Hawaii Green Growth UN Local2030 Hub

What Hawaii Green Growth UN Local2030 Hub does

Hawai'i Green Growth (HGG) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2011 and headquartered in Honolulu, Hawai'i, serving as the backbone organization for the statewide Aloha+ Challenge—Hawai'i's local framework for implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The organization convenes and coordinates a cross-sector network of 500+ members and 550+ organizations spanning the State of Hawai'i, all four county governments (Maui, Kaua'i, Hawai'i Island, Honolulu), private sector (Hawaiian Electric, Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, First Hawaiian Bank, HEI, Kamehameha Schools, Outrigger, Ulupono Initiative), civil society, academia, and philanthropy. Its functional portfolio includes the Aloha+ Dashboard (open data tracking across 35 indicators and six goals), the Mālama Implementation Tool, the Sustainability Business Forum, the SDG Youth Council, the Ala Wai Watershed Collaboration with the 1 Million Gallon Project, and monthly Aloha+ Workdays. HGG is one of only three global UN Local2030 Hubs and the first Island/Pacific hub, designated a 'Center of Excellence.'

HGG's technology layer is intentionally lightweight and oriented toward transparency rather than monetization. The Aloha+ Dashboard runs on an ESRI-based platform hosted on the Hawai'i State Government's website (alohachallenge.hawaii.gov); supporting tooling includes the M:F6lama Implementation Tool (developed with Stantec and the ʻĀina Aloha Economic Futures initiative), a Google Sheets-based Green Fee RFP Tracker, ArcGIS StoryMaps for watershed visualization, and a Neon CRM donations platform. None of these are commercial software products; they are convening and accountability infrastructure made available at no cost to network participants.

The organization's revenue model is a hybrid nonprofit structure. HGG accepts charitable donations and membership contributions, subsidizes labor through AmeriCorps VISTA one-year service terms (Sustainability Business Forum VISTA, Communications & Outreach VISTA, Watershed Resilience VISTA), and receives small private-sector engagement fees via the Sustainability Business Forum. The most material adjacent funding stream is the Hawai'i State Green Fee (Act 96, 2025), which allocates approximately $130 million in FY2027 for environmental and conservation projects—though this capital flows through state agencies and RFP applicants rather than to HGG itself. The 2026–2030 Strategic Plan marks an explicit pivot from convening and measurement to project-level implementation, introducing the Aloha+ Goal Fund as a new dedicated financing engine for cross-sector sustainability projects.

Name

Hawaii Green Growth UN Local2030 Hub

Legal name

Hawai'i Green Growth UN Local2030 Hub

Website

https://hawaiigreengrowth.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hawai'i Green Growth is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving as the backbone for Hawai'i's statewide Aloha+ Challenge. It coordinates 500+ members across government, business, and civil society to advance UN Sustainable Development Goals via convening, data dashboards, and implementation programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability Coordination Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Administration of Conservation Programs (92412)

SIC

International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Climate Policy, Governance & NDC Support (BPADALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Circular Economy & Resource Efficiency (BPADALAM), Environmental Education, Capacity Building & Community Engagement (BPADALAO), Environmental & Climate Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAM), Environmental Education & Outreach (BPAGAGAH), Sustainable Cities, Urban Development & Green Infrastructure (BPADALAL)

Keywords

• Sustainability coordination services
• Nonprofit collective impact
• Community engagement programs
• Environmental stewardship initiatives
• Policy advocacy networks

Headquarters

HQ city

Honolulu

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Hawaii State Green Fee Funding: The Hawaii State Green Fee (Act 96, passed in 2025) represents historic first-year allocation of dedicated funding for environmental stewardship, climate and hazard mitigation, and sustainable tourism. Funding approximates nearly $130 million via the State Budget for FY2027. Green Fee Funds for projects are allocated by line to a related State Agency.
2. Donations and Membership Contributions: HGG accepts donations through its Neon CRM platform and membership contributions. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dependent on charitable contributions from supporters.
3. AmeriCorps VISTA Program Support: HGG hosts AmeriCorps VISTA members who serve one-year terms to support various initiatives. VISTA positions include Sustainability Business Forum VISTA and Communications & Outreach VISTA.
4. Private Sector Engagement: The Sustainability Business Forum convenes business executives who are committed to advancing sustainability goals. While membership is voluntary, it creates engagement opportunities.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Hawaii Green Growth UN Local2030 Hub serves as the statewide backbone organization for the Aloha+ Challenge, convening government, business, and civil society stakeholders to advance Hawaii's 2030 sustainability goals. It delivers coordination, measurement, and capacity-building programs including the Aloha+ Dashboard, Ala Wai Watershed Collaboration, Sustainability Business Forum, Aloha+ Workdays, and Green Fee capacity-building workshops.

