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Dream Weavers in the Land of the Hornbills

Dream Weavers in the Land of the Hornbills

by | Asia, Blended Finance & Philanthropy, Creative Economy, Gender Lens, Impact Economy, Regions, SDG 1 - No Poverty, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 2 – Zero Hunger, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Systems Change

We see images of hornbills everywhere we travel around Sarawak. In fact, this East Malaysian state is nicknamed the Land of the Hornbills in reference to the majestic birds that are endemic to its pristine rainforests. Jacqueline Fong, Founder and CEO of Tanoti, would...
Electric Motorbikes, not Cars, Mitigate Climate Change in SE Asia

Electric Motorbikes, not Cars, Mitigate Climate Change in SE Asia

by | Asia, Editor's Picks, ESG Investing, Impact Economy, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDGs, Tech for Social Good

While many people may only think of EVs as cars, in Southeast Asia EVs are more often motorbikes. From tiny startups to corporate giants such as Honda, companies are gearing up to replace the 235 million motorbikes in the region and massively reduce carbon emissions....
Corporate Supply Chains & Social Procurement

Corporate Supply Chains & Social Procurement

by | Africa, Asia, ESG Investing, Global, Impact Economy, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 1 - No Poverty, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDGs

When you envision corporate supply chains, does your mental picture include social enterprises? Likely not, and that’s a missed opportunity for both sides of the equation. For social enterprises, tying into corporate supply chains can help them grow, scale their...
Beyond Bins: Biji-biji Initiative’s Vision of Circular Economy

Beyond Bins: Biji-biji Initiative’s Vision of Circular Economy

by | Asia, Circular Economy, Editor's Picks, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 4 - Quality Education, SDGs

From a “take, make, dispose” to a “make, use, recycle” model, the circular economy has become a catalyst behind social innovations. Social enterprises are now integrating the circular economy into their core functions of production and service...