We work with companies, cities, NGO's, and other agencies to align their plans, strategies, products and services to address mitigation of and adaptation to climate change, at the scale of the challenge.
Our Mission
We believe that economic success requires a stable climate and healthy ecosystems to enable robust markets, access to materials, transportation, energy, food, water and infrastructure that works for all, supporting well-educated workers and welcoming communities.
We empower and facilitate transformational change to a regenerative economy and a resilient society so that human civilization can flourish on a vibrant planet. We do this by helping businesses and agencies to lead and thrive in a rapidly changing world.
OUR Services
- Consulting Services
Strategic planning to address climate mitigation, adaptation and resilience for established and entrepreneurial companies, communities, governmental agencies and NGO's.
- Vision, Inspiration and Convening
Speaking, writing, and workshops that catalyze change.
- Technical Advisory Services and Business Development
Matching early stage clean tech companies with potential customers and investors.
“Marianna Grossman is quite simply a force of nature. It’s rare to find someone whose passion and energy are so infectious. Add to that her integrity, business and management expertise, and formidable network, and you have a person who is both highly effective and broadly respected in the community. The fact that she has dedicated her varied talents to firmly anchoring sustainability in our society is good news for all of us.”
What We've Achieved
- Served on State of California Governor's Climate Adaptation Technical Advisory Group for Executive Order B-30-15.
- Helped Santa Clara University develop and implement a smart microgrid for their 106 acre campus.
- Worked with large and small employers in the City of Mountain View's North Bayshore area to develop sustainable transportation and development plans.
- Designed and built the EcoCloud website for innovation and collaboration for sustainable solutions.
- Ran regional GHG registry, climate action planning and training for Silicon Valley communities and companies.
- Created EcoCouncil Salons for leaders from all sectors in Silicon Valley to explore topics including Impact Investing, International Approaches to Innovation and Climate Action.
- Established Space Act Agreement between NASA and Sustainable Silicon Valley.
- Originated the WEST (Water Energy and Smart Technology) Summit and Call for Planetary Solutions competition.
- Launched the Statement for Policy Makers on Climate Action with leading scientists and California Governor Jerry Brown at NASA Ames Research Center @ WEST2013.