Make The World Shine is Asahi Group Holdings’ bold vision for a sustainable future. We embed sustainability throughout our business, from sourcing and production to packaging and partnerships, while also engaging employees to contribute to our ESG goals.

As the first Japanese company to achieve SBTi approval of our targets, including for Forest, Land, and Agriculture (FLAG) emissions, we are proud to lead by example. We’ve accelerated our net zero goal from 2050 to 2040 and remain firmly on track to achieve our 2030 environmental and social sustainability targets.

At the heart of this transformation is the power of communication, innovation and collaboration; through global climate forums, strategic partnerships and R&D initiatives, we champion collective action and help shape the future of sustainable business across our value chain, our industry and beyond.

Created and launched by Bantam Materials UK Ltd. in 2019, the Prevented Ocean Plastic programme provides an innovative and trailblazing solution for coastal communities that lack formal waste management infrastructure and are at risk of ocean plastic pollution. By working with local recyclers and developing new collection centres in those regions, we give value to what would otherwise be discarded waste and incentivise the collection of this ocean-bound plastic – elevating the industry and local community, while facilitating a just transition at each level of the supply chain. In November 2024, based upon sponsored CAP studies by the University of Georgia, the programme opened their first collection centre in Tanzania, marking the launch of Prevented Ocean Plastic East Africa. It took the replicable and scalable model that had been successfully deployed across multiple collection centres in South East Asia and applied it to a brand new geographical region.

Octopus Energy is a global trailblazer across energy and beyond, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to a greener, fairer future.

In 2023/24, we tackled emissions and grid challenges by boosting flexible energy use, engaging millions of customers with clean alternatives to costly grid upgrades, default coal backup and wind curtailment. Our efforts led to a 300% surge in smart tariff adoption, 128% more ‘Saving Sessions’ participants and 1.5m new ‘Free Electricity’ and Power-ups customers.

Meanwhile, we scaled emissions-free ‘Zero Bills’ homes in 3 countries, targeting 100,000 homes globally, turbocharged heat pump installations with our bespoke ‘Cosy’ packages, and trained 2032 installers at our three state-of-the art R&D hubs.

As the UK’s largest energy provider and Europe’s leading renewable investor, we’re immensely proud to be making green the cheapest choice, whilst advancing a sustainable supply chain and advocating for policy changes, all driving significant environmental and social impact.

Imagine a world where every home, school, hospital and business across the UK is seamlessly connected to a digital network. That’s our vision at Openreach. As the backbone of the UK’s digital infrastructure, we ensure that everyone, from gardeners to governments, stays connected.

Operating the biggest racked fleet in the UK, our workforce travels to every corner of the country to make connectivity possible and we ensure no community is left behind. We know that diesel is a major contributor to pollution and carbon emissions, so we are committed to being part of the solution.

At COP26 in Glasgow November 2021, we took a bold step by pledging to transition our fleet to zero emissions. Fast forward to 2024, and our Let’s Reach Zero programme highlighted how we’re driving progress and embracing EVs as a cornerstone of our sustainable business transition, taking the nation and other businesses with us.

The Sustainable Wedding Alliance is a pioneering organisation driving sustainability across the wedding industry, both in the UK and globally. We empower wedding businesses through education, accreditation, and a supportive community to adopt environmentally and socially responsible practices.
For Conscious Couples website showcases sustainable businesses, making it easier for couples to plan conscious weddings.
We advocate for industry-wide change, promoting transparent supply chains, ethical sourcing, and waste reduction.
Our impact is measured by the growing number of sustainable businesses within our network and the increasing adoption of sustainable practices in weddings.
We provide practical tools and guidance on areas like reducing carbon footprints, fair working, and community engagement.
The Alliance fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing, accelerating the transition towards a truly sustainable wedding industry.
We are committed to continuous improvement and expanding our reach to create a lasting positive impact on the environment and society through the celebration of love.

Party Without Plastic® is a trailblazing marketplace dedicated to eco-friendly party solutions. Since launching in Spring 2024, we have been on a mission to transform the way people celebrate by offering a curated selection of stylish, plastic-free party supplies from ethically sourced and environmentally responsible UK small business suppliers. From compostable tableware to reusable decorations, we ensure that hosting a beautiful event doesn’t come at the cost of the planet, whilst supporting small businesses and their families.

With sustainability at the forefront of the event planning industry, Party Without Plastic® has ambitious plans to expand its offering, as well as forging new partnerships and collaborations. Being named UK People’s Choice in November 2024 was a testament to the growing community we have built who seek out eco-friendly alternatives, and the confidence they have in our transparent, ethical marketplace that their purchases are both good for the planet and for people.

The world throws 500k+ nappies, feminine pads & adult diapers away per minute – the 3rd biggest source of global plastic pollution. They all contain fossil-based super absorbent polymers (SAP) – the single largest part that absorbs liquids and keeps users dry & breaks down into microplastics.

At Planet Smart, we are creating the first naturally biodegradable superabsorbent polymer without harmful microplastics – the missing link towards 100% biodegradable hygiene products (diapers/feminine pads). Its superior liquid absorbance & retention performs up to 27% better vs industry, which is a game-changer for the global hygiene market.
We created PlanetSorbTM, our patent-pending biomaterial to directly replace fossil-based SAPs, and is 100% biodegradable, compostable and microplastics-free.

The film industry is one of the largest producers of unnecessary waste in the world. According to the Sustainable Production Alliance, one film set can have a carbon footprint of 3,000 tonnes – the equivalent of flying 1.9 million people around the UK. A contributing factor to these emissions is set and prop waste.

After witnessing the disposable nature of their industry, TV producers Emma Chaplin and Kate Allan set up PropUp Project to provide a social and sustainable clearance solution, and avoid resources going to waste. PropUp rehomes, resells and recycles leftover sets, props and costumes supporting local communities and encouraging reuse.

In 3 years, PropUp has donated 31,000+ items to over 200 schools, charities, community groups, and reuse projects nationwide, as well as recirculating stock back into the industry. Working with major broadcasters, the company promotes behavioural change, implements a circular economy and has a significant social impact.

Eileen Akbaraly is the founder of Made For A Woman, Madagascar’s first women-led social enterprise using fashion as a tool for empowerment, sustainability and systemic change.
Rooted in Eileen’s deep connection to the country, the project has, since 2019, supported over 750 employees – 91% women from underserved communities – through dignified work, healthcare, childcare, education, mental health support and personal development.

Eileen’s leadership challenges traditional luxury fashion by centering people over products and building a transparent, inclusive, and community-focused supply chain. Her SHAPE model – Social entrepreneurship, Human-first approach, Awareness, Personal growth, and Empowerment – offers a scalable framework for ethical, regenerative business, embedding ethics into the global fashion scenario.

Under her guidance, Made For A Woman is reshaping how we define success in business and fashion: Eileen’s work proves that purpose, equity and sustainability are not only compatible with profit and growth – they are essential to it.

Melanie Blackmore is a pioneering sustainability leader, podcaster, author, and entrepreneur, dedicated to driving ethical, verified progress toward Net Zero. As founder and CEO of Carbonology® and Blackmores (UK) Ltd., Mel brings over two decades of expertise in international sustainability and ESG standards. She has built and led multiple successful businesses focused on quality, environmental, and carbon management, including a UKAS-accredited certification body.

Recognised as a thought leader in her field, Mel created Carbonology®, a framework for credible carbon verification underpinned by global standards. She is the host of the acclaimed podcast The ISO Show, author of Net Zero in 90 Days, and a sought-after speaker and lecturer, regularly contributing to industry events and academic discourse.

Currently completing a Masters by Research on trust in carbon assurance, Mel is on a mission to eliminate greenwashing and empower organisations of all sizes to make meaningful, independently verified progress toward Net Zero.

• Turkey-Syria Earthquake (2023): Rescued 19 people, coordinated emergency C-sections, and delivered 200+ tons of aid.
• Ukraine Refugee Crisis (2022-2024): Relocated 3,800 refugees, delivered 500 tons of aid, and provided specialized tech for visually impaired refugees.
• Armenian Refugee Support (2023): Established shelters, provided sustainable agriculture support, and gained international media recognition.

