Employer profile
Yunus Social Innovation
Berlin, DEImpact-drivenConsultancySocial ImpactConsultancies & Agencies
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees11 - 50
Founded2011
LocationBerlin
About us
Yunus Social Innovation (YSI), co-founded in 2012 by Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Prof. Muhammad Yunus, is a Berlin-based social innovation consultancy. YSI operates at the intersection of social impact and business strategy, aiming to future-proof organizations and align economic growth with positive societal and environmental outcomes. The organization offers Impact-first Strategy, Innovation & Venture-Building, and Innovation Collaboration services. With a team of 18 staff and recognized as "People and Planet First Verified," YSI underscores its commitment to responsible practices and a sustainable future.
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Sustainability Goals
Decent Work & Economic Growth
Sustainable Growth through Social Enterprises
Yunus Social Innovation develops strategies and builds ventures that integrate economic growth with positive social outcomes, future-proofing businesses with a purpose-driven approach.
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Developing Innovations for Social Impact
The organization fosters the creation of impact-first businesses and supports intrapreneurs in developing innovative solutions to address pressing societal needs.
Partnerships for the Goals
Strengthening Global Partnerships for Sustainable Impact
Yunus Social Innovation leverages a global network and designs innovation collaborations to build resilient value chains and alliances for scaled social impact.
FAQs
Q1What is Yunus Social Innovation's core mission?
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Yunus Social Innovation (YSI) was co-founded in 2012 to redefine the role of business for a healthy future for people and the planet. The organization integrates social impact and business strategy, demonstrating that impact is integral to the business of the future.
Q2What services does Yunus Social Innovation offer?
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YSI offers three main services: Impact-first Strategy for future-proofing organizations, Innovation & Venture-Building to create impact-first businesses, and Innovation Collaboration to build resilient value chains and alliances for scaled impact.
Q3Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does Yunus Social Innovation primarily address?
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Yunus Social Innovation primarily focuses on SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure). The organization is also secondarily committed to SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
Q4Where is Yunus Social Innovation headquartered and what is its size?
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Yunus Social Innovation is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The organization employs a team of 18 staff members, placing it in the 11-50 employee size range.
Q5Where can interested individuals find job opportunities at Yunus Social Innovation?
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Information on career opportunities and open positions at Yunus Social Innovation can be found on the organization's contact page at ysi.global/contact/.
Q6Who co-founded Yunus Social Innovation and when?
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Yunus Social Innovation was co-founded in 2012 by Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Prof. Muhammad Yunus. The organization is embedded in a global ecosystem dedicated to social innovation.
Q7What values are central to Yunus Social Innovation's work?
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Yunus Social Innovation is a team of changemakers, entrepreneurs, and strategists, all aligned on making their time on this planet count. The organization is recognized as "People and Planet First Verified," underscoring its commitment to responsible practices.
