Uses Cases
by Industry
SustainAble Exchange is a cloud-based token exchange platform that allows members to manage and record either privately or publicly their social impact and sustainability investments using our EnAble Tokens. Member-created EnAble Tokens provide a record of each transaction for transparency, member currency and third-party validation.
SustainAble Exchange’s secure contracting platform can be used by a variety of industries across dozens of use cases where an audit trail is needed for financial commitments towards sustainability and social impact
Industry Use Cases
Automotive
BEYOND TAX CREDITS
Vehicle manufacturers can offer their consumers numerous benefits beyond federal tax credits by leveraging SustainAble Exchange and its EnAble Tokens. This approach provides an ecosystem that benefits both initial and subsequent purchasers of vehicles, focusing on elements such as total miles driven, power sourcing, and participation in ride-sharing programs. By adopting this model, manufacturers can enhance customer loyalty and underline their commitment to promoting sustainable transportation solutions across the industry.
RIDE SHARING
Vehicle manufacturers can broaden their impact to include current non-owners by tracking usage in vehicles they don't own. EnAble Tokens can extend the benefits of a manufacturer’s ecosystem to non-owners through their participation in activities like ride-sharing, renting vehicles, and carpooling. This allows even those without direct ownership to experience and contribute to the sustainability efforts promoted by the vehicle manufacturer.
EXPANDING BRAND LOYALTY
EnAble Tokens can be seamlessly integrated with vehicle loyalty programs that manufacturers may establish, or with co-promoted initiatives involving other companies, states, and municipalities. This flexibility allows manufacturers to enhance their loyalty offerings and forge collaborative partnerships that extend the benefits of sustainable transportation.
HOME CHARGING STATIONS
EnAble Tokens can track and reward the sourcing and timing of home-based charging, including solar integration, encouraging the use of solar and off-peak charging.
AWAY CHARGING STATIONS
Manufacturers provide details on charging stations at various locations, including those at partnered lodging, retail, health, and food service brands. These stations can facilitate co-branded promotions through EnAble Tokens, enhancing customer engagement.
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
SustainAble Exchange and EnAble Tokens are available to assist with supply chain deliveries and tracking the carbon footprint of the delivery chain.
BATTERY MATERIALS SOURCING
Battery production and materials (rare earth minerals, etc) are an increasing focus. SustainAble Exchange and EnAble Tokens provide tracking of sourcing of key components
Beauty
HAIR, SKIN & BEAUTY INDUSTRIES:
Branded hair, skin, and beauty product companies can significantly enhance their brand value by adopting verifiable and traceable sustainable practices. These companies can reduce their carbon footprint through initiatives in packaging, manufacturing, and supply chain management. Furthermore, there is a growing emphasis on natural, chemical-free products and fair trade practices.The SustainAble Exchange platform enables branded hair, skin, and beauty companies to collaborate with vendors, manufacturers, distribution partners, and end consumers. This collaboration facilitates the creation, transfer, and use of EnAble Tokens throughout the entire product lifecycle, from manufacturing to sales.
NATURAL, SUSTAINABLE & NON-TOXIC PRODUCTS
Producing natural and chemical-free hair, skin, and beauty products is a crucial mission for companies and an increasing demand from consumers. Companies that provide chemical-free products can create EnAble Tokens with their distribution partners. These tokens can be used to promote environmental sustainability in various areas, including sun protection and reducing skin cancer cases.
COMMUNITIES SERVED
SustainAble Exchange offers a platform for inspiring founders who serve diverse communities. Achieving environmental and life sustainability requires global participation. Companies of all sizes and focus areas can create EnAble Tokens on this platform, showcasing the inspiration from diverse communities. These tokens increase in value as positive outcomes are achieved across these communities.
PLASTICS & PACKAGING
The packaging and distribution of hair, skin, and beauty products consume significant resources and can negatively impact the environment. Innovations in packaging can reduce the reliance on plastics and lower the carbon footprint of containers and packaging. Members of SustainAble Exchange can contract for improved standards and leading innovations, leading to the creation of valuable EnAble Tokens.
FAIR TRADE
Branded hair, skin, and beauty companies, along with their consumers, should focus on fair trade and fair pay. SustainAble Exchange provides a platform for improving global labor standards. EnAble Fair Tokens can be created both during product manufacturing and through consumer purchasing decisions.
Commodities
GENERAL COMMODITIES
SustainAble Exchange offers buyers of physical commodities and financial intermediaries a way to enhance global sustainability through the supply chain and the net impact of use. Contracts on rare earth minerals allow buyers and sellers to certify clean supply chains. EnAble Tokens go beyond carbon and tax credits, providing a traceable network of actions throughout the supply chain and end use. OIL & GAS Due to the large and fungible markets for commodities like oil and gas, specialized bilateral contracts on product delivery are less feasible. However, corporate members and other constituents of SustainAble Exchange can enter into contracts aimed at reducing the use of such commodities or offsetting their carbon impact. SustainAble Exchange provides a platform for members to create EnAble Tokens to define and trace actions, measuring outcomes against stated goals.
CARBON NEUTRAL PAIRING
Many global corporations and organizations purchase carbon credits and participate in renewable project financing to offset their carbon footprint. These actions can lead to valuable tax credits and offsets. SustainAble Exchange offers members additional contracting rights, including pairing carbon credits and tax credits with committed corporate actions. These combined actions can be certified under bilateral contracts, creating valuable EnAble Tokens. This combination may prove more valuable and transparent than current corporate actions on carbon impact.
