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If we want change at scale, doing good is not enough. We believe communication plays an important role to inspire action and make change happen. Browse among our news, inspirational stories and learnings to find out more about our work.
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Commiting SEK 300 million to help solve global challenges
With less than nine years to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030 (SDG), it’s clear that the necessary changes are not happening at the speed or scale required. To…
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Sometimes going forward means taking a step back
We aim to make lasting, positive changes in the world, and through the years we have improved the lives for millions of people across the world. However, even with the…
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USD 100,000 to support Ethiopian refugee children
Thousands of children have fled the full-scale humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, and taken refuge in Sudan. More than 45,000 people have fled so far. Conflict always affects children…
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Expect change from unexpected places
“Doing something for the first time means making mistakes. But learning from them is how you get things done,” says Erik Bang at H&M Foundation.
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The most sustainable pair of jeans yet
Global Change Award winner Unspun just launched the Genesis jeans, breaking new ground on how to make our favourite garment more sustainable. Producing a single pair of jeans today requires…
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One world, one mission – the UN Sustainable Development Goals
The UN Sustainable Development Goals are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. Fulfilling these 17 goals will take an unprecedented effort by all sectors…
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Fast tracking innovation and maintaining sanity in lockdown
Our Innovation Accelerator Program for the Global Change Award winners is designed to accelerate the development of their innovations to reach the market quicker and therefore driving change in the…
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USD 2 million to support start-ups and innovations in Waste Management
H&M Foundation and Social Alpha have joined hands to launch “Techtonic – Innovations in Waste Management”, a nationwide grand challenge in India to identify and curate locally designed, disruptive innovations addressing…
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USD 100 million invested in partnership to reach a planet positive fashion industry
Cotton is certified, recycling is on the rise, value chain processes are improved – but it’s not enough. We need to look at the whole system and see how it…