Kwabena Osei-Sarpong is a globally recognized leader in sustainability and clean energy, serving as President & CEO of RIFE International. He leads innovative climate tech initiatives in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable development across multiple continents. A strong advocate for equitable clean energy access, Kwabena works closely with policymakers and mentors emerging entrepreneurs and students. He serves on several high-level advisory councils, including the U.S. President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa and the U.S. Department of Commerce Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee (REEEAC), among others. A sought-after global speaker, he regularly engages audiences at universities, international summits, and industry forums sharing insights on climate innovation, leadership, and inclusive development. His work has earned numerous prestigious awards, celebrating his impact on clean energy, sustainability, and global development. Kwabena continues to empower underserved communities and inspire future climate leaders.

Engr. Bello M. Tongo is a multi-award-winning executive with 14+ years’ experience in construction, design, education, business & entrepreneurship. He is the Founder & CEO of Tongston, a global award-winning group focused on education, enterprise, media & finance. He has been recognized by FUELD, Global Meaningful Business, GFEL, Education 2.0, Education Influence & more. As a consultant and educator, he has worked with PURD Consulting, ICICE Academy, and co-founded the NTIC Alumni Association. Bello regularly speaks at major platforms including E-Learning Africa, QS Reimagine Education, AFSIC London, Africa SDGs Outlet, CNBC Africa, Education 2.0 UAE & more! He holds degrees in Civil Engineering (University of Birmingham), PGCE in Construction Management, and a PGDE in Innovation in Teaching & Learning. He is a TRCN-certified educator, board member at Skills Outside School Foundation and Educators’ Community – Global, and a member of IOD YDF, ACCI Young CEOs Club, and VC4A.

At the age of sixty, Bo-Wen Yen stepped down from his role as CEO of UMC and devoted himself to the nonprofit world by assuming leadership of the Tzu Chi Foundation. He introduced corporate governance and sustainability principles to enhance Tzu Chi’s operations, promoting transparency, organizational optimization, and global alignment. Under his guidance, Tzu Chi publishes sustainability reports, adopts SROI to evaluate impact, and actively connects with international partners to build a global network of compassion. With gentle determination, he walks alongside Tzu Chi volunteers on a path of collective goodness, continuing to spread the power of kindness and empathy.

After facing gender discrimination inside and outside of school, I was inspired to champion for women empowerment, particularly in career fields. Starting from classroom presentations, I worked towards gender equality. In 2022, I saw an opportunity to expand this impact internationally: I co-founded uEmpower, a 501(c)(3) organization to bring mentorship and skill-building opportunities, enabling girls to become leaders in their dream career while fostering inclusivity. uEmpower provides career guidance and leadership cultivation through workshops, speaker events, and writing opportunities. To date, uEmpower has positively impacted 4,000+ youth across 35 countries with 850+ volunteers and 30+ established partnerships with influential organizations.

Allison Choong illustrated and co-created Safiya Speaks Up, a multilingual children’s book and mentor’s guide on sexual and domestic violence, reaching over 10,000 girls globally. As a Malaysian youth activist and illustrator, she has spoken with the UN, trained educators, and led peer-led campaigns across Malaysia. Her work dismantles stigma around gender-based violence, using art and advocacy to spark critical conversations in classrooms and communities. She believes that every girl deserves to feel safe, heard, and powerful, and is committed to building the tools that make that possible.

The United Wardrobe Project is a student-led initiative tackling textile waste and promoting circular fashion in Thailand. By installing clothing donation boxes in schools, we collect and redistribute pre-loved clothing to communities in need, preventing them from ending up in landfills. Since launching, we have donated over 11,000 pieces of clothing, saving 120,000 kg of CO₂ and 45 million liters of water. Recognized as a Global Top 3 Good Practice by the UN on International Zero Waste Day, our project was highlighted in official press releases by UNEP, UN-Habitat, and UN Thailand. We turn good intentions into real impact.

As the founder of Team Illuminate, I empower young people to lead climate action through education, direct action, and grassroots mobilization. My work transforms climate science from basic knowledge into collaborative, practical action for teenagers and youth leaders, reaching over 5,000 students across 30+ schools and recovering 12+ tonnes of plastic for recycling. To inspire authentic leadership, we have built a community across 11 countries through training and mentorship, moving young people from inaction to concern to action. At the core of our work is building cross-sector partnerships to lead, design, and mobilize for meaningful climate action.

Across nearly three years, the Bangkok-based Brighter Future group has supported the education of underserved children across countries through its “Brightly beaming” library website, offering free access to e-books created by students from 15 schools in 10 countries. It has distributed 3,000 printed books worth $11,500 in multiple languages, embedded with the QR code for unlimited downloads from the library, to over 300 rural schools, libraries and churches, reaching thousands of children throughout Thailand and its borders. Many schools reported that these books have been invaluable as classroom resources, especially for those experiencing a persistent shortage of books.

I am the founder and leader of Proyecto Acuática, an oceanic initiative placed in Colombia that promotes ocean awareness and marine life protection through science divulgation, marine education and social media. Also, I empowers children and youth to protect the ocean. We have created an educational program called Charlas El Océano based on Proyecto Acuática’s experience, digital content, and we had public conversations with specialists from all over the world. Until now, we’ve reached almost a million of people through educational talks (in-person and online), international and intergenerational online events, and social media.

I founded a registered Canadian charity led entirely by full-time student volunteers called Music For Every Child to fight against unequal education for children with developmental disabilities and other disadvantaged children by providing music therapy that introduces a unique avenue for learning, a means of communication beyond words, and builds a more interconnected community. We currently run over 1000 music therapy sessions per year in 30 schools benefitting over 500 underprivileged children. I am also leading partnerships in Kenya, Uganda, Liberia, and Chad to bring the power of music to uplift isolated and underprivileged children in Africa.

I co-founded an organization called Soul Connections in 2015, at the age of 7. Through this organization, I have raised $25,000 in both monetary donations and estimated value of in-kind donations. All of this has been distributed to community organizations. I have also been working on legislative advocacy for the past couple of years which has allowed me to write and pass legislation at the state level.

India is on the edge of a digital literacy crisis. With over 62% of households below the poverty line lacking basic computer skills, we are heading toward a future where millions risk being excluded from a technology-driven world. The crisis involves not only a lack of infrastructure but also a neglect of the fundamental computational thinking necessary for the digital age.

To address this 21st-century challenge, I founded the Kikli Foundation, which transforms computational concepts into gamified challenges aimed at empowering K-6 students and enhancing digital skills and building capacity among students and teachers in India’s rural and semi-urban schools.

I come from Rajasthan, India’s desert state, where water cuts are routine, but in its rural villages, the crisis is far more severe. I co-founded Project Bawari with Gauri Gupta to revive ancient stepwells—traditional water-harvesting systems—by blending heritage restoration with modern IoT technology. In collaboration with hydrogeologists, engineers, grassroots NGOs, and villagers, we’ve restored two stepwells, providing clean water to 15,000+ people. Today, we lead a team of 5 student core members and 30 active volunteers from our school. What began as curiosity has become a youth-led movement for climate resilience, equity, and water justice.

After the devastating earthquake in Nepal in 2015, Tzu Chi Foundation swiftly launched a multinational humanitarian relief effort. From disaster site assessments, material distribution, free medical consultations, and the reconstruction of shelters and school buildings, to psychological support and educational companionship, the initiative provided aid to over a million disaster survivors. Upholding the principle of ‘local sourcing and self-reliance,’ we cultivate local volunteers and support community-led reconstruction. This effort exemplified Tzu Chi’s resilient integration of faith and action, becoming a model for humanitarian assistance adopted by multiple countries.

In 2024, nearly 300 million people around the world needed humanitarian assistance and protection, due to conflicts, climate emergencies and other drivers. The need for corporations to respond is more urgent than ever.

Cisco’s commitment to communities worldwide addresses critical needs arising from political instability, natural disasters, and housing insecurity.

Through the Cisco Crisis Response (CCR) team, we stand with those in need, offering more than just temporary aid. In times of crisis, the ability to connect is one of the most critical and immediate needs.
As a provider of networking technology, we are uniquely positioned to securely connect and empower communities through digital access, enabling them to rebuild their lives and create a brighter future.

