Each year, millions of people face winter without safe, effective heating. Refugees endure freezing shelters, disaster-hit communities are left without infrastructure, and low-income households struggle with energy poverty.
Too often, heating solutions are costly, hazardous, or polluting, and out of reach for those who need them most. We're here to change that. Our products are designed to meet real-world needs, providing life-saving warmth in crisis and energy-efficient comfort in daily life.
Through ethical business and partnering with NGOs we bring warmth to where it is needed the most.
From comfort to survival
We believe warmth is a basic human need and a universal right.
Our mission
To create a world where everyone, no matter their circumstances, has access to safe, sustainable warmth.
Our commitment
To design smart products that protect people and respect the planet.
Our goal
To bring safe, sustainable warmth to one million people by 2030.
Born in the United Kingdom,
warming people worldwide.
We recognise that the need for warmth transcends borders, lifestyles and circumstances. Our impact will spread far and wide across the globe and we are just getting started.
We don’t cut corners with sustainability
Sustainability is central to Mat Zero’s mission. We focus on clean energy access and carbon-conscious design, supporting global goals to expand energy equity and reduce climate impact. Our heating solutions are built to serve people and protect the planet.
SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy
Mat Zero provides sustainable and energy-efficient heating solutions, ensuring communities have access to safe, reliable warmth without reliance on harmful or outdated methods
SDG 13: Climate action
With a strong focus on energy efficiency and low-carbon innovation, Mat Zero helps combat climate change by reducing the environmental impact of heating and promoting sustainable technologies.
Recognised for impact
Mat Zero is grounded in purpose-led design and bold ideas, and we’re proud to see our work acknowledged. From innovation awards to permanent tributes, these moments celebrate the impact we’re making and the leadership driving it forward.
Innovate UK
Sri Hollema has been named one of Innovate UK’s Women in Innovation Award winners, celebrating her work in sustainable innovation and honoured with a permanent Purple Plaque at Loughborough University.
Safe Steps D-Tech Awards
Mat Zero was awarded 1st Runner‑Up in the Climate & Health track recognising our clean energy solution for disaster resilience.
The Conduit
Mat Zero was selected as a finalist in the Santander X UK Awards, recognised for its social mission, smart design and potential to drive real-world change.
AidEx
Selected as a finalist in the global AidEx Innovation Challenge for humanitarian technology and design.
Santander X
Mat Zero was named a finalist in Santander X UK Awards, recognising high-potential ventures across the country.
Loughborough Enterprise
Recipient of the Start Up Award at the Loughborough Enterprise Awards, a recognition by the Loughborough Enterprise Network celebrating innovative and ambitious ventures.
