To solidify HydroFoamer’s position as a sustainable industry leader, we embed environmental and social responsibility at the core of our business strategy. This roadmap outlines how HydroFoamer is working to strengthen its commitment to sustainability while aligning with the 17 United Nation Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

1. Circular Economy & Sustainable Materials (SDGs 9, 12, 13)

Objective: Reduce resource consumption and improve material efficiency.

✅ Develop a Recycling Strategy

  • Explore closed-loop recycling of polyurethane (PU) foam for future reuse.
    • Although the PU foam in the HydroFoamer system is expected to remain installed indefinitely, we expect to make use of existing circular economy initiatives where PU foam is already recycled by being shredded and pressed into new flooring materials.

✅ Reduce Production Waste

  • Optimize production to minimize foam waste.
    • The robotic system makes use of a calculated minimum depth of PU foam. The current safety factors are so high that we can reduce the PU foam depth to an absolute minimum.

✅ Carbon Offsetting

  • Invest in carbon offset programs to achieve net-zero emissions.
  • Partner with reforestation initiatives to balance our CO₂ footprint.

2. Expanding Access to Clean Water & Hydropower (SDGs 6, 7, 11)

Objective: Support global infrastructure development for sustainable water and energy access.

✅ Deploy Low-Cost Solutions for Water-Stressed Regions

  • Establish a pilot program in developing regions (Africa, Asia) to provide affordable, durable pipelines for drinking water and sanitation.
  • Work with NGOs to sponsor water infrastructure projects.

✅ Accelerate Hydropower Expansion

  • Scale partnerships with hydropower developers to support renewable energy.
  • Leverage government funding and green infrastructure grants.

✅ Urban Sustainability Projects

  • Develop sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) using PU-foam-reinforced pipelines.
  • Partner with municipalities for low-impact sewage solutions.

3. Sustainable Manufacturing & Logistics (SDGs 9, 12, 15)

Objective: Improve operational sustainability.

✅ Eco-Friendly Production Facilities

  • Transition to renewable energy sources for manufacturing.
  • Reduce energy consumption in PU foam production by utilizing green energy.
    • We have already built in a 10% surcharge in our pricing for PU foam.

✅ Sustainable Transport Strategy

  • Replace diesel-dependent logistics with electric / hydrogen-powered transport.
  • Work with shipping partners to reduce emissions from materials transport.

✅ Supply Chain Sustainability

  • Establish a Supplier Code of Conduct requiring vendors to adhere to sustainable sourcing.
  • Encourage OEM partners to adopt green manufacturing.

4. Social & Workforce Development (SDGs 8, 10, 17)

Objective: Build an ethical and socially responsible workforce.

✅ Diversity & Inclusion Policies

  • Implement hiring initiatives for underrepresented groups in engineering.

✅ Green Job Creation

  • Train new employees in robotics, automation, and eco-friendly construction.
  • Create skilled jobs in local communities where projects are deployed.

✅ Education & Community Engagement

  • Partner with universities on hydropower innovation.
    • We have historically partner with NTNU in Trondheim, Norway, on the development of the HydroFoamer concept.
  • Provide STEM scholarships for sustainable engineering students.
    • We have paid for 3 Master’s dissertations, and have budgeted for a new Master’s dissertation in each of the years from 2025-2030.

5. Advocacy & Global Partnerships (SDGs 13, 17)

Objective: Position HydroFoamer as a leader in sustainability and green infrastructure.

✅ Join Industry Sustainability Initiatives

  • Become a signatory of the UN Global Compact for responsible business practices.
  • Join the International Hydropower Association (IHA) to push for sustainable policies.

✅ Policy & Regulation Engagement

  • Work with EU policymakers to promote green building incentives.
  • Advocate for sustainable hydropower tax benefits.

✅ Public Awareness Campaigns

  • Launch a HydroFoamer Green Impact Report to transparently share CO₂ savings.
  • Run educational campaigns on sustainable pipeline solutions.