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One Body. One Planet. One Mission.

The company’s innovation consists of a digital method that integrates healthy eating, daily movement, and environmental sustainability to improve people’s physical and mental well-being in a simple and accessible way. The project contributes to several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: promoting health and well-being (SDG 3), education on nutrition and prevention (SDG 4), responsible consumption and production (SDG 12), and partnerships for the goals (SDG 17), thanks to collaboration with public bodies and institutions.

Future of Education through Creativity

The “Association of Olympiad Winners” is a company that aims at helping students in Russian schools to prepare for academic intellectual competitions (“olympiads”) that enable them to secure a free place in the top universities across the country. To achieve high results in olympiads a student needs to have knowledge that is well beyond the school curriculum, so it requires a lot of self-preparation. That is where the AOW begins its mission: the company connects the former participants of the olympiads with the current students by organizing various types of courses ranging from one-week intensive courses to year-long all-rounded olympiad trainings.

The company started in 2015 as a small initiative of several university students who were motivated to raise awareness around the intellectual competitions as they believed that olympiads encourage students to think “out of the box,” seek creative solutions and enhance self-motivation on their academic way.

Now the company has over 500 experienced teachers who help students all round the country to look beyond the school programme and nourish their academic curiosity.

Pioneers of the Circular Plastic Revolution

Although there are several innovations within Litoplas, Polyrec stands out as the most significant. Its a recycling company founded as an extension of Litoplas's sustainability efforts. 

What makes the innovation special is that it is not limited to Litoplas. It serves other packaging producers and brand owners too, offering them recycling solutions that align with their sustainability goals. This aligns with the UN Sustainable development goals(SDG 9.) Industry, Innovation and infrastructure.

Traditions meets Sustainability: Creating a legacy

The restaurant has remained firm in keeping its tradition while seeking to innovate in as many ways as possible. The formula for becoming a community landmark has been to keep the menu simple; the Kalguksu noodle recipe has remained unchanged since the restaurant's opening, and the architecture has also stayed the same, helping to create a strong identity for the restaurant.

For this reason, it has sought to employ women who need to support their families, not only to meet household needs but also to contribute to the community. Innovation has never been far from this business. Even though it has kept the same traditional homemade noodle recipe, over the past four decades, it has developed a hygienic packaging model, born when demand for its Kimchi grew so much that it needed to package noodles.

Also, true to its values, the business has been driven by women since day one. The founder hired housewives who needed an income, giving their work real value. Today, the restaurant continues to support women aged 40 to 60. Nowadays, the business seeks to present itself in a more modern way and has also studied the nutritional value of its food. They have scientifically analyzed their homemade Kimchi recipe and discovered that it contains a balanced amount of beneficial bacteria for the digestive system, in greater proportion than those found in large-scale commercial products. This business is a clear example that tradition can be sustainable and create real value in society.

From the Rainforest Garden to the Table

Gaia Grocery Store represents a pioneering approach to sustainable shopping — a farm-to-table grocery model that directly connects community, environment, and economy. By sourcing produce and meat locally, managing its own garden, and partnering with the Tofino Community Food Initiative (TCFI), Gaia has created an ecosystem that minimizes waste, cuts carbon emissions, and educates citizens about how food can help build a better future.

This innovation advances several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG 13 (Climate Action).

FireSafe AI: Revolutionising Wildfire Management

FireSafe AI is an environmental technology company revolutionising wildfire detection, prediction, and management using advanced technologies; FireSafe AI’s innovations not only protect the lives of people and the environment but also advance multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals. FireSafe AI uses cutting edge technology that allows for early detection and accelerated response times to protect communities, businesses, and the environment. By combining cutting-edge technology with climate action, FireSafe AI contributes to SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 15 (Life on Land), and SDG 17 ( Partnerships for the Goals), fostering safer and more sustainable environments.

A new oil-tech orchestration

Fortech’s mission is to make mobility smarter and more connected by creating technologies that simplify people’s experiences and optimize the management of networks and retail sites. Fortech's investments in innovation are a way to align itself to ONU's SDGs, in particular the 9th; as Fortech operates in the oil, EV charging, car wash, and digital payment sectors, offering complete automation solutions for fuel distribution networks, site operators, and large mobility companies. Their clients range from independent operators to major corporations and EV networks.

