Showing 101-112 of 112 results for
Showing 1081-1100 of 5593 results for
The innovation is the company itself, not a part of it. Through raffles of experiences in various social events or attractive products for young people, Be Helpie gets many young people (between 18 and 44 years) to donate money to foundations or NGOs.
Although the message is not solidarity, the background of the company is. Be Helpie provides users with experiences, products, or services they value, and in doing so, users support the efforts of several NGOs and foundations.
Guermello is a micro-franchise owned by “Taza Valley”, the firm that is known for its high social responsibility standards and contribution towards several good causes like gender equality and fighting poverty through adopting an employment practice where local job applicants are given preferential. This greatly support the local labour market as, since the city is largely non-industrial, there are few stable job opportunities for locals. Moreover, the company has adopted a unified salary scale for both genders which insures equality between all employees in the firm. Guermello was launched in 2017, a micro-franchise selling dried fruits through fixed and mobile sale places. The whole project is financed from one of the public microcredit companies.
More than sixty people are already benefiting from the program. Discussions with oil companies for the installation of fixed units for a monthly rent are underway.
The social commitment of the project is demonstrated through its sales people: single women with children, former prisoners, young women who couldn’t finish their studies... Guermello is a concept that seduces since, according to Kassal, "the first results sound encouraging and promising ".
Masen’s objective is to lead a development program of integrated projects for the production of electricity with a total minimum additional capacity of 3,000 MW by 2020 and 6,000 MW by 2030. The three main sustainable energies used to achieve this objective are the solar energy, wind energy, and hydroelectric energy.
The Eco-Dôme is an economical and Eco-friendly construction model with heat and sound insulation proprieties that is built using a simple technique called Superadobe, and basic raw materials such as rammed earth in order to provide sustainable housing and affordable energy for families with limited income who reside in rural areas, with the aim to create sustainable communities.
Treeshoes uses biodegradable materials to produce an environmentally friendly shoe that will degrade in three to five years. Handmade by local crafters, Treeshoes are delivered along with a "tree kit" that contains all that is necessary to plant a tree.
Aspire2Access has many innovative projects compared to those of other charities, especially within the local community of Ayr. A2A has an array of projects currently, in a bid to promote their main aim: “Our main aim is to create opportunities and support people to gain employment and retain employment.”
One unique way in which A2A aims to provide innovative support is through modern apprenticeships (MA). The charity provides MAs to individuals who may not be able to apply to other apprenticeships or higher education due to entry levels. However, A2A provides ways for the public to further their education by not having an entry level requirement for their apprenticeships. This is innovative as no other council or organisation provides the same opportunity. In 2017 A2A provides 21 MAs and supported 17 young people to gain their MA.
Praxair promotes the empowerment among their employees, 99% of their personnel is active in at least one innovative project looking to create and apply strategies that would have a benefit for the firm.
AIReS (Acciones Institucionales de Responsabilidad Social) is a program that seeks to develop competence and leadership of their collaborators and their families, strengthen relations with groups of interest with a common goal, to have a positive impact in the communities.Under this program several activities has been designed, to mention some examples: furniture for everyone, and trash zero are some of the implemented projects that we will be explained further in these document.
Since the inception of Southwind Vineyard LLC, the goal of the organization has been to produce wine and grapes that never made contact with the harsh pesticides or sprays used to keep certain pests away. Instead, Southwind has been using sustainable and humane pesticide alternatives, such as Japanese beetle pheromone traps, to keep the vines healthy. Southwind hopes to be part of a larger trend of agricultural organizations that work harder to move away from harsh chemicals in produce when possible. Southwind also prides itself on the quality of the wines and grapes produced since they are not contaminated by the harsh and dangerous pesticides.
Cottage Closet has a vision to make women look beautiful by being simple. The business model is founded on simplicity. Simplicity relates back to not being wasteful and using resources such as energy and materials in a responsible way. Cottage Closet promotes the UN Sustainable Development Goals with respect to affordable and clean energy, clean water and sanitation, climate action, and responsible consumption and production.
