As climate challenges intensify, transformative solutions are essential for a sustainable future. ClimateTech is at the forefront of this effort, reshaping energy systems, safeguarding biodiversity, and rethinking how we approach transport, buildings, and industry. Each innovation - whether technological, circular economy-based, product or behavioral-focused - brings us one step closer to a greener, more resilient world.

This series of articles spotlights over 400 pioneering companies in Belgium at the forefront of ClimateTech innovation. In this first part, we focus on Sustainable Mobility and Sustainable Building.

What is ClimateTech ?

ClimateTech, as defined in alignment with the EU Taxonomy of the European Commission, encompasses technologies designed to tackle the climate crisis. This includes innovations to reduce CO2 emissions, adapt to climate change, and restore biodiversity.

ClimateTech companies focus on at least one of the following objectives:

• Climate Change Mitigation: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing carbon sinks.
• Climate Change Adaptation: Adjusting natural or human systems to minimize damage from climate impacts.
• Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: Managing water resources to ensure sustainability and protect marine environments.
• Transition to a Circular Economy: Promoting reuse, recycling, and reduction of waste.
• Pollution Prevention and Control: Minimizing pollution through innovative technologies and processes.
• Protection and Restoration of Biodiversity and Ecosystems: Conserving natural habitats and restoring degraded ecosystems.

Mapping 400 ClimateTech Companies Leading Change

Our research has identified and mapped approximately 400 ClimateTech companies across Belgium, with a particular focus on product-oriented startups. These companies have been categorized into nine core segments to provide a comprehensive view of Belgium’s ClimateTech landscape:

• Renewable Energy & Hydrogen
• Energy Management
• Resource Management & Environmental Resilience
• Sustainable Mobility
• Sustainable Building
• Sustainable Food & Farming
• Circular Economy
• Carbon Accounting & ESG
• Other

In Part 1 this week, our infographic highlights companies offering innovative solutions in sustainable mobility and eco-friendly advancements in the construction industry.

Sustainable Mobility

We have classified sustainable mobility companies into nine sub-segments.

• EVs (Electric Vehicles): Companies focused directly on indirectly on electric vehicle production.
• EVs Charging: Companies that provide charging solutions for electric vehicles.
• E-bikes: Companies manufacturing electric bicycles and their accessoires
• Shop, Lease & Service: Companies providing integrated services for leasing, selling, and maintaining green mobility vehicles.
• Shared Mobility: Platforms and services focused on shared mobility options, including carpooling.
• Mobility Management & MaaS (Mobility as a Service): Companies specializing in managing mobility services and offering integrated transport solutions - such as public transportation, carsharing, bike-sharing, EV charging and more - into a single accessible digital platform.
• Transportation Efficiency: Companies working on optimizing transportation to reduce emissions and improve efficiency.
• Sustainable Last Mile Delivery: Companies focused on eco-friendly services for last-mile delivery.
• Other: Miscellaneous companies related to sustainable mobility that don’t fit into the above categories.

Sustainable Building

Regarding sustainable building, the infographic maps out three main focus areas:

• Building Materials & Circular Economy: Companies providing sustainable building materials and promoting a circular economy approach in construction.
• Building & Renovation: Companies that offer innovative solutions for sustainable building and renovation.
• Energy Efficiency in Building: Companies focused on improving energy efficiency within buildings, including energy-saving technologies and systems.

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