This World Oceans Day, SailGP—the high-speed, close-to-shore international sailing championship where national teams race identical F50 catamarans at iconic venues around the world—is having a zeitgeist moment.

Hollywood icons Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds just announced they’re becoming co-owners of the Australian team (now rebranded as the BONDS Flying Roos SailGP Team), while Anne Hathaway joined a consortium of investors acquiring Red Bull Italy. With star power firmly aboard, SailGP is fast becoming the Formula 1 of the ocean.

But behind the glitz and glamor lies something even more revolutionary—a social impact approach that could totally redefine how sport can be harnessed to create positive change.

Greater Purpose is redefining how Canadian businesses think about success by putting social impact at the heart of their strategy. Led by founder Brad Offman, this membership community is designed to bring together companies of all sizes—whether they’re just beginning their journey or already leading the charge—to connect, learn, and collaborate around purpose. At a time when purpose and profit are increasingly intertwined, Greater Purpose offers a place for leaders to build relationships, share insights, and shape a future where business can truly be a force for good.

What if we thought about mental health the way we think about physical fitness? Not just as the absence of illness, but as a proactive, daily practice—a skillset that can be cultivated. Dr. Susan Swick is leading this charge with Ohana, a groundbreaking initiative in Monterey County, California, aimed at revolutionizing youth mental health through prevention, early intervention, and community education.

At the Elevate Prize Foundation’s Make Good Famous Summit, the Sesame Workshop, was honored with the Elevate Prize Catalyst Award — a prize previously given to changemakers like Malala Yousafzai, Dwyane Wade, Matt Damon, and George and Amal Clooney. The award includes $250,000 in unrestricted funding and is given to cultural icons using their influence to inspire global social action.

A startup once known for turning carbon dioxide into vodka has just pulled off something truly revolutionary.

In partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense, AIR COMPANY — now rebranded as AIRCO™ — has successfully tested its proprietary synthetic fuel across land, sea, and air military platforms. This milestone is more than a technological breakthrough. It’s a bold reimagining of how we power national defense, tackle climate change, and bring energy security into the 21st century.

The creative industry often talks about inclusion. But Jai Al-Attas and Creative Futures Collective are on a mission to open the gates of the creative economy to young people from historically excluded communities — those who may not have the networks, credentials, or resources to break in, but have all the talent.

At 20, Francois Reihani opened a hit restaurant in Dallas—and quickly realized that success without purpose felt hollow. That moment led to the creation of La La Land Kind Cafe, where coffee is just the beginning.

Today, the cafe and its nonprofit foundation offer paid internships, mentorship, and life skills training to foster youth aging out of the system—helping them build confidence, community, and a future.

In a cultural moment saturated with content but starved for meaning, the Elevate Prize Foundation is carving out a bold new role for storytelling in the fight for social change. Led by CEO Carolina Jayaram and Head of Studio and Creative Partnerships Eva Bloomfield, the organization has launched a new creative studio aimed at amplifying the voices of changemakers through powerful, accessible content—and shifting culture along the way.

B Corp Paccari ( which means "nature" or "dawn" in the native Quechua language), is not your average chocolate company. It’s a manifesto, a movement, and a meditation on what it means to do business in a way that respects people and the planet. 

In Canada, a paradox exists. While millions struggle to access fresh, nutritious food, perfectly good meals are discarded by restaurants, hotels, and catering companies. Food banks operate under immense strain, often lacking quality ingredients. At the same time, an invisible barrier—fear of litigation—prevents many food providers from donating surplus meals.

But where others saw an intractable problem, Jean-François Archambault saw an opportunity.

Action Speaks is an innovative, open-source platform created to showcase practical, scalable climate solutions and accelerate global climate action. Co-developed by Ingka Group, the largest franchisee and operator of IKEA stores globally, in partnership with Project Drawdown and the World Economic Forum, it bridges the gap between awareness and action by promoting science-backed solutions from individuals, communities, organizations, and corporations.

Corporate leaders are facing rising challenges to DEI and ESG caused by polarization. Many DEI initiatives have been criticized as ineffective or divisive, with critics on both sides viewing them as either overreach or greenwashing.

Submersive is the world’s first immersive art bathhouse—a new kind of wellness space that blends immersive art, science, and traditional bathing practices to support healing and transformation.

Among this year’s Earth Shot winners is US-based Advanced Thermovoltaic Systems (ATS) which offers a simple, safe and reliable solution to transform industrial waste heat into electricity for use in hard to abate industries, with the potential to save gigatonnes of CO2. For industries worldwide, this breakthrough represents a fundamental shift in how energy is recovered and utilized.

A $250 scholarship changed Bob Carr’s life—but instead of just looking back with gratitude, he paid it forward in a way few ever do. Through Give Something Back, he has donated over $100 million, helping thousands of students break the cycle of poverty and graduate debt-free

For millions around the world, washing clothes is a physically demanding and time-consuming task. Navjot Sawhney, founder of The Washing Machine Project, is dedicated to changing that. His incredible organization designs, manufactures, and distributes manual washing machines for people living in remote, low-income, and displaced communities worldwide.