What Cleantech Group Is All About
Cleantech Group powers cleantech innovation with insight and impact. It’s the largest global cleantech community, helping leaders move faster, reduce risk, and spot opportunities before they scale. Since 2002, this group has shaped the global conversation on cleantech—so much so, they trademarked the term. Today, they lead the world’s biggest cleantech ecosystem, connecting industry, finance, policy, and innovators to drive a cleaner, more resilient future.
Main Benefits and Key Figures
Cleantech Group offers a strategic partnership beyond just market intelligence. Here’s a snapshot of what makes them stand out:
- 20+ years building the global cleantech ecosystem
- $1 trillion+ ecosystem at scale
- 4,000+ connections facilitated annually
- 100+ countries engaged worldwide
- 1,500+ monthly touchpoints with the market
- 75,000+ individual members in the community
Core Services and Offerings
Cleantech Group delivers actionable insights and strategic guidance through three main pillars: Market Intelligence, Innovation Advisory, and Advocacy. Market Intelligence unlocks insights shaped by an expert network, perfect for strategic decision-making. Innovation Advisory helps clients identify, prioritize, and accelerate growth opportunities. Advocacy builds coalitions of cleantech and policy leaders to chart a path toward industrial leadership. Plus, curated events connect leaders to spark collaboration and showcase innovation.
Events and Industry Groups
The group hosts some of the most influential events in cleantech, including the Cleantech Forum Europe, Cleantech Spark: Tokyo, and Cleantech Forum North America. These events are hubs for networking and learning. They also organize industry groups focused on Agriculture & Food, Energy & Power, Materials & Chemicals, Resources & Environmental Management, Transportation & Logistics, and Waste & Recycling—covering the full spectrum of cleantech sectors.
Who Benefits from Cleantech Group
Cleantech Group empowers leaders across all sectors. For industry and finance, it supports corporations anticipating disruption, investors seeking high-impact opportunities, and financial services aiding cleantech growth. Policy and impact leaders, including government bodies and non-profits, get support for mission-driven innovation and evidence-based policy decisions. Innovators gain acceleration, credibility, and connections, with access to the Innovation Challenge Hub to explore bold climate solutions.
Project Impact and Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Resources and Thought Leadership
Cleantech Group keeps the community ahead of the curve with expert perspectives, trend analysis, and insights from across the global cleantech ecosystem. Their resources include programs spotlighting innovation, the Global Cleantech 100 highlighting top private companies, and the Cleantech 50 to Watch showcasing early-stage innovators. Their blog and expert articles dive deep into topics like wildfire tech, navigating shifting market currents, and scaling retrofit innovation. It’s a one-stop hub for anyone serious about cleantech’s future.
