Recognizing the world needs innovative solutions to counter the ongoing climate crisis, Black & Veatch has selected eight promising start-ups to join its IgniteX Climate Tech Accelerator program, which provides funding and support to companies on the cutting edge of climate technology.

Whole Planet Foundation remains focused on its mission to alleviate poverty by funding financial opportunities for underserved entrepreneurs. Implementing partners and the entrepreneurs they serve are facing threats to their wellbeing.
Sustainalytics is recognizing O-I Glass as a 2021 Regional Top-Rated Performer. The ESG rating agency analyzes the Environmental, Social and Governance performance of more than 4,000 companies across its network.
The increasing frequency of climate-related events worldwide has spurred a growing dialogue about the importance of a clean energy transition. Most believe that the deployment of a comprehensive set of solutions will be required.
According to the National Minority Supplier Development Council, minorities will constitute more than 50 percent of the U.S. population by 2045.