Aware of the importance of the planet’s health to human health, Eco-Disruptive’s goal is to find innovative solutions that have a positive impact on health and the environment. through collaboration between employees and beginning-up in six different areas. This program was developed in several countries where Bupa and Sanity operates: Australia, Spain, UK and New Zealand.

The goal is to develop a minimum viable product (MVP) within each sustainability pillar within two months. Teams will present PMVs and will vote on which outcome they will be awarded two winners for each geographic region (Australia and New Zealand, Spain and England). Finally, a global event will take place, with six events beginning-up is selected, from where beginning-to the top winner thanks to the votes of Sanitas employees and Bupa In the world. The winning company will receive £200,000 to invest in the development of its sustainability solution.

Overall, the Sanitas team contacted 130 people beginning-up that addresses environmental issues. That beginning-ups 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 beginning-to the top winner in this category. It is a women’s health-focused spin-off, led by women, that aims to revolutionize gynecological diagnosis.

As the first product, he proposed development a test in vitro diagnostics for endometrial cancer. This test will improve the current diagnostic process where it is estimated that more than 30% of women undergo hysteroscopy. He new test This proposal is based on analysis of the soluble fraction of uterine fluid obtained by biopsy pipe, a common procedure in clinical practice, although currently the fraction is discarded. With this test It is estimated that only 1-2% of women 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 Healedmetabolic 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 and differentiated glucose monitoring sensors can be used, the platform allows obtaining 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 Prim Labs. 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 oxides (NOx).

·Circular solution: Circular solutions: solutions to reduce the use of natural resources in Sanitas, Bupa and suppliers. That beginning-to the top selected, who will work together with Sanitas, is Slime Revolutionan 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 in Sanitas, Bupa and at our suppliers. UniSCool has been selected in this category beginning-to the top offers innovative cooling solutions for sustainable and efficient thermal management. UniSCool specializes in cooling electronic components using liquid cooling, improving their performance, extending their service life and reducing electrical energy consumption, allowing the possibility of the extracted heat being reused for other uses.

·Decarbonization: The goal is CO2 reduction in Sanitas and activities Bupaour suppliers, customers and employees. CO2 Revolution is beginning-to the top winner 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 an entire ecosystem that contributes to the fight against climate change.

Thanks to their experience in land reforestation, they are involved in marine reforestation projects based on the reproduction of Posidonia grasslands. 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. Healthy and Bupa They aim to achieve a longer lifespan, healthier and happier, while creating a better world. “As a global health company, our goal is to reduce the impact of health care on the environment and build a resilient health system,” explains Elena Juárez, Chairman People Officer from Sanitas and Bupa Europe & Latin America.

Eco-Disruptive brings together Sanitas employees and Bupaentrepreneur and beginning-up to address some of today’s most important challenges to the health of our planet and people. “Eco-Disruptive brings together three key elements of our strategy: sustainability, digital transformation and agile culture, with a strong intention to create a movement to promote sustainable innovation. Our employees are an important part of that future and innovation is the tool that allows us to accelerate our sustainability agenda,” concludes Elena Juárez.