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The innovation of Zoomlion Ghana is aimed at converting waste into resources using an integrated waste-to-resource model that facilitates a circular economy across Africa. By the combination of recycling, composting, and large-scale environmental education programs that the company contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals: SDG3 (Good Health and Well-Being), SDG4 (Quality Education), SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG 13 (Climate Action).
There’s a saying: “When life gets in the way.” But what if it doesn’t have to mean disrupted plans or interrupted work?
Yango, an international ride-hailing service, has made the lives of drivers across the world easier by introducing Muslim Mode – a feature that integrates work and religious practices seamlessly. By respecting regional traditions, Yango demonstrates its commitment to creating a supportive work environment and promoting inclusivity. The initiative contributes to three UN Sustainable Development Goals: 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, 10 - Reduced Inequalities, and 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Let us unpack the change Yango has brought into the industry.
With Reveel’s online platform, tourist destinations and communities can enhance sustainability by replacing traditional printed brochures and maps. Reveel’s innovation supports the tourism industry by improving the visitor experience and providing cost savings. In addition, Reveel helps to improve accessibility at tourist destinations.
GraphoGame is a research-based digital literacy app that uses gamification and adaptive algorithms to teach children how to read. With partnerships spanning governments, universities, and institutions, the app is currently used by half a million learners in 17 languages – bringing scalable literacy solutions into homes and classrooms around the world.
Ecoline's innovative full-cycle waste management system combines advanced technology with sustainability. Waste is collected, sorted using AI-driven optical separators, and processed with minimal human intervention. The recovered materials are then transformed into new products, such as pallets and containers, which can be recycled again.
Additionally, Ecoline uses tunnel composting technology to process organic waste in sealed facilities following a 16-21 days cycle, replacing traditional open-air methods. This system reduces emissions and improves efficiency. The model directly supports UN SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, while also contributing to SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities and SDG 13: Climate Action.
SPLAT Global, a leading Russian oral care company, is pioneering new product formats to reduce packaging waste. Their innovation, BIOMED toothpaste tablets packaged in recyclable glass jars, offers an effective alternative to traditional toothpaste tubes. In addition to this, the toothpaste was developed by students, who later joined the company as a separate business unit. This shows how company foster innovations and supports young talents. Overall, innovation addresses four UN SDGs:
X5 launched the Responsible Supply Chain initiative in 2025 to unify supplier quality and ESG standards across its retail brands. This area wasn’t entirely new because food safety and constant supplier interaction have always been a part of X5’s operations. But this year the company decided to launch the initiative aimed to unify existing standards and formalize them at the corporate level. There are 3 main goals:
1. Standardize requirements for suppliers.
2. Know suppliers’ internal processes better to ensure that the quality and safety of the products are high.
3. Help suppliers highlight their strengths and give the sign to the market that big companies are truly interested in ESG, thus, it is a necessary part of business.
Blue Ocean’s innovation is a dry-forming, vacuum press technology that compacts cellulose fiber into rigid, durable caps and lids compatible with existing production lines. These fiber-based closures are recyclable as paper, biodegradable, sourced from certified forests, and reduce plastic use and carbon emissions. Therefore, this innovation is addressing several Sustainable Development Goals: 12 - Responsible consumption and production, 13 - Climate action, 14 - Life below water, and 15 - Life on land.
Across Africa, one of the most pressing challenges is maternal and infant mortality. Specifically, in Nigeria, a woman dies every two minutes from preventable pregnancy related issues. According to World Health Organization (WHO, 2020), Africa accounts for roughly 70% of global maternal death with a mortality rate of 545 per 100,000 live births, whilst Nigeria alone contributes nearly 20% of global maternal death (82000 deaths annually) and equally alarming is the infant mortality of 54 deaths per 1000 live births in Nigeria compared to global average of 27 per 1000.
To change this narrative, HelpMum Africa - a for profit social enterprise - located in Nigeria and founded by Dr. Abiodun Adereni, leverage digital innovation, affordable healthcare and community empowerment to tackle the maternal and infant mortality in underserved and rural areas of the country. Their purpose, quite simple yet profound is to ensure that no woman dies while giving life especially as a result of lack of access to affordable health care.
