructure for financial institutions and creating meaningful, high-skill work for professionals. This innovation addresses an urgent industry need: the ability to handle enormous datasets efficiently without compromising the exacting standards of finance.
Fibroheal is pioneering the use of silk proteins as a biomaterial for advanced wound care, creating sustainable alternatives to conventional synthetic products. This innovation not only accelerates healing for acute and chronic wounds but also promotes responsible resource use and circular economy practices. By aligning science with purpose, Fibroheal directly advances SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure), and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption & Production).
It is no secret that the textile industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world. While some studies rank it second, other sources such as the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) point to it as responsible for between 8% and 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Colombia is no exception. Although the fashion industry is an important driver of the economy, with a market value of $5.04 billion in 2024 and accounting for 8.5% of industrial GDP (i.e., 1.2% of the total economy), the country's recycling and waste utilization figures still have plenty room for improvement. According to the National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE), the rate of recycling and reuse of solid waste in Colombia was only 11.8% in 2019, the most recent figure available from the official source.
In this context, the Colombian brand Racketball has become an example of change. Racketball is a company with more than 47 years of experience, dedicated to the manufacture of sportswear, with a special focus on functional clothing for training and physical activities. This company stands out for emphasizing the use of advanced textile technology, such as quick-drying fabrics, antibacterial properties, and UV protection, combined with ergonomic design and functionality for the user's well-being, which has led it to establish itself in the market in 2024 approximately US$ 3M in sales.
Although Colombia is experiencing a boom in sports fashion, a phenomenon driven mainly by growing concern for health, well-being, and awareness of more responsible value chains, Racketball has stood out with a strong track record in the market as part of the Apparel-Textile CLUSTER in Antioquia, Colombia, since 2011.
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Para nadie es un secreto que la industria textil es una de las más contaminantes del mundo. Si bien algunos estudios la ubican en segundo lugar, otras fuentes como el Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio Ambiente (PNUMA) la señalan como responsable de entre el 8% y el 10% de las emisiones globales de gases de efecto invernadero.
En Colombia la situación no es la excepción. Aunque la industria de la moda es un motor importante para la economía, con un valor de mercado de $5.04 mil millones de dólares en 2024, y representa el 8.5% del PIB industrial (es decir, el 1.2% del total de la economía), las cifras de reciclaje y aprovechamiento de residuos en el país todavía tienen un amplio margen de mejora. Según el Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística (DANE), la tasa de reciclaje y nueva utilización de residuos sólidos en Colombia fue de sólo el 11.8% en 2019, la cifra más reciente disponible de la fuente oficial.
En este contexto, la marca colombiana Racketball se ha convertido en un ejemplo de cambio. Racketball, es una empresa con más de 47 años de trayectoria, se dedica a la fabricación de prendas de vestir deportivas, con especial foco en ropa funcional para entrenamientos y actividades físicas. Esta compañía destaca por enfatizar el uso de tecnología textil avanzada, como tejidos de secado rápido, propiedades antibacterianas y protección UV; combinados con un diseño ergonómico y funcionalidad para el bienestar del usuario lo que la ha llevado a establecerse en el 2024 con un aproxímado de US$ 3M.
Si bien, Colombia está viviendo un gran auge de la moda deportiva, este fenómeno, impulsado principalmente por la creciente preocupación por la salud, bienestar y la conciencia por cadenas de valor más responsable, Racketball ha destacado con una gran trayectoria en el mercado siendo parte del CLUSTER Confección - Textil en Antioquia Colombia desde el año 2011.
GreenSouls is a Certified B Corporation born with a clear dream: that sustainability should cease to be just a nice idea and become measurable action. Founded by Camilo Jaramillo, today it has a core team of 12 people and a network of partners, volunteers, and foundations spanning several countries.
What sets it apart is that it doesn't just design projects, it operates, measures, and communicates them, closing the circle between cause and brand. We create strategies that turn brands' sustainability values into concrete actions, aligned with ESG (environmental, “We believe that sustainability is not a promise, it is a model for action.” – Camilo Jaramillo, Co-founder
The business world faced a major challenge: too many isolated CSR campaigns, lots of talk but little real action. There was a disconnect between traditional marketing and real impact.
