The Ray C. Anderson Foundation honors the legacy of Ray C. Anderson, founder of Interface, Inc., by promoting environmental stewardship and sustainability.

Through research and funding, the Foundation aims to create a better world for future generations. Initiatives include The Ray, a living lab for sustainable transportation, and Drawdown Georgia, focused on climate solutions.

Norfolk Southern is a leading U.S. freight railroad with nearly two centuries of history, operating an expansive network across 22 states and D.C.

The company moves America’s economy with resilient, customer-centric service, advancing safety, sustainability and innovation while investing in people, infrastructure and the communities it serves.

Compass Group is a global leader in food and support services, serving 5.5 billion meals annually across more than 25 countries.

With food at its core, the company delivers innovative, sector-focused dining and service solutions, underpinned by strong corporate responsibility, operational scale and a commitment to people, clients and sustainable growth.

Southwire is a family-owned global manufacturer of wire, cable and electrical solutions founded in 1950.

With more than 9,000 employees worldwide, Southwire delivers innovative products, tools and services for utilities, construction and industrial markets, guided by a commitment to quality, sustainability and responsible growth.

IDA Ireland is Ireland’s foreign direct investment agency, partnering with more than 1,700 global companies to establish and scale operations.

Offering grants, funding supports and strategic guidance, IDA helps businesses access skilled talent, innovation ecosystems, and a competitive, pro-business environment to grow internationally from Ireland.

The Cox Cleantech Accelerator by gener8tor, is a 12-week Atlanta-based program supporting early-stage cleantech startups.

Focused on renewable energy, sustainable transportation and waste reduction, it provides investment, mentorship and ecosystem support. The program collaborates with the Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub to strengthen Georgia’s cleantech sector, aligning with Cox’s commitment to fostering sustainable solutions and advance climate innovation.

Drawdown Georgia Business Compact is a statewide initiative working to catalyze a Georgia beyond carbon.

With 20 research-based climate solutions as a roadmap, Drawdown Georgia is bringing together businesses, universities, NGOs, policymakers and others to join the movement to put Georgia on a path to advance drawdown–that point in the future when levels of greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere stop climbing and start to steadily decline.

Made possible by a unique public-private collaborative model between Georgia Tech and corporate sponsors, ATDC Sustainability Tech is an incubator supporting startups at the forefront of solving, mitigating or adapting to our climate and environmental challenges.

ATDC's vision is to make Georgia the best place on Earth to start and scale a technology company. For four decades running, ATDC has been housed at the center of academic excellence on the Georgia Tech campus.

The Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub is creating a broad set of partnerships and programs to enhance market access; connect innovators to talent, capital and customers; educate cleantech entrepreneurs; spread a culture of inclusive innovation.

Ultimately, we want Georgia to be the best place for innovators to create new cleantech products, services and companies because the barriers to accessing resources are low. Join us in shaping Georgia’s future as a leader in tomorrow’s growth industries.

The Metro Atlanta Chamber is a leading business coalition driving economic growth and innovation across the region. Serving as a catalyst for a prosperous, vibrant metro Atlanta, it convenes leaders, advocates pro-business policy and promotes talent and investment.

Through partnerships and initiatives, the Chamber advances key industries, including cleantech, to strengthen competitiveness and long-term sustainability.