RARE EARTH & CONFLICT MINERALS
Members of SustainAble Exchange can enter into specialized delivery contracts for rare earth and conflict minerals, either directly or through a consortium. These contracts certify clean mineral sourcing and delivery. EnAble Tokens, created through clean supply chain delivery, provide detailed certification of the mineral sourcing and delivery chain.
ORGANIC & FAIR TRADE COFFEE, COCOA & OTHER COMMODITIES
Commodities like coffee and cocoa are often presented to consumers as organic and/or fair trade certified. Members can create valuable EnAble Tokens by expanding the network of vendors and supporting global food commodity vendors. Contracts between large corporate buyers/consortiums and local farmers can incorporate microfinance, water, power, non-pesticide practices, extended purchase contracts, weather adjustments, and more. These activities enhance sustainable farming and fair trade. Corporate buyers and branded service companies can lead these efforts and engage their consumer base to participate. EnAble Tokens created through these actions can be integrated into corporate loyalty and rewards programs, furthering the global sustainability mission and strengthening brand loyalty.
Communications
SUSTAINABILITY CONTRIBUTIONS
Satellite and mobile network operators can significantly contribute to the sustainability of various environments and populations. They do this by providing images and communication for remote areas, monitoring important health topics, and improving economic conditions in low-income areas. Operators can collaborate with commercial entities, governments, NGOs, and other organizations to earn EnAble Tokens for their services. These tokens hold value on the SustainAble Exchange platform.
SATELLITE IMAGES
Satellite images support environmental sustainability by verifying forest areas for carbon credits, among other uses. Their value extends to aiding regions affected by natural disasters and conflicts. For instance, members of the SustainAble Exchange can earn EnAble Tokens for providing images and communication that help reduce the transport of conflict minerals.
SATELLITE/NETWORK COMMUNICATION & VIDEO
Satellite and network operators can earn traditional compensation along with EnAble Tokens by offering specialized coverage on important topics aligned with the UN's 17 SDGs. SustainAble Exchange members can contract these operators for such coverage, receiving payment in both cash and EnAble Tokens.
REMOTE HEALTHCARE SERVICES
Enhanced satellite and network coverage can improve remote monitoring and healthcare services in rural and underserved areas. Operators can contract with corporations, healthcare providers, insurers, and NGOs to provide communication and satellite coverage, earning EnAble Tokens for these services.
UNUSED CAPACITY
Unused satellite capacity results in a permanent loss for the operator. Standby mission-driven support agreements allow operators to earn EnAble Tokens for providing reduced-price services using this excess capacity. These tokens can be sold or transferred, adding value while supporting SDGs. The same opportunity applies to excess network capacity.
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
BRANDED CONSUMER PRODUCTS
Consumer product companies can enhance their brand value by adopting verifiable and traceable sustainable practices. They can reduce their carbon footprint through initiatives in packaging, manufacturing, and supply chain management. Additionally, there is a growing emphasis on fair trade. SustainAble Exchange allows branded consumer companies to partner with vendors, manufacturers, distribution partners, and end consumers in the creation, transfer, and use of EnAble Tokens throughout the entire product lifecycle.
MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY CHAIN
Producing consumer products requires significant amounts of oil, gas, chemicals, and water. Many companies seek to offset their carbon footprint through carbon credit purchases. SustainAble Exchange enables members to contract with manufacturers and distributors to collectively enhance sustainability measures. This includes reducing carbon emissions and ensuring fair employment practices. EnAble Tokens can be created through these contracts to add value beyond traditional carbon credits.
PLASTICS & PACKAGING
The packaging of consumer products consumes a large amount of resources and negatively impacts the environment. Innovations in packaging can reduce reliance on plastics and lower the carbon footprint of containers. Members of SustainAble Exchange can contract for improved standards and leading innovations, leading to the creation of valuable EnAble Tokens.
DELIVERY & RETURNS
Product shipping and returns significantly impact the environment. Companies can collaborate with shippers and consumers to mitigate the carbon impact of these processes. EnAble Tokens, created through contracts with shipping partners, can include incentives that extend into consumer loyalty and rewards programs.
FAIR TRADE Branded consumer product companies, along with their consumers, should focus on fair trade and fair pay. SustainAble Exchange offers a platform for improving global labor standards. EnAble Fair Tokens can be created at both the corporate level during product manufacturing and at the consumer level through purchasing decisions.
Endangered Species, Wildlife, Companion Pets,
Veterinarians and Animal Health
GLOBAL ANIMAL WELFARE
SustainAble Exchange provides its members and their constituents with the ability to improve the lives of all global species. The ecosystems of engagement in this area is broad, which includes corporations selling companion animal products, animal health & medicine companies, wildlife advocacy groups and consumer advocates. The entire ecosystem of animal welfare advocates may improve outcomes through the creation, transfer and use of EnAble Animal Tokens on SustainAble Exchange
ENDANGERED SPECIES
SustainAble Exchange enables companies, foundations, charities and consumer animal advocates to create EnAble Endangered Tokens to support endangered animals & creatures on land and in sea. This series of EnAble Endangered Tokens can be created through various forms of commercial transactions and matched giving and loyalty/rewards programs. Additionally, there may be special auctions and actions by our members that stimulate awareness and allows companies and organizations to sponsor conservation through EnAble Endangered Token allocations.