Product overview

Hawaii Green Growth UN Local2030 Hub is a public-private partnership that serves as the backbone organization for the statewide Aloha+ Challenge. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected programs and tools rather than a unified software product. Core offerings include the Aloha+ Dashboard (an ESRI-based open data platform tracking 2030 sustainability goals), the Ala Wai Watershed Collaboration with its Follow the Drop initiative and 1 Million Gallon Project, the Mālama Implementation Tool for project assessment, the Sustainability Business Forum for private-sector engagement, Aloha+ Workdays for community action, and the SDG Youth Council for youth leadership development. The organization recently launched the Aloha+ Goal Fund as a financing engine for cross-sector projects. Together, these programs coordinate over 500 Network members across government, business, and civil society to advance Hawai'i's sustainability commitments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aloha+ Dashboard An open data platform tracking Hawaii's progress on achieving the 2030 sustainability goals across six Aloha+ Goals, including energy, environment, and community targets. Built on an ESRI-based platform for data visualization and serves policymakers, investors, and the public.
• Ala Wai Watershed Collaboration (AWWC) A network of community, government, and business partners committed to a more resilient and prosperous Ala Wai Watershed, Hawaii's most densely populated watershed. Includes the 1 Million Gallon Project, stormwater infrastructure mapping, and the M\u0101lama Implementation Tool.
• Follow the Drop Initiative A nature-based solution project to recharge aquifers and mitigate flooding and brown water runoff through rain gardens, bioswales, rain barrels, and other green stormwater infrastructure (GSI).
• M\u0101lama Implementation Tool A comprehensive project assessment tool developed with the \u0100ina Aloha Economic Futures initiative and Stantec to support project development efforts, prioritizing locally relevant measures of success and reflecting the six goals of the Aloha+ Challenge through 28 measures of success.
• Sustainability Business Forum A voluntary peer-to-peer network of business executives committed to shaping a sustainable future for Hawaii through private-sector action to achieve the Aloha+ Challenge goals, focusing on energy efficiency, regenerative tourism, local food production, and ESG.
• Aloha+ Goal Fund A dedicated financing engine for cross-sector projects launched as part of the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan to move from awareness to implementation of sustainability goals.
• Aloha+ Workdays A monthly, statewide series for action, collaboration, and shared learning across the Network. Each Workday spotlights one Aloha+ Goal and is co-hosted with a local partner organization, rotating across islands.
• SDG Youth Council A youth leadership program empowering young voices in sustainability and fostering collaboration for a better future, connecting youth to the Aloha+ Challenge and UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• Hawai'i Green Fee Workshops A capacity-building workshop series designed to help community-based organizations understand how to prepare for and successfully apply for government Requests for Proposals tied to the new Green Fee budget allocations (approximately $130 million).
• Aloha+ Challenge Hawaii's statewide commitment to achieve 2030 sustainability goals across six areas: Clean Energy Transformation, Local Food Production & Consumption, Natural Resource Management, Solid Waste Reduction, Smart Sustainable Communities, and Green Workforce & Education. Serves as a local framework to implement the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Network size: 500+ members as of March 2026
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and notable.