HelpMum innovated the Clean Birth Kit to provide mothers in Nigeria with a safer delivery environment, which significantly reducing postpartum and neonatal infection by 99.5% (for mothers) and 100% (for infants). HelpMum sells the kit at an affordable price of $6 and employs local women to produce it, earning income to cater for their families. Through the Clean Birth Kit, HelpMum advances SDGs 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), 5 (Gender Equality), and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
Human activity has polluted aquatic ecosystems with more than 140 million tons of plastic. Currently, approximately 109 million tons of this waste are accumulating in the world’s rivers and lakes; another 30 million tons are contaminating the oceans; and around 1.4 million tons are in transit from rivers to seas (Planelles, 2022). This situation highlights the urgent need for alternatives that promote the recycling of single-use plastics in order to minimize their impact on marine ecosystems.
According to CEMPRE (2024), only 4% of post-consumer rigid plastic manages to be reincorporated into new production cycles in Colombia, demonstrating the urgency of strengthening the circular economy. In this context, Galiplast developed a line of products made from recycled plastics, which replace conventional materials such as wood or concrete, reducing the environmental impacts associated with their extraction and production.
“Galiplast’s innovation arises as a response to the country’s environmental and social challenges: the overexploitation of natural resources, the low valorization of waste, and the lack of decent employment in the recycling sector.” (I. Galindo, personal communication, 2025). The company saw the opportunity to turn plastic waste into long-lasting materials useful for the logistics, agricultural, and construction industries.
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El ser humano ha contaminado los ecosistemas acuáticos con más de 140 millones de toneladas de plástico. En estos momentos, alrededor de 109 millones de toneladas de estos desechos se acumulan en los ríos y lagos del mundo; otros 30 millones contaminan los océanos; y unos 1,4 millones están en tránsito desde los ríos a los mares (Planelles, 2022). Esto situación demuestra que se requiere con urgencia alternativas que promuevan el reciclaje de los plásticos de un solo uso, con el fin de minimizar el impacto en los ecosistemas marinos.
De acuerdo con CEMPRE (2024), solo el 4 % del plástico posconsumo rígido logra reincorporarse a nuevos ciclos productivos en Colombia, lo que demuestra la urgencia de fortalecer la economía circular. En este contexto, Galiplast desarrolló una línea de productos elaborados a partir de plásticos reciclados que reemplazan materiales convencionales como la madera o el concreto, disminuyendo los impactos ambientales asociados a su extracción y producción.
“La innovación de Galiplast, surge como respuesta a los retos ambientales y sociales del país, la sobreexplotación de recursos naturales, la escasa valorización de los residuos y la falta de empleo digno en el sector del reciclaje”. ( I. Galindo , Comunicación personal, 2025). La empresa vio la oportunidad de convertir residuos plásticos en materiales de larga duración, útiles para la industria logística, agrícola y de construcción.
CarbonEthics is a profit-oriented social enterprise established in 2019 in Indonesia, aiming to restore climate balance through nature-based solutions. The company focuses on developing blue carbon ecosystems such as mangroves and seagrasses that are proven to store four to ten times more carbon than terrestrial forests
This innovative business directly addresses several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including No Poverty (SDG 1), Quality Education (SDG 4), Decent Growth and Economic Growth (SDG 8), Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10), Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11), Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12), Climate Action (SDG 13), and Partnership for the Goals (SDG 17). By empowering coastal communities through education, skill development, and sustainable livelihoods, CarbonEthics bridges environmental preservation with economic inclusion.
Beresta Project is a Russian social enterprise that revitalizes traditional birch bark craftsmanship by merging it with modern porcelain design, creating sustainable, glue-free tableware and home decor. Their innovation transforms birch bark—a historically underutilized material—into luxurious, eco-friendly products, supporting local artisans and promoting responsible consumption. By sourcing birch bark from logging waste and collaborating with regional craftspeople and cultural institutions, the company addresses SDG 8, SDG 9, SDG 12, SDG 15, and SDG 17, fostering cultural preservation, economic empowerment, and environmental sustainability.
True North Pin Up Magazine is Canada’s first national pin-up publication, created to connect and empower women across the country through vintage culture, storytelling, and community. By fostering body positivity, inclusivity, and safe spaces, it directly supports UN SDG 5 (Gender Equality) by empowering women and celebrating diversity. Through sustainable printing practices and local collaborations, it also contributes to responsible consumption and production (SDG 12).
While W.S. Connelly is innovating in distributing products to turf and horticulture professionals, they are also innovating in the way the company and its employees can help the community. By evaluating and furthering the level of community service and charitable contributions by their various stakeholders, W.S. Connelly is engaging in the UN SDG #17 by creating multi-stakeholder partnerships to help accomplish change for the betterment of society. W.S. Connelly also has worked with organizations that have the main goal of helping people in need of better living conditions, which applies to the UN SDG #11, which works to make access to more affordable and safer.