CONSUMER ANIMAL ADVOCATES
SustainAble Exchange provides a path for consumers to engage in our C2C, B2C and C2B sustainable games, rewards and loyalty programs. Our EnAble Tokens back the entire ecosystem of these actions. These programs will allow consumer members to support important animal rights causes, and compete with each other on their activities in animal rights spanning endangered species, wildlife, production animals and companion animals.
PET PARENTS & VET PRACTICES
Companion animal owners illustrate their compassion in many ways, including adopting shelter dogs, fosters, volunteering and other activity. Vet practices support our companions for general health and times of health issues. EnAble Pet Tokens can be created and transferred amongst these groups to incentivize the compassion for our pets.
SHELTERS & VOLUNTEERING
Companion animals improve our lives, and SustainAble Exchange would like members to reward each other for improving the lives of pets. There are many ways to advance this cause. No-kill shelters, adoption of shelter animals, fostering and volunteering are all ways that consumers can do their part. Unlike a tax deduction for cash contributions, there is no deduction for allocated time. SustainAble Exchange allows corporate members to change this dynamic through the allocation of EnAble Pet Tokens through a new loyalty and reward program offered by SustainAble Exchange.
DIAGNOSTICS & MEDICATIONS
Corporations, universities and other research organizations help animals through new forms of diagnostics and development of medication. SustainAble Exchange proudly supports the organizations that conduct such work in the proper regulatory manner, and the advancement of important scientific developments. Public and private organizations, whether in animal health or outside the field, can support the work of mission driven start-up animal health companies through SustainAble Exchange’s EnAble Start-Up Token allocation mechanism.
HUMANE TREATMENT
All animals deserve to be treated in a humane manner. SustainAble Exchange promotes humane treatment for all production animals. Farms, facilities, companies and brands can promote this behavior through programs on SustainAble Exchange that engage consumers. EnAble Humane Tokens can be created through many types of transactions on SustainAble Exchange, and matching programs may be available.
Energy, Power and Utilities
POWER CONTRACTING & TRANSMISSION
SustainAble Exchange provides members with the ability to expand power contracting arrangements and the economics of these contracts. Power purchase agreements have historically focused on marginal power pricing at delivery location, and in some cases capturing value of sustainable power from renewables. SustainAble Exchange provides contracting participants with an expanded economic opportunity through EnAble Tokens, and, if desired, detailed tracing of project outcomes for reporting (whether private or blockchain).
TAX CREDITS & CARBON CREDITS
SustainAble Exchange provides members with the ability to move beyond historic limitations of tax credits and carbon credits. Many factors have limited the economic benefits and transparency of these credits and incentives. EnAble Tokens provide members with increased fungibility and transparency of sustainable power generation, and the ability to use EnAble Tokens across industries in a novel transfer and credit mechanism that does not depend on tax capacity or government requirements.
RENEWABLE POWER
Various forms of tax credits and other tax benefits (i.e., accelerated depreciation) and attractive power purchase agreements have been the source of funding large portions of renewable power projects. Project requirements, timing and limitations on use & transfer of tax credits has been an issue for financing and operating renewable energy projects. SustainAble Exchange and EnAble Tokens provide members with a more flexible approach to these projects, and an incremental path to value.
NUCLEAR POWER
Nuclear power facilities may deliver multiple benefits of clean energy and valuable medical isotopes. Government incentives (tax credits) may be available for certain project costs of these facilities, but may not cover all benefits of the facilities. Contracting members on SustainAble Exchange may create value EnAble Tokens that cover the full scope of sustainable benefits (clean energy and medical isotopes) to society, and which may be valued by SustainAble Exchange members in current and future transactions.
BATTERY TECHNOLOGY
Renewable and other clean energy technology offers the full benefit through combination with advanced battery and storage technology. The advancement of storage technology may not come with government credits or other incentives. SustainAble Exchange and member driven EnAble Tokens can change the benefits of wholesale and retail battery technology delivery and use.
TRANSMISSION IMPROVEMENTS
Improved grid and transmission has large benefits to society, including the reduction of fire and other disasters. Proper monitoring of systems must be ongoing and continuous. Technology advancements and validated reporting is beneficial to all constituents. Members contracting on SustainAble Exchange can create EnAble Tokens that provide detailed reports and received value of taking part in improving the entire power and transmission system.
Fashion, Clothing and Apparel
FASHION, SPORT AND TOTAL CLOTHING/APPAREL
Oil, gas, water, chemicals and plastics are used/consumed in the global manufacturing and transportation of clothing & apparel. The fashion and sports apparel industries can partner with corporates and consumers in reducing the environmental footprint of clothing manufacturing and distribution. SustainAble Exchange and our EnAble Tokens make this possible, and provide details of each constituent's relative performance in their actions.
FAIR TRADE
A large portion of apparel is manufactured in developing countries without fair trade & labor standards. Brand owners, manufacturers, distributors and customers can collectively engage in activities to improve fair trade standards. SustainAble Exchange provides each constituent with the ability to create, transfer and use EnAble Fair Tokens. These can be integrated into loyalty, rewards and reuse programs such that B2B, B2C and C2C drive engagement and improve global standards.
