Macclesfield, England, UK — January 15, 2025 — Econic Technologies, a deep tech company focused on renewable carbon, has once again been named in Cleantech Group’s Global Cleantech 100. This annual list serves as a guide to companies that contribute to sustainable innovation.
“2025 will be remembered as a transformative year for cleantech. The bar has gone up for what kind of level of potential novelty, uniqueness, and cost improvements might be attractive,” said Richard Youngman, CEO of Cleantech Group. “The Global Cleantech 100 highlights innovators who are building the foundation for a sustainable and economically viable future.”
“At Econic, we see customers around the world embracing our renewable carbon technology. Thanks to us, they are using captured carbon instead of fossil fuels to make their products. We’re proud to help both manufacturers and brand owners meet their sustainability targets, and we appreciate the continued recognition by Cleantech Group,” said Econic CEO Keith Wiggins.
Econic transforms CO2 into high-performance products made from renewable carbon through a patented process based on a unique catalyst. The process turns carbon emissions into ingredients that replace oil-based materials in everyday products used in cars, clothes, construction materials, mattresses, and more. Econic licenses its technology to polyols and surfactants manufacturers that supply some of the world’s most iconic consumer brands.
The Global Cleantech 100 highlights promising private companies in the cleantech ecosystem. The group also publishes a free report that showcases groundbreaking technologies and business models designed to address climate and environmental issues.
About Econic Technologies
Econic Technologies is a UK-based deep tech company focused on renewable carbon. Its innovative catalyst and process technology allows manufacturers to produce polymers based on CO₂ instead of petrochemicals. The use of CO₂ enhances sustainability while creating more cost-effective, higher-performing end products. Econic licenses its technology to polyols and surfactant manufacturers that supply some of the world’s most iconic consumer brands. Econic was founded in 2011 by Dr. Charlotte Williams at Imperial College London. The company is part of Cleantech Group’s Global Cleantech 100. Its global headquarters are in Alderley Park, UK just outside of Manchester.
About Cleantech Group
Cleantech® Group is a research-driven company that helps corporates, public sector, investors and others, identify, assess, and engage with the innovative solutions and opportunities that are related to the world’s massive, and growing, environmental and climate challenges. Our insights and expertise are delivered to clients all over the world through our Research, Consulting, and Events. We have been the leading authority on global cleantech innovation since 2002.
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