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Accelerate Your Sustainability Initiatives: 17 Practical Strategies for Businesses

Accelerate sustainability initiatives with 17 Ways. Explore innovative solutions, build partnerships, and achieve your business growth and ESG goals. Join us!

Accelerating Sustainability Initiatives

In a world where climate change is a pressing issue, businesses are looking for ways to be more sustainable. 17 Ways is here to help. We connect organizations with solutions that not only help the environment but also drive business growth. Our name comes from the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations. These goals guide our mission to create a better future for everyone.

  • Connects businesses with innovative sustainability solutions.
  • Helps reduce carbon emissions and energy costs.
  • Fosters partnerships for long-term value.
  • Bridges the gap between needs and solutions.
  • Supports companies in achieving their ESG and climate action goals.

Understanding Our Mission

At 17 Ways, we believe that every business can make a difference. Our mission is to act as a catalyst for change. We connect companies with the right resources to help them achieve their sustainability goals. Whether it’s funding, expertise, or innovative technologies, we ensure that businesses have what they need to succeed. We work closely with organizations to identify opportunities that align with their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives.

Building Global Partnerships

Partnerships are key to driving sustainability. We build global connections that bring together innovators, investors, and technical experts. This extensive network allows us to create powerful synergies that accelerate progress. By linking diverse stakeholders, we turn sustainable ideas into reality. Our goal is to help businesses overcome barriers and achieve their sustainability objectives faster.

Innovative Solutions for Every Sector

We offer a range of solutions tailored to different industries. From energy optimization for large-scale industries like hotels and manufacturing plants to financing for sustainable home improvement companies, we have something for everyone. Our data-driven technology helps companies track and manage waste, providing insights to optimize resource usage. We also offer enterprise software and consulting to measure and verify carbon emissions in manufacturing and construction sectors.

Exploring New Opportunities

At 17 Ways, we are always on the lookout for new and innovative partnerships. We understand that the landscape of sustainability is constantly evolving. Therefore, we strive to stay ahead of the curve by exploring new technologies and solutions. Our commitment to sustainability drives us to seek out opportunities that can make a real impact. We believe that by working together, we can create a more sustainable future for all.

Join Us in Making a Difference

We invite you to join us in our mission. Whether you are a business looking to reduce your environmental impact or an organization seeking innovative solutions, we are here to help. Together, we can create a sustainable future that benefits everyone. By connecting with us, you can access a wealth of resources and expertise that will empower you to make a difference.

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • Goal 13: Climate Action

To learn more about our initiatives and how we can help you, visit our website at 17 Ways.

What 17 Ways actually does

17 Ways is a Cincinnati-based energy-efficiency consultancy, working with manufacturers, data centers, and government facilities to identify utility billing errors and power-factor correction opportunities that reduce energy costs. The company was founded in 2020 by Anne Chambers and Kristann Orton, building on an earlier concept for an “SDG marketplace” connecting purpose-driven businesses.

Where 17 Ways shows up

  • Manufacturers: auditing utility bills and equipment for power-factor correction opportunities.
  • Data centers: identifying energy-cost reductions in high-consumption facilities.
  • Government facilities: extending the same audit approach to public-sector energy contracts.

Why this belongs on a sustainability directory

17 Ways’ SDG7 case is direct: reducing wasted energy and utility billing errors lowers a facility’s overall power draw, not just its bill. Its SDG13 case follows from the same audits, since less wasted power consumption means a smaller emissions footprint for every client it works with.

Frequently asked questions

Where is 17 Ways based, and who uses it?

17 Ways is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, in the US, and works with manufacturers, data centers, and government facilities on energy-efficiency audits.

Which SDGs does 17 Ways support, and how?

SDG7 (Affordable and Clean Energy): its audits target power-factor correction and utility billing errors that reduce a facility’s energy waste. SDG13 (Climate Action): the same efficiency gains lower each client’s emissions footprint alongside its energy bill.

How is 17 Ways verified as a sustainability project?

17 Ways was founded in 2020 by Anne Chambers and Kristann Orton, and operates as a small, specialist energy-efficiency consultancy.

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About the curator

Arnaud Michel is the founder and curator of Keys for Tomorrow. In 2014, his master’s thesis on community currencies and sustainable development won the Prix Recherche at Belgium’s Prix de l’Économie Sociale; the research was later published as Ecological Economics (Elsevier, 2015). He curates this directory to the same standard, cross-checking every project against established certification bodies and directories — including B Corp, 1% for the Planet, and Solar Impulse Foundation — alongside direct research into each project’s own record. Connect on LinkedIn.

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