LEAGUES, SPORTS FRANCHISES, PLAYERS & FANS
The ethos of every league, team and player is peak performance and fair play. Fans closely follow the actions of their teams and heroes. These constituents and their fans can compete in improving global apparel standards through the choice of low impact and fair trade performance gear. SustainAble Exchange and EnAble Fair Tokens provide the ability to compete to promote low impact and fair trade sports gear.
LOYALTY & REUSE PROGRAMS
Brands and manufacturers can partner with a number of constituents to reduce the impact of resources consumed per wearable item. The scope of these contracts can extend to companies and employees to fulfill the global mission, along with local municipalities. Corporate loyalty programs can motivate consumers to take action. SustainAble Exchange can assist each constituent to engage in this effort. EnAble Tokens can be created as each party signs contracts and takes action for change.
EAP & EMPLOYEE MATCHING
Employers provide matching for 401(k)s … why not extend matching to additional areas of walking, running and overall mobility. Proper apparel and technology can incentive employee activities, and a simple method for companies to improve the moral and health of their employees. Companies can engage with leading apparel brands & manufacturers to create EnAble Tokens as part of this mission. The combination of employer and employee purchasing of sustainable and fair trade apparel.
Financial Services
FINANCIAL SERVICES, BANKING, EXCHANGES, PAYMENTS & INSURANCE
The financial services, banking, exchanges, payments, and insurance industries can collaborate with clients to enhance global sustainability. These industries are accustomed to detailed contracts and outcome measurement. SustainAble Exchange provides a nonsecurities platform allowing members to engage in sustainability contracts and create valuable EnAble Tokens for documenting outcomes.
LARGE & COMMUNITY BANKS
Community banks are well-positioned to enhance the operations of depositors and borrowers through sustainable actions. These initiatives can be undertaken in partnership with municipalities and corporate clients, within regulatory parameters. Banks can facilitate broad environmental and human sustainable actions (such as the Community Reinvestment Act, low-income housing, and work incentives) on SustainAble Exchange, creating EnAble Tokens.
PAYMENT SYSTEMS/DIGITAL ASSETS
The use of credit card payment interchanges, electronic funds transfers, and digital asset transfers is expanding. These systems engage in B2B, B2C, and C2C commerce. SustainAble Exchange focuses on non-payment actions of its members and can be a valuable partner to payment systems and digital asset transfers. EnAble Tokens can be generated in these transactions for use in our loyalty and rewards member-to-member network.
REGULATED EXCHANGES
Global regulated exchanges focus on the transfer and sale of securities. SustainAble Exchange offers a platform for creating and using EnAble Tokens, a non-security byproduct of reported member-to-member contracts. Regulated exchanges can support their clients with data and contract services on sustainable actions and tracking through partnership with SustainAble Exchange and our EnAble Tokens system.
ASSET MANAGERS
Assets have been withdrawn from ESG-focused funds due to a lack of transparency. The selection criteria for companies in ESG-focused funds and the details of ESG reporting can be improved. SustainAble Exchange provides a mechanism for asset managers and ESG fund constituents to report sustainable initiatives and actions, document outcomes, and create valuable EnAble Tokens as part of their activities.
BROKER-DEALERS & LISTED COMPANIES
Publicly listed companies often make statements on ESG and sustainable activities. Underwriters are obligated to diligence the material actions of reporting companies as part of the securities sale. Actions and transactions of SustainAble Exchange members on ESG and sustainability topics will provide detailed transaction documentation and outcome reporting for disclosure and diligence.
INSURANCE
Corporate actions toward sustainability can impact the risks associated with a company's operations. Companies that provide detailed transaction documentation and outcomes may reduce insurance costs due to positive actions. SustainAble Exchange and our EnAble Tokens provide the necessary documentation that may lower insurance costs for our members.
Governments, States and Municipalities
COMMUNITY BENEFITS INTEGRATION
In states, counties, municipalities, Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZs), and regional economic areas tokens can be structured to meet government mandates and/or investments in social projects and equity initiatives, effectively coupling these efforts with traditional financing mechanisms and providing accountability on a project’s environmental or social impact.
ENHANCING CARBON CREDIT MARKETS
Governments face challenges in tracing and fairly allocating carbon credits among landowners and communities. A token-based exchange can address these issues by issuing tokens that encapsulate value both from underlying carbon offsets and community benefits, ensuring transparency and equitable distribution.
SPECIALIZED CARBON CREDITS
This platform allows government agencies to create customized contracts that trace the impact of public funds and allocate capital toward broader objectives beyond simple carbon offsetting, enhancing the overall effectiveness of environmental policies.
DUAL-BENEFIT CARBON CREDITS
Governments can issue carbon credits that link investment to local infrastructure projects aimed at reducing carbon emissions. This approach not only captures carbon but also improves local infrastructure, maximizing the dual benefits of environmental and economic development.
SUSTAINABLE MINING PRACTICES
Governments can collaborate with industry consortia to ensure fair practices in the extraction and processing of rare earth materials. Combining rare earth tokens with carbon credit tokens offers a holistic approach to sustainable mining practices.
WATER RIGHTS MANAGEMENT
Governments using token-based platforms can allocate resources towards improving water rights and infrastructure. These initiatives, backed by traceable water tokens, can be supported by matching funds from NGOs and local governments, ensuring effective and sustainable water management.
PROMOTING FAIR LABOR PRACTICES
Token allocations can be used by government bodies to ensure and enforce fair and safe labor practices across industries. These tokens facilitate accountability and promote safer working conditions, aligning with national labor standards and international human rights.
