Enterprises

Companies throughout the world are embracing sustainable business initiatives. Changes are clearly underway, driven by public perceptions, customer demand, government policies, and the chance for cost savings and increased profit.

How do large corporations jump-start their adoption of clean technology, and avoid placing the wrong bets?

As the company that helped initiate the clean technology revolution, the Cleantech Group—with its market insight, relationships with technology providers and global networking capabilities—is uniquely positioned to help large companies capitalize on opportunities.

How large corporations benefit

Work with the Cleantech Group and:

• See implications of trends - see where industries like solar, wind, fuel cells, nanotech and bioscience are moving, and what they'll mean for your company in the near future
• Understand clean technology cost/benefit implications - access industry-leading research on issues that matter
  
• Connect with the best solution providers - through the largest network of cleantech innovators and thought leaders
  
• Adopt the right technologies before competitors do - incorporate next-generation energy, water, agricultural, materials or other cleantech breakthroughs for specific needs. Benefit from competitive advantage, improved margins and fulfilling social responsibility objectives.
  
• Articulate a position as a responsible company - communicate new clean technology and sustainability-related initiatives to the world, allying your company's brand with the de facto industry association of clean technology

Become a member of the Cleantech Network

Large companies do business with the Cleantech Group by first becoming members of the company's Cleantech Network, the world's largest affiliation of cleantech companies. Membership entitles companies to cleantech market data, market insight, networking opportunities, visibility and the ability to secure talent in the clean technology field.

Corporate members are entitled to:

Market data

Make wiser decisions when it comes to clean technology. See where capital has been flowing. Access databases of companies innovating in the clean technology industry, and receive email alerts as emerging cleantech companies enter the industry. See where investors are putting money today, as an indication of what sectors will have promising products in the future.

Learn more about the Cleantech Group's databases »

Market insight

Access industry trend research on emerging and growth stage technologies, and geographic regions. Get the story beyond the data with research from the Cleantech Group. Track cleantech industry trends and their impact on global business.

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Networking events

Membership includes discounted admission to one of the Cleantech Group's global Cleantech Forums®, at which you may build relationships with leading vendors, investors and other business leaders. Meet other large corporations and share best practices. Network with thought-leaders and power players. Since 2002, the Cleantech Group's Cleantech Forums around the world have been where deals have been done.

Learn about upcoming Cleantech Forum events »

Join other leading corporations

Other large companies that are already members of the Cleantech Network include:

Become part of the world's elite cleantech industry association.
 

Pricing

Membership in the Cleantech Network begins at $2500 USD / year. Exact pricing varies by organization type, needs, desired features and number of logins.

Contact the Cleantech Group to learn more about becoming a member of the Cleantech Network »

Find solutions with custom advisory services

Large companies seeking solutions to specific clean technology-related challenges take advantage of the Cleantech Group's consulting services.

For instance, a program for Wal-Mart screened almost a thousand cleantech companies against a set of strict requirements for the retail giant. Submissions from vendors were solicited through a web portal and then reviewed for applicability by Cleantech Group staff. A final handful were passed to Wal-Mart for consideration.

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International and regional sponsorship opportunities

Corporations serious about asserting leadership and forging partnerships in the cleantech sector accelerate their businesses further through even closer business partnerships with the Cleantech Group.

Global premiere, premiere and lead sponsors receive a variety of advanced business-building options, including high level networking opportunities with power players of the industry. And sponsoring Cleantech Forum events or the company's publications can translate directly into amplified brand and enhanced positioning of a company among the most influential of the global cleantech community.