In recent weeks, the news has been buzzing about Valencia being named the European Green Capital for 2024, positioning the city at the forefront of sustainability and the fight against climate change.
To commemorate this prestigious designation, the city is set to host over three hundred activities and events throughout the year. These actions are designed to engage the entire society, from businesses and professionals to the general public, with the aim of “raising awareness about the triple crisis of pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change, and empowering people to take action.”
The month of January kicked off the event agenda with the inaugural day, which we attended at Startup Valencia to highlight the efforts of entrepreneurs and startups working towards social change for a better world.
International Day of Clean Energy
Moreover, in January, specifically on the 26th, the International Day of Clean Energy is celebrated. This day was designated by the UN “to raise awareness and mobilize towards a fair and inclusive transition to clean energy for the benefit of people and the planet.” As the United Nations portal emphasizes, “fossil fuels account for almost 90% of all carbon dioxide emissions. Scientists assert that to avoid the most negative impacts of climate change, emissions must be reduced by nearly half by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2050.”
This objective closely aligns with Valencia’s goals for 2024 in implementing actions to combat climate change and mitigate its impact.
Startups for a Sustainable World
In this realm, the innovative Valencian ecosystem boasts numerous startups dedicated to transforming the world and providing tools for society to move towards a more sustainable and environmentally conscious context.
Today, we explore some of these startups contributing to environmental care, combating climate change, and building a more sustainable society.
Crowmie: This startup aims to enable both professional and non-professional investors to access the sector through a platform for investing in tokenized renewable energy projects, innovating in capital acquisition and investor remuneration.
Elewit: Founded in 2019, Elewit is the technological platform of Redeia, offering solutions to new challenges in the electricity and telecommunications sectors through technological innovation, supporting Redeia in ecological transition and digital transformation goals.
Designable: A platform that facilitates individuals in promoting sustainable buildings, offering customization of new construction homes with a community perspective and obtaining them at cost price.
Zeleros: A Spanish startup dedicated to designing, developing, manufacturing, and supplying Hyperloop vehicles for interurban passenger and freight transport at 1000 km/h with zero direct emissions and high efficiency.
ClimateTrade: A blockchain-based climate solutions provider aiming to facilitate large-scale decarbonization through continuous innovation. In their marketplace, companies can transparently and traceably purchase carbon credits, plastic and biodiversity credits, renewable energy certificates, or iRECs.
Tornasol: A startup that develops and markets an efficient, lightweight, and durable solar self-consumption kit. The panels are self-installable on various surfaces and connect to any socket.
ClimateCoin: Facilitating the purchase of high-quality CO2 tokens, ClimateCoin finances projects aligned with Carbon Basics Principles and Sustainable Development Goals using a carbon-neutral blockchain-based infrastructure.
Gaia Green Tech: Offering a service for companies wishing to have electric vehicle charging points. The startup manages the entire process, from project planning and charger installation to user support, maintenance, insurance, replacement, and management through apps.
Green Urban Data: An environmental Big Data platform to assist cities in adapting to climate change. It facilitates decision-making oriented towards environmental strategies and improving the quality of life for citizens.
Kukai Energy: Assisting businesses in their energy transition by decarbonizing their thermal processes (cooling/heating), utilizing renewable fuels, and digitizing their energy consumption.
From mobility solutions to investment and construction, the work and innovation of these startups showcase that every gesture, every decision, matters on the path towards a more sustainable world for future generations.
