Social Innovation Case Studies

What we do

Turning ambition
into action.

Our programmes and partnerships are built to achieve outcomes. From strategy to design and implementation, we achieve steady impact growth through close collaboration and active involvement. Our programmes are designed to integrate measurement and evaluation for continuous improvement.

Our global network and partners

Rethinking the nexus between business and impact, the programme identifies business needs in IKEA markets and matches social enterprises through structured and guided collaboration.

Impact strategy

IKEA REsourcing

The Unusual Pioneers programme supported 15 corporate impact intrapreneurs to scale their programmes and businesses. Partnering with 14 sector and innovation partners, we co-created an experience of learning and belonging for 15 corporate leaders, translating their vision into business value.

Innovation building

Unusual Pioneers

As part of a long-term partnership with Reckitt, YSI supported the global impact team to create a social innovation hub, aligning social entrepreneurship and core business strategy. With touch points across the business, from leadership development to value chain partnerships, the structured programme design draws on rigorous impact measurement and management practices to align social impact with business outcomes.

Innovation Collaboration

Reckitt Catalyst

Supported by Porticus Foundation and SAP, YSI brought together social enterprises, ecosystem partners and corporate buyers to strengthen the social procurement ecosystem. These efforts continue via an open-access hub that shares insights and practical guidance generated through the program.

Innovation Building