Sustainability
Bringing together game-changing ideas from different industries and countries onto one platform to solve some of the greatest environmental challenges that our society faces today.
Introducing our Sustainability Accelerator
Our global presence.
“2020 is the year of sustainability and social impact. Companies around the world are waking up to the reality that sustainability is no longer a ‘nice to have’ in their company, but it is a must have in the company and their culture.” - Saeed Amidi, CEO & Founder of Plug and Play
No one can solve these problems alone. Together with the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, we have created 3 regional programs with the goal of finding and promoting local solutions and then cross-pollinating them into parts of the world that need these innovative solutions the most.

Sustainability Accelerator Focus Areas
Plastics
Technologies that make an impact on plastic waste.
Technologies covered
- Waste collection
- Waste sorting
- Mechanical recycling
- Chemical recycling
- Upcycling (plastics)
- Waste materials exchange
- River pollution preventionCircular Economy
Redefining the supply chain by eliminating waste.
Technologies covered
- Green manufacturing & textiles
- Upcycling & recommerce
- Biomaterials
- Carbon reduction
- Zero waste
- Sustainable supply chain- Waste to energy
- Modeling & analysisWater
Improving conservation and treatment of water.
Technologies covered
- Treatment
- Digitalization
- Conservation
- Recycling
- Plant process optimization
- Infrastructure
Portfolio Impact Report 2020
20 of our portfolio startups share with us how they’re helping solve global challenges.
Watch our videos about Sustainability
The Coca-Cola Company: A World Without Waste
ByBlocking Plastic Waste with ByFusion
Zero Plastic Waste Summit Wrap Up
Sustainability Launch Event Wrap Up
Spring Summit 2019: Sustainability Wrap Up
Earth Innovators
Saving the earth one startup at a time.
Explore our innovation platforms.
Fintech
Insurtech
Internet of Things
Brand & Retail
Mobility
Health
Supply Chain & Logistics
Food & Beverage
Travel & Hospitality
Energy
New Materials & Packaging
Real Estate & Construction
Enterprise Tech
Smart Cities
Sustainability
Media & Ad
Agtech
Animal Health
COVID-19
Safetytech
Global Locations
Startup Autobahn
BNP Paribas-Plug and Play
Lafayette-Plug and Play
Startup Camp
International
Japan
Cleveland
Abu Dhabi
Vapetech