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Africam Safari

Africam Safari is a conservation park that combines tourism and environmental education through safari-style experiences, allowing visitors to observe wildlife in conditions that closely resemble their natural habitat. Its business model generates revenue through ecotourism while funding animal protection and awareness programs. In doing so, it contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, especially in biodiversity conservation and environmental education.

“We constantly work on conservation and animal welfare” (Rodríguez Gloria, 2026).

The impact of tourism on modern societies

Grand Fiesta Americana Puebla Angelópolis has implemented sustainability initiatives that focus on responsible energy and resource management within its operations. Through measures such as efficient water use, waste reduction, and environmental awareness programs, the hotel contributes to advancing the goals of United Nations’s Sustainable Development Goals. These actions support objectives such as SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy and SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production by promoting more sustainable practices in the hospitality industry.

Thinking to Move: The Innovation Turning Mind into Independence

The X-Chair is a Mexican high-tech company that has developed the world’s first functional wheelchair controlled entirely by a Brain-Computer Interface (BCI), allowing users with motor disabilities to move simply by thinking. As the team states: "It is not just a chair; it is a brain-computer interface that provides independence to those who need it most." This innovation directly addresses SDG 3 and SDG 10 by restoring autonomy and providing an affordable, locally manufactured alternative to expensive foreign medical technology.

Arkanum positive action on health

Arkanum Puebla is a company that distributes medical equipment, hospital supplies, and technological solutions for healthcare professionals, facilitating access to the tools necessary for quality diagnosis and treatment. Its business model improves the efficiency of clinics and hospitals by offering specialized products and technical support in a single location.

This primarily contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, especially SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), by strengthening the healthcare system's capacity through access to reliable medical technology and services that directly impact patient care.

Designing Joy with Purpose

During a Zoom interview, Katie Frisina explained that Blue Q is a for-profit business with a mission to “bring joy to the world.” While profitability is necessary to support employees, the company prioritizes creating meaningful, thoughtful products that connect with people. Through its focus on sustainability, ethical sourcing, and intentional product design, Blue Q advances UN Sustainable Development Goals such as Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12) and Good Health and Well-Being (SDG 3).

Driving The Future of Energy/Impulsando el Futuro: Revergy mano derecha de la transformación energética

Revergy is a company in the renewable energy sector, specialized in the development, construction, operation, and supervision of large-scale solar energy projects. Its work takes place within the context of the global energy transition, where clean energy generation has become a fundamental pillar of sustainable development.

In Colombia, the company has taken part in projects such as the Puerta de Oro solar park, which was energized in December 2025. At its peak, the project involved between 1,300 and 1,400 workers, proving the scale, complexity, and impact of this type of initiative.

Beyond its technical expertise, one of Revergy’s main differentiators is its approach to technical supervision as a strategic process that not only oversees projects but also supports and strengthens client decision-making. As said by project supervisor Horacio Ibarra:

“Supervision essentially becomes the client’s right hand.”

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Revergy, es una empresa del sector de energías renovables especializada en el desarrollo, construcción, operación e interventoría de proyectos de energía solar a gran escala. Su trabajo se desarrolla en el contexto de la transición energética global, donde la generación de energía limpia se ha convertido en un eje fundamental para el desarrollo sostenible.

En Colombia, la compañía ha participado en proyectos de gran magnitud como el parque solar Puerta de Oro, energizado en diciembre de 2025, el cual llegó a involucrar entre 1.300 y 1.400 trabajadores en su punto más alto de ejecución. Esto evidencia la escala, complejidad e impacto de este tipo de iniciativas.

Más allá de su experiencia técnica, uno de los principales diferenciales de Revergy, es su enfoque en la interventoría como un proceso estratégico que no solo supervisa, sino que acompaña y fortalece la toma de decisiones del cliente. Como lo menciona Horacio Ibarra, interventor del proyecto:

“La interventoría prácticamente es la mano derecha del cliente.”

The Ecosystem Transforming the Lives of Coffee Farmers in Colombia/El ecosistema que transforma la vida de los caficultores en Colombia

For decades, thousands of coffee farmers in Colombia have operated outside the formal financial system, relying on cash, with limited access to credit and few tools to boost their growth. This exclusion has restricted not only their productivity but also their long-term economic stability.

In response, Banco Davivienda, in partnership with the National Federation of Coffee Growers, developed a comprehensive financial ecosystem tailored to the realities of rural areas. At the heart of this model is the Coffee Grower ID Card, a tool that integrates financial services, digital payments, and access to credit.

This initiative goes beyond financial inclusion. It enables a structural transformation in rural communities by connecting producers to the formal economic system, improving their productivity, and strengthening their long-term stability.

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Durante décadas, miles de caficultores en Colombia han operado al margen del sistema financiero formal, dependiendo del efectivo, con acceso limitado al crédito y escasas herramientas para impulsar su crecimiento. Esta exclusión ha restringido no solo su productividad, sino también su estabilidad económica a largo plazo.

En respuesta, Banco Davivienda, en colaboración con la Federación Nacional de Cafeteros, desarrolló un ecosistema financiero integral adaptado a las realidades rurales. En el centro de este modelo se encuentra la Cédula Cafetera, una herramienta que integra servicios financieros, pagos digitales y acceso al crédito.

Esta iniciativa va más allá de la inclusión financiera. Permite la transformación estructural de las comunidades rurales al conectar a los productores con el sistema económico formal, mejorar su productividad y fortalecer su estabilidad a largo plazo.