The most significant single initiative was the implementation of the first fully biological system for removing organic material – which is infused in the wastewater during the winemaking – before its return to the municipal water trunk.
“This initiative created momentum and got the company talking about sustainability”, said Dave Hooper. And other initiatives happened organically to reduce Cave Spring environmental impact.
The innovation and mission of call9 aids in promoting good health and well-being goal of the united nations sustainable development. The time gap that Call9 is shortening can make a difference between life or death in many of cases and has merit to be expanded into every nursing home nationwide.
Nikpol supplies melamine boards that are extremely low in formaldehyde that have many uses such as for shelving, kitchens and joinery. These boards are endorsed by the National Asthma Council of Australia and are the only products in the industry that are considered ‘Sensitive Choice.’ Both these boards pass on The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification chain of custody which means that the wood is sustainably sourced. The endorsement of ‘Sensitive Choice’ ensures that asthmatics and people with allergies are benefited leading to ‘Good Health and Well-being.’ The environmentally friendly boards benefit ‘Life on Land’ as well as ‘Climate Action.’
Ship2B promotes entrepreneurship and investment in social impact. It is a social enterprise that simultaneously seeks to help social start-ups reach their goals (for instance, health and tech, tech for vulnerable collectives, tech and innovation for sustainability and tech for non-profits) and grow as an accelerator so more ideas can be developed.
Basically, they impulse the creation of business models that have a positive impact on society. By the focus on B-Value (environment, health, and society), Ship2B specializes in advice and promotion of companies that make positive inputs to society.
They connect entrepreneurs with their own community of investors. As Clara Navarro says, "The fact that we are specialized in technology, climate change and health areas promotes this connection within the communities." This connection leads to future potential opportunities to create sustainably developed holdings with a social focus. Ship2B also incentivizes the creating of such startups because of the connection it is able to create between investors and founders.
The
Wheatley Foundation’s (TWF) innovation is a service called ‘My Great Start’, targeted at social housing tenants from vulnerable groups. The
interviewee Sharon McIntyre, Financial Inclusion Innovation Manager,
describes the aim of this service as an “early intervention and prevention
service” for social housing tenants, designed to create sustainable communities. The innovation contributes to SDG 1 - No Poverty; SDG 2 - Zero Hunger; SDG 3 Health and Well-Being and SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities.
"I started Thriving Survivors as a direct result of my own life experience.” Ashely Scotland
The aim of the organisation is to improve the lives of survivors of traumatic experiences by increasing their confidence, self-esteem and employability skills. A combined emphasis on overcoming trauma and rebuilding a future is a unique approach developed by Thriving Survivors to help its beneficiaries not only discover who they truly are and where they stand at this point in life, but also help them to achieve their personal and professional life goals.
The Jaw Brew company began with the sole intention of creating a business based on taking sustainable actions, with a mind to contributing to a Circular Economy (CE). Jaw Brew adopted this focus from living in Germany where they were impressed by the emphasis placed on sustainability here and on their return to Scotland spotted an opportunity to fill a gap in the market. Due the company's intentions it covers one of the United Nation's (UN) Sustainability Development Goals - in this case, it heavily features Goal 12, "Responsible Consumption & Production".
Green House Electric is a company owned by Frank Curran. Originally, he started as an electrical contractor until he realized he could make a difference in the world. After a trip to Afghanistan where he helped bring power, he started pursuing his innovation of solar power as a life career. His company was founded in 2015 and continues to serve Union Counties in NJ including Madison, East Hanover, Livingston, and Florham Park.
Green House Solar designs the right solar system for homeowners and businesses based on their needs at an affordable price, and handles all permitting, engineering and installation of the product. Furthermore, they provide services in solar system troubleshooting and maintenance as well as battery back-up solar power systems so that customers can use their solar when the power goes out. They are extremely involved in the search for affordable and clean energy through new innovations in his industry.
Freedom Unlimited is a social enterprise
business, established in 2014 that aims to provide training and employment
opportunities for people with criminal convictions.