We provide financial support, equipment, expertise, training, consulting, and deployment capabilities to support our partners and affected communities. Since 2014, Cisco Crisis Response has responded to nearly 160 incidents in 64 countries.

In 2024, Muntada Aid launched an urgent humanitarian response to the escalating crisis in Gaza, where widespread destruction, food insecurity, and displacement created a dire situation for civilians. Despite extreme challenges, Muntada Aid provided life-saving support to over 113,800 people, distributing food equivalent to more than 3 million meals. The charity also delivered medical aid to 1,000 individuals, offered winter clothing, and supplied essential items like baby food and nappies to 3,000 families. Critically, over 9,000 children and mothers received PTSD support to address trauma caused by conflict.

Working with trusted local partners, Muntada Aid’s small, agile team responded rapidly with compassion, precision, and cultural understanding. This programme reflects Muntada Aid’s deep experience in emergency response and its ability to scale high-impact relief with limited resources. The Gaza intervention stands as a testament to the charity’s unwavering commitment to dignity, equity, and human resilience in the face of immense adversity.

60% of children in Kenya can’t count on three meals a day. Education remains the surest path to a more secure future — and yet hunger inhibits learning for a majority of the country’s young people.

It is much harder to learn on an empty stomach.

Food4Education’s innovative Tap2Eat system is leveraging technology to give school-going children access to nutritious meals.

In 2018, Cisco awarded the Global Citizen Prize for Youth Leadership to Wawira Njiru, the founder of Food4Education. At the time, the organization was feeding 3,000 children a day in Kenya.

Over the next few years, Cisco’s partnership, technology grants, and cash grants enabled Food4Education to scale while developing their Tap2Eat platform— a smart payment solution enabling parents, philanthropy, and government to share the cost of daily meals.
Now, over 500,000 children can Tap2Eat lunch at school daily using the Tap2Eat mobile app and wristband.

The 4Empowerment initiative is a collaborative effort between Donegal Domestic Violence Services, the Donegal Sports Partnership, and the Donegal Local Development Company. The programme incorporates both sport and physical activities aimed at enhancing participants’ well-being and other skills aimed at expanding their educational and economic opportunities. The group nature of the programme aims to reduce isolation and create a support network within their local community leading to improved mental health, increased sobriety rates, and reduced involvement in unhealthy relationships. The initiative is innovative and user-focused in design to address key social challenges. Most notable outcomes are in areas such as increased sobriety, improved physical and mental well-being, increased social engagement, retention of participation rates, and increased involvement in education and employment programmes. In addition, 4Empowerment demonstrates a model of work about the strength of interagency cooperation working alongside the impact of peer support for more sustainable outcomes.

Led by Unilever, the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and EY, TRANSFORM is a unique impact accelerator, that unites corporates, donors, investors, and academics to support visionary impact enterprises across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Together, we test and scale new solutions that tackle persistent development challenges, ultimately supporting low-income households.

Leveraging our programme partners’ extensive capabilities and expertise, TRANSFORM provides grant funding and technical support to impact enterprises and innovators to develop, test and prepare their ideas for scale – tackling environmental challenges, improving health and wellbeing, and building inclusive economies.

In 2024, TRANSFORM celebrated a major milestone – with over 100 grantees supported across 19 countries, positively impacting the lives of 18m+ people.

The partnership between KellyDeli and Action Against Hunger exemplifies the power of purpose-driven business in tackling global challenges. What began as a mission inspired by our founder’s personal experience has evolved into a transformative initiative, raising over €1 million and improving the lives of thousands in communities most affected by malnutrition. Forgotten Ends is more than just a a pot of sushi off-cuts that would otherwise go to waste; it is a statement of innovation, sustainability, and a long term commitment to ending hunger. It demonstrates that small changes in how we approach food waste can lead to significant impact, preventing 677.5 tonnes of food waste over 5 years. Despite challenges along the way, our commitment to the partnership has remained unwavering, and our ongoing collaboration with Action Against Hunger continues to drive awareness, engagement, and life-changing support where it is needed most.

The Rothesay Foundation, the charitable foundation of pensions insurance specialist, Rothesay, has been pivotal in the development of Age UK’s vital benefits check service, working together to address the barriers facing older people understanding their benefits eligibility and making a claim.

In 2023, the Rothesay Foundation launched a pilot campaign with Age UK to help fund its free and confidential benefits check service for older people. The pilot helped more than 4,500 older people and identified an incredible £23 million of unclaimed benefits, delivering on our shared ambition to help improve the quality of life for older people in need in the UK.

Following the successful pilot, the Rothesay Foundation has provided an additional £2.47 million to significantly expand the programme over the next two years. This will fund benefit checks for over 11,000 more people and aims to uncover £55 million more in annual benefits.

The Nature People Network is helping rural Gram Sabhas in Chhattisgarh, India use their constitutional and forest rights to declare self-governed ecological sanctuaries. These include both river and forest areas, protected under village-made constitutions. The initiative empowers communities to use the Forest Rights Act particularly Community Forest Resource Rights (CFRR) to take legal and democratic control of their local ecosystems.
So far, five villages have declared sanctuaries (three river, two forest), protecting 9 km of river and hundreds of hectares of forest. Along with this NPN also organizes volunteer led river cleanups and free medical camps in these villages, among other things. No external enforcement is used and protection is entirely community-driven.
The model is low-cost, legally sound, and easily replicable. With training and toolkits underway, this movement shows how India’s villages can lead ecological governance and conservation.

Bright Futures UK transforms long-term hospital stays for young people by offering tailored, skill-based educational workshops. These sessions, covering crafts, STEM, CV writing, and mindfulness, are designed to enhance well-being and foster learning. Delivered in NHS hospitals, our workshops have already benefited over 300 young patients facing significant health challenges in 2024 alone, helping to promote creativity, social connection, and resilience.

To support continued engagement, the programme also includes ‘Learn it Yourself’ packs. Evaluations reveal that our efforts have resulted in increased confidence (90%), reduced isolation (60%), and higher patient satisfaction (80%).

These workshops are co-developed with healthcare professionals to ensure therapeutic value, reflecting Bright Futures UK’s commitment to inclusivity, innovation, and long-term impact. Our initiative is both sustainable and scalable, leveraging volunteer expertise to ensure a high return on investment.

Better Futures is a range of interventions developed alongside teachers, education specialists, and youth workers to benefit the most disadvantaged children and young people in our home city of Coventry.

These aim to contribute to a level playing field for young people growing up in poverty, providing essentials such as food and clothing, whilst also offering opportunities to improve educational attainment and expand their horizons through exposure to different workplaces and professionals across different industries.

We don’t just want to show them possible futures, but also provide a route to get there – each year we identify new ways to support young people and improve future social mobility.

Since 2022, we have invested almost £2.2m, colleagues have spent over 8,000 hours volunteering, and we’ve supported over 34,000 children and young people.

Last year, over 11,600 children reported a positive change against our impact objectives, including improved aspirations, knowledge/skills, and/or confidence.

Digit<all> equips underserved learners with the digital skills to tackle real climate challenges – and the confidence to see themselves in green, tech-driven futures. Through initiatives like Coding for Climate Action and EcoCode, young people design and build practical tech solutions – from flood warning systems to solar-powered irrigation – using tools like the BBC micro:bit. Over 579,000 learners and 11,600+ educators have taken part. We train teachers and community leaders to deliver inclusive, climate-focused digital education themselves – embedding long-term impact well beyond our direct delivery. Designed with equity at its core, all programmes are free, flexible and co-created with schools and local partners. Learners report increased coding confidence, STEM identity and climate-career intent. With new hubs underway across the UK, resources now used in national CPD, and EU- and UN-level influence, we’re scaling fast – and helping to define what inclusive, future-ready education can look like.

GSK Unlocked is a long-term education, mentoring, and development program tackling inequality in access to STEM careers . Co-delivered with Arrival, a consultancy focused on social mobility, it supports university students from lower socio-economic backgrounds through a unique triad model—pairing each student with a senior GSK coach and a recent graduate buddy.

