“Inclusive Capitalism, Technological advances, and the Sustainable Development Goals as key elements to promote Sustainable Economic and Social Innovation”
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Title, URL, Summary, Language and Publication Date
- The energy trilemma: why the rules for energy innovation differ and why that matters
https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/09/the-energy-trilemma-for-innovation/
Energy innovation must balance security, equity, and sustainability while navigating regulation, geopolitics, and high-risk, risk-averse systems.
English – September 8, 2025 - Penn buildings earn LEED certifications, demonstrating commitment to sustainability
https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/penn-buildings-achieve-leed-certifications-showcasing-commitment-sustainability
Three recent construction projects at the University of Pennsylvania earned LEED Platinum, Gold and Silver certifications, underscoring Penn's ongoing commitment to sustainable design and construction.
English – September 11, 2025 - Grundfos to highlight water and energy innovation at Sustainability Summit 2025 in Kansas City, September 15-17, 2025
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/grundfos-to-spotlight-water-and-energy-innovation-at-2025-sustainability-summit-in-kansas-city—sept-15-17-2025-302551705.html
/PRNewswire/ — Grundfos, a global leader in advanced pump solutions and water treatment technology, will bring together thought leaders, innovators and industry.
English – September 10, 2025 - Can South-South cooperation be the new catalyst for sustainable development and multilateralism?
https://news.un.org/es/story/2025/09/1540426
While developed countries withdraw funds from development aid, countries in the global south enhance cooperation among themselves, sharing knowledge, experience, technology and successful projects.
Spanish – September 11, 2025 - Lenovo presents its 2024/25 ESG Report and reinforces its global commitment to sustainability and responsible innovation
https://www.corresponsables.com/actualidad/lenovo-presenta-informe-esg-refuerza-compromiso-global-sostenibilidad-innovacion-responsable/
Lenovo has published its ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Report for the fiscal year 2024/25, in which it presents the progress made in sustainability over the last year.
Spanish – September 9, 2025 - Corfo will finance specialization scholarships in key areas for sustainability
https://www.paiscircular.cl/empresa-e-innovacion/corfo-lanza-convocatoria-para-becas-en-areas-clave-para-la-sostenibilidad/
Corfo's call has national scope and includes graduates in REP Law, circular design, water management and greenhouse gas auditors.
Spanish – September 8, 2025 - Keeping America's Cereal Bowl Full
https://news.asu.edu/20250908-science-and-technology-keeping-americas-cereal-bowl-full
If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, then cereals are America's best morning products. Corn, wheat, rice, oats, barley and rye are not just pantry staples.
English – September 8, 2025 - Designing beyond the “least bad”: a strategic framework for circular product innovation
https://www.kearney.com/service/sustainability/article/designing-beyond-less-bad-a-strategic-framework-for-circular-product-innovation
Being less bad is not being good. It's being bad, but not that bad.
English – September 9, 2025