What Do You Solve? with Zen Carbon CEO Andy Onyango Can cement fight climate change? Andy Onyango says yes — and he’s proving it.In this episode of Climate Hive: What Do You Solve?, we sit down with Andy Onyan…

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In our latest conversation with, Andy Onyango, founder of Zen Carbon, shared what it looks like to build climate solutions from Kenya, where climate change isn’t a future problem it’s already affecting agricultural livelihoods through unpredictable and scarce rainfall.

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Can cement solve climate change?
Andy Onyango thinks so, and Zen Carbon is proving it.

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As we breach 1.5 °C, we must replace temperature limits with clean-energy targets Actionable goals are needed to guide the world towards what needs to happen most quickly: shifting economies to clean energy sources.

"We argue that the main focus of climate action in 2026 and beyond should be on accelerating the clean-energy revolution. And the rate at which clean energy displaces fossil fuels in the global economy should become the key measure of climate progress."

I have mixed feelings about this.

Climate tech founders and sustainability innovators:
If you're wondering why your pitches stall or your engagement feels flat, it’s probably not your product.
It’s the story you’re telling.

Let’s fix that.

Let us know in the comments: What’s the hardest part of crafting a clear climate story?

Here are 3 reasons why your narrative can make or break your impact:

1. People don’t buy technology. They buy clarity.
2. Your audience isn’t always technical.
3. A great story builds credibility.

We see it constantly:
The solution is strong.
The story is weak.
And nothing moves.

The fix is not louder marketing. It is sharper messaging.
At Climate Hive, we help climate teams turn complexity into clarity.

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Detroit leathermakers forge new legacy turning auto scraps into handcrafted goods Pingree Detroit creates jobs for local veterans by upcycling automotive materials into luxury leather goods.

This coming Veterans Day i'm going to do something a bit different, im going to go check out a company that focuses on sustainability and at the same time employing veterans. If you are in Detroit or near enough for a road trip like me, check out Pingree Detroit.

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New Detroit boutique sells shoes, bags made from upcycled auto leather Pingree Detroit opened this month on Columbia Street, just steps from Comerica Park and the Fox Theatre.

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Congrats to DGC board member Chip Amoe, Sustainability officer Michigan Medicine on being recognized among the Leaders in Sustainability by Crain's Detroit.
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Ep 43: SBN Detroit The Green Stream Ft Alissa Sevrioukova, Meaghan Kennedy, & Brittany VanderBeek On this episode #43 of The Green Stream, a podcast brought to you by SBN Detroit, host Alissa Sevrioukova (strategy & special projects manager & chief of sta...

On this ep 43 of The Green Stream, a podcast brought to you by #SBNDetroit, host Alissa Sevrioukova sits down with 2 leaders driving sustainability-focused innovation in Detroit — Meaghan Kennedy of Penny Pickup, and Brittany VanderBeek of AquaAction.

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“They don’t really know what’s going on at these sites. They should go out and sample the part that people are exposed to—the surface. That would answer the question of ‘Is there a health risk?’” said Allen Burton, professor of environment and sustainability

Allen Burton, professor of environment and sustainability at #UMich, believes the city of Detroit is showing “total ignorance” by not testing dirt for toxic chemicals at home demolition sites.

He spoke with @michiganadvance.com on the situation.

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#ClimateTech #Sustainability #ClimateHive #NetZero #ClimateAction #CleanEnergy #VERGE25 #ImpactMarketing

We walked away with fresh insights, new partners, and an even stronger commitment to help climate-forward brands turn impact into influence.

Let’s keep the momentum going. If we crossed paths, let’s build on it. If not, our inbox is open.

From scaling carbon markets and supply chain decarbonization to electrifying transport and elevating climate storytelling every conversation pointed toward one truth: collaboration is our climate superpower.

🌱 Still buzzing from the energy at #VERGE25.

Being in the room with thousands of climate leaders, innovators, and doers reminded us why we do what we do at Climate Hive. 💚

Why Wind Will Win: Dr. Dominique Roddier on Floating Offshore Wind & WindFloat | Episode : 21 YouTube video by Climate Hive

If you want to understand the engineering, the commercial hurdles, and why the ocean is the next frontier for renewables, this episode is a must-watch

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Dr. Dominique Roddier — CEO of Ocergy and co-inventor of the WindFloat platform — joins Climate Hive to explain how floating turbines unlock deep-sea winds, overcome seabed limits, and could scale gigawatts of clean power.

We’re leaving NYC inspired, energized, and more committed than ever to accelerating a just and sustainable future.

#ClimateWeekNYC #PowerOn #Sustainability #ClimateAction #GreenJobs #ClimateJustice #CleanEnergy #FutureIsNow

Let’s build the ecosystem we were promised.

#ClimateFounders #BuildTheEcosystem #EquityInClimate #RelationshipDriven #FoundersNeedMore #ClimateHive #ClimateSupportThatSticks

At Climate Hive, we don’t just “warm up” leads, we build trusted, human-first relationships that help climate companies grow with real traction, trust, and alignment.

👉 If you're building in climate and you're tired of surface-level support, let's talk.

Generic guidance just doesn’t cut it anymore.
(Endeavor, 2022)

Here’s the shift:
The climate ecosystem has to stop mistaking visibility for value.

Founders need communities that actually move with them—not just around them.

💬 Support Without Relationship Falls Flat
Founders don’t need more pitch competitions, they need people in their corner for the long haul. But mentorship in climate? Sparse. Most advisors still don’t understand climate tech timelines or policy friction.

Despite all the noise, only 3% of climate startups globally have raised more than $4M. The rest are hustling in the dark, hitting dead ends in a system that rewards scale over early innovation. If you’re not already in the right circles, the doors stay shut.
(UNDP, 2025)

Too many founders walk into climate events and walk out without a single meaningful relationship. It’s still cliquey. Still inaccessible. Still built for insiders. True support comes from deep, curated connection, not another Slack invite.

📉 Access Isn’t Equity

Climate founders aren’t asking for handouts.
They’re asking for systems that actually support them beyond a pitch deck and a coffee chat.

Because here’s the reality: the ecosystem says it’s supportive—but the gaps are showing.

📌 Connection ≠ Belonging