Fortech is guided by three core principles: Purposeful Innovation (Technology serving efficiency and simplicity); Reliability (built through deep integration between hardware, software, and technical support); Ecosystemic Approach (they view technology as a tool to connect different worlds from oil to e-mobility, from car wash to retail creating an interoperable, data-driven ecosystem).


Illuminating Cities with Solar Intelligence & Power

Ekiona combines solar energy, intelligent lighting controls, and connected monitoring in one system that allows cities to save energy, reduce emissions, and maintain safe, well-lit public spaces. This innovation advances several SDGs including clean energy, sustainable communities, and climate action. 

From Waste to Worth: The PPE Recycling Breakthrough

Circular Supply has created the "world's first incentivized Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) recycling and custom safety equipment program". They use a new and organized method for gathering, classifying, and recycling used PPE, tackling major environmental waste. By changing a linear waste stream into a circular model, the solution immediately promotes UN Sustainable Development Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). Riley Dewan, the firm's founder and CEO, claims that the company is committed to resolving the enormous problem of Personal Protection Equipment waste, which Dewan recognized from his own experience in the oil and gas sector. The company integrates sustainability into its basic business model, which is based on the idea that environmental purpose and prosperity may exist together.

Hands that Build Hope

For many years now, young Filipinos have found themselves stuck at a crossroads once they finish college. They are eager to gain experience and learn about this new world; however, due to factors such as limited experience, unequal access to opportunities, and skill mismatch. Too often, the only option seems to be seeking work abroad in order to support their families. The Philippines continues to grapple with unemployment. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the unemployment rate stood at 4.3% as of January 2025, with youth unemployment taking up 6.6%. If we examine those numbers more closely, we will notice that approximately 2.38 million Filipinos were recorded as unemployed in 2024. Of that population, many were undergraduates and recent graduates. 

Responding to this growing concern, and strong alignment with SDG 8’s : Decent Work and Economic Growth, the croffle store franchise located in Parkmall has created accessible and meaningful opportunities for the youth. Through targeting this specific growth in the food and beverage sector, the franchise aims to provide young Filipinos with valuable professional experiences, financial stability, and equitable access to career paths. This initiative reflects a recognition that unemployment among the youth isn’t merely an economic issue, but also a matter of social equity and empowerment.

From Forgotten Silverware to Timeless Fashion

Cupid’s Wings Jewelry transforms overlooked thrift-store silverware into unique, wearable art, with Izzy serving as both supplier and maker. By carefully selecting materials and crafting each piece by hand, she reduces waste, lowers costs, and maintains environmentally conscious production. Her innovation lies in seeing potential in forgotten items, creating meaningful jewellery that connects with customers who value authenticity, sustainability, and creativity.

Caring Beyond the Counter: How a Local Pharmacy Redefines Health Through Personalized Care

At Farmacia Inmaculada Lebrón, health is not only about dispensing medicine, it’s about building trust, understanding, and human connection. Under the leadership of pharmacist Inmaculada Lebrón Cansino, the pharmacy has implemented a nutritional guidance and personalized follow-up service integrated into its daily operations.

This innovation supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) by promoting preventive, patient-centered healthcare that focuses on education, nutrition, and individualized attention.

Orleans Cleaners: Where Quality Meets Sustainability

Orleans Cleaners is a small, environmentally friendly dry-cleaning business in Chicago, Illinois, changing local cleaners' business practices. Their secret to revolution is switching from outdated chemical solvent-based cleaning solutions like perchloroethylene (PERC) to biodegradable and sustainable cleaning products. This, in turn, means Orleans Cleaners is promoting UN SDG #12: Responsible Consumption and Production and SDG #13: Climate Action, reducing chemical waste and air pollution. The company also introduced a reusable garment bag system to cut back on one-time plastic uses common in dry cleaning.

Making Clean Energy Within Everyone’s Reach

Airis Solutions provides advanced solar energy based systems that helps with renewable energy and efficiency through solar panels, LED lighting for homes and businesses.

