GREEN AWARDS 2025

1KOMMA5° is the CleanTech start-up for CO2-neutral energy, heat and mobility. Founded in Hamburg, Germany, in 2021, the company operates around 80 locations in 7 markets worldwide, serving as the one-stop shop for intelligent, integrated energy solutions such as photovoltaics,
lectricity storage, heat pumps and EV charging stations. 1KOMMA5° has already installed over 300,000 decentralized, controllable energy systems, creating CO2 savings of 14 million tons.

Energy Dome’s CO2 Battery is the world’s ultimate grid-scale energy storage solution; it’s leading the way in modern energy with a proven and reliable system to decarbonise the world by unlocking solar and wind power 24/7. The CO2 Battery is a revolutionary technology that leverages proven, off-the-shelf components, sustainable materials and uses no rare earths or lithium; it’s also highly efficient, making it economically attractive at scale thanks to its extremely competitive CAPEX and OPEX.

Rondo Energy’s Heat Battery will power Covestro’s chemical facility in Northern Germany with continuous, zero-carbon steam, using intermittent renewable energy. This groundbreaking project showcases “drop-in decarbonization,” replacing fossil fuels without major infrastructure changes. It highlights a scalable path to climate-neutral chemical production, providing energy security in tumultuous times and supporting Covestro’s commitment to circularity and a greener future.

Dunia innovations pioneers AI-driven materials discovery to accelerate the clean energy transition. The self-driving labs integrate artificial intelligence and robotics to develop advanced materials for green hydrogen, CO conversion and energy storage – cutting discovery timelines from decades to months. By automating and optimizing the discovery process, we enable industries to scale sustainable solutions faster, bridging the gap between today’s challenges and a greener future.

Rumin8 is an ag climate tech company using pharmaceutical technology to create affordable feed and water supplements that reduce livestock methane emissions. The patented, nature-inspired process disrupts methane production while boosting performance. Rumin8 is developing formulations for diverse feeding systems, including grass-fed cattle, aiming to decarbonize 100 million cattle by 2030.

Sortera’s state-of-the-art AI, image/data analytics, and advanced sensors recycles high-demand industrial scrap metal at industrial scale. This disruptive technology drives new paradigms and addresses demand for high-purity upcycled products via advanced sortation. Creating high-purity recycled metal feedstocks from existing US scrap enables domestic metals and alloys be readily available for high-quality domestic manufacturing, boosting sustainability and strengthening the circular economy.

DeepDrive is a high-tech company offering revolutionary motors for electric vehicles. The patented Dual Rotor technology increases vehicle range by +20% and significantly decreases their costs – saving automakers €1bn+ in large-scale production due to 50% less critical materials used and simpler manufacturing. DeepDrive currently works with 8/10 top automakers on development projects and is well on track for large-scale series nominations with major OEMs worldwide.

Seabound is a leading climate tech startup based in London on a mission to decarbonize shipping. We build modular onboard carbon capture technology that can be installed directly onto existing or new ships to trap up to 95% of the CO2 in the exhaust gas from their engines. Our disruptive, patent-pending solution enables our customers to meet progressively tightening global emissions regulations and to offer their end customers attractive solutions for green and carbon neutral transportation.

The Future Is NEUTRAL is the first 360° circular economy enterprise in the automotive sector, supporting the European auto industry’s shift to a competitive, resilient, and sustainable model. They offer closed-loop solutions: circular parts, recycled materials, and responsible end-of-life vehicle management. The activities span the entire value chain, already generating €1 billion in sales.