BioLite is a social enterprise dedicated to creating safe, reliable energy access for everyone.
We build beautiful, intuitive products that make transitioning to renewables feel like a true upgrade, never a sacrifice.
Our Mission
We are on a mission to empower people and protect the planet through access to renewable energy. We believe this is the single biggest challenge of our time and we are committed to reaching 20 million people by 2025 with clean, reliable ways to cook, charge, and light daily life.
Our Model
We use a unique business model called Parallel Innovation that pairs two distinct customers united by a common need for off-grid energy: outdoor recreationalists looking to power adventure and families in emerging markets where the grid is not available or reliable. Our team of engineers and designers work on core technologies that can be turned into solutions relevant to each audience, creating products that are user-centric, durable, and highly efficient. By leveraging insights from all over the world, every customer benefits from the end result.
Our Environmental Impact
BioLite is proudly Climate Neutral Certified, meaning that we actively measure, reduce, and offset our carbon footprint annually. We believe that to reach a net zero future, businesses must take responsibility for their carbon today and put a real price on what it takes to make products and get them out into the world.
Our History
What started as an idea...
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2006
Alec and Jonathan begin weekend project of “making a wood camping stove,” and CampStove proof of concept is born.
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2012
BioLite hits the market and CampStoves ship to customers around the world.
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2013
Pilot programs begin for the launch of the BioLite HomeStove across India and Uganda.
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2015
BioLite’s emission-reducing HomeStove is issued carbon credits for its performance; BioLite uses the first batch of credits to erase its entire carbon history and commit to carbon neutrality for the future of the company.
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2017
BioLite raises a record $2.5M on Kickstarter with the launch of the FirePit
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2018
HeadLamp 330 ushers in a new category for BioLite. Special holiday preview sells out within two weeks.
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2022
Emerging Markets exceed Outdoor Recreations sales for the first time in 10 years. The BaseCharge Series launch beckons in new era of large, portable power for the brand.
Our Team
Who we are and how you can join us.