Healthcare
SUSTAINABLE HEALTH & WELLNESS
SustainAble Exchange allows companies, municipalities, foundations, charities, and consumers to collaborate on improving global health and wellness. This involves designating a reserve amount from commercial contracts towards a series of EnAble Tokens focused on global health and wellness. These allocations can benefit employees, their families, the communities where companies operate, and the global community, including support for vendors in underserved areas.
UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS
Many people around the world lack access to healthcare. Companies, NGOs, and foundations can work together to expand healthcare coverage globally. For corporations, this may extend beyond their employee base to include global vendors and their populations. SustainAble Exchange provides a forum for members to allocate reserves via EnAble Tokens toward solutions for global health and wellness.
REMOTE HEALTHCARE & MONITORING
Technology is enhancing the ability to provide remote healthcare and monitor patients' health. SustainAble Exchange members can support advancements in this area by allocating EnAble Token value toward the use of new technologies. This includes applications for employees, their families, and the global community.
MENTAL HEALTH
Mental health is a critical component of overall health. Improving the mental health of employees, their families, and the community can yield significant benefits for companies and municipalities. SustainAble Exchange members can create solutions for these groups through EnAble Tokens. For example, SustainAble Exchange launched EnAble HearMe Tokens through a contract with the HearMe peer support platform, providing subclinical support for employees and community members in need.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Substance abuse, including alcohol and controlled substances, can significantly impact companies, employees, municipalities, and the broader community. The opioid epidemic, in particular, has devastated many lives. SustainAble Exchange offers a platform for members to allocate contract value toward substance abuse solutions and create EnAble Tokens for these efforts. These tokens provide anonymous outcome data, supporting improved outcomes for those affected.
HEALTHCARE PAYORS, PROVIDERS, TECHNOLOGY, CORPORATIONS & EAP
Healthcare companies and employers have the opportunity to collaborate on improving the health and wellness of employees and their families. Various programs can be implemented focusing on vaccinations, healthy eating, nutrition, sun exposure, exercise, and mental health/peer support. Leading companies can use reserves under EnAble Tokens to provide benefits and explore new paths in employee assistance programs. EnAble Tokens can trace the positive outcomes of corporate actions and create long-term value.
Lodging and Hospitality
HOTEL PROPERTY, HOTEL BRANDS / OPERATORS & GUESTS
SustainAble Exchange provides real estate owners, hotel brand owners, and hotel operators with a platform to collaborate with vendors, corporate clients, and the community on sustainability initiatives. These enterprise contracts generate EnAble Tokens, documenting the collective efforts toward a sustainable environment by all parties involved. EnAble Tokens can be used as transaction currency on the SustainAble Exchange platform. Constituents can also direct employees and customers toward sustainable travel and lodging activities by incorporating EnAble Tokens into loyalty and rewards programs.
HOTEL PROPERTY OWNERS
Owners of lodging properties can engage in various sustainable initiatives, including property improvements and contracts related to transportation and food and beverage services. These actions may qualify for tax benefits, and if such credits are unavailable, property owners can receive valuable EnAble Tokens as rewards for their sustainable efforts.
HOTEL BRANDS
SustainAble Exchange enables hotel brand owners to enhance brand value and loyalty through sustainability initiatives. By contracting with property owners, operators, and suppliers, hotel brand owners can create EnAble Tokens that document sustainable actions undertaken by all parties associated with the brand. These tokens can be shared with hotel guests and integrated into loyalty and rewards programs.
HOTEL OPERATORS
Independent and chain hotel operators can use SustainAble Exchange to engage in contracts with vendors and travel service partners to improve the sustainability of supply chains and guest services. Operators can generate significant improvements in global sustainability through their operating activities (e.g., water use, supplies, guest options). They can earn EnAble Tokens for their sustainable actions, which can be used in future commercial contracts and guest loyalty programs.
HOTEL STAFF
Ensuring fair wages is a global sustainability mission. Property owners, brand owners, operators, corporate clients, and travel services can use SustainAble Exchange to ensure fair wages for the entire hotel staff, including consideration for transit time. Constituents that improve the working environment and fair pay for hotel staff can create valuable EnAble Tokens, reflecting their commitment and actions.
LOYALTY PROGRAMS
Hotel brands, operators, and customers can collectively engage in actions toward lower-impact and more sustainable travel and lodging. SustainAble Exchange allows each constituent to undertake defined actions (contract terms or guest activities) that result in the creation and transfer of EnAble Tokens. These tokens can be used on SustainAble Exchange or within existing loyalty and rewards programs.
Media & Entertainment
In the case of film financing, SustainAble Exchange’s EnAble tokens can represent ownership in future profits, intellectual property rights, or even tax credits themselves. For instance, tokenizing Section 181 tax credits can open new opportunities in film finance by increasing liquidity, broadening investor access, and offering additional incentives to potential backers.
STRUCTURE AND EXECUTION
For example, an independent film producer might divide its $10 million budget into 10,000 EnAble tokens, each valued at $1,000. These EnAble tokens represent proportional ownership in the film’s Section 181 tax credits, offering immediate tax deductions to qualified investors. Additionally, the EnAble tokens entitle holders to a share in any future profits from the film. The tokenization structure provided both direct tax benefits and future profit potential, creating a compelling case for new investors.
