Pakistani start-up Greenovation shortlisted for Shell Global Innovation prize

This year, Shell LiveWIRE has partnered with Global Commercial, which serves one million business customers in 150 markets, to deliver a competition focused on the circular economy. Shell is looking to reward entrepreneurs that help move the world away from the linear economy model – taking, using, and disposing of products – and towards an economy that designs waste out of the system.

Winners and two runners up will be named in the categories of Food & Agriculture, Energy & Mobility, and Sustainable Future, with the winners receiving $20,000 USD and runners up receiving $10,000 USD. In addition, Shell LiveWIRE will name an Outstanding Achievement Award winner who will receive $10,000 USD. All Top Ten Innovators will win direct mentoring from Shell staff and the opportunity to integrate and benefit from vast linkages within Shell’s global network.

“We’re inspired to see these 21 finalists from around the world whose businesses work towards providing circular solutions that help to achieve zero waste,” said Huibert Vigeveno, Executive Vice President of Shell Global Commercial. “Transitioning to a circular economy can help protect the environment and deliver positive change to society. Working with innovators like these esteemed finalists, will allow businesses, communities and society to move faster towards achieving these goals.”

Public voting is open from 9 September – 18 September and will help determine the ten winners. Please go to https://www.livewire.shell/topteninnovators to vote for your favourite business. The ranking of the Top Ten, determined by an expert panel of judges, will be announced during Global Entrepreneurship Week 2019.

Habib Haider, Country External Relations Manager of Shell Pakistan said “We’re thrilled to see a young energy innovator, Greenovation, from Pakistan competing for the Top Ten Innovators. This is a great opportunity not only to highlight this entrepreneur but also a chance to showcase the talent and innovation we see every day across Pakistan. We encourage everyone to vote for Greenovation in the public vote.”

Greenovation, shortlisted under the category “Sustainable Future”, addressing climate change by converting plastic waste into liquid Petroleum Gas.

About Shell LiveWIRE

Shell LiveWIRE is the flagship enterprise development programme of Shell. The programme strengthens local economies across the globe by promoting entrepreneurship and developing entrepreneurs.

Every year Shell LiveWIRE supports thousands of individuals to access the knowledge, skills, networks and resources to turn their business ideas into successful enterprises which provide a sustainable income, create jobs and drive innovation.

Started in Scotland in 1982, the programme is now delivered in 18 countries around the world, making a positive social impact in the communities in which Shell operates.

About Shell Global Commercial

Global Commercial is Shell’s business to business organisation which serves more than one million customers directly and indirectly in 150 markets. It comprises three businesses – Lubricants, Specialities (Bitumen and Sulphur) and Aviation and is highly integrates with other parts of Shell.

About Global Entrepreneurship Week

Launched in 2008, GEW is the world’s largest celebration of innovators and job creators who launch start-ups that bring ideas to life, drive economic growth and improve human welfare. Ever since, this annual event has engaged millions of people from over 160 countries with activities designed to inspire entrepreneurialism.