Since 2019, it has supported 124 students and 234 GSK staff, boosting confidence, wellbeing, and career readiness while embedding inclusive leadership across GSK.

But Unlocked was never just about GSK. Designed for broader industry impact, alumni have secured roles at Pfizer, EY, Mars, Lloyd’s Banking Group, and American Express.

Evaluation shows 95% agree that the programme has benefited their career and 85% feel better equipped to secure graduate roles. Now entering its seventh year, Unlocked stands as a sector-leading model for inclusion and long-term change.

Project Access Bootcamps are intensive, in-person weekends designed to empower underrepresented high school students to apply to top universities abroad. Bootcamps combine academic guidance, peer connection, and confidence-building in a supportive, high-impact setting.

– Practical workshops on personal statements, interviews, financial aid, and admissions to UK, US, and EU universities
– Students hear from admissions officers, undergraduates, and alumni, many of whom were once mentees themselves
– Prioritise underrepresented students from low-income, first-generation, rural, immigrant, and ethnic minority backgrounds
– Integrated with our mentoring pipeline, which supported 841 mentees from 127 countries in 2023
– For many participants, it’s the first time they meet others like them dreaming big; transforming uncertainty into action

Lack of learner-centred pedagogies and life skills education are a critical gap in under-resourced, low-income schools. Our programmes bridge this gap by transforming students’ learning experiences and opportunities for skill development.

The Opentree Foundation impacts 1,50,000 children and 7,500+ teachers from 500+ schools in Maharashtra, India, through its flagship project Toybank. Toybank’s programmes support these teachers and schools to provide play-integrated learning experiences that are learner-focused, joyful, and build cognitive and behavioural skills like critical thinking, resilience, creativity, problem-solving.

Quality teaching-learning materials: Providing quality play material kits to each of our 500+ partner schools
Optimised learning experiences: Facilitating skills-focused, grade-wise play sessions for students in these schools.
Improved teaching practices: Professional development of teachers to adopt play-integrated pedagogical practices.

The climate crisis does not affect everyone equally. Women and girls face disproportionate impacts on their livelihoods, health, safety, and security. Extreme and unpredictable weather, increasing water and food insecurity, and unstable living conditions all combine with existing gender inequalities to leave girls and women more vulnerable – particularly in the world’s poorest regions. Despite this, women’s voices are not adequately represented in climate discussions.

Girl-Led Action on Climate Change (GLACC) is educating tens of thousands of girls and young women on climate change and its gender dimension to ensure that they are more resilient to the impacts. The programme is empowering girls and young women with the skills and confidence to take action and to influence climate change decisions and policy in local and international settings so that the needs and contributions of girls and women are included in climate solutions.

Digit<all>’s education initiatives combine hands-on climate action with inclusive digital learning to tackle the dual challenges of climate change and the digital skills gap. Through free workshops and teacher training, Digit<all> empowers learners with the tools, skills and confidence to build tech-based environmental solutions – from air quality monitors to flood warning systems. Since launch, the charity has reached over 570,000 learners and trained more than 11,000 teachers and youth leaders. Participants report increased coding confidence, STEM identity, and climate understanding. Programmes are free to access and designed with equity at their core, boosting representation in tech and sustainability careers. A scalable, train-the-trainer model ensures long-term legacy. Impact spans schools, libraries and community groups, with hubs growing in high-deprivation areas.

Extreme E is a sport-for-purpose motorsport championship, on a mission to accelerate clean energy technologies.
Supporting its mission to showcase innovative energy solutions for widespread industry adoption, the championship set itself an ambitious goal to become fully powered by Green Hydrogen. The energy roadmap included a 2024 target of 75% hydrogen, with expansion to 100% targeted for 2025. As the championship races in remote, extreme conditions it has specific needs, so organisers partnered with ENOWA, its Green Hydrogen Partner, to develop a first-of-its kind fuel cell system.
At the Hydro X Prix in Scotland, July 2024, the series surpassed its goals, powering 80% of the entire event site with green hydrogen, successfully highlighting the possibilities of this energy solution, and setting a global precedent for sustainable event production.

Greener and Cleaner is a community-centred sustainability charity, based in south east London. In 2022, we set up a Community Hub in Bromley’s shopping centre. The Community Hub provides peer-to-peer advice, skill-sharing and activities to support more sustainable living. Used by more than 20,000 people so far, it’s a sorely-needed community space where people can build community links, reduce loneliness and isolation, and learn employability and life skills, all offered through the lens of sustainable living.

In a groundbreaking partnership called “Data for Climate Resilience and Development,” Jupiter Intelligence and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are addressing a critical climate justice challenge: while developing countries face the most severe climate impacts, they lack access to sophisticated analytics needed to protect their populations.

Through this initiative, Jupiter provides free access to our gold-standard climate analytics covering 22,700 metrics across multiple climate perils to five developing countries. This data enables governments to develop evidence-based adaptation strategies, implement targeted insurance programs, and enhance public financial management for climate resilience.

Already operational in Tanzania and Ethiopia, the partnership is addressing how these countries address flood and drought risks, helping protect millions of vulnerable people including subsistence farmers. By democratizing access to climate analytics previously available only to larger institutions, we’re delivering tangible co-benefits across economic, social, and environmental dimensions while creating a replicable model for climate equity worldwide.

Love Haslemere Hate Waste is more than an environmental initiative; it’s a movement that brings people together, fosters a sense of community ownership, and delivers substantial climate and community benefits. LHHW stands as a shining example of how local action can drive global change, inspiring communities far and wide to embrace a waste-free future, together.
Through its innovative projects, dedicated volunteers, and strong community engagement, LHHW has created a model for sustainable living that can be replicated and scaled. The initiative’s success in Haslemere serves as a testament to the power of grassroots movements in tackling climate change and delivering co-benefits to people, planet, and communities. As LHHW continues to grow and inspire others, it paves the way for a more sustainable and connected world.

UK food redistribution charity, The Bread and Butter Thing is transforming the way the UK tackles food insecurity and waste. As the country’s largest B2C member-based food charity, Bread and Butter rescued 9,005 tonnes of surplus food in 2024 alone, the equivalent to 21.4 million meals which is a saving of 22.5 million tonnes of CO2.

But this is more than just food. Through 140+ mobile food clubs across 28 local authorities, Bread and Butter supports low income families with dignity, routine and connection. 93% of members say that they have saved money as a result of the initiative, with 81% accessing better food and 79% eating more fruit and vegetables. Supported by over 200 food partners, it’s a low barrier, community-powered secret weapon that is leading the charge in the fight against food insecurity, building resilience and shifting the narrative of food support.

With Sustainable Health, we aim to maintain and enhance employee health and well-being throughout our global workforce. Listening and engaging with our employees are cornerstones of implementing our strategy. The Allianz Engagement Survey has been our platform for gathering employee feedback globally since 2010. The global survey measures two key indicators: Inclusive Meritocracy Index (IMIX) and Work Well Index+ (WWI+). The IMIX measures our progress in building a culture where both people and performance matter. In 2024, the IMIX increased by 2 percentage points to 83% (2023: 81%). Improvements in IMIX scores show progress in leadership, performance, and corporate culture. The WWI+ measures employee well-being, health and safety, and our learning efforts. The WWI+ score increased by 3 percentage points to 79% (2023: 76%), a significant step up which underlines our continuous focus on our people’s health and well-being and demonstrates the achievements of our Sustainable Health Strategy.

As part of its strategic DEI and well-being strategy, Cenit launched two interconnected initiatives to drive cultural and behavioral change across the organization: Empathy Labs and The Diversity of Our Culture Moves Us. Both were designed to foster inclusion, belonging, and pride, especially in operational and field environments, by anchoring equity in emotional connection and cultural identity.

Empathy Labs are immersive learning spaces where employees reflect on privilege, bias, and inclusion through storytelling and guided dialogue. The Diversity of Our Culture Moves Us is a company-wide campaign that celebrates Colombia’s rich cultural, ethnic, and regional diversity. Through storytelling, visual content, and employee-led participation, the initiative brought visibility to historically underrepresented identities, including Indigenous, Afro-Colombian, rural, LGBTQ+, and multigenerational communities.

