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In 2008, Jim created a business that had first started as an idea, and then blossomed into a software program that financially rewards people take care of their health thus improving their quality of life and work. Bravo's unique programs embed rewards into companies' health plans that are offered to employees. Bravo does not approach the market as a one-size-fits all offering. The company takes pride in understanding their clients' needs and health plan concerns, and customize their offering based upon the feedback and communication with customers. Bravo's main goal is to understand the pain points and deliver a solution that is dedicated to driving good and responsible health behaviors.
Oxao's innovation is to restore nature and develop the ecological economy. This innovation takes place in three stages: diagnosis, implementation of a strategy and its application.
Evergreen Industrial Batteries prevents lead acid batteries from being smelted before their usable life is over. They also work with companies that use these batteries to improve the efficiency of their battery usage. In doing so, they are working to protect the environment by reducing the number of these batteries that will be disposed.
VkusVill has recently launched a two-fold recycling innovation campaign. The first innovation is a unique vending machine called “Pandomat” installed in their shops. The second innovation is a mobile waste collector which is placed in close proximity to the shops, to help people separate their waste. Both innovations stimulate people to recycle their trash and contribute towards a more sustainable lifestyle and environment.
With their Compost Filter Sock Innovation, Filtrexx can reliably trap sediment and soluble pollutants being washed away during construction, therefore preventing them from entering waterways. It can also slow, interrupt, and filter stormwater runoff and protect drain inlets.
In order to support residents of the monotowns in areas where OMK Group enterprises are located and to promote social and economic development (SDG 11), the company launched the social entrepreneurship development program "Start Your Own Business". Participants of the program go through training programs and receive start-up capital for the development of their social businesses. Social entrepreneurs in partnership with local government and private sector companies contribute to developing the urban infrastructure, improve the social climate and create new jobs, which ultimately contribute to sustainable development (SDG 17).
Rust Belt Riders (RBR) have created a waste management system in which they collect food waste from Northeast Ohio companies and compost it at one of their multiple compost sites. They then sell the composted material to aid in the growth of plants. Through this innovative business model, RBR has reduced the amount of trash in landfills, aiming to move us closer to a zero-waste society.
Spice Acres leases land from Cuyahoga Valley National Park and uses the land to farm locally sourced ingredients for Spice Kitchen + Bar and to educate local citizens on sustainable farming.
WTW invests in doing research with thought leaders in order to develop cost saving health insurance benefits that are cost effective to the employer and provide meaningful health improvements to employees, with the goal of better health outcomes nationally and worldwide. This innovative model and informed approach to healthcare is exemplified by the industry-leading CCMUs, an example of a disease management program that drives a healthier workforce. Willis Towers Watson’s Health and Benefits Practice works to find solutions to Good Health and Well-being and Partnership for the Goals.
The main innovation of Zero Waste Shop is a complete ban on plastic packaging. Instead, the store uses reusable bags made from natural cloth. The store sells a wide variety of products that serve as alternatives to unsustainable disposable goods.
The store promotes responsible consumption. Customers can buy as much cereals, spices or household chemicals as they need at the moment. This approach makes shopping reduces the amount of expired product that ends up in landfills. The purpose of this innovation is to reduce damage to environment caused by each and every person.
The innovation is taking an item, in this case a wedding dress, and giving it a second or even third life by repurposing the gown to meet the latest fashion trends, while still retaining its sentimental value. By recycling and upcycling wedding dresses, Unbox the Dress is working towards solving the SDG of Goal 12: Sustainable Consumption & Production. Unbox the Dress provides an eco-friendly way to obtain bridal basics like robes, veils and other pieces of wedding attire. By recycling old wedding gowns, it is ultimately reducing the amount of dresses that end up in landfills and decreasing the amount of new materials made. A side effect, and one that Grace holds close to her heart, is the opportunity this business provides to local seamstresses, rekindling a fading trade.
UPM BioVerno is a new alternative to fossil fuels. This biofuel performs in the same way as the conventional diesel fuel in all engines and fits into existing distribution systems. UPM BioVerno allows to decrease CO2 emissions by several times in comparison to the traditional oil-based diesel fuels.
In July 2017, Deloitte CIS launched the Up2Start project — a corporate business incubator and accelerator of sustainable start-ups for the company's employees. The core of the impact entrepreneurship program is that anyone who has an interesting business idea that helps achieving 17 UN SDGs can implement it on-the-job.
Yandex.Taxi, being the most popular information service for ordering a taxi online in Russia, has designed and implemented an innovation project aimed at adapting their business model to hearing impaired and deaf drivers. Thanks to new technical features in their app the work of deaf and hearing impared drivers became easier. Yandex.Taxi's innovation contributes to solving the problem of employment for hearing impared and deaf people. Moreover, it provides comfortable working conditions for drivers with hearing problems and provides safe taxi rides for the clients.
The Bakery's innovation is its unique business model. From its furniture to its waste, Gina The Baker makes sure that nothing goes to waste and prefers a more environmentally friendly approach such as donating left-over food and reusing waste as compost. The innovative business model helps tackle sustainable development goals such as Zero Hunger by donating left over food to day care centers and the local senior center, making sure to make a contribution in their community to tackle hunger.
The innovation is a system set forth by ESMG as a way to reduce and recycle waste and turn it into commodities for a marginal profit. ESMG works with their clients who want to reduce their waste, for example, ESMG would crush soda cans and sell the liquids to farms. It would help the Sustainable Cities and Communities goal because of the recycling.
The purpose of the innovation was to get the name of The Purple Penguin out more positively around the Thibodaux community. They encourage all ages to come to The Purple Penguin to take some art classes and have fun. They offer a variety of classes, from pottery, painting, watercolors, and sculpting. They give everyone an opportunity to broaden their horizons with art. No prior art skills or background are necessary to participate.
21st Century Healthcare, Inc. is a business that sources the highest-quality raw materials from suppliers to create efficient and effective vitamins and supplements to support the healthcare of their customers. They utilize a state-of-the-art quality-control lab to test all sourced materials prior to production. They provide products at heavily discounted prices (or free) to charities that help overseas communities and serve as a knowledge base for distributors in the United States to make an overall impact on their customers' worlds good health and well-being.
The innovative APDS tablet was launched after analyzing the General Educational Development population, which comprises fifteen to twenty percent of the population that is behind bars. Because of its target audience, the APDS tablet supports the UN Global #16: Goal of Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. APDS built a comprehensive solution, giving inmates a tool to make their own lives better, and thereby reinforcing UN Global Goal #3 of Good Health and Well-Being and Global Goal #8 of Decent Work and Economic Growth. Additionally, these tablets are now available in all 50 states, and are used in literacy programs which enforces Global Goal #4: Quality Education. Finally, the tablet can be used in addiction treatment programs, self-health and wellness programs, and also for entertainment purposes to enhance learning.