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Apogee Sustainability

Industrial energy efficiency with turnkey solutions

Overview

Energy Drive focuses on reducing energy use in industrial plants by providing turnkey, zero-capex energy savings solutions for pump and fan motors. They install and manage energy-saving systems powered by variable speed drives (VSD) for low- and medium-voltage motors, and they guarantee net monetary savings for each system with no upfront installation cost. The company differentiates itself through disruptive collaboration with clients, offering guaranteed savings, and a willingness to fund the capital for energy-efficiency projects. They work across industries such as mining, chemicals, manufacturing, food and beverage, paper and packaging, textiles, power generation, and rubber. The goal is to change how industry uses energy by delivering verifiable energy efficiency and environmental savings and improving industrial energy performance.

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About Apogee Sustainability

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Why Apogee Sustainability is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

ConsultingIndustrial & ManufacturingEnergy

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$26.4M

Headquarters

Hillcrest, South Africa

Founded

2011

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What believers are saying

  • Energy Solutions Engineer hiring in Houston shows North America expansion in 2026.
  • Workable and CareerBuilder postings confirm active demand generation around industrial decarbonization.
  • FY25 reporting cites verified Scope 1 and 2 emissions, strengthening buyer trust.

What critics are saying

  • Scope 3 remains unmeasured until FY27/28, weakening 2040 net-zero credibility.
  • Parent Apogee pushed net-zero from 2030 to 2040 in June 2026.
  • If industrial customers freeze retrofit budgets, Energy Drive’s zero-capex pipeline stalls.

What makes Apogee Sustainability unique

  • Zero-capex Energy-Efficiency-as-a-Service targets mining, manufacturing, chemicals, and food plants.
  • Variable-speed-drive projects deliver guaranteed net savings for pumps and fans.
  • Apogee’s 2026 policy embeds ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 governance across operations.

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Funding

Total Funding

$26.4M

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Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Remote Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

15%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

16%
Recycling Today
Jun 12th, 2025
Energy Drive secures $27M investment

Energy Drive Systems, a subsidiary of Apogee Sustainability Ltd, has secured a $27M investment from The Pears Family to support its international expansion. The company, which provides zero-capex energy efficiency solutions for large motors, will use the funds to grow in North America and Europe. The investment highlights the increasing demand for energy cost reduction and emissions cutting in energy-intensive industries.

Drives & Controls
Jun 3rd, 2025
Energy Drive secures £20m for expansion

Energy Drive, a South African firm specializing in energy-saving solutions for large motors, has secured £20 million from UK-based Pears Partnership Capital for global expansion. The company offers a capex-free service using VSDs and proprietary technology to cut energy use by 43% in sectors like mining and metals. Energy Drive manages installation and maintenance, providing verified savings. Clients include ArcelorMittal and Glencore, with over 1TWh of energy saved and significant emissions reductions.

Mining Magazine
Mar 8th, 2023
Rockwell wins Sibanye-Stillwater 'EaaS' deal

Industrial automation firm Rockwell has partnered with Energy Drive, an energy-efficiency specialist based in Durban, South Africa, to provide energy-saving-as-a-service (EaaS) partnership to Sibanye-Stillwater Driefontein mine in South Africa, resulting in reduced emissions and significant annual energy savings.

Energy Drive
Jan 16th, 2022
Energy Drive receives award SAEEC Energy Company of the Year (2019)

A solution EnergyDrive Systems were proud to be recognised for with the SAEEC Energy Company of the Year (2019) award.

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