Together, these initiatives strengthened Cenit’s inclusive culture and increased perceptions of respect, fairness, and psychological safety, proving that empathy and cultural recognition can drive sustainable transformation from within.

Geo AR is a female-led, purpose-driven gaming company where employee wellbeing is foundational to how we operate and create impact. We’ve developed and implemented systemic, evidence-based practices into our culture from weekly check-ins and monthly coaching workshops to a flat, trust-based structure and mission-aligned work. Our wellbeing approach empowers individuals with lifelong skills in mental health, fostering resilience and self-leadership. As a result, we’ve seen measurable improvements in engagement, purpose, and retention.

Our diverse, neuro-inclusive team thrives through flexible work, inclusive practices, and equitable leadership pathways. Wellbeing is also embedded externally in our supplier code, customer content, and community outreach. We’ve developed and implemented a Theory of Impact Through People framework, ensuring continuous learning and alignment with our mission to deliver positive social and environmental impact through immersive experiences. At Geo AR, wellbeing is not an initiative; it’s the system powering innovation, equity, and long-term impact inside and out.

The Initiative was created by Ingenio San Antonio (ISA) along with Bonsucro, Industry Associations and Research Centers. It focuses on research to better understand global risks faced by workers, particularly in labor intensive industries, due to unregulated high-work intensities and occupational exposures such as heat stress caused by climate change. It has developed world-class occupational safety and health standards, based on Ingenio San Antonio’s experience, that are applicable to other industries globally. Learnings are generated through a pioneering on-site program of interventions focused on rest, shade, hydration and sanitation.

At Octopus Electric Vehicles, we’re making EV ownership more affordable and accessible than ever before by giving our B2B customers (employers) and their employees everything they need to start driving green, in one simple, online place.

Since launching in 2018, we’ve scaled up fast to put 28K EVs on the road and serve 5,800 B2B customers. While our headcount has soared to 463 to serve rising EV demand, we’ve kept an unwavering focus on employee health and wellbeing. Our innovative, holistic employee benefits package and compassionate company culture have translated to 83% employee retention and +94.25 eNPS, as we create a workplace that our people can grow in – not burn out of.

Because for us, sustainability isn’t just about carbon and kilowatts – it’s about systems that can thrive long-term, for the planet and people.

Opportunity Green is a small but mighty climate change charity, with two key organisational objectives:

1. To have impact by reducing climate change and its impacts.
2. To be a great place to work where great staff are valued and treated well.

We believe that if we hire brilliant, talented staff who are enabled to do their jobs well through a supportive work environment that prioritises wellbeing, they will be more productive and effective in tackling climate change.

Our people-first approach includes:
– A four-day week paid at a five-day salary
– Progressive parental leave policy with 26 week’s full-paid leave for all new parents (men and women)
– A strong emphasis on equality, diversity and inclusion in all that we do

In staff surveys, 90% of staff agreed that the four-day week benefits their health and wellbeing and 80% said it has had a positive impact on their work.

ACS is redefining fashion by increasing the lifespan of clothes whilst using them more. Each year, we process millions of garments—sanitising, cleaning, repairing, reselling, renting, repurposing and recycling them through our fully circular fashion infrastructure.

Instead of ending up in landfill, garments are given multiple lives. From our low-emissions facility in Scotland, we help brands and retailers shift from wasteful “buy-wear-dispose” models to circular systems that maximise value and minimise environmental harm.

Our operations are built around seven core services: resale, rental, returns, refurbishment, repurpose, recycling, and recommerce enablement. These end-to-end services extend garment life and reduce fashion’s carbon and water footprint.

In 2024 alone, we reduced emissions by 31%, cut water use by 25%, eliminated textile waste to landfill, and created inclusive green jobs. ACS is proving that circular fashion isn’t just possible—it’s scalable, commercially viable, and critical to building a more sustainable future for people and the planet.

Leaders in environmental management, we are Ambipar—a Brazilian multinational listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Brazilian stock exchange (B3), with green bonds on the market and a presence in 42 countries. With over 23,000 employees, we provide integrated solutions across the entire value chain, driven by our mission to help businesses and society become sustainable while preserving the world for future generations.

We specialize in comprehensive waste management, decarbonization, climate resilience, and effluent treatment, focusing on value creation through circular economy principles—particularly in material treatment, reuse, repair, and recycling.

We hold 25 patents for environmental technologies developed by our Research, Development, and Innovation Center, which features cutting-edge infrastructure and a multidisciplinary team of researchers dedicated to innovation.

Created and launched by Bantam Materials UK Ltd. in 2019, the Prevented Ocean Plastic programme provides an innovative solution for coastal communities that lack formal waste management infrastructure and are at risk of ocean plastic pollution, while developing the circular economy for plastics. By working with local recyclers and developing new collection centres, we give value to what would otherwise be discarded waste and incentivise the collection of this ocean-bound plastic – elevating the industry and local community, while facilitating a just transition at each level of the supply chain. In November 2024, based upon sponsored CAP studies by the University of Georgia, the programme opened their first collection centre in Tanzania, marking the launch of Prevented Ocean Plastic East Africa. It took the replicable and scalable model that had been successfully deployed across multiple collection centres in South East Asia and applied it to a brand new geographical region.

Clean the World is a global innovator founded to tackle two urgent, interconnected challenges: vast volumes of hotel waste and hygiene poverty.

Partnering with over 8,300 hotels, covering 1.4 million rooms daily, Clean the World provides a circular solution to collect, recycle and repurpose leftover soap and plastic bottled amenities whilst simultaneously improving global hygiene and helping prevent illness and disease.

To date, its Global Recycling Programme has diverted 13.2 million kilos of waste from landfill, producing more than 90 million recycled soap bars. Distributed across 127 countries and supporting over nine billion handwashers, they have provided hygiene access to some of the world’s most vulnerable communities promoting better health outcomes.

Thanks to the number of hotels committed to making a difference beyond
environmental sustainability, Clean the World has proven that hospitality can be a force for good, delivering measurable environmental and social impact through circularity, responsibility and collective action.

The ‘Immortal Sneaker’ is Dubs’ circular solution to one of fashion’s quietest waste problems: kids’ shoes.

In the UK, over 2 million shoes are landfilled every week. With children outgrowing theirs every 4–6 months, most pairs barely see a full life.

Dubs flips the model. We design ultra-comfy sneakers built to go again, made to be resold, reworn, and reloved.

We’ve created a circular model that includes:

• Recycled and renewable materials like sugarcane and RPET
• A resale platform that turns outgrown shoes into cash or credit
• AI-powered sizing to get the fit right first time and reduce returns

Every pair of Dubs is built to have multiple lives and every resale tells a new story of adventure, growth, and care.

We’re not just lowering environmental impact. We’re making reuse aspirational, building the world’s most sustainable kids’ sneaker brand, designed for growth in every sense.

Ecore doesn’t just reduce waste – it redefines it. With circularity at the core of its business model, Ecore reclaims and transforms over 430 million pounds of rubber waste annually, avoiding landfill.

Ecore’s circularity model is built around a sustainable value chain: sourcing end-of-life tires that would otherwise be landfilled or burned, transforming them into raw materials, designing and manufacturing upcycled performance surfacing, and closing the loop by reclaiming old Ecore surfaces at end of life to reenter its TRUcircularity™ model.

Between 2021 and 2024, Ecore acquired five companies across the value chain to strengthen its environmentally responsible go-to-market approach. In 2024 alone, the company reclaimed millions of pounds of rubber, earned UL zero waste certification at two of its three plants, and hired its first Chief Circularity Officer – further demonstrating its commitment to scaling TRUcircularity and achieving its long-term vision of a planet free of rubber waste.

We have developed a design approach based on the principles of a circular economy, which we call the Restorative Design Framework. We were frustrated by the singular focus on carbon in sustainability conversations and wanted to prove that taking the approach of circular economy as an operating system would also reduce the embodied carbon of a fitout. The RDF is based on 3 stages; 1. Demolition and strip out, 2. Low impact design, 3. End of Life. Since developing the theory in 2020, we have spent 21-24 applying and testing this framework, proving the connection with lower embodied carbon and embedding the thinking into client organisations and sharing with the wider industry to inspire change. We know that we can save 37-41% embodied carbon compared to a typical fitout based on the 2 projects where we have undertaken independent Lifecycle Carbon Analysis.

