Aware of the importance of the earth’s health to human health, Eco-Disruptive’s goal is to find innovative solutions with a positive impact on health and the environment through collaboration between employees and startups. in six different regions. The program was developed in several countries where Bupa and Sanitas operate: Australia, Spain, the UK and New Zealand.

The goal is to grow minimum viable product (MVP) within each pillar of sustainability within two months. Teams will present the PMV and will conduct a vote which will produce two winners from each geographic region (Australia and New Zealand, Spain and the UK). Finally, a global event will be held, with six start-ups shortlisted, and the winning start-up will emerge thanks to votes from Sanitas and Bupa employees around the world. The winning company will receive £200,000 to invest in the development of its sustainability solution.

130 stars-up

Together, the Sanitas team has reached out 130 start-ups dealing with environmental issues. The startups selected in each category are:

• Sustainable products and services: This field seeks sustainable solutions that reduce the use of natural resources and harmful emissions. MiMARK is the winning start-up in this category. It is a women’s health-focused spin-off, led by women, that aims to revolutionize gynecological diagnosis. As a first product, it proposes the development of an in vitro diagnostic test for endometrial cancer. This test will improve the current diagnostic process where it is estimated that more than 30% of women undergo hysteroscopy. The proposed new test is based on the analysis of the soluble fraction of uterine fluid obtained via pipelle biopsy, a common procedure in clinical practice, although currently the fraction is discarded. With this test, it is estimated that only 1-2% of women will require hysteroscopy, a procedure that is much more invasive and requires an operating room. This innovation means increased sustainability and a high social and emotional impact for patients.

• Sustainable Health Options: The team had the challenge of finding a solution that brought together clients and clinical staff in an effort to reduce the environmental impact on healthcare. In this category, we have selected Healed, a metabolic health platform with advanced data-driven monitoring, analysis and diagnosis technology and real-time recommendations to prevent disease, improve performance, quality of rest, stress levels and well-being. Through continuous glucose monitoring sensors and various wearable devices, the platform enables precise measurements of user health data (nutrition, performance, rest, stress and fatigue). Based on this comprehensive study, it offers health professionals a tool for more personalized, precise and effective care in the prevention and management of chronic diseases related to metabolism.

• Healthy building: looking for solutions to have buildings that contribute to health services, welfare and care for the environment. In this category, he managed to achieve victory Pure CO2 from Primlab. It is a patented mineral compound that, when added to materials such as paints, coatings, clothing dyes, resins and elastic polymers (rubber and rubber), is capable of absorbing and mineralizing gases into materials that are harmless to the environment and human health. gases known as carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrogen oxide (NOx).

• Circular solution: Circular solutions: solutions to reduce the use of natural resources at Sanitas, Bupa and suppliers. The selected start-ups that will collaborate with Sanitas are Slime Revolution, an innovative project that brings together design and sustainability with the aim of raising awareness. The company collaborates with the planet through its design solutions and furniture made from 100% recycled plastic and can be recycled from packaging, disposable tableware, computer equipment and equipment that are no longer used, giving them a second life in the form of furniture, that they will use. decorate. Sanity Facilities. It’s about creating a friendly atmosphere where patients and workers feel physically and mentally comfortable.

• Urban restoration and regeneration: solutions to reduce the use of natural resources at Sanitas, Bupa and our suppliers. UniSCool A startup offering innovative cooling solutions for sustainable and efficient thermal management has been selected in this category. UniSCool specializes in cooling electronic components using liquid cooling, increasing their performance, extending their service life and reducing electrical energy consumption, thereby allowing the possibility of the extracted heat being reused for other uses.

• Decarbonization: The aim is CO2 reduction in the activities of Sanitas and Bupa, our suppliers, customers and employees. CO2 Revolution is the winning start-up in this category. It is focused on calculating and compensating for the carbon footprint of companies at the biotechnology frontier. They combine the use of smart seeds and drones with traditional planting methods to create a complete ecosystem that contributes to the fight against climate change. Thanks to their experience in terrestrial reforestation, they are involved in marine reforestation projects based on the reproduction of seagrass beds. . The goal is to expand the natural CO2 capture surface. In addition, they also encourage the development of marine biodiversity by providing habitat and protection for living creatures, increasing water clarity, protecting beaches from erosion, encouraging sustainable fishing, encouraging ecological tourism, and encouraging the reduction of respiratory diseases.

Climate change, pollution, waste, loss of biodiversity and habitat degradation pose major challenges to public health. Sanitas and Bupa aim to achieve longer, healthier and happier lives, while creating a better world. “As a global health company, our goal is to reduce the impact of health services on the environment and build a resilient health system,” he explained. Elena Juárez, Chief People Officer of Sanitas and Bupa Europe & Latin America.

Eco-Disruptive brings together Sanitas and Bupa employees, entrepreneurs and start-ups to tackle some of today’s most important challenges for the health of our planet and people. “Eco-Disruptive brings together three key elements of our strategy: sustainability, digital transformation and agile culture, with the powerful aim of creating a movement that drives sustainable innovation. “Our employees are an important part of that future and innovation is the tool that allows us to accelerate our sustainability agenda,” he concluded. Elena Juarez.

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