Kenya - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

We believe that we can end the crisis associated with carbon emissions and fossil fuels used in cooking by offering affordable and clean energy. Carbon emission has been a major cause of global warming in this part of the world.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

Greenium Energy Limited was established to offer clean, reliable, and affordable energy free from carbon emissions to the Ndeda Island Community which forms our ultimate goal as a social enterprise. And we will know we have accomplished that goal when there is reduced use of wood charcoal and there is increased forest cover. Our Mission To create a carbon-free world by accelerating the clean energy transition Our Vision To build a world-class portfolio of renewable energy solutions and products for customers and partners. Located in Ndeda Island, from Bondo Town you take a Bondo Misori Road and upon reaching Awelo 300 meters from town, you take the Earth Road on your right. Move straight to Uyawi Beach, at the beach, you take a boat to Ndeda Island for about 45 minutes using a motor boat to reach Ndeda Island. Ndeda is centrally placed in terms of accessibility of our main raw material, water hyacinth which can be accessed within 45 minutes by lake from the Island.

01.02 What is the main problem you are trying to solve?

Deforestation Greenhouse Gas Emissions Unemployment

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your startup provides (at least 3).

Increased Forest cover by discouraging aggressive deforestation. Helping to reach a national target of 20% by 2030. Reduction in Emission of Greenhouse Gases and Carbon footprint Creating jobs for the youth and young mothers 18-35. Bridging the gender equality gap.

01.04 Please describe who exactly your startup’s product/service is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

Households. Small Businesses Institutions.

01.05 When was your company established?

2022-09-06

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

Yes

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

3

01.08 Among the other owners, how many are female?

2

01.09 Please describe the profile of the other owners within your startup (skills, experience, etc.)

Kevine Otieno Founding CEO Energy Management Solar PV Technician Product Design & Developer Bakari Merceline Co-Founder Hospitality Management Administration and Finance Lavender Awuor Co-Founder Digital Marketing Marketing & distribution

01.10 If you have a website, a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin…), or app, please provide the link(s) here:

https://web.facebook.com/greeniumenergy/

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

a) Energy (equipment, services, sustainable energy and fuel)

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

5

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

We ensure that all men and women, in particular the poor and the vulnerable, have equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to basic services, ownership and control over land and other forms of property, inheritance, natural resources, appropriate new technology and financial services as we offer employment and we have also improved their living standards.

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

4

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

02.03.01 My startup contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

6

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification for my startup

Due to increased cases of upper respiratory diseases and ischemic heart diseases cuased by smoke from the biomas fuels. Our briquettes and carbonised and emit no smoke during end use, therefore we substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution and contamination.

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

4

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

Our major target in terms of customers and workforce is young mother 24 who may be single mothers and the young men who may be neglected by their parents or guardians. This a move to end all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere.

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

5

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

We use water hyacinth which has blocked the waterways as instead modify them to produce energy.

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

We envision building a world-class portfolio of renewable energy solutions and products for customers and partners as we ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services.

02.08.01 My startup contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

7 - Strongly Agree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification for my startup

Our major solution is employment creation to achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value.

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

4

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

4

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

4

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

4

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

In every tonn of briquettes produced save 80 mature trees hence reducing aggresive deforestation. This will help in supporting our country in achieving their target forest cover hence strengthening resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters.

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

4

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

5

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

02.16.01 My startup contributes to the Peace Justice and Strong Institutions goal

4

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

4

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

06.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

5

06.02 The product/service represents an entirely new type of product/service.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.03 The product/service could be described as a new technology.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.04 The product/service is an improvement on an existing product or service.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.05 The product/service could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

4

06.06 The product/service responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.07 The product/service is a new version of an old product/service.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.08 Justification for my startup

Our briquettes are smokeless, odorless and burns longer and hotter compared to other products.

06.09 Competitive Analysis

Firewood and Wood charcoal are agents of deforestation, despite being available they pose serious danger to our ecosystem. We promote ecosystem resotoration hence comabt the adverse effects of climate change.

11.05 Are you initiating actions within your community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs?

Yes, over 75% of my employees are female as well as my fellow founders who are 2 aginst one.