GreenSouls responded by creating a model that enables brands to invest in tangible environmental and social projects with traceable, communicable results, with the greater purpose of saving ecosystems, protecting species, and supporting the communities that need it most through transformative experiences.
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GreenSouls es una Empresa B Certificada nacida con un sueño claro: que la sostenibilidad deje de ser un discurso bonito y se convierta en acción medible. Fundada por Camilo Jaramillo, hoy cuenta con un equipo base de 12 personas y una red de aliados, voluntarios y fundaciones que se extiende por varios países.
Su diferencial está en que no se queda en diseñar proyectos, sino que los opera, mide y comunica, cerrando el círculo entre causa y marca. Creamos estrategias que convierten los valores de sostenibilidad de las marcas en acciones concretas, alineadas con criterios ESG (ambientales, sociales y de gobernanza).
“Creemos que la sostenibilidad no es una promesa, es un modelo de acción.” – Camilo Jaramillo, Cofundador
El mundo empresarial enfrentaba un gran reto: demasiadas campañas de RSE aisladas, mucho discurso, pero poca acción real. Había una desconexión entre el marketing tradicional y el impacto verdadero. GreenSouls respondió creando un modelo en el que las marcas pueden invertir en proyectos ambientales y sociales tangibles, con resultados trazables y comunicables, con el gran propósito de salvar ecosistemas, proteger especies y apoyar a las comunidades que más lo necesitan, a través de experiencias transformadoras.
In 2024, according to a report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), approximately 8.2% of the global population suffered from hunger, and 28% of the population (2.3 billion people) faced moderate or severe food insecurity. Colombia is no exception. According to the National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE, 2025), 27.6% of the population (14.44 million people) experience moderate or severe food insecurity, and 5.2% (2.75 million) experience severe food insecurity. The World Food Programme (2024) indicates that only one out of three Colombians has an acceptable level of food consumption, while just over half of the population resorts to coping strategies such as eating less-preferred foods, reducing portion sizes, and/or decreasing the number of daily meals.
The World Bank (2022) notes that traditional agriculture consumes 70% of the world’s available freshwater, and according to CELAC (2025), infrastructure and transportation costs are key determinants of food access and prices, with the greatest impact on peripheral and/or isolated territories.
AFOOD directly addresses these challenges through the development of aquaponic farms, designed to confront issues related to food insecurity in Colombia and other Latin American countries. “We can use what we know and what we have developed to address a painful challenge: hunger in Colombia”. This innovation contributes to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2. Zero Hunger, 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities, 12. Responsible Consumption and Production, and 13. Climate Action.
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En 2024, según informe de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura – FAO – aproximadamente el 8.2% de la población mundial sufrió de hambre, y el 28 % de la población (2.3 mil millones de personas) enfrentaron inseguridad alimentaria moderada o grave. Colombia no es la excepción, según el Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística – DANE – (2025) el 27,6% de la población (14,44 millones de personas) experimentan inseguridad alimentaria moderada o grave, y el 5,2% (2,75 millones) experimentan inseguridad alimentaria severa. El Programa Mundial de Alimentos (2024) indica que sólo uno de cada tres colombianos tiene un consumo aceptable de alimentos, mientras que un poco más de la mitad de la población acude a estrategias de afrontamiento como consumir alimentos menos preferidos, disminuir el tamaño de las porciones y/o reducir el número de comidas al día.
El Banco Mundial (2022) indica que la agricultura tradicional ocupa el 70% del agua dulce disponible en el mundo, y de acuerdo con la CEPAL (2025), la infraestructura y costos de transporte son determinantes del acceso y precio de los alimentos, y afectan con mayor intensidad a territorios periféricos y/o aislados.
AFOOD aborda directamente estas problemáticas mediante el desarrollo de granjas acuapónicas, diseñadas para enfrentar retos asociados con la inseguridad alimentaria en Colombia y otros países de Latinoamérica. “Podemos usar lo que sabemos y lo que hemos desarrollado para resolver un reto que duele: el hambre en Colombia”. Esta innovación contribuye a los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) 2. Hambre Cero, 11. Ciudades y Comunidades Sostenibles, 12. Producción y Consumo Responsables, y 13. Acción por el Clima.
