March 4, 2025, AquaAction, a leading organization dedicated to fostering innovation in the water technology sector, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Glencore in Canada, one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resource companies. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for AquaAction, bringing vital support and expertise to its mission of scaling sustainable water solutions.
Glencore’s sponsorship will directly support AquaAction’s tech and education programs, and particularly the AquaEntrepreneur program, which supports companies in the commercialization phase. Beyond financial investment, Glencore is actively engaging with AquaAction’s entrepreneurs, participating as judges and providing invaluable mentorship to help scale their innovative solutions. This hands-on approach will empower these entrepreneurs to address critical water challenges with greater efficacy.
AquaAction actively seeks partnerships across diverse sectors, and the collaboration with Glencore, a leader in the mining industry, brings renewed momentum to its efforts. Together, AquaAction and Glencore are committed to empowering the next generation of water tech leaders, building a water secure future, and making a lasting positive impact on communities across North America and beyond.
“We are incredibly excited about the potential of this partnership,” said Soula Chronopoulos, President, AquaAction. “Glencore’s commitment to sustainability and their deep industry expertise make them an ideal partner as we work to address pressing water challenges. This collaboration will significantly accelerate our efforts to support entrepreneurs and bring impactful water solutions to market.”
“For Glencore Canada, this partnership is an opportunity to contribute to an important social and environmental issue for communities and society more broadly,” said Sheila Risbud, Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs Canada, Glencore. “There would be no mining industry without water. It is important for us to contribute to its preservation through technological innovation, in addition to supporting the entrepreneurs of tomorrow.”
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Hélène Tellier and Alexis Segal from Glencore Canada, at the International World Water Congress (IWA) in Toronto 2024.
About Glencore
Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities that advance everyday life. Through a network of assets, customers and suppliers that spans the globe, we produce, process, recycle, source, market and distribute the commodities that support decarbonisation while meeting the energy needs of today.
With around 150,000 employees and contractors and a strong footprint in over 30 countries in both established and emerging regions for natural resources, our marketing and industrial activities are supported by a global network of more than 50 offices.
Glencore's customers are industrial consumers, such as those in the automotive, steel, power generation, battery manufacturing and oil sectors. We also provide financing, logistics and other services to producers and consumers of commodities.
Glencore is proud to be a member of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights and the International Council on Mining and Metals. We are an active participant in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative.
We will support the global effort to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement through our efforts to decarbonise our own operational footprint. For more information see our 2024-2026 Climate Action Transition Plan available on our website at glencore.com/publications.
Glencore's activities in Canada involve some 14,000 employees and subcontractors, spread mainly across Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia. Canadian industrial assets produce and recycle critical minerals such as copper, nickel, zinc and cobalt, as well as steelmaking coal, essential to the energy transition.
About AquaAction
AquaAction, a binational (US & Canada) registered charity founded in 2015 by the Fondation de Gaspé Beaubien, is dedicated to building a water-secure future by addressing the global freshwater crisis.
Confronted by the threats of water scarcity pollution, and overuse, AquaAction drives innovation by engaging talented individuals and activating their solutions, providing crucial support to transform ideas into market-ready technologies. The organization prioritizes bringing innovative solutions to market adoption, education and skill development, ensuring a future-ready workforce for the blue economy, and fosters public awareness through initiatives that educate and inspire individuals of all ages.
Through programs like the AquaHacking Challenge, AquaNation, and AquaEntrepreneur, AquaAction connects innovators, facilitates collaboration, and accelerates the growth of water tech enterprises. With a proven track record of launching over 100 water tech companies, creating hundreds of jobs, and generating significant economic and environmental impact—including saving vast quantities of water and reducing carbon emissions—AquaAction is making tangible strides towards safeguarding freshwater resources for generations to come.
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