Reborn tackles the UK’s mattress waste crisis by implementing a closed-loop, circular manufacturing model.
6.4 million mattresses discarded annually and only about 14% effectively recycled, Reborn has diverted over 13 million kilograms of materials from landfill accounting for the bulk of the UK’s real rate of recycling.
Carbon savings of 54,000 tonnes CO₂e—equivalent to removing over 31,700 cars from UK roads for a year.
Self-funded tenfold facility expansion in just 4 years to showcase current success and future opportunities.
Collaborations with UK prisons; reducing transport emissions, providing vocational training and supporting social reintegration.
Reborn’s remanufactured products—including garden planters, outdoor seating cushions, and caravan mattresses—span various sectors such as insulation, packaging, homewares, and bedding. These products generate up to 79% less carbon emissions compared to those made from virgin materials.
Our approach addresses the UK’s £100 million annual mattress fraud by offering a scalable, ethical solution with global relevance.

Reborn is tackling the UK’s mattress waste crisis through a zero-waste, closed-loop remanufacturing model. Unlike traditional “recycling” approaches that downcycle or incinerate, Reborn reclaims, redesigns, and remakes mattresses and components into new, high-quality products—from divan bases to camper cushions and pet beds to name just a few. Since 2021, over 13 million kg of materials have been recovered, diverting 54,000 tonnes of CO₂e. Our current recovery rate is 95.7% (vs UK average of 14%), with a target of 98% by 2027.

Reborn has built a traceable circular supply chain, localised manufacturing hubs, and a culture of innovation and purpose—from factory staff to prison workshops. We’ve turned a traditional <£20/tonne rebate into a > £1,000+/tonne revenue stream creating scalable economic incentives for circularity.
By aligning zero-waste design, logistics, and stakeholder engagement, Reborn is transforming one of the UK’s most problematic waste streams into a regenerative, value-driven system.

In its efforts to become a zero-waste building, Ropemaker Place has achieved a 93% recycling rate, surpassing its personal target of 80% by 2025.

Ropemaker Place overcame challenges like limited space to introduce new waste streams through the Recycling Hub. This includes innovative streams like coffee waste recycling, flexible plastics, and compostable packaging. Materials are given a new lease of life from high-quality compost used in the buildings green spaces to paper made from waste paper collected from Ropemaker Place, creating a closed-loop recycling system that reduces waste to zero.

New and old streams are supported by a high amount of engagement with occupiers Ropemaker Place fostered a zero-waste culture by fostering healthy competition between occupiers and educating all stakeholders on the importance of properly segregating materials and how contamination negatively effects recycling rates. Ropemaker Place knows zero waste also includes emissions and have taken measures to reduce their own.

One of the many ways Carnival Corporation & plc creates unforgettable happiness for our guests is by providing world-class food and dining experiences. Of course, feeding 13+ million guests a year requires a lot of food, so we’re committed to doing it responsibly. That’s why we’ve integrated sustainable practices throughout every phase of the food lifecycle — from sharpening ingredient purchasing to finetuning menus and recipes to monitoring guest dining flows for real-time meal prep and fresh batch cooking, we’re leveraging human ingenuity and new technologies to have less left over.

Our “Less Left Over” strategy covers dozens of different initiatives – large and small – taking place across our cruise lines worldwide to help cut food waste by 50% by 2030. It’s an ambitious goal and we’re already well on our way to achieving it. As of our 2024 fiscal year end, we’ve reduced food waste by 44% systemwide.

A story of hope and a powerful symbol of what can be achieved when we come together. Following two epic land buy-outs, the community of Langholm are now creating the Tarras Valley Nature Reserve, one of the biggest projects of its kind in the UK for people, nature and climate. Thousands of donors from all walks of life pitched in to support the impossible dream of one small community to create a haven for nature and help regenerate a town. Langholm is now making that bold vision a reality with work that has reached and inspired audiences of millions from around the world.

This includes safeguarding rare species, restoring forests, peatlands and wetlands, boosting jobs, attracting new visitors and creating new opportunities through nature-based enterprises. We are inspiring change and showing the real impact that a community can make in forging a hopeful shared future.

The Holnicote project is transforming how we manage river catchments for water, wildlife and farming. Led by the National Trust, this nature-based, landscape-scale approach works with the local and farming community to restore natural processes while supporting regenerative agriculture. It has reconnected rivers to floodplains, created a rich mosaic of wetlands and ponds, planted over 120,000 trees, and changed land management to boost both economic and environmental resilience. Holnicote pioneered the UK’s first ‘Stage Zero’ main river restoration, cutting flood peaks by 38% and creating over 8 hectares of vibrant wetland habitat. Keystone species like beaver and water vole have been reintroduced, helping revive ecosystem function. The project blends ecological recovery with social impact-from co-designing with farmers to immersive 360° virtual tours viewed by thousands. Backed by 13+ years of monitoring, Holnicote is shaping UK and international policy and offers a replicable, proven model for a wilder, more resilient future.

Plant One is a community interest company tackling the UK’s low woodland cover by bringing woodlands back to the heart of our culture and our landscape.
It focuses on long-term nature recovery, not just planting trees or sequestering carbon. This means careful planting and long-term support to ensure fields return to biodiverse, species-rich woodland.
Founded in 2022 with no initial funding, Plant One has created 242,000 sqm of new woodlands and is on track to meet its 25 year target of 3 million. Sites are already regenerating – tree survival rates are 86% (well above the 56% industry average) and new species are returning to sites.
They partner with businesses to remove upfront woodland creation costs for landowners. They involve local communities and businesses in woodland creation and care, engaging more than 500 people so far and connecting communities back to the land.

In 2024, the European bison Reintroduction Initiative celebrated 10 years since its beginning. The same year, the free bison population reached over 200 individuals. When we say free bison, we mean they are 100% wild. No feeding, no human contact other than monitoring. We are now focusing on creating the first ”Bison-smart” Community, developing a better national context for bison reintroductions, and increasing the acceptance and pride. Having a large bison population that is completely free is rare. So the data we collect about the bison is even more valuable. Through data collection and studies, we want to contribute to better understanding this amazing animals, their impact, and provide support for other bison reintroduction initiatives in Romania and Europe. And of course, we want the return of the bison after a 200 year absence to benefit the people too and boost local economies through nature-based tourism.

Inga alley-cropping is a proven, revolutionary solution to stopping clearing/burning of land for agriculture in the tropics (200,000 acres burned world-wide each day–2 billion tons of carbon emitted annually). Inga Foundation’s pilot in Honduras regenerates the steepest, most degraded land. By density planting Inga – a native, nitrogen-fixing tree – in hedgerows along the contours with crops planted between the rows, this nature-based agroforestry system replenishes/enriches depleted soil/regenerates landscapes/transforms lives and livelihoods- ensuring total food security, and the ability to remain on the same plot of land forever. Climate-resilient Inga tree alleys withstand the worst climate shocks. The organic, regenerative system avoids/sequesters carbon, rehydrates/enriches soil, and provides firewood needs from the annual pruning–protecting standing trees. Inga alley-cropping reduces global carbon emissions, protects wildlife/marine habitats, increases biodiversity and biological corridors, and preserves water sources–no fossil fuels, chemical fertilizers, pesticides–fulfilling 12 of the 17 UN SDGs with no negative impact whatsoever.

The food industry generates a large amount of waste, both solid and liquid, which often ends up in landfills, involving significant treatment costs and waste generation. The project consists of using this waste to produce green alcohol, which is used for cleaning and as fuel in automotive vehicles, generating a positive impact both economically and environmentally.

CashewMeetly is the world’s first company to upcycle discarded cashew apples into sustainable, plant-based meat alternatives. Our innovation provides a nutritious, allergen-free solution to replace soy and other unsustainable ingredients. We reduce 90% of food waste from cashew apples, supporting a circular economy and tackling global food waste.