OMUT’s innovation lies in combining biotechnology with sustainable skincare to create products that are both effective and environmentally responsible. By developing probiotic-based skincare in collaboration with local laboratories, the company integrates scientific research directly into its production. At the same time, it applies circular economy principles by using by-products from other industries, recyclable packaging, and sourcing all materials within Russia. This approach supports SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production as its primary focus, while also contributing to SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.
There is a gender employment gap worldwide, which means that women have less representation in the labor market. This gap is even more evident in certain sectors, such as construction, energy, and hydrocarbons. According to data from Colombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy, until 2018, female participation in the energy sector remained below 30%, and there was no clear roadmap for their labor inclusion.
Moreover, the sexual division of labor causes women to bear an opportunity cost due to the double workday. This implies that, in addition to performing paid productive work, they continue to be the primary ones responsible for domestic and caregiving tasks, which are often made invisible. As a consequence, many women tend to occupy feminized sectors, characterized by low stability, lack of social security, placement at the bottom of the labor pyramid, and lower wages compared to those of men.
In this regard, to help improve gender equity figures in Colombia, ENLAZA has launched a program aimed at reducing the gender employment gap by focusing on the training and certification of a group of women as lineworkers, a role traditionally held by men. During the program’s launch, Zuleta reaffirmed this purpose by stating: “The objective is to eliminate bottlenecks for entry into the sector, ensuring direct job retention through our contractors and thereby contributing to closing the gender employment gap through an initiative that benefits women in the regions where we operate.”
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En el mundo se padece de una brecha laboral de género que implica que las mujeres tengan menos representación en el mercado laboral, lo cual es aún más evidente en algunos sectores, como los de construcción, energía e hidrocarburos. Según datos del Ministerio de Minas y Energía, hasta el 2018 la participación femenina en el sector energético se mantenía por debajo del 30% y no había una hoja de ruta clara para su inclusión laboral.
Aparte de ello, la división sexual del trabajo hace que las mujeres soporten un costo de oportunidad por la doble jornada laboral. Esto implica que, además de desempeñar un trabajo productivo remunerado, siguen siendo las principales responsables del trabajo doméstico y de cuidado, el cual suele estar invisibilizado. Como consecuencia, existe la tendencia de que muchas mujeres ocupen sectores feminizados, caracterizados por su poca estabilidad, la carencia de seguridad social, ubicados en la base de la pirámide laboral y peor pagos que los de los hombres.
En este sentido para contribuir con las cifras en Colombia, ENLAZA ha creado un programa con el que se ha propuesto disminuir la brecha laboral de género al enfocar la formación y certificación de un grupo de mujeres en el oficio de linieras, un rol que históricamente ha sido ejercido por hombres. En la presentación del programa, Zuleta reafirmó este propósito al decir: “El objetivo es eliminar los cuellos de botella para el ingreso al sector, procurando la retención laboral directa a través de nuestros contratistas y aportando de esta manera al cierre de la brecha laboral de género, mediante una acción en beneficio de las mujeres en los territorios donde tenemos presencia”
The innovation of D'MIEL arises in response to two of today’s most urgent environmental challenges: deforestation and the progressive disappearance of pollinators.
In the case of deforestation, Colombia lost 1,070 km² of forest in 2024, representing a 35% increase compared to the previous year (Ministry of Environment, cited by Reuters, 2025). The loss of forest cover reduces the ecosystems’ capacity to capture carbon, harms biodiversity, and decreases water availability.
On the other hand, the decline of bee populations and other pollinators poses a direct threat to global food security. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), nearly 75% of the world’s food crops depend to some degree on pollination, whether to improve their yield, quality, or stability. However, approximately 35% of global agricultural production depends directly and essentially on this process — meaning that without pollinators, these crops could not properly develop. The decrease in bee populations could reduce the availability and quality of fruits, vegetables, seeds, and oils, affecting not only ecosystems but also the global economy and human nutrition.
D'MIEL seeks to address this issue by installing beehives in areas at risk of deforestation, transforming land previously used for livestock or monocultures into productive natural reserves. In this way, it directly contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
According to Alfonso Neisa, “the innovation consists in creating an economic system that replaces activities that drive deforestation, such as livestock farming or monocultures, with a model that protects nature and makes it productive through bees.”
