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    The American Society of Mechanical Engineers

    Engineering Solutions for a Sustainable Future

    ASME helps engineers, innovators, and organizations address urgent global challenges by advancing responsible solutions in energy, industry, innovation, and workforce development.
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    How ASME Drives Impact

    Engineering has the power to improve quality of life for people and the planet. ASME helps the engineers integrate social, environmental, and economic considerations into the development of practical, innovative solutions to build a sustainable future. This is what sustainability means to ASME.

     

     

    Energy Transition

    Advancing technologies and expertise that support cleaner, more reliable, and more resilient energy systems.
     
    The Fight to Decarbonize Needs Solar Workers

    June 6, 2024

    An obstacle in the fight to decarbonize with a solar energy solution is the need for workers. Cornell University researchers look at the solar workforce, job quality, and industry racial disparities.

    Ion Beams Speed Qualification for Nuclear Materials

    July 30, 2026

    By mimicking years of neutron damage in days, ion beam testing could dramatically reduce the time and cost of qualifying materials for advanced nuclear reactors.

    Industrial Transformation

    Helping industry modernize operations, improve efficiency, and develop sustainable approaches to manufacturing and resource management.


     
    ASME / CATALYZE

     

    Engineering the Next Industrial Revolution

    Connecting the engineers who solve problems with the leaders who scale solutions

    April 20–21, 2027 | Detroit, MI
    The Department at Hudson’s Detroit

    The summit for engineers, investors, and ecosystem leaders building the clean industrial transformation.

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    Focus Areas:

    ⚡ Energy Demand
    🏭 Industrial Transformation
    🔧 Advanced Manufacturing

    Innovation Ecosystems

    Connecting entrepreneurs, startups, investors, industry leaders, and technical experts to accelerate the adoption of breakthrough technologies. 


     
    Sabjikothi – A Low-Cost Innovation Enabling Longer Harvest Storage

    ISHOW

    For over a decade, ASME's Innovation Showcase (ISHOW) has helped build the capacity of social ventures scaling hardware innovations designed to improve quality of life in communities around the world.
    • 273 ventures supported
    • $1.4 million in delivered value
    • 35 countries impacted by innovations


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    Engineering Workforce

    Engineering Workforce

    Preparing engineers to lead responsibly, adapt, and contribute throughout their careers through education, community, and professional development.
    Engineering for Change

    Engineering for Change

    As a founding partner of Engineering for Change, ASME helped establish a global community and platform preparing, educating, and activating the technical workforce to improve quality of life for people and the planet.
    • Workforce development and training to equip engineers with the skills for sustainability leadership 
    • Worldwide opportunities to contribute to sustainable development
    • Platform to publish insights, research and innovations to a global network of engineering professionals.
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    Whether you're looking to:

    Build Skills

    Explore learning opportunities, credentials, and technical resources.
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    Sustainable Manufacturing at ASME
    Clean Hydrogen at ASME
    SMR and Advanced Reactors at ASME

    Join a Community

    Connect with like-minded individuals and our dedicated volunteer committees.
    Committee on Sustainability
    Engineering for Sustainable Development Committee
    Hydrogen for the Green Economy Steering Committee
    CATALYZE on LinkedIn
    Engineering for Change Community

    Create Impact

    Contribute to standards development, research, and thought leadership in industry transformation.
     
    Standards and Certifications
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    ASME's Commitment

     

    Putting Principles Into Practice

    ASME measures its own progress, shares performance transparently, and incorporates sustainability into the way it operates, develops programs, and supports the engineering profession. As the first North American engineering society to complete comprehensive greenhouse gas emissions measurement across all three scopes, ASME is elevating resiliency within ASME and industry at large.

    Read ASME Annual Report
    View ASME’s GHG Emissions Report
    Read ASME’s Position on Climate Change

    FAQ

    FAQs

    How can engineers contribute to a more sustainable future?
    Engineers play a critical role in addressing urgent global challenges related to energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, resource management, and more. By integrating environmental, social, and economic considerations into the design, development, and deployment of technologies and systems, engineers can help create responsible solutions that improve quality of life while supporting long-term resilience and prosperity. ASME supports this work by providing access to education, resources, community, and technical expertise.   
    How can I build sustainability skills through ASME?
    ASME offers a range of learning opportunities designed to prepare engineers for sustainable leadership. Through courses, technical resources, fellowships, and industry-focused content, engineers can gain the knowledge and develop the skills needed to contribute to sustainable solutions and systems throughout their careers.   
    How can I get involved in ASME sustainability initiatives?
    There are many ways to participate, depending on your interests and career stage. You can engage with ASME through volunteer opportunities, standards development activities, industry events, innovation programs, and more. Whether you're seeking to advance technical solutions, share expertise, support entrepreneurship, or contribute to thought leadership, ASME provides opportunities to make a meaningful impact.   
    What sustainability-focused communities and committees are available through ASME?
    ASME offers several communities and volunteer groups focused on sustainability and related technical challenges. These include the Committee on Sustainability, the Engineering for Sustainable Development Committee, and the Hydrogen for the Green Economy Steering Committee, as well as the Engineering for Change community and the CATALYZE network. These groups bring together engineers, researchers, industry professionals, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders to exchange knowledge, collaborate on solutions, and help advance sustainable development.

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