RESULTS AND IMPACT
1. Increased Investor Pool
By tokenizing the tax credits, a producer may attract a broader base of investors who are drawn to the liquidity and flexibility tokens offer. Traditional investors, along with crypto-native investors and smaller backers, could participate in film financing in increments suiting their risk appetite.
2. Enhanced Liquidity and Exit Opportunities
Typically, film investments are illiquid, tying up funds until profits are realized. However, tokenized tax credits can be traded on a secondary market for digital assets, allowing investors to sell their stake if desired, thus increasing liquidity.
3. Greater Transparency and Efficiency
Tokenization platforms are built on blockchain technology, which offers transparent, real-time tracking of transactions and profits. This transparency fosters trust with investors and streamlines distribution of tax benefits and profits as the film reaches financial milestones.
4. Compliance with Regulatory Standards
By working with SustainAble Exchange, producers ensure that the token offering complied with U.S. securities laws, including know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) requirements, making it a secure investment vehicle.
Mission-Driven Companies
MISSION-DRIVEN COMPANY PROFILE
SustainAble Exchange partners with and supports mission-driven companies of all sizes across various jurisdictions. These companies are committed to advancing one or more of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or other sustainability objectives, encompassing a broad spectrum of goals including environmental protection, health improvement, job creation, and promoting equality. Through our platform, funds represented by EnAble Tokens can be directed by corporate members, NGOs, foundations, and donor-advised funds towards the capital, products, and operations of these mission-driven companies.
START-UP SUPPORT
EnAble Tokens enable our members to allocate reserved funds in various ways, including support for mission-driven start-ups. This support can provide essential capital and sales assistance needed for these start-ups to thrive. Mission-driven start-ups can become 'recipient members' of our platform, and may in the future reallocate the value of tokens received during their initial phase.
SUSTAINABLE EXCHANGE PLATFORM VETTING
Our platform allows mission-driven companies to showcase a summary of their activities and demonstrate how they are advancing sustainable missions. This exposure to our members facilitates access to broader funding and resources, thanks to a collective review process.
ENABLE TOKEN ALLOCATION
Members of SustainAble Exchange can allocate portions of their EnAble Tokens and reserved funds towards various endeavors, including supporting mission-driven companies. Such allocations are often incentivized by the potential future value of the EnAble Tokens invested in these companies.
AFFILIATED COMPANY FOUNDATION
Many mission-driven companies operate alongside affiliated foundations. These foundations can receive allocations of EnAble Tokens, which may also be matched by additional capital allocations from the for-profit parent companies of the mission-driven enterprises.
DONOR ADVISED FUND MATCHING OPPORTUNITY
Donor advised funds can leverage the SustainAble Exchange and its EnAble Token matching program to amplify the impact of their contributions. Members can use their tokens for matching contributions at both the for-profit level and with foundation affiliates, thus broadening the network of potential funding partners.
NGOs and Foundations
RECIPIENT MEMBER BENEFITS:
SustainAble Exchange empowers NGOs, charities, foundations, and endowments to attract additional donations through membership. Members allocate reserved funds via EnAble Tokens across various investments and causes, including the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Recipient members can present their mission and describe how they will use allocated proceeds at the project level, enhancing their chances of receiving funding via specific EnAble Tokens.
ENABLE TOKEN HISTORY & TRACK RECORD:
Recipient members on SustainAble Exchange can build a performance history with their EnAble Tokens. These tokens let parties agree on the reporting level for transactions and donations. Recipient members who provide detailed project outcomes through EnAble Tokens are more likely to attract funding from the SustainAble Exchange community.
ENABLE TOKEN MATCHING:
EnAble Tokens offer a straightforward path for matching corporate and other donations. Recipient members can choose to provide either general or detailed project information through specific EnAble Tokens. Designating funds toward projects and tracking them with EnAble Tokens raises awareness of the mission and improves matching opportunities.
FOR-PROFIT & FOUNDATION PAIRS:
Many foundations are linked to large for-profit organizations, and missiondriven startups often have affiliated foundations. This results in 'paired recipient members' where EnAble Tokens can be allocated to both for-profit and nonprofit entities, supporting their shared mission. SustainAble Exchange helps members identify these pairing opportunities and offers flexible allocation options.
FLEXIBLE CHARITABLE TAX DEDUCTIONS:
SustainAble Exchange members can allocate specific amounts to EnAble Tokens, which track the results of contributions without altering their taxdeductible status. Members can defer portions of their deductions to see how the EnAble Tokens change in value, and contribute them gradually to support their tax, trust, and estate planning needs.
Real Estate - Commercial
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Ownership and usage patterns of commercial buildings are evolving in many cities. Initiatives such as green buildings, efficient operations, and shared spaces empower property owners and tenants to establish innovative benefit-sharing and carbon-tracing systems through SustainAble Exchange’s EnAble Property Tokens. These systems enable new forms of shared benefits, incentivizing and rewarding sustainable property management and use.
COMMERCIAL SHARED TENANCY
Historically, leasehold interests have not been prepaid nor integrated into a building's capital structure. However, SustainAble Exchange and EnAble Tokens offer a new approach to improving the costs, efficiency, and carbon footprint of buildings. They achieve this through a series of EnAble Use Tokens that introduce prepaid and partially prepaid tenancy, along with 'micro property ownership.