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La innovación de D'MIEL surge en respuesta a dos de los problemas ambientales más urgentes de la actualidad: la deforestación y la desaparición progresiva de los polinizadores.
En el caso de la deforestación, Colombia perdió 1.070 km² de bosque en 2024, lo que representó un incremento del 35% respecto al año anterior (Ministerio de Ambiente, citado por Reuters, 2025). La pérdida de cobertura forestal reduce la capacidad de los ecosistemas para capturar carbono, afecta la biodiversidad y disminuye la disponibilidad de agua.
Por otro lado, el descenso de las poblaciones de abejas y otros polinizadores representa una amenaza directa para la seguridad alimentaria global. Según la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO), cerca del 75% de los cultivos alimentarios del mundo dependen en alguna medida de la polinización, ya sea para mejorar su rendimiento, calidad o estabilidad. Sin embargo, aproximadamente el 35% de la producción agrícola global depende de forma directa y esencial de este proceso, es decir, sin polinizadores, estos cultivos no podrían desarrollarse adecuadamente. La disminución de las abejas podría reducir la disponibilidad y calidad de frutas, verduras, semillas y aceites, afectando no solo a los ecosistemas, sino también a la economía global y la nutrición humana.
D'MIEL busca dar respuesta a esta problemática mediante la instalación de colmenas en áreas en riesgo de deforestación, transformando terrenos destinados a ganadería o monocultivos en reservas naturales productivas. De esta forma, contribuye directamente a los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS).
De acuerdo con Alfonso Neisa, “la innovación consiste en crear un sistema económico que sustituya las actividades que generan deforestación, como la ganadería o los monocultivos, por un modelo que protege la naturaleza y la hace productiva a través de las abejas”.
Agrochat, WSEEDS’ innovation proposal arises as a response to the structural challenges of the agricultural sector, characterized by low levels of technological adoption and the limited availability of information in Colombia. According to the 2019 National Agricultural Survey, only 5.2% of producers were applying any type of innovation in their agricultural processes.
Furthermore, the Colombian agricultural sector accounts for 22% of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions, mainly derived from traditional practices and inefficient use of resources. This situation is aggravated by labor informality, which affects more than 80% of rural areas, as well as by restricted access to digital and financial services for producers.
In response to these challenges, WSEEDS aims to implement solutions based on artificial intelligence, blockchain, and sensor technology, in order to transform agricultural processes into sustainable, efficient, and profitable systems. A particularly revealing fact is that most rural crops still lack smart irrigation systems, highlighting the urgent need for transformation.
The agricultural sector demands deep digitalization and the adoption of innovative solutions that ensure sustainability and contribute to the achievement of both national and international environmental goals. As company representative Ciro Gélvez explains: “The agricultural sector lacks technology... what we wanted was to address problems such as the absence of standardization, the lack of machinery data tracking, and the need to better support people’s talent and effort.”
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Agrochat, la propuesta de innovación de Wseeds surge como respuesta a los problemas estructurales del agro, marcados por la baja adopción tecnológica y la limitada disponibilidad de información en Colombia, pues según la Encuesta Nacional Agropecuaria de 2019 solo el 5.2% de los productores está aplicando algún tipo de innovación en sus procesos agrícolas. El sector agrícola colombiano es responsable del 22% de las emisiones nacionales de gases de efecto invernadero, derivadas principalmente de prácticas tradicionales y del uso ineficiente de los recursos. A este panorama se suman la informalidad laboral, que supera el 80% en las zonas rurales, y las restricciones de acceso a servicios digitales y financieros para los productores. Frente a estos retos, Wseeds tiene como objetivo central implementar soluciones basadas en inteligencia artificial, blockchain y sensórica que permitan transformar los procesos agrícolas en sostenibles, eficientes y rentables. Un dato ilustrativo: la mayoría de cultivos rurales aún carece de sistemas de irrigación inteligente, lo que evidencia la urgencia de la transformación.
El sector agropecuario demanda una digitalización profunda y soluciones innovadoras que garanticen sostenibilidad y contribuyan al cumplimiento de las metas ambientales tanto nacionales como internacionales.