Our production began in Senegal, where our core operations remain, and we are expanding to Benin, Guinea-Bissau, Tanzania, Mozambique, India, Brazil, and Vietnam. Through our Fairtrade-certified, organic approach, we empower local farmers, especially women, driving social and economic development in these regions.

We offer licensing and local sales in producing countries, eliminating intermediaries. Our products are packaged in eco-friendly, recyclable materials. CashewMeetly aims to become a leading global plant-based meat company that does good from farm to table, driving sustainability, food waste reduction, and positive change worldwide!

-Ecorich Solutions Ltd has innovated Wastebot decomposer, a smart device that converts organic waste into fertilizer within 24 hours.
-It is solar-powered and AI-driven, effectively tackling the issues of waste mismanagement and soil degradation.
-Wastebot diverts organic waste from ending up in landfills, significantly reduces methane emissions, and produces affordable organic fertilizer.
-This product is particularly beneficial for small-scale farmers and helps manage urban waste efficiently.
-This machine operates entirely on solar power, which makes it affordable to run and easy to expand to different locations.
-The initiative has already processed over 4,000 tonnes of waste and prevented methane emissions. It has supplied organic fertilizer to more than 7,200 farmers, resulting in a 36% increase in crop yields.
-Ecorich Solutions aims to spread this innovation across Africa, supporting sustainable waste management and farming practices.

The ntrl range was created in response to the growing demand for safer, more sustainable cleaning products. Inspired by the emergence of probiotic-based alternatives in the Benelux region, we identified a gap in the UK and EU markets for genuinely eco-conscious solutions. After extensive research and supplier testing, we partnered with a UK-based manufacturer to minimise carbon emissions and ensure full control over production quality.

• The final range is built on key principles:
• Zero petrochemicals
• Certified vegan ingredients
• PCR (post-consumer recycled) packaging
• Significantly reduced carbon footprint.

With accreditation from The Vegan Society, ntrl offers consumers a high-performance, responsible alternative to traditional chemical cleaners — helping to reduce environmental impact without compromising on effectiveness. Due to the success, the range has since expanded within the chemical range but also to ntrl, paper with purpose.

The “Low-carbon sunflower oil from Kernel to table” project rethinks the way food is produced in the face of climate change threats and ongoing wartime disruptions. It demonstrates the role of Kernel, the largest producer of grains in Ukraine and the leader in the world sunflower oil market, in contributing to both global food security and climate action in the agriculture sector. The company is undertaking proactive and traceable decarbonization actions at every stage of the sunflower oil production chain, from farming to end consumers.
The project begins in the company’s Farming segment, where precision farming and regenerative practices are applied to maximize the natural ability of soil to sequester emissions. At the Silo Storage stage, we implement energy efficiency initiatives to reduce emissions from drying grains. In the Processing stage, we have ensured that our oilseed crushing plant, which produces bottled sunflower oil, consumes green electricity generated from biomass.

Octopus Energy’s Cosy 6 heat pump showcases a highly innovative approach to making sustainable heating accessible and is driving our mission to heat homes with cheaper, greener energy.

Addressing the high cost and complexity of traditional heat pumps, Cosy 6 offers a simpler, more compact, efficient, and affordable solution, which ingeniously combines recycled materials, a natural refrigerant (R290), and a user-friendly app-controlled system.

Key achievements include significant emission reductions, lower running costs, and high customer satisfaction. Now producing 30,000 heat pumps a year from our Northern Ireland manufacturing centre, our commitment to scalability and continuous improvement positions Cosy 6 as a major driver to transition the UK to sustainable heating.

We are also committed to providing a future fit supply chain – supported by training thousands of new heat pump engineers at our three state-of-the-art R&D, training and distribution hubs, located in areas where there are critical skill shortages.

ECO-BLOC® is changing the game – returning construction and demolition material to site as a certified, high-performance building block. Made entirely from SRC Group’s recycled aggregates, ECO-BLOC® replaces virgin materials and has utilised over 127,000 tonnes of reclaimed aggregate that would otherwise have been sent to landfill.

In 2024 alone, we produced 2.8 million blocks using 45,184 tonnes of recycled material – enough for the substructure and flooring of 23,000 homes. This model saved 57,186 kg of CO₂, eliminated the need for raw material excavation, and avoided over 14,000 HGV journeys.

Now trusted by 81 housebuilders – 91% of whom also recycle their waste with us – ECO-BLOC® proves that circularity works in practice. With output now up to 28,500 blocks per day and a second facility in planning, we’re scaling fast.

ECO-BLOC® shows that waste isn’t waste – it’s a valuable resource for a more sustainable future.

Every toothbrush you’ve ever owned, still exists. SURI (short for Sustainable Rituals) is on a mission to radically transform oral care for people and planet, with beautiful everyday essentials designed for life. In an industry built on disposability, we’ve created an award-winning electric toothbrush that champions elegant design, high performance, and genuine sustainability—turning an uninspiring chore into an enjoyable daily ritual.

Instead of petroleum-based plastics, our heads and bristles are made from renewable cornstarch and castor oil. And each set of heads comes with a prepaid compostable returns mailer that makes it easy (and free) for customers to return their heads to us to be recycled.

Whereas most electric toothbrushes aren’t created with their full lifecycle in mind—our sleek aluminium handle is purposefully designed so we can open it up to reuse and recycle components and minimise its impact.

The Flight Free Challenge asks people to take one year off flying to reduce emissions, break a habit and try the alternatives. We have saved at least 23,000 tonnes atmospheric CO2 through people taking the challenge since 2019. Our work has contributed to the ongoing shift away from air travel being the default, seen in flight-free travel becoming more part of the public discourse, an increase in the number of train routes available, and radio DJs saying “I don’t fly”. We are looking forward to doing more!

We built a movement to raise knowledge and empower Gen Z to act on e-waste. We:

• Organised hackathons with 230 students from 15 different universities
• Shared educational resources, including a syllabus, a free comms pack, a digital e-waste zine and a student-designed installation to spread e-waste busting tips
• Trialed recycling methods, collecting 514 items for recycling, and 152 electricals were repaired, resold, rented or bought second hand;
• Got vocal on campus events with leaflets, phone accessory workshops, phone fixing and repair skills.
• Reached Gen Z 3 million times, and on TikTok alone 2.2 million times generating 80,000+ likes and 700+ comments;

The outcome? In year one, 76% of our audience became more aware of how to reduce e-waste and 81% more determined to do so. We improved in year two: 97% of those engaged learned something new about e-waste and 88.9% are motivated to take e-waste reducing actions.

In Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, MAGENTA launched a social and behavioural change programme to prevent digital violence against women and girls—just as political conditions were becoming increasingly restrictive. MAGENTA worked upstream, addressing the norms and attitudes that enable abuse, and cutting digital violence off at its roots. The intervention paired a culturally resonant mass media campaign, “You and Your Conscience,” with “Tech Care,” a 12-week digital empowerment programme for youth. When a national ban on “gender” language emerged, MAGENTA adapted quickly, ensuring safety without compromising integrity. Evaluation revealed significant personal change: participants reported stronger awareness of digital harms, increased confidence to intervene, and a readiness to challenge harmful behaviours. In one of the most fragile contexts for gender work, MAGENTA and its partners proved that meaningful impact can still be achieved.

Transport is the UK’s biggest contributor to carbon emissions, and Trainline is committed to changing that through its purpose platform, I came by train. The movement encourages people to make greener travel choices by shifting from car to train—cutting up to 67% of CO₂ emissions per journey. Yet changing habits is hard, especially with climate messaging that feels overwhelming and negative.

To overcome this, our strategy focused on promoting the positive impact of train travel (“train bragging”) and making it easy for people to act. We identified football fans as an ideal audience to test and scale this message quickly.

The outcome; in a Premier League first, Brentford Football Club partnered with I came by train to deliver a multi-channel behaviour change campaign. Fans received 20% off train travel to away matches, alongside engaging educational content. The initiative has made sustainable travel more visible. The results? Well they’ve been game-changing.

ecolytiq uses technology to transform everyday finance into a driver of systemic climate action. We empower financial institutions to offer personalised, science-based emissions insights and education to household consumers and small businesses – making sustainable action simple, scalable, and equitable.

