Brian Arbogast

UNCAGED Innovations is a biomaterials company combining the power of nature and technology to reimagine leather. The quality and performance of traditional leather come from the protein structure of collagen. UNCAGED leverages structural proteins from grains to replace animal collagen, enabling us to create a fiber that looks, feels, and performs like leather.

CleanChoice Energy is a cleantech company that empowers people and businesses to easily access climate solutions. We use data-empowered technology to offer consumers easy, impactful climate solutions so they can cut emissions, support renewable energy and live cleaner lives. Founded in 2012, CleanChoice has become one of the fastest-growing businesses in America, as ranked on the Inc 5000 and Deloittes Technology Fast 500™. For more information or to become a clean energy customer, visit CleanChoiceEnergy.com.

Water1st is on a mission to free women and girls around the world from the burden of water collection. Every Water1st project includes a 24/7 supply of safe water at household faucets and a toilet. Water flowing from a household tap makes it possible to have sufficient water quantities to perform the most critical public health activities like washing hands and using a low-flush toilet. A faucet at the home has also been proven to increase income, educational achievement for girls, and the likelihood the water system will be sustainable over the long-term. Communities in low-income settings around the world face many challenges. The pathway to a better future begins with household access to piped water and toilets.

E8 is a nonprofit membership community of over 140 impact investors dedicated to funding high-impact cleantech startups. We’ve built a trusted organization where investors learn, connect, and invest in early-stage companies that advance the sustainability and health of our planet. Founded in 2006, E8 has facilitated over $75M in investments in 190+ cleantech companies.

UNCAGED Innovations is a biomaterials company combining the power of nature and technology to reimagine leather. The quality and performance of traditional leather come from the protein structure of collagen. UNCAGED leverages structural proteins from grains to replace animal collagen, enabling us to create a fiber that looks, feels, and performs like leather.

CleanChoice Energy is a cleantech company that empowers people and businesses to easily access climate solutions. We use data-empowered technology to offer consumers easy, impactful climate solutions so they can cut emissions, support renewable energy and live cleaner lives. Founded in 2012, CleanChoice has become one of the fastest-growing businesses in America, as ranked on the Inc 5000 and Deloittes Technology Fast 500™. For more information or to become a clean energy customer, visit CleanChoiceEnergy.com.

Scope 5s software, consulting and data management solutions give companies the tools they need to quantify their resource use and emissions and manage impactful sustainability programs. Whether youre just transitioning from excel or analyzing mountains of data to design cutting edge sustainability programs, Scope 5 is the solution for you. ​ TRACK PROGRESS Combining sustainability consulting, data management expertise and our award-winning cloud-based software, Scope 5 gives you all the tools you need to track progress for consistent and reliable reporting. REVEAL WASTE Our turn-key software and consulting solutions can help you reveal wasteful resource use with data driven insights so you can elevate your sustainability practices and exceed stakeholder expectations. DRIVE ACTION Bringing together ease of use with a depth of functionality, Scope 5 enables you to communicate a compelling sustainability story to drive action and optimize your impact on your bottomline and the planet.

Water1st is on a mission to free women and girls around the world from the burden of water collection. Every Water1st project includes a 24/7 supply of safe water at household faucets and a toilet. Water flowing from a household tap makes it possible to have sufficient water quantities to perform the most critical public health activities like washing hands and using a low-flush toilet. A faucet at the home has also been proven to increase income, educational achievement for girls, and the likelihood the water system will be sustainable over the long-term. Communities in low-income settings around the world face many challenges. The pathway to a better future begins with household access to piped water and toilets.

Upaya Social Ventures is a nonprofit organization building an inclusive economy by providing investment and support to early-stage businesses creating dignified jobs for people living in the most extreme poverty. Upaya’s award-winning, impact-first model seeks out and supports oft-overlooked companies creating work that is safe, stable, inclusive, and rewarding — generating a transformative impact on families, communities, and economies. Since its founding in 2011, Upaya’s portfolio companies have created over 50,000 dignified jobs across India. Please visit upayasv.org for more information.