The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) launched the new Trademarks for Humanity awards program to recognize brand owners who are harnessing the power of trademarks to help solve humanitarian challenges. For the 2024 awards cycle, the program focused on the environment. An awards ceremony honoring the four winners was held Tuesday, December 3, in Washington, D.C.
Award recipients:
OLAUNU®
San Clemente, California
Olaunu, LLC provides stormwater water resources, and coastal zone management consulting services to improve water quality in the ocean and waterways and improve water resources and access to clean water while protecting the natural environment.
GENMOJI®
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Genmoji LLC develops, manufactures, and installs renewable energy and artificial wind energy recycling technologies, and AI software focused on sustainability, efficiency, and significant drops in greenhouse emissions for communities facing ongoing challenges with traditional energy infrastructure, particularly in the aftermath of major natural disasters.
World Centric®
Rohnert Park, California
World Centric offers over 400 plant-based compostable products, including cutlery, plates, bowls, cups, trays, to-go containers, and lawn bags, designed to reduce environmental impact. As a company dedicated to using business as a force for good, it donates 25% of its profits to grassroots initiatives that empower communities and drive sustainable change.
enerGfacade®
Atlanta, Georgia
YKK AP America Inc. expanded its commitment to environmental sustainability in its external-facing products and its internal manufacturing processes. Under its mark, enerGfacade®, it provides energy-efficient aluminum building materials, including doors, windows, entrances, storefronts, sunshades, and curtain walls.