Contents
- 1 Snapshot
- 2 Early Life and Education
- 3 Career
- 4 Sustainability Highlights and Focus
- 4.1 Innovative Waste Processing: Under Begin’s leadership, Divert has developed systems that separate waste into liquid and solid streams, optimizing the conversion of organic material into renewable energy. Approximately 80% of the processed waste is transformed into energy, with ongoing efforts to reduce residuals that require disposal.
- 4.2 Strategic Partnerships: In 2023, Begin oversaw a $1 billion infrastructure agreement with Enbridge to build facilities that convert organic waste into renewable energy, expanding Divert’s capacity to address food waste on a larger scale.
- 4.3 Recognition in Sustainability: Begin was named among Forbes’ 2024 Sustainability Leaders, acknowledging his contributions to reducing food waste and promoting renewable energy solutions.
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Snapshot
Ryan Begin is the co-founder and CEO of Divert, Inc., a company dedicated to reducing food waste through innovative technology and sustainable infrastructure. Under his leadership, Divert has become a leader in the sustainability sector, partnering with major retailers to minimize waste and convert organic material into renewable energy.
Early Life and Education
Begin’s interest in technology and environmental solutions led him to pursue a degree in engineering. This educational background provided the technical foundation for his future endeavors in sustainability and waste management.
Career
In 2007, Begin co-founded Divert, Inc. with the mission to create social and environmental impact by developing advanced technology and sustainable infrastructure aimed at preventing food waste. The company collaborates with over 6,600 retail stores across the United States, including Fortune 100 companies like Kroger, Target, and CVS, to implement waste reduction strategies. Divert’s facilities have processed hundreds of millions of pounds of waste, converting a significant portion into renewable energy.
Sustainability Highlights and Focus
Innovative Waste Processing: Under Begin’s leadership, Divert has developed systems that separate waste into liquid and solid streams, optimizing the conversion of organic material into renewable energy. Approximately 80% of the processed waste is transformed into energy, with ongoing efforts to reduce residuals that require disposal.
Strategic Partnerships: In 2023, Begin oversaw a $1 billion infrastructure agreement with Enbridge to build facilities that convert organic waste into renewable energy, expanding Divert’s capacity to address food waste on a larger scale.
Recognition in Sustainability: Begin was named among Forbes’ 2024 Sustainability Leaders, acknowledging his contributions to reducing food waste and promoting renewable energy solutions.
Through his innovative approach and commitment to environmental stewardship, Ryan Begin continues to lead Divert, Inc. in creating sustainable solutions that address the critical issue of food waste.
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