San Francisco, CA – January 11, 2024 — Summit Nanotech has been named on Cleantech Group’s 2024 Global Cleantech 100.  This annual list, now in its 15^th year, serves as a definitive guide to the top companies making significant contributions to sustainable innovation.

The Global Cleantech 100 is a comprehensive showcase of the most promising private companies in the cleantech ecosystem.  The report will introduce you to the innovators with outstanding technologies, original business models, and bold plans that can enable us to act on the ever-increasing climate and environmental crisis.  

Selected through a thorough evaluation process, these companies provide sustainable solutions for a wide-ranging array of industry groups:

• Agriculture & Food
• Energy & Power
• Materials & Chemicals
• Resources & Environment
• Transportation & Logistics

“These innovative companies are driving positive change and are at the forefront of enabling the global transition to a more sustainable future,” said Richard Youngman, CEO, Cleantech Group.  “The Global Cleantech 100 is a recognition of the market’s positive view on their progress to date and their potential impact in building a cleaner, decarbonized world.”

“This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the team at Summit Nanotech and our commitment to providing innovative solutions in the lithium space," said Amanda Hall, Chief Executive Officer. “All leaders in the cleantech industry have a shared responsibility to leverage their expertise to advance the global energy transition and it is wonderful that the Global Cleantech 100 group recognizes and aligns with our mission.”

Key highlights of the 2024 Global Cleantech 100 include:

Diverse Industry Representation.  While all industry groups were well-represented, Energy & Power remained the largest in terms of recorded deals and money invested, with 42 companies on the list.  

Global Reach.  This year’s list includes companies from 21 countries, showcasing the international collaboration and impact of cleantech solutions.  The global nature of the list underscores the importance of all corners of the world addressing shared environmental challenges.

General Upward Trend Continues.  In contrast to other investment themes, funding for climate solutions comes out of 2023 showing robustness and remains upwardly trending.  

These featured companies will be recognized at the upcoming Cleantech Forum North America on January 22-24 in San Diego, CA.  Forum participants will have the opportunity to connect with many of the companies on the list, along with many other rising stars.  The Forum will showcase the latest trends, groundbreaking technologies, and foster collaboration within the cleantech community.

The Global Cleantech 100 program has been running since 2009, the last 11 years with the support of Chubb, the world’s largest property and casualty insurance company.

Download the Global Cleantech 100 complimentary report where Cleantech Group shares further insights and perspectives on the state of global cleantech innovation.

‍About Summit Nanotech

Summit Nanotech Corporation is a cleantech organization transforming how the world accesses lithium for EV batteries and the global energy transition. Their patented and sustainable direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology, denaLi™, extracts high-quality lithium from brine using a sorbent and water recovery solution, making way for a sustainable alternative to the traditional extraction process.

denaLi ™ will preserve ecosystems and optimize operations for lithium producers in Chile and Argentina. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Summit Nanotech has been awarded to the 2022 Future 50 for fastest growing sustainability companies in Canada, the Foresight 50 for most investable cleantech venture, and the Solar Impulse Foundation's Efficient Solutions Label. Learn more at summitnanotech.com.

About Cleantech Group

Cleantech^® Group is the leading authority on global cleantech innovation.  Since 2002, our research has helped 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.  

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Leslie Newell

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Carole Jacques  

Director of Marketing  
Cleantech Group  
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