• Care for ʻĀina Now CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025HGG coordinates with the Care for ʻĀina Now (CAN) Coalition for Green Fee legislation and related advocacy action. CAN is a key coalition partner in advancing environmental stewardship funding and policy in Hawaii. HGG and CAN co-host capacity building workshops for community organizations to access Green Fee funding.
• Hawaiʻi Public Policy AdvocatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of Green Fee workshops and policy advocacy initiatives. Partners with HGG on capacity building for community organizations navigating government funding processes.
• Local2030 Islands NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHGG coordinates the Local2030 Islands Network, a global network of island economies advancing sustainable development. Green Growth initiatives inspired by HGG's model are now operational in Guam, CNMI, Palau, and Republic of Marshall Islands.
• University of Hawai'i Institute for Sustainability and Resilience (ISR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for research, student programs, internship opportunities, and collaboration on sustainability initiatives. HGG and ISR co-table at events and collaborate on VLR reports.
• Ala Wai Watershed Collaboration PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of community, government, and business partners committed to a more resilient Ala Wai Watershed. Includes 3RWater and various government agencies working on green stormwater infrastructure.
• SDG Youth CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYoung changemakers (ages 14-26) from across Hawaii who serve as advisors on UN SDGs and sustainability initiatives. Youth Council members participate in UN conferences, provide testimony at legislative hearings, and lead peer-to-peer forums.
• Maui Resilience PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHGG is a proud partner of the Maui Resilience Partnership—a collective rooted in Hawaii, led by community organizations, cultural practitioners, scientists, and land stewards. Partnership focuses on wildfire risk management and community resilience.
• Surfrider Foundation O'ahukeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosts Aloha+ Workdays including Ocean Friendly Garden events. Partnership advances Smart Sustainable Communities goal through urban green space and stormwater runoff reduction.
• Paepae o He'eiakeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosts Aloha+ Workdays at He'eia Fishpond. Partnership supports Local Food Production goal through loko i'a (Hawaiian fishpond) restoration and traditional aquaculture.
• Kaua'i Sea FarmkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosts Aloha+ Workdays at Nōmilu Fishpond. Partnership supports local food production and ecosystem restoration through regenerative aquaculture.
• Ko'olau Mountains Watershed PartnershipkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted inaugural Aloha+ Workday on Earth Day 2026. Partnership advances Natural Resource Management goal through watershed forest protection and invasive species removal.
• Okinawa Prefectural GovernmentnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerHGG welcomed a delegation from Okinawa to learn about SDG and Aloha+ Challenge implementation. Visit explored similarities and opportunities for collaboration between two island states.
• UN FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHGG participated in the 6th Annual American Leaders Advancing the SDGs co-hosted by UN Foundation and Brookings Institution at UN General Assembly. Youth Council members advocated alongside UN Foundation on connecting culture and place-based knowledge in SDGs.
• Brookings InstitutioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of American Leaders Advancing the SDGs event. HGG's SDG Youth Council participated in moderated panel discussions on incorporating Aloha values into local SDG interpretation.
• Hawaii Sea Grant / NOAA Office for Coastal ManagementkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Hazards Workshop. Partnership focuses on planning and implementing nature-based solutions to reduce coastal hazards in Hawaii.
• Governor's Green Fee Advisory CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHGG participates in the Governor's Green Fee Advisory Council which provides guidance on the Hawaii State Green Fee allocation and transparency.
• Climate Future ForumkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosts Youth Climate Summit and provides bill tracking for climate-related legislation. Partnership engages youth ages 14-26 in climate policy advocacy.
• KUA (KUAINA ULAU A MO)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted Youth Policy 101 Workshop. KUA develops generative networks and brings communities together for place-based learning and conservation advocacy.
• Hawaii State Government (All Counties)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHGG coordinates with State of Hawaii and all four county governments (Maui, Kaua'i, Hawai'i, Honolulu) as signatories to the Aloha+ Challenge. Counties are represented in the VLR process and network activities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Surfrider Foundation: US-based environmental nonprofit focused on ocean and beach protection with strong Hawaii presence. Comparable as an active HGG partner and co-host of Aloha+ Workdays, with overlapping focus on coastal and watershed sustainability.
• Island Innovation: A network and media platform connecting island leaders worldwide to advance sustainable development. Comparable to HGG in its island-focused convening model and SDG alignment, though its approach is more digital and global rather than place-based implementation.
• Global Island Partnership (GLISPA): A global coalition of island leaders and organizations committed to building resilient island communities. Directly comparable to HGG as both organizations serve as island-focused sustainability coordination networks linking local action to global frameworks including the UN SDGs.
• Sustainable Hawaii Youth Ambassadors (Na Kupuna o Hawaii): Hawaii-based nonprofit advancing sustainability through youth engagement and community education. Comparable to HGG's Youth Council and educational programming, though more narrowly focused on youth leadership development.
• UN Local2030 Hubs Network: The global network of which HGG is a member, comprising only two other recognized hubs. Directly comparable as peers in the same UN-designated sustainability hub program with shared mandate to localize SDG implementation.

Emerging players

• Greenlink Analytics: Nonprofit that produces sustainability metrics and equity dashboards for US cities and states. Comparable to HGG's Aloha+ Dashboard work in providing data-driven sustainability intelligence for public decision-making.

Broad incumbents

• Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP): Global nonprofit operating environmental disclosure system for companies, cities, states, and regions. Comparable to HGG's dashboard and measurement mandate, though operates at significantly larger scale with global scope.
• Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat: Regional intergovernmental organization coordinating policy across Pacific Island nations. Comparable in geographic scope and sustainability mandate but operates at a governmental rather than nonprofit coordination level.
• ICLEI USA (Local Governments for Sustainability): Network of local and regional governments committed to sustainability, with programs including the carbonn Climate Registry. Comparable to HGG in its multi-stakeholder sustainability coordination model and ties to global UN frameworks.

Regional players

• Blue Planet Foundation: Hawaii-based nonprofit focused on clean energy policy and implementation. Shares HGG's Hawaii geography and sustainability mission but specializes in clean energy advocacy rather than cross-sector coordination.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HIGreenGrowth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/higreengrowth
• Instagraminstagram.com/higreengrowth

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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