RENEWABLE & EV ADJACENCY
Many companies operate through a network of stand-alone locations that may be owned, leased, or franchised. These locations can adopt sustainable practices like green energy and EV charging to minimize the carbon footprint of operations, employees, and customers. SustainAble Exchange and EnAble Tokens enable the distribution of 'fractional' token benefits across the entire ecosystem, including property owners, operators, employees, customers, and the community.
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE
Rising home prices, interest rates, and the migration of worker locations have heightened the demand for renting single-family homes and other properties. Renters typically don't receive the same benefits as homeowners, such as certain credits and privileges tied to full ownership. SustainAble Exchange and EnAble Tokens offer a platform that allows property owners and tenants to share benefits, thus enhancing sustainability advantages for both parties.
REAL ESTATE FUNDS
Global real estate property funds and REITs are prioritizing carbon footprint reduction. Property improvement and construction costs, along with related revenue enhancements, can be shared flexibly between property owners and operators via SustainAble Exchange and EnAble Tokens. This approach can enhance adjusted cap rates and returns while reducing the carbon footprint.
REAL ESTATE TAX CREDITS
Federal, provincial, state, and municipal tax credits offer incentives for purchasing, improving, renting, or using specific properties. However, some property holders may be unable to fully utilize these credits. SustainAble Exchange and EnAble Tokens enable members to allocate and transfer unused credits, optimizing 'aftercredit' and 'after-token' returns.
Real Estate - Residential
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
Homeowners have many options to reduce the carbon footprint of their properties, including federal and state tax credits for certain improvements. However, many sustainable actions are not documented or rewarded. SustainAble Exchange offers a system for municipalities and local corporations to work with residential property owners to document and reward sustainable actions through a distributed loyalty and rewards program using EnAble Tokens.
HEATING, COOLING & ELECTRICITY
Solar and other renewable energy sources are key methods for reducing the carbon impact of home heating, cooling, and electricity use. SustainAble Exchange provides homeowners, companies, and communities with a platform to competitively pursue sustainable living. Valuable EnAble Tokens are rewarded for documented actions in heating, cooling, and electricity usage.
WATER USE
Reducing water use can significantly improve environmental sustainability. Municipalities often impose water use restrictions, but property improvements like water reuse systems and planting drought-resistant vegetation can enhance collective water conservation efforts. SustainAble Exchange allows members to implement these changes and earn EnAble Tokens for their efforts.
NEIGHBORHOOD TREES
Planting trees in residential areas and communities can improve environmental health by capturing carbon and providing shade, which helps reduce energy consumption and heatrelated health issues. SustainAble Exchange provides a platform for municipalities, corporations, and homeowners to participate in tree planting initiatives, generating valuable EnAble Tokens usable on the platform.
HOME & COMMUNITY GARDENS
Home and community gardens offer residents a healthy food source while reducing the carbon footprint associated with transportation and cooling, as well as reducing spoilage. Members who engage in these actions through SustainAble Exchange can compete for better outcomes and earn valuable EnAble Tokens.
COMMUTING & MUNICIPAL/EMPLOYER PROGRAMS
Mass transit and efficient work locations can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of employees and companies. Corporations often offer commuting benefits, which can be extended through satellite offices and documented efficient and sustainable practices. Additionally, flexible bus and small shuttle services can be supported by community, corporate, and private financing. SustainAble Exchange provides a platform for all stakeholders to create EnAble Tokens for improved commuting options and outcomes.
Sports
TEAMS
Professional and collegiate teams engage in thousands of commercial transactions a year applicable to vendors, media / game broadcasting, tickets, merchandise, fans, real estate, etc. Each team that becomes a member of SustainAble Exchange can allocate any desired portion of these commercial contracts toward EnAble Tokens, and use these tokens drive benefits to their fans, community and society (and their own future contracts). Team foundations may also become ‘recipient members’ of SustainAble Exchange to enhance delivered benefits.
PLAYERS
Professional and collegiate players are creating their personal brands, and entering into multiple commercial contracts on endorsements and collegiate NIL. Separately, many players have foundations that support global causes. Players may become direct members of SustainAble Exchange to drive multiplier benefits of their mission through EnAble Tokens, plus have their foundation (and affiliated team / brand foundation) a recipient members of SustainAble Exchange.
BRANDS
Multiple sporting gear, apparel, food, beverage and other brands deliver products to and affiliated with teams and leagues. Teams, players and leagues will have multiple contracts with companies and brand endorsement / affiliation deals. SustainAble Exchange and its EnAble Tokens power each of the commercial constituents to deliver a multiplier benefits to common causes, and at the same time drive commercial benefit.
FANS
The passionate fan base of each team has a large impact on local communities. The support is tremendous. Teams can provide benefits to those passionate fans that deliver community service to those in need. EnAble Tokens provide the bi-directional loyalty benefit between team, players, fans and communities in which teams can use EnAble Tokens to enable first time stadium experiences, and fans that perform community service can earn EnAble Tokens toward team games and events.
COMMUNITY
Teams (and commercial contractors to teams), players and fans all need to support and embrace their local communities. SustainAble Exchange and EnAble Tokens provide the ability to allocate a designated portion of the commercial receipts toward EnAble Tokens and positive community developments. National and local businesses that become members and engage in platform will benefit from allocating EnAble Tokens across multiple areas.
