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SedumExtra is a Dutch nursery that designs and supplies complete green roof systems for clients, ranging from sedum mats to lightweight tray solutions that suit various building types. By retaining rainwater, reducing heat stress, increasing biodiversity, and enhancing the living environment in densely built areas, its products directly support SDG 11, which aims to achieve sustainable cities and communities.
Too Good To Go is a social company that tackles food waste by connecting businesses with surplus food to consumers through a mobile app. Their innovative ''Magic Box'' solution allows users to purchase unsold food at reduced prices. Preventing it from being thrown away. This solution directly contributes to SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production by reducing food waste, while also supporting SDG 13 – Climate Action by lowering CO2 emissions associated with wasted food. And also SDG 2 - Zero hunger. By making food cheaper and available for everyone.
Humber College is redefining what a modern, future-ready learning institution looks like. Through a campus designed as a living sustainability laboratory and programs that integrate environmental responsibility into daily student life, Humber advances SDG 4: Quality Education and SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. Guided by Sandra Leutri, Head of the Sustainability Office, the college demonstrates that educational excellence and sustainable infrastructure are inseparable. From green buildings that model sustainable cities to the Campus Container Program that instills circular economy habits, Humber’s innovations recently earned the prestigious Green Gown Award, recognizing global leadership in sustainable campus development.
At Anke Schrage, health extends beyond physical wellbeing; emphasizing mind-body balance and understanding oneself from within. Established in 2012, Anke Schrage has been offering integrative psychotherapy, providing a safe, supportive space for emotional healing. Through her guidance, comprehensive therapy sessions are tailored to help each client become the best versions of themselves.
This innovation supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), by providing treatment for mental health challenges, and promoting recovery for those dealing with internal struggles or conflicts.
Loya is a sustainable fashion store and clothing brand that focuses on making the entire production process transparent, from materials to manufacturing. Their solution combines ethical sourcing, fair labor practices, and slow-fashion design to offer clothing that lasts longer and has a lower environmental impact. By promoting responsible consumption (SDG 12), ensuring decent work across their supply chain (SDG 8), and reducing pollution through conscious production choices (SDG 13), Loya shows how fashion can genuinely support a more sustainable and ethical future.
In a world of greenwashing and false sustainability practices, Winclove Probiotics is built on integrating sustainability into its operations. After an interview with team members, we learned how Winclove sets itself apart in the biotechnology industry. This article will focus on how the company aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and will delve deeper into the company's inspirations, strategic innovations, and an overview of its impact, both socially and environmentally. The article has used AI to translate the Dutch interview into English for Publication. The original Dutch Transcript is available on request.
Although not visible, the results of TERRA Umweltservice GmbH & Co.KG’s literally groundbreaking work to remove soil contaminants is having long-lasting environmental and health benefits. TERRA is a German civil and environmental engineering company that focuses on contaminated site remediation, addressing pollution from former industrial activities and post-war destruction. Founded by Dipl. Ing. Steffen Wegele and a former colleague, the company combines deep foundation engineering expertise with innovative environmental restoration techniques. Through technical precision, practical problem-solving and a strong customer-centred philosophy, TERRA has contributed significantly to removing hazardous pollutants from soil across Germany, directly supporting United Nations Sustainability Development Goals 6, 9, 12 and 15. Although the results are not visible above ground, the environmental and public health benefits are long-lasting and substantial.
Steinzeug Keramo focuses on the production of sustainable ceramic pipes for water management and sanitation infrastructure, fully aligned with its mission of “closing the circle.” The company emphasizes energy efficiency by transitioning from heavy fuel to natural gas and eventually to hydrogen. It also reuses water from its production processes and has installed a large number of solar panels. These measures reduce Keramo’s ecological footprint and contribute to several SDGs.
Lockheed Martin’s innovation enhances the GEOS satellite system to provide faster and more accurate real-time monitoring of weather and environmental conditions. This business solution supports UN Global Goals 9 and 13 by improving disaster response, climate tracking, and early warning systems that help protect communities and reduce environmental damage. Through advanced satellite technology, Lockheed Martin contributes to safer cities and a more resilient response to climate change.
At Tienen’s Sugar Refinery, sustainability is viewed as more than just reducing CO2 emissions. The company is committed to lowering water consumption and emissions, while also building long-term partnerships with its farmers. Together, they explore the agriculture of the future, including fertilization options and plowing methods. In this way, sustainability becomes both an ecological and a social priority. This vision is explained by Erwin Boonen, Director of Raw Materials at Tienen’s Sugar Refinery.
