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.

Focus Areas / We Focus on Solutions

More Renewable Energy

More Renewable Energy Thumbnail Less harm to our communities and the environment.
The Problem

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.

Clean Transportation Choices

Clean Transportation Choices Thumbnail Driving awareness and use of clean modes of transportation.
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.

Local Food

Local Food Thumbnail Greater self-sufficiency and resilience.
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.

Freshwater Resources

Freshwater Resources Thumbnail Improved stewardship of our most precious resource and finding innovative ways to reduce waste and reuse water.
The Problem

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

Focusing on Solutions

In More Renewable Energy
In Clean Transportation Choices
In Local Food
In Freshwater Resources
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More Renewable Energy Thumbnail

More Renewable Energy

Less harm to our communities and the environment.
The Problem

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.

Clean Transportation Choices Thumbnail

Clean Transportation Choices

Driving awareness and use of clean modes of transportation.
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.

Local Food Thumbnail

Local Food

Greater self-sufficiency and resilience.
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.

Freshwater Resources Thumbnail

Freshwater Resources

Improved stewardship of our most precious resource and finding innovative ways to reduce waste and reuse water.
The Problem

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

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

33k

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

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