Home » Resource Database Case Study Gradiant’s Treatment Tech Draws Water-Stressed Industrials Authoring Organisation BloombergNEF Publish Date October 2024 Geography United States of America Download Case Study (Gradiant’s Treatment Tech Draws Water-Stressed Industrials)(This link will take you to an external website) About this Case StudyGradiant, a spin-out from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has developed technology that optimises wastewater treatment. This case study explores the financial and nature-related opportunities of the company. Key outcomesGradiant’s technology recycles up to 88% of water in industrial processes, reducing freshwater withdrawals and providing a cost-effective alternative to conventional wastewater systems. In the first half of 2024, Gradiant secured more than USD 500 million in new orders - the company has consistently doubled its annual revenue over the past five years. Gradiant's expansion into the semiconductor industry demonstrates the demand for sustainable water management solutions in water-intensive sectors. Download Case Study (Gradiant’s Treatment Tech Draws Water-Stressed Industrials)(This link will take you to an external website) Related resources Ecolab Cleans Up Billions With Water Efficiency Solutions BloombergNEF | October 2024Location: United States of AmericaCase Study This case study examines the financial opportunity of water and energy efficiency through Ecolab’s technology. Ecolab developed a system that optimises water use in real-time across industrial processes, offering operational cost savings and benefits to nature. Embracing Nature: How Businesses Can Engage with New Environmental Imperatives Marsh McLennan (September 2022) “Embracing Nature provides an overview of nature-related risks and opportunities, highlights how these are already material to businesses, discusses recent market and regulatory developments, and describes key concepts, tools, and frameworks... Perfect Day Milks Millions in Animal-Free Dairy Market BloombergNEF | October 2024Location: United States of AmericaCase Study This case study presents Perfect Day’s animal-free whey protein, a product for the growing market of alternative milk. The company’s approach significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions, water and land use compared to conventional dairy production. Wilder Harrier Dog Kibble Exploits Invasive Carp Catch BloombergNEF | October 2024Location: Canada, United States of AmericaCase Study Wilder Harrier produces pet food from alternative protein sources, including farmed insects and invasive fish. This case study examines the nature-related opportunity from its dog food line made of silver carp, an invasive species from China present in the Mississippi River. Related publications Discussion paper on proposed sector disclosure metrics Related webinars Changes in the state of nature: the next generation of metrics & targets? August 24, 2022 (Updated: December 17, 2024) This webinar provides a deep dive into using metrics and setting targets, with a specific focus on changes in the state of nature, measuring opportunities and risk for biodiversity, potential metrics and targets that could be in use in...