Committed to a Sustainable, Resilient Hawai‘i

As one of the most geographically isolated places in the world, Hawaiʻi has much to gain by transforming itself into a more self-sufficient and resilient community equipped to meet the challenges of the 21st Century.

Focus Areas / We Focus on Solutions

Renewable Energy

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The Problem

Energy in Hawaiʻi not only represents one of the largest expenses for businesses and residents, it also contributes to carbon emissions and direct environmental impacts.

Clean Transportation Choices

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The Problem

Most of Hawaiʻi’s fossil fuels are 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.

The Solutions

Local Food Production

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The Problem

With Hawaiʻi importing nearly 90% of its food, our island communities risk food insecurity from events beyond our control, such as major hurricanes or shipping delays.

The Solutions

Freshwater Resources

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The Problem

Hawaiʻi's freshwater resources are finite. Failing to be effective stewards of "wai" is especially precarious for an island state.

The Solutions

Focusing on Solutions

In Renewable Energy
In Clean Transportation Choices
In Local Food Production
In Freshwater Resources
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Renewable Energy

The Problem

Energy in Hawaiʻi not only represents one of the largest expenses for businesses and residents, it also contributes to carbon emissions and direct environmental impacts.

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Clean Transportation Choices

The Problem

Most of Hawaiʻi’s fossil fuels are 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.

The Solutions
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Local Food Production

The Problem

With Hawaiʻi importing nearly 90% of its food, our island communities risk food insecurity from events beyond our control, such as major hurricanes or shipping delays.

The Solutions
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Freshwater Resources

The Problem

Hawaiʻi's freshwater resources are finite. Failing to be effective stewards of "wai" is especially precarious for an island state.

The Solutions

Our Impact Since 2009

$89M

Total invested in local organizations and solutions since 2009

104M

Pounds of food locally produced in 2018

39%

Renewable energy generation statewide average in 2021

34k

Registered passenger electric vehicles in Hawai‘i as of November 2024 (21.5% 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 Hawaiʻi."

Murray Clay, President

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