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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 17 goals and 169 targets to eradicate poverty, reverse inequality and halt climate change by 2030. EO has a framework for sustainability and how it will become net positive by 2030. 13 ) while building sustainable cities and communities ( SDG No.

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Empowering millennials in Peru to take action volunteering

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Here, she learned more about volunteerism and also learned about the United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development. “It Seeing the difference between the two countries and the difference in programming between them,” as well as the emphasis on sustainability, she thought to herself, “why are we not talking about this in Peru?”

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How Alternative Proteins Can Win Consumers Over

Revolution

Millennials and younger generations are acutely aware of the consequences of global warming (and how cattle contribute to methane emissions) and they are using their purchasing power to support sustainable-first brands. Microalgae, a sustainable substance rich in health benefits, is another promising area of development.

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Impact Hub Taipei: fuelling a virtuous circle of impact

Impact Hub

Impact Hub Taipei: Fuelling a virtuous circle of impact Impact Hub Taipei’s 2030 Impact Accelerator is making waves in Taiwan’s entrepreneurial landscape by launching the country’s first global impact accelerator. The support provided by Impact Hub Taipei extends beyond the accelerator programme.

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Waterplan tracks water risks and sustainable solutions for climate-conscious companies

TechCrunch

“Companies have had a reactive approach, but since these [climate-related] disruptions are getting more frequent, there’s an opportunity for them to predict this kind of thing and act proactively. Climate change is here, and this is going to accelerate.” We think that pressure will appear over the next 10 years.”

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Women entrepreneurs breaking barriers for a sustainable future

Impact Hub

For 2022, the United Nations (UN) theme for the commemoration of International Women’s Day was ‘Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow’ – celebrating the work of women and girls in fighting climate change and ending the COVID-19 pandemic. Accelerate 2030: supporting groundbreaking women innovators.

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EO’s framework for sustainability: How EO will become net positive by 2030

Entrepreneurs' Organization

EO’s quarterly Impact Day events, as part of the sustainability plan, including “Reimagine Success” and “Designing Your Future,” focus on our planet and the vital role businesses play in building a sustainable future. The following is a summary of EO’s sustainability framework. EO member engagement is key.