Our Impact

Committed to Improving the Quality of Life for the People of Hawaii

Reduce. Reuse. Repeat.

Zero Waste Oahu’s Full Cycle Takeout program aims to reduce waste by providing restaurants with reusable containers.

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Three grants awarded through the Ulupono Fund at the Hawaii Community Foundation

Since 2009, grant support has helped organizations and programs impacting local food production, renewable energy, clean transportation, and management of freshwater and waste.

A growing success in Honolulu, PARKLINQ expands its mobile-pay parking services to Maui

Innovative company makes it easier for motorists to find, reserve and pay for parking from their mobile phones, promoting better management of parking.

Hawaii Bike Challenge proves once you start bike riding, you’re hooked!

Ulupono Initiative checks back with participants to see how they’ve kept it up.

By the Numbers

Making an Impact Since 2009 Updated as of Nov 12, 2021

$79M

Total invested in local organizations and solutions

17039

Registered electric vehicles in Hawaii as of October 2021 (31.5% increase from the same month last year)

30%

Percent renewable energy in 2019 statewide

105M

Pounds of food locally produced in 2018 statewide

 

Where We Invest

2019 2018

Ulupono Initiative’s Katie Rooney recognized among WTS’ Women on the Move

The international organization focused on the advancement of women in transportation recently lauded the work of our director of transportation policy and programs.
Newsletter Clean Transportation Our Ohana
Newsletter Clean Transportation Our Ohana

‘Taste Our Love for Hawaii’ takes viewers on a journey through chefs’ eyes

Premiere episode of the locally produced TV series spotlights chefs Spike Mendelsohn and Ed Kenney as they explore Hawaii’s food bounty.
Newsletter Local Food
Newsletter Local Food

Former Hawaii startup Volta Industries begins trading on the NYSE

Company remains focused on building charging-infrastructure network underpinning the transition to electrification of transportation.
Newsletter Clean Transportation
Newsletter Clean Transportation

Nationwide energy-data leader Kevala receives $21 million in Series A funding

Ulupono Initiative invested in the company in 2018 in support of its work advancing meaningful clean energy-related data.
Newsletter Renewable Energy Clean Transportation
Newsletter Renewable Energy Clean Transportation

Ulupono team honored with 2021 NASDA Public-Private Partnership Award

The national award recognizes partnerships with the State of Hawaii Department of Agriculture and others supporting local farmers and increasing local food production.
Local Food Newsletter
Local Food Newsletter

"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