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4 Lessons learned from building a sustainable business model

Entrepreneurs' Organization

EO is an avid supporter of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ?17 EO has a framework for sustainability and how it will become net positive by 2030. He is also the president and CEO of Levven Electronics Ltd , a company that makes home ownership more sustainable and affordable. 11 ) is no easy task.

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Betting Beyond the Bowl: Investing in Sweetgreen Was Always About More Than Salad

Revolution

Greener Greens: At the root of Sweetgreen’s farm-to-table concept was a commitment to sustainability. something that sounds obvious today but was rare circa 2007. we have supported the company as it’s grown, evolved, and revolutionized an entire sector, all while holding true to its core values. As a long-standing partner?—?Revolution

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Accelerating Sustainable Food Business Solutions to Reshape Our Cities

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2007 marked an important milestone for the Earth’s cities. More than four billion people work, live, and sustain themselves in the metropolis. Technological leaps have enabled many (though by no means all) of us city-dwellers to sustain ourselves adequately, despite breaking our traditional connection with agricultural life.

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How To Unleash Sustainable Innovation That Matters

Entrepreneurs' Organization

As President and co-owner of the 102-year-old Lamey Wellehan shoe stores, Jim Wellehan used sustainability to foster innovation and remain relevant in the face of fierce competition. If you are simultaneously interested and confused by sustainability, you are not alone. Waste as a resource. billion in sales. Start small and simple.

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Singapore’s Apeiron Bioenergy Raises SGD 50 M in Asia’s First Bioenergy-focused Bond Offering

AsiaTechDaily

Furthermore, the capital raised through the green bond issuance is supported by the Credit Guarantee and Investment Facility (CGIF), an Asian Development Bank trust fund. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Singapore , Apeiron Bioenergy is a globally integrated player in the bioenergy sector.

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Women entrepreneurs find success despite lack of access to investment capital

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Since 2007, the number of businesses owned by Black women has grown by 163%. million “missing businesses” the Center for Global Policy Solutions estimates either aren’t started or are unable to be sustained by people of color because of discrimination. SourceLink offers resources and support to help you do just that.

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Top 6 Cleantech Startups in Singapore Securing Impressive Funding Rounds

AsiaTechDaily

Register Singapore is emerging as a hotspot for cleantech innovation, with a growing number of startups focusing on sustainability and environmental impact. The startup intends to leverage this funding to support a regional expansion strategy, with its sights set on entering the Malaysian and Philippine markets within the next two years.

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