[Toronto – December 4, 2024] – Evoco’s Co-Founder and CEO, Jason Robinson, named as Fasken’s Climate Tech Founder of the Year for 2024, a prestigious accoldate unveiled annually at MaRS Discovery District’s Climate Impact summit. This award honours Canadian ClimateTech founders addressing climate challenges through transformative, innovative solutions.

The MaRS Climate Impact Summit, a two-day held every December, gathers over 500 industry leaders, investors, and innovators from the Green Economy to explore actionable strategies for combating climate change. This year’s recognition of Robinson highlights his visionary leadership and Evoco’s pioneering role in driving bio-material innovation. 

With over two decades of experience in cleantech, Robinson has spearheaded a transformation in the materials industry, focusing on defossilizing the value chain through sustainable, scalable bio-material solutions. Under his guidance, Evoco has emerged as a global leader in next-generation materials, with a proven ability to scale and deliver impactful results.

Evoco’s growth story is underpinned by measurable success. The company has produced millions of components for more than 20 global footwear brands, leveraging its expansive patent portfolio and sector-spanning R&D to maintain a competitive edge. 

Robinson’s approach balances sustainability with functionality, creating bio-materials that decarbonize the supply chain without compromising performance. His vision is rooted in meeting the market where it is today, providing practical and scalable solutions to industries seeking advanced material alternatives, including fashion, furniture, and automotive.