In 2024, ecolytiq:

• Achieved statistically significant results, showing real emissions impact: after one year, the emissions intensity per Euro-equivalent spent dropped by 5% (p < 0.05), and the emissions per user were 10.5% lower than the control group (p < 0.10) – all while spending levels held steady and emissions reduced in high-impact categories like groceries and transport.
• Expanded our offering to include small businesses, a critical yet under-resourced group in the climate transition.
• Developed science-based segmentation to tailor education and engagement, reflecting users’ diverse and evolving knowledge and motivation.

Our solution is impact-driven, accessible, and scalable – driving a just climate transition from the ground up.

ExR, established in 2020 by a surgeon, games artist, and filmmaker, provides a transformative VR platform for immersive healthcare education. Their expert-guided, real-life simulations enhance understanding and skills, accessible anytime, anywhere.
Committed to democratisation, ExR offers its cutting-edge training free to all NHS professionals, co-creating content to address specific needs. This scalable solution tackles NHS pressures like patient backlogs and doctor shortages. VR also addresses health challenges, improving areas like cervical cancer screening.
Studies show EcR’s VR significantly boosts medical professionals’ knowledge, confidence, and competence. Additionally, it offers a sustainable training alternative, reducing carbon emissions. With over 120 simulations developed with 20 NHS Trusts and universities, reaching over 50% of NHS England trusts, ExR delivers impactful and scalable immersive medical training.

The alarming statistic that there are four million preventable blindness cases out of eight million blind individuals in India fueled the launch of this project. This pressing need, stemming from inadequate infrastructure, digital solutions, and public awareness regarding eye diseases, converged with the extensive experience of the LV Prasad Eye Institute (38 years) and Infosys (43 years of technological expertise). This powerful combination gave rise to our vision: “Make Preventive Eyecare accessible to everyone anywhere anytime.” It materialized through our SightConnect app. Our ambitious initial target was to reach 100,000 patients in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha, which are regions with a strong LVPEI presence. We have surpassed our goal, with over 170,000 users currently benefiting from the app.

Cargill’s EverSweet® is a breakthrough zero-calorie sweetener produced through precision fermentation, offering a sugar-like, non-bitter taste with dramatically reduced environmental impact. Traditional stevia production requires large-scale agriculture to extract trace amounts of the best-tasting compounds (Reb M and Reb D). EverSweet replicates these using a sustainable fermentation process, reducing land use by 96%, water use by 97% and carbon footprint by 81%.

Over 240 experts and 300,000 R&D hours contributed to this innovation, which has enabled dozens of reformulated consumer products across North America and beyond. It’s scalable, clean-label and approved in key global markets.

Cargill’s broader sweetener portfolio has eliminated over 2.8 billion pounds of sugar and 4.5 trillion calories from the global food system. EverSweet® represents a new generation of food innovation — one that supports health, sustainability and commercial viability at global scale.

Circular BioEnergy Technologies Ltd. is a developer of BioPower Cells, a green, biodegradable, rechargeable, and flame retardant battery that is based on fully recyclable organic materials available around the world, does not use lithium, cobalt, or any other rare earth metals, and at the end of its lifespan can be repurposed as ionic fertiliser. This innovation is set to revolutionize how we store sustainably generated electricity. The proposed battery will have a wide range of applications and fully meets requirements of circular economy.

We have successfully developed a battery that not only meets essential energy demands but also addresses pressing global environmental challenges, like waste reduction, resource scarcity, and soil degradation. By transforming organic waste streams into battery materials and enabling the product to repurpose itself as an ionic fertilizer at the end of its life, we’ve created a new standard for what sustainable waste-to-energy technology can achieve.

Data Center-as-a-Service pioneer ECL delivered the world’s first operational, off-grid, sustainable, cost-effective data center that uses hydrogen as its primary power source. MV1, its facility in Mountain View, California, is the industry’s first to be designed from the ground up to support the high densities of GPUs that are the backbone of AI infrastructure, with PUE of 1.05 and high-density deployments of up to 75kw per rack.

Celys is the world’s first certified compostable polyester fibre engineered specifically for the textile and fashion industry. It delivers 95.4% decomposition within 179 days under industrial composting conditions and holds certifications in the EU and North America.
Unlike conventional polyester, Celys offers a credible end-of-life solution without compromising performance. It retains the key attributes that make polyester so versatile—strength, durability, and processability—while addressing the escalating regulatory and societal demand for sustainable, closed-loop materials.
What sets Celys apart is its innovation at the molecular level: rather than relying on degradable additives mixed into standard PET, it is built from a newly developed polymer architecture that enables inherent compostability—pioneering a fundamentally different approach to sustainable material science.
Celys has the potential to eliminate the persistence of microplastics caused by textile waste in the environment.

The Department for Education has set a target to halve the 10 million tonnes of annual CO2e emissions from schools by 2032, requiring them to appoint a Sustainability Lead and develop a Climate Action Plan. But carbon calculation and reduction can be complicated and schools are not experts; plus existing calculators are often complex, costly, limited in scope or have not been designed for educational settings.

That is why Keep Britain Tidy created Count Your Carbon: the first free, full-scope carbon calculator, based on the Global GHG Protocol, specifically designed for educational settings. This simple, user-friendly school carbon calculator helps Sustainability Leads write the carbon aspects of their Climate Action Plan and work towards achieving the DfE’s 50% reduction target.

To date, 1,705 schools have registered, and 1,023 have completed their first calculation, with approximately 200 new schools registering each month.

This project addresses global health inequities by developing low-cost, wearable metamaterial devices that make MRI exams faster, more comfortable, and broadly accessible. Leveraging over 20 years of research in metamaterials, we created flexible, wireless MRI coils using commercially available materials such as coaxial cables and 3D-printed scaffolds. These anatomically conformal devices improve image quality, reduce scan times, and simplify setup—cutting coil costs from $12,000–$120,000 to just $41. Early clinical evaluations have shown significant gains in signal-to-noise ratio, workflow efficiency, and patient comfort. Developed in close collaboration with clinicians, imaging centers, MRI manufacturers, and a startup team, the technology is scalable, replicable, and well-suited for deployment in low-resource settings worldwide. It has received recognition through peer-reviewed publications, innovation awards, media features, and international competitions. By removing financial and logistical barriers, this initiative aims to democratize MRI access and advance diagnostic imaging for underserved populations across the globe.

Ghost Coat is a screen protection system designed with circularity principles at its core, to eliminate the environmental impact of traditional plastic-based accessories and reduce early-life inactivity caused by screen damage. It applies a durable, ceramic coating directly to any mobile device, extending screen life and reducing waste. Uniquely, Ghost Coat integrates a free screen replacement guarantee, ensuring damaged devices are repaired and returned to service, not discarded. The coating is universal, long-lasting, and supported by FSC-certified packaging and reusable accessories made from reclaimed plastic. Designed from inception to increase efficiency and reduce waste, Ghost Coat avoids model-specific production, prevents premature device disposal, and includes a digital warranty system to simplify free repair access and keep customers updated. In partnership with iSmash & Pocket Geek Tech. and underwritten by AIG International, Ghost Coat is more than a product — it’s a rethink of how we protect and maintain our devices.

Welcome Building® is an exemplar commercial real estate scheme delivered in Bristol’s Temple Quarter by Trammell Crow Company together with Tristan Capital Partners and an outstanding team.

The project was informed by a vision to create a workplace of the future for the discerning, modern occupier while setting a new standard for sustainability, wellbeing, community and flexibility in commercial real estate, also offering the city’s largest floorplates.

Welcome Building® will be operationally net zero, all-electric and renewables-powered. It incorporates innovation, becoming the first office to extract all its heat load from the zero-carbon water source heat pump at Castle Park energy centre. It has achieved an EPC A rating and a Design For Performance NABERS UK 5 Star target rating for energy efficiency, and is targeting BREEAM Outstanding and WELL Platinum certifications.

An exciting addition to Bristol’s skyline, this unique project promises to have a game-changing impact on the industry.