Soy Yo gets its soy from farms that use regenerative methods. This is a big step forward in sustainability because they get their materials from regenerative farms in Tijuana run by local Mexican farmers. The product doesn't have any artificial flavors or preservatives, and its supply chain is clean and sustainable. Sabi, the CEO, has used a creative approach to advertising to keep the company growing and continue to market this new idea of helping local farmers and offering a clean product. She has worked with other healthy brands, like Solidcore, where she held a pop-up event for people to try the chorizo after a workout and learn about how she helped come up with the idea of getting your protein from sustainable sources: products that are grown in a way that helps local farms. The main goal of Soy Yo is to keep growing their business in a way that makes customers happy and keeps going by getting their ingredients in a way that is good for the environment.
The company developed a reusable packaging system that replaces single-use boxes in e-commerce. Customers return the packaging through a national deposit network, allowing each item to be used many times. This circular model reduces waste, saves resources, and directly supports SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 6 (Clean Water).
Scania’s innovation focuses on accelerating the transition to sustainable transport through the electrification of trucks, renewable energy use, and circular production processes. By integrating battery technology, green logistics, and responsible resource management, Scania aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030. These efforts contribute to four UN SDGs:
SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13 – Climate Action
Enscryb is an advanced software platform that leverages digital twins and real-time optimization to balance the supply and demand of renewable energy. By enabling smart and flexible energy management, it mitigates today's expensive grid reinforcements, enhancing both efficiency and stability. This innovation supports Sustainable Development Goals 7, 9, and 11 by promoting affordable and resilient energy, reducing CO2 emissions, and strengthening local energy communities. The following insights are based on an interview conducted on October 13, 2025, with Liana Ault, General Manager at Enscryb (a Nokia venture).
The Energy Circle designs and implements smart energy installations that help organizations significantly reduce the CO₂ emissions of their buildings. By combining predictive monitoring, digitalization and automation, they enable companies to optimize energy usage and thus make their buildings more future-proof. In this way, the company directly contributes to SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy).
Planet B owns 3 brands, with each brand helping to make this world a better, more sustainable and healthier place in their own way. Wondr is the brand name of an eco-friendly alternative to normal soap, shampoo and conditioner. Klaaar is their second brand, which offers an eco-friendly alternative to traditional laundry detergent. Finally, Bambooze is their product that offers an improved version of reusable straws. By using natural ingredients and lessening plastic packaging, amongst many other innovations, they aim to mitigate our effects on the environment and improve health, responsible consumption and production.
In August of 2025 Planet B became B Corp Certified, a recognition given to fewer than 0.1% of companies worldwide. Achieving an impressive score of 94!
Vandebos NV, a 95-year-old family-rooted construction company in Alken, demonstrates how a traditional industry player can integrate sustainability into its core operations. During our interview, managing director Krijn Henrott explained how the company increasingly embeds environmental and social considerations into daily decision-making, ranging from energy-efficient building methods to investments in electric machinery and water-saving technologies. A key innovation is the introduction of a real-time monitoring system, which allows the firm to track resource consumption more accurately, reduce emissions, and make faster adjustments on-site.
At the same time, Vandebos NV continues to invest in its people. Well-being initiatives, training efforts and a long-standing family culture support the company’s broader sustainability ambitions, even though such investments do not always deliver immediate financial returns. The reliance on diverse subcontractors also makes consistent sustainability practices an ongoing challenge.
Overall, Vandebos NV illustrates how tradition and innovation can reinforce one another in shaping a more future-oriented and climate-conscious construction sector.
Nitto Belgium, located in Genk and part of the globally operating Nitto Group (Japan), is a leading manufacturer of functional films, tapes, and industrial adhesive solutions used across sectors such as automotive, electronics, construction, and healthcare. With over a century of expertise and more than two decades of Belgian operations, the company combines technological excellence with a strong focus on sustainability.
Over the past years, Nitto Belgium has embedded circular product innovation into its business strategy. The company develops eco-designed adhesive and film technologies using recycled and bio-based materials to minimize CO₂ emissions and reduce resource dependence. These materials are used across various industries, enabling clients to achieve their sustainability targets.
Through this innovation, Nitto demonstrates that industrial production can be both profitable and environmentally responsible. By integrating sustainability principles from product design to manufacturing, the company contributes directly to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure; SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption & Production; and SDG 13 – Climate Action).
Nelissen Steenfabrieken is a Belgian family-owned business specializing in manufacturing high-quality bricks and differentiating itself through its sustainable innovations. They do so by adjusting their products and processes to reduce emissions and total costs, while maintaining quality. They, for instance, produce a thinner N70-brick which promotes dematerialization, and use less clay, which is less environmentally harmful. Nelissen shows how planet, profit, and people can be improved jointly. This story is based on an interview with Ronald Wijnants, production director at Nelissen Steenfabrieken. The interview was conducted on 30/10/2025.