RECIPIENTS
Charities, foundations, underserved communities, etc will all be potential recipients of the allocations under EnAble Tokens. Each member and member contract will drive the allocation of EnAble Token benefits, which can be traced to illustrate how the sports ecosystem is driven change for good.
Transportation and Mobility
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS
Transportation by foot is the most environmentally friendly type of mobility…no fuel burned. There are incremental benefits if sustainable manufacturing increases recycling + requires less water and toxic chemicals.
We have a path to reward footwear manufacturers, employers and employees that all do their part for the adoption of environmentally friendly and healthy transportation by foot — EnAble Tokens!
SUSTAINABLE WORKFORCE
Improving workplace health and wellness is a focus of SustainAble Exchange. Some employees have alternatives to expensive GLP-1s, with increased mobility being part of the solution. Increased mobility reduces costs for employers and employees, allowing both to earn valuable EnAble Tokens in the process.
SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY
Digital devices count steps, but they don’t capture the quality of each step or the additional benefits of certain types of steps. Eliminating fuel otherwise burned through ‘walk to work’ & ‘walk to lunch' campaigns provides benefits to environment and employee health…and allows employers and employees to earn EnAble Tokens.
TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS
SustainAble Exchange has partnered with leading tech companies that offer new technology for monitoring gait, rate/range of motion and prevention of injury. Our platform matches this technology with footwear companies to enhance activities, monitor actions and prevent injuries. Corporate members of SustainAble Exchange that adopt these forms of new technology earn incremental EnAble Tokens.
EAP MATCHING
Employers can extend matching for walking, running and overall mobility.
Proper footwear integrated with leading technology prevents injuries and sustains mobility. Companies can improve the morale and longevity of their employees while earning EnAble Tokens.
Technology
PRODUCTS, PRIVACY & COMMODITIES
Global technology companies deliver products and services that can significantly enhance sustainability. However, these companies consume large amounts of energy and rare earth minerals. SustainAble Exchange provides a platform for technology companies to contract with members and consumers to create EnAble Tokens, promoting sustainable practices.
CONSUMER PRIVACY
Improving consumer privacy standards is crucial for technology companies. This can be achieved through better contracts between devices, software, cloud services, and vendors. SustainAble Exchange enhances the ecosystem by offering benefits in contracting, tracing, verification, and the creation of EnAble Tokens.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
As technology companies increase power consumption through advanced data search functions, they can adopt advanced contracts with renewable power suppliers and data centers to promote sustainable energy use. SustainAble Exchange enables members to create EnAble Tokens as part of their contracting process. These tokens detail power consumption and efforts to transition to sustainable energy, with reserves backing new renewable energy technologies.
PRODUCT RECYCLING PROCESS
Tech companies can improve sustainability through various recycling programs and member contracts. EnAble Tokens, created through these contracts, can be used to enhance future engagements. Engaging consumers in recycling through EnAble Tokens allows technology companies to expand loyalty and rewards programs.
RARE EARTH & NON-CONFLICT MINERALS
Members of SustainAble Exchange can enter into specialized delivery contracts for rare earth and non-conflict minerals, either directly or through a consortium. These contracts certify clean mineral sourcing and delivery. EnAble Tokens, created through these clean supply chain deliveries, provide details on the underlying mineral sourcing and delivery chain for certification. FAIR TRADE Tech companies and their consumers should collectively focus on fair trade and fair pay. SustainAble Exchange offers a platform to improve global labor standards. EnAble Fair Tokens can be created at the corporate level for component supply and at the consumer level for purchasing decisions.
Universities
UNIVERSITY PURCHASING
Universities operate similarly to commercial enterprises and engage with diverse groups such as athletics, endowments, alumni, students, student organizations, and local communities. These groups can partner with SustainAble Exchange to generate EnAble Tokens, enhancing the value of their interactions and transactions.
UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS
Athletics departments at both public and private universities frequently collaborate with corporate vendors and sponsors in commercial transactions. These departments can utilize SustainAble Exchange’s technology platform for requesting quotes and indicating interest, which helps in creating bilateral contracts that generate EnAble Tokens.
UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENT
SustainAble Exchange provides university endowments with resources to multiply their missions. Endowments supporting students and communities may receive matching support from corporations that generate EnAble Tokens through transactions with the university and its sports programs.
UNIVERSITY ALUMNI
Alumni can engage with SustainAble Exchange in various ways. Alumni-owned businesses can join as corporate members to generate EnAble Tokens. Alumni foundations can become recipient members, and alumni can support matching of tokens generated by students and the university.
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Students can derive benefits from engaging with SustainAble Exchange, where commercial and charitable activities are recorded in a registry of EnAble Tokens. This registry can enhance their resumes by detailing their achievements.
UNIVERSITY, FACULTY & STUDENT MISSION-DRIVEN ENTERPRISES:
SustainAble Exchange supports startups and mission-driven companies formed by universities, faculty, and students by allocating EnAble ‘Investment’ Tokens. Token holders can support and participate in these emerging enterprises.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Students, as early adopters of technology and digital assets, can gain valuable work experience and community support through SustainAble Exchange. Activities pursued by students generate EnAble Tokens, which can be matched by their university and local businesses, fostering early and significant engagement.
STATE & LOCAL COMMUNITY
Universities, along with their endowments, alumni, and students, can partner with states and municipalities through SustainAble Exchange. Designated commercial transactions generate EnAble Tokens, benefitting all parties involved in the exchange.