Committed to a Sustainable, Resilient Hawai‘i
As one of the most geographically isolated places in the world, Hawaii has much to gain by transforming itself into a more self-sufficient and resilient community equipped to meet the challenges of the 21st Century.
More Renewable Energy
Less harm to our communities and the environment.
Energy in Hawaii not only represents one of the largest expenses for businesses and residents, it also contributes toward carbon emissions and direct impacts to the environment.
More Clean Transportation Choices
Driving awareness and use of clean modes of transportation.
The majority of Hawaii’s fossil fuels is used to move people and goods, with ground transportation accounting for 27% of the state’s total petroleum usage and 53% of greenhouse gas emissions.
More Local Food
Greater self-sufficiency and resilience.
With Hawaii importing nearly 90% of its food, our island communities are at risk of food insecurity resulting from events beyond our control, such as major hurricanes or shipping delays.
More Freshwater Resources
Improved stewardship of our most precious resource and finding innovative ways to reduce waste and reuse water.
Hawaii's freshwater resources are finite. Failing to be effective stewards of "wai" is especially precarious for an island state.
More Renewable Energy
Less harm to our communities and the environment.Energy in Hawaii not only represents one of the largest expenses for businesses and residents, it also contributes toward carbon emissions and direct impacts to the environment.
More Clean Transportation Choices
Driving awareness and use of clean modes of transportation.The majority of Hawaii’s fossil fuels is used to move people and goods, with ground transportation accounting for 27% of the state’s total petroleum usage and 53% of greenhouse gas emissions.
More Local Food
Greater self-sufficiency and resilience.With Hawaii importing nearly 90% of its food, our island communities are at risk of food insecurity resulting from events beyond our control, such as major hurricanes or shipping delays.
More Freshwater Resources
Improved stewardship of our most precious resource and finding innovative ways to reduce waste and reuse water.Hawaii's freshwater resources are finite. Failing to be effective stewards of "wai" is especially precarious for an island state.
Our Impact Since 2009
Total invested in local organizations and solutions since 2009
Pounds of food locally produced in 2018
Renewable energy generation statewide average in 2021
Registered passenger electric vehicles in Hawaii as of August 2024 (24.3% increase from the same month last year)
Why We Do It
"Ulupono offers for-profit investments, non-profit grants, and social outreach aimed at harnessing the good and inspiring catalytic change for Hawaii."
Murray Clay, President
Latest News & Events
View All NewsSeptember 04, 2024
Electric Vehicle Adoption Among Hawaiʻi’s Biggest Gasoline Users Could Save Them Millions and Reduce Emissions at the Same Time
A report report, titled “Power Pivot — Transitioning Hawaiʻi Gasoline Superusers to Electric Vehicles,” demonstrates how addressing a small but key group of drivers could dramatically help those most economically burdened by gasoline expenses and reduce the state’s overall fuel consumption while accelerating its transition to cleaner transportation.
September 02, 2024
Ulupono Initiative Welcomes New Communications and Community Specialist
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