Saltworks Technologies was named in the 2018 Global Cleantech 100—making the prestigious list for the third time in the company’s history. The Global Cleantech 100 is an annual publication by the Cleantech Group of the top 100 companies in the world with innovation and technology capable of making a significant positive impact in the cleantech sector. The announcement was made at the 2018 Cleantech Forum in San Francisco.
“It is a privilege for Saltworks to be recognized yet again as one of the Global Cleantech 100—especially among other leading companies focused on sustainable innovation. 2017 has been an exciting year for Saltworks and this award is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our team. We look forward to continuing to build on this momentum in 2018,” said Joshua Zoshi, Saltworks’ COO.
Saltworks Technologies is a leader in the development and delivery of solutions for industrial wastewater treatment and lithium refining. By working with customers to understand their unique challenges and focusing on continuous innovation, Saltworks’ solutions provide best-in-class performance and reliability. From its headquarters in Richmond, BC, Canada, Saltworks’ team designs, builds, and operates full-scale plants, and offers comprehensive onsite and offsite testing services with its fleet of mobile pilots.
Water plays a critical role in ESG performance for many companies. With growing concerns around pollution ands consumption of water and energy, investing in responsible water management technology can improve your ESG profile and reduce operational risks.
The many options for managing brine, a term for saline wastewater from industrial processes, fall under two categories: brine treatment and brine disposal. Brine treatment involves desalinating the brine for reuse and producing a concentrated brine (lower liquid waste volume), or residual solids (zero liquid discharge).
The British Columbia Export Awards has given first prize in the Clean Technology category to Saltworks Technologies for its outstanding track record delivering innovative desalination and wastewater treatment technology to customers around the world.
Benjamin Sparrow, CEO of Saltworks Technologies was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal on August 4, 2012. The medal honours citizens and permanent residents of Canada who have made a significant contribution to their fellow Canadians, their community, or to Canada over the previous sixty years.