Their innovation helps their clients to reduce their electricity bills with cheap prices that are accessible to everyone and help the carbon emissions that are made via the normal electric system in Ecuador (Hydroelectrics), therefore solar panels help to make a transition to sustainable and clean energy.

Their work contributes to the SDGs’: 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), 10 (Reduced Inequalities), 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), 12(Responsible Consumption and Production) , 13(Climate Action).


Protecting Futures, One Newborn at a Time

Criba Life’s main innovation is bringing neonatal and genetic screening services to the Dominican Republic, where they were not previously available. By introducing these preventive tests, the company helps detect disorders early and improves access to quality healthcare. This supports the UN Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Wellbeing by protecting newborn health, Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure by introducing advanced medical technology, and Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals through its strong global and local collaborations that strengthen healthcare access across the country.


Transforming the Way We Shine

Campus General Cleaning Service LLC is redefining campus hygiene by implementing sustainable, community-focused cleaning practices. This company directly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) by incorporating eco-friendly products, fair employment, and strategic partnerships with educational institutions.

Flourishing Through Regeneration: Ingredion’s Global Journey Toward Sustainable Sourcing

Ingredion Incorporated is redefining how global food systems connect sustainability, innovation, and business profitability in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Being one of the leading ingredient solution companies, Ingredion advances SDG 8, Decent Work & Economic Growth, by promoting responsible and fair sourcing practices. They also align with SDG 12, Responsible Production & Consumption, by its commitment to sustainably source 100% of its tier 1 crops (which are the crops that are considered staples that feed most of the world) like corn and potatoes. By advancing SDG's 8 and 12, SDG 13 (Climate Action) is also advanced as the environmental toll their global supply chain operations take are reduced substantially. 

Innovating for a Greener Social Care Sector

The innovation is about reducing single-use plastics and chemicals as part of the COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) 5-year corporate plan at Gofal Cymru Care, published in 2025, lasting until 2030. This was put in place because the company wanted to not just reduce the use of single-use plastics, but also chemical usage and strive to be more sustainable as a business, by reusing and recycling bottles where possible. Now, the company uses eco-friendly pods that can be used as a cleaning solution when mixed with water. This has meant that single-use plastics has fallen by 45% in consumption across the company and less usage of hazardous chemicals within the organisation’s care services. The reduction of single-use plastics and hazardous chemical usage can be linked to the United Nations sustainability and development goal of Responsible Consumption and Production, which promotes sustainable management of resources and reduction of waste through reuse and recycling (SD 12).

Closing the Loop: How Litoplas is Scaling Circular Packaging in Latin America

While many companies focus on a single innovation, one could say that Litoplas’ innovation lies in the integration of sustainability into its business model. While sustainability itself is not a new concept, the string of innovations that emerged from this commitment makes it transformative. From the creation of their spin-off, Polyrec, dedicated to transforming post-consumer plastic waste back into raw materials Litoplas contributes directly to the Sustainable Development Goal 12.

Since then, Litoplas decided to further commit to their sustainable production agenda and have taken various steps to do so such as, adopting cutting-edge machinery such as the Bobst Exlam (extrusion lamination) machine, which replaces the use of chemical adhesives in the lamination process with a molten plastic layer, which aligns with SDG #9 as they have optimized production efficiency and reduced harmful emissions. Beyond production, Litoplas has demonstrated strong social commitment through SDG #4 and SDG #8 by providing education for waste pickers about recyclable materials, donation recycling stations to local schools, and collaborating with artisans who create crafts from discarded materials. Together, these initiatives reflect a holistic approach where innovation serves not only the company’s growth but also the well-being of people, communities, and the planet.

Crafting Circular Value through Community Repair and Upcycling

Blenderz Garment Recyclers is a zero-waste, zero-export textile recycling organization in Edmonton, Alberta that tackles the global crisis of textile waste through local, circular solutions.  By intercepting unsellable clothing destined for export or landfill, Blenderz advances several UN Sustainable Development Goals, including SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).  Through upcycling, community workshops, and inclusive volunteer programs, Blenderz empowers individuals to engage in sustainable practices while reducing the environmental footprint of textile disposal.