Our Impact

Committed to Improving the Quality of Life for the People of Hawai‘i

EV 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.

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Governor Green Teams Up with Ulupono Initiative to Boost Hawai‘i’s Access to Federal Funds

Governor Josh Green, M.D., is partnering with the Ulupono Initiative to maximize federal funding for the state relating to renewable energy, local food, clean transportation, and fresh water.

‘Talk Story’ with Chief Energy Officer Mark Glick

Tune in to our latest “Talk Story” episode as Ulupono Initiative’s Michael Colón sits down with Mark Glick, Hawaiʻi’s chief energy officer, to discuss the state’s commitment to achieving 100% renewable energy by 2045. Since returning to his role in January 2023, Glick has focused on reducing energy costs and carbon emissions while enhancing infrastructure resilience, especially in the wake of the Maui wildfires.

Mauka to Makai: Our Kuleana

Ulupono Initiative is pleased to partner with PBS Hawaiʻi in elevating stories of hope around climate change in our communities.

By the Numbers

Making an Impact Since 2009 Updated as of Jul 1, 2025

$89M

Total invested in local organizations and solutions since 2009

104M

Pounds of food locally produced in 2018

34%

Renewable energy generation statewide average in 2023 (based on net electricity generation)

38k

Registered passenger electric vehicles in Hawai‘i as of May 2025 (16.7% increase from the same month last year)

 

Where We Invest

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"I really love doing what I’m doing, and hopefully creating a better community and world for my kids to inherit. As an impact investment firm, Ulupono invests with purpose, and we reinvest any returns back into the work." — Greg Gaug, Senior Vice President, Investments & Analytics