2024 SIS Impact Report: A year of innovation and sustainability

2024 was a year of growth, navigating complexity and making a real impact. It has strengthened our commitment to building a future where innovation isn’t just an option, it’s the foundation.

We live in times of profound transformation. Climate change is reshaping our world, economic uncertainty tests businesses and communities, and trust in institutions is under pressure. We hold onto a core belief: the future isn’t built in isolation, it’s created together. This principle guides everything we do.

Through our Business Education Programs we empowered over 17,000 SMEs to embrace greener business models, providing tailored tools, mentorship, and funding opportunities and supported Romania’s first SME get B Corp certification.

We brought together 1,600+ leaders at the Climate Change Summit, reached 1.3 million online viewers, while we offered grants for climate solutions from young innovators and facilitated partnerships between researchers, businesses, and government. These milestones prove that progress happens when people come together with purpose.

This year was also one of extraordinary growth. Our team and operations expanded by 50%, reflecting the trust and ambition of those who share our vision. We scaled two flagship programs to Bulgaria, Serbia, and Croatia, extending our sustainability and innovation expertise. These aren’t just programs; they are platforms for change, equipping leaders and communities with the tools to create a lasting impact.

But numbers don’t tell the whole story. 2024 was about people - about those who believe in bold solutions and act on them. As we move forward into 2025, we’re taking that mindset even further.

This report isn’t just a reflection of what we’ve achieved, it’s an invitation to join us in what’s next, to work together to drive change where it matters most. Let’s build the future together.

Looking ahead to 2025, we’re ready to expand into Slovenia, launch new initiatives, and develop more leadership programs for executives, public officials, and community leaders. Our tailored educational programs for SMEs and their supply chains will continue to shape the next wave of sustainable businesses.

To our partners, team, and the communities we serve: thank you for your trust, dedication, and belief in a brighter future. Let’s keep building it, boldly and responsibly.