“El sector agrícola no tiene tecnología, carece de mucha tecnología [...] lo que buscamos fue poder solucionar problemas [...] de la falta de estandarización [...] seguimiento de datos de la maquinaria, como apoyo para el talento y esfuerzo de las personas.” — Ciro Gélvez
According to the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations), road construction fragments natural habitats, affecting both animal and plant species. It is estimated that transportation infrastructure is responsible for 23% of global deforestation (FAO, 2020). The manufacturing and construction of roads, in addition to the increase in vehicle use, contribute significantly to climate change. The transportation industry is responsible for approximately 15% of global CO₂ emissions (UN, 2021). Construction can also generate sediments and contaminants that affect rivers and wetlands. For example, in developing countries, the use of machinery and excavations increases sedimentation in bodies of water, affecting communities and aquatic ecosystems (WHO, 2019). The production of materials like cement and asphalt requires high amounts of energy. The cement industry, for instance, generates about 8% of global CO₂ emissions (IEA, 2020).
Conscious of these challenges, INGELABSP sought an alternative for sustainable development, energy efficiency, and climate change mitigation. For this reason, they developed a circular economy model to maximize available resources and minimize waste generation. "We knew it was vital to find a solution that not only met technical standards but also was energy efficient and contributed to the environmental needs of our country," states Omar Gutiérrez Valdión.
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Según la FAO (Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Agricultura y la Alimentación), la construcción de carreteras fragmenta hábitats naturales, afectando a especies animales y vegetales. Se estima que la infraestructura de transporte es responsable del 23% de la deforestación global (FAO, 2020).
La fabricación y construcción de carreteras, además del aumento en el uso de vehículos, contribuyen significativamente al cambio climático. La industria del transporte es responsable de aproximadamente el 15% de las emisiones globales de CO₂ (ONU, 2021).
La construcción puede generar sedimentos y contaminantes que afectan ríos y humedales. Por ejemplo, en países en desarrollo, el uso de maquinaria y excavaciones aumenta la sedimentación en cuerpos de agua, afectando comunidades y ecosistemas acuáticos (OMS, 2019).
La producción de materiales como cemento y asfalto requiere altas cantidades de energía. La industria del cemento, por ejemplo, genera cerca del 8% de las emisiones globales de CO₂ (IEA, 2020). SIENTE ALGO DESCONECTADOS LOS PARRAFOS PARECE UN LISTADO DE PURAS CIFRAS, HAGAN UNA HISTORIA CON ESO.
Conscientes de estos desafíos, en INGELABSP buscamos una alternativa para el desarrollo sostenible, la eficiencia energética y la mitigación del cambio climático. Por esa razón, desarrollamos un modelo de economía circular para maximizar los recursos disponibles y minimizar la generación de residuos.
"Sabíamos que era vital encontrar una solución que no solo cumpliera con los estándares técnicos, sino que también fuera energéticamente eficiente y contribuyera a las necesidades ambientales de nuestro país", afirma Omar Gutiérrez Valdion
Melon Fashion Group is a leading company in the Russian fashion industry that is actively integrating United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into its operations as part of its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) approach including Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth (on which this article is focusing on), Goal 9: Industry Innovation and Infrastructure, Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, and Goal 13: Climate Action.
The main idea of Melon Fashion Group's ESG strategy is to care for consumers who follow the principles of responsible consumption, the ESG strategy is built on three main principles: respect for the environment, care for people, and responsible supply chain placing a strong emphasis on the social aspect of sustainability. Among the Group's many initiatives, projects aimed at creating equal opportunities and supporting socially vulnerable groups deserve special attention including the Supported Employment Program, which helps people with disabilities or those with limited opportunities to gain their first professional experience and provides them with a chance to establish themselves in the job market. This direction is fully aligned with SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, which calls for inclusive and sustainable economic progress, full employment, and equal opportunities for all.
HEXA is a Mexican social enterprise focused on tackling plastic waste through an innovative bioprocess that transforms polystyrene (PS) and low-density polyethylene (LDPE) into valuable resources. By feeding these plastics to insects and converting their by-products into protein for poultry and aquaculture as well as fertilizer for agriculture, HEXA integrates waste management with food production. This innovation directly advances UN SDGs, particularly Responsible Consumption and Production (12), Climate Action (13), Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (9), and Decent Work and Economic Growth (8).