Puro.earth is a carbon removal focused registry and a standard which has defined rules around a carbon removal certification program. By enabling scalable and durable carbon removals, Puro.earth directly advances SDG 13: Climate Action as it enables companies to reduce emissions through removals in a robust manner.
Hyperion Robotics' innovation consists of a new technology and revolutionary method for sustainable, low-carbon 3D printing of concrete structures. It is a solution to the highly polluting construction industry.
The innovation targets sustainable development goals such as Industry, innovation and infrastructure (SDG 9), Responsible consumption and production (SDG 12) and Climate action (SDG 13).
Evergreen Fields introduced a hybrid model that combines organic crop production with renewable energy systems to reduce carbon footprints. This innovation supports UN SDGs such as Zero Hunger, Clean Energy, Decent Work, and Climate Action. "Our vision was simple," Alvin Mukwa explained. "We wanted to show that farming can be profitable and sustainable at the same time not just for us, but for the planet."
The transportation sector accounts for approximately 15% of global CO₂ emissions (IEA, 2023), and in Colombia, according to the Ministry of Transportation, this sector is responsible for 12.5% of greenhouse gas emissions, equivalent to around 37.8 million tons of CO₂.
On another front, the World Health Organization (WHO), 2023, reports that road traffic accidents cause approximately 1.19 million deaths globally each year, making them the leading cause of death among children and young people aged 5 to 29. Although 60% of vehicles are concentrated in middle- and low-income countries, these countries account for 92% of road fatalities, disproportionately affecting vulnerable users such as pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists.
In response to this crisis, the United Nations General Assembly, supported by the WHO, established in Resolution A/RES/74/299 the goal of halving road traffic deaths and injuries by 2030.
In this context, Bureau Veritas has identified that current road safety audits conducted by companies within the framework of their services tend to focus on reviewing regulatory documentation and compliance with internal procedures, without considering key aspects such as environmental sustainability and human driving behavior. This gap limits the potential to reduce both emissions and traffic accidents.
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El sector transporte representa cerca del 15 % de las emisiones globales de CO₂ (IEA, 2023) y en Colombia según el ministerio de transporte este sector es el responsable del 12,5% de las emisiones de Gases de Efecto Invernadero equivalente aproximadamente a (37,8 millones de toneladas de CO2).
Por otra parte, la OMS (Organización Mundial de Salud), 2023 reporta los siniestros viales causan cada año aproximadamente 1,19 millones de muertes en el mundo, siendo la principal causa de fallecimiento entre niños y jóvenes de 5 a 29 años. Aunque el 60 % de los vehículos se concentran en países de ingresos medios y bajos, estos registran el 92 % de las muertes en carretera, afectando especialmente a usuarios vulnerables como peatones, ciclistas y motociclistas. Ante esta crisis, la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas, respaldada por la OMS, estableció en la resolución A/RES/74/299 el objetivo de reducir a la mitad las muertes y lesiones por tránsito para el año 2030.
En este contexto Bureau Veritas ha identificado que las auditorías de seguridad vial realizadas actualmente por las compañías dentro del marco de sus servicios suelen centrarse en la revisión de documentación normativa y cumplimiento de los procedimientos internos de cada organización sin considerar aspectos clave como la sostenibilidad ambiental y la conducta humana en la conducción. Este vacio limita la reducción de emisiones y siniestralidad Bureau Veritas 2025
Kuusakoski Oy has built a new recycling plant in Hyvinkää, Finland, in 2024 to process discarded cooling equipment. This innovation enables the recycling of metals, plastics and polyurethane from appliances while safely handling hazardous materials such as refrigerants and oils. In addition to supporting environmental sustainability, the innovation offers new jobs locally and strengthens Kuusakoski’s business and role as a circular economy pioneer, as recycling solutions are critical enablers of circular economy.
Project Björkskär’s focus is developing and testing nature-based methods, such as the farming of biomass and establishment of new hard substrates on wind farm infrastructure, with the aim of increasing biodiversity in offshore environments and enhancing marine ecosystems. Through their nature-based solutions, Project Björkskär supports the UN Global Biodiversity Framework and the SDGs, strengthening the resilience of the Baltic Sea to climate change and increasing biodiversity in marine areas.