Apple advances environmental business initiatives with the second group in its Impact Accelerator program
In a commitment to a greener world, Apple's Impact Accelerator programme has welcomed 16 Black-, Hispanic/Latinx-, and Indigenous-owned businesses focused on environmental services and solutions. These companies, hailing from across North America, are set to receive training, mentorship, and potential business opportunities as they work towards their shared goal.
One of the participating companies, Sealaska, based in Juneau, AK, is a nature-based solutions lead company providing expertise in programming, market advice, and a deep understanding of the growing opportunities in the NBS marketplace. Sealaska prides itself on being community-owned and community-focused, working towards fostering economic prosperity and environmental protection.
RENUoil of America, based in Las Vegas, NV, is another participant. This sustainability and recycling company offers outlets for various waste streams for its hospitality clients and manages over 7 million pounds of waste per week. RENUoil is committed to creating an environmentally friendly future that's inclusive to all.
Sagiliti, based in Excelsior, MN, transforms utility data into environmental action. The company helps its clientele achieve resource efficiency that encourages both profitability and corporate responsibility.
Slater Infrastructure Group, based in Alpharetta, GA, is a water stewardship company that provides strategic solutions focusing on addressing environmental justice through remediation. The company also offers zero-waste services for venues and events across Las Vegas.
Navajo Power, based in Flagstaff, AZ, is a renewable energy company, but further details about the company were not provided.
Simmitri, based in San Jose, CA, offers a robust range of award-winning renewable energy services for homes and businesses. As part of its commitment to accessibility and energy justice, the company focuses on providing opportunities for people of color and underrepresented communities. Simmitri also helps gain access to sustainable technologies through grants as well as city and agency partnerships.
As part of its "Share the Light" program, Simmitri deploys carbon-reducing roofing systems, repurposes old solar panels, and donates new roofs to help people in underserved communities.
Pro Circuit Solar Inc., based in Honolulu, HI, specializes in engineering, procurement, construction, and maintenance of renewable and energy storage systems for commercial and industrial applications. The company implements energy-efficient solutions to lower overall consumption with the end goal of transitioning the world to renewable energy to fight climate change.
Aquagenuity, a data analytics company, has built a proprietary national water database to provide up-to-date monitoring on water pollution across the country.
KLP Construction Supply, an Indigenous-, woman-owned family business, introduces innovative, eco-friendly materials into the construction and industrial market.
IJB Electric offers electrical, construction, and engineering services with a focus on advancing carbon reduction and energy resiliency goals. It handles everything from utility invoice processing to sustainability consulting.
Avangard Innovative believes in a world that generates zero waste and offers end-to-end recycling optimization programs, reducing the carbon footprint in packaging by up to 75 percent.
Digital Green Global offers certified e-waste recycling, ITAD, reverse logistics, and secure data eradication and material destruction for corporate partners.
CTEMS Company provides engineering, manufacturing, and logistics services with a focus on delivering custom cable, harness, and electromechanical box build solutions to global companies in the semiconductor, medical device, and electric vehicle industries. The company also focuses on enhancing and training the workforce of the future to utilize technology that will increase sustainability efficiency.
Solena, a carbon removal company based in Foster City, CA, offers soil assessments, characterizations, and solutions that maximize soil health and increase crop profitability. Solena Ag, another carbon removal company, uses Solena's biological capital methodology to increase the biodiversity of soil and improve carbon content without losing productivity.
Upon completion of the three-month program, the companies will be considered for business opportunities with Apple as it works to achieve carbon neutrality across its entire manufacturing supply chain by 2030. These businesses, each contributing unique expertise and innovative solutions, are poised to make a significant impact in the fight against climate change and the pursuit of a greener world.
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