Seven Clean Seas won the Impact Enterprise Excellence Award for SMEs at the 2024 Sustainability Impact Awards for pioneering certified plastic credits, a model that funds ocean cleanups while promoting fair employment and financial sustainability in waste management.

At the Sustainability Impact Awards, CDL and BlueAcres were recognised for their contributions to climate action and social impact, highlighting efforts in sustainability advocacy and inclusive urban farming.

Tom Peacock-Nazil, founder of Seven Clean Seas and a first place winner of the Blue Water Heroes 2023, is working towards his dream of a plastic-free ocean

Eight NTUC unions have partnered with Trampolene, IES, and HP Singapore to promote sustainable practices and green skills training in the electronics, marine, and engineering sectors. The collaboration aims to support inclusive employment, upskilling of PMEs, and company transformation through NTUC’s training initiatives.

More companies in Singapore are showing interest in hiring persons with special needs, with annual inquiries rising by 5–10%. Organizations like Trampolene now support up to 300 such jobseekers yearly, achieving a placement rate of 60–70%, though challenges like stereotypes remain.

Bettr Lives uses a framework developed by US-based non-profit organization Six Seconds, which researches and creates tools and methods to improve emotional intelligence.