5 Climate Tech Companies Saving the Planet and Hiring Now
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As our planet continues to heat up year after year, it becomes increasingly obvious that this is not an issue that can be handled by watching from the sidelines.
Humans release roughly 50B tons of greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere on a yearly basis. Just a few dozen large corporations are responsible for more than 70% of all global emissions. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, we have until 2050 to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions to zero. In response, startups are taking action by creating technology with the future of our species, climate, and planet in mind.
Crusoe Energy is a company that realizes that humanity can’t switch to completely clean energy at the drop of a hat. Their mission is to provide oil and gas companies with a simple, cheap solution to reduce flaring from natural gas. Their product can reduce up to 63% of carbon emissions from natural gas flares.
Moxion Power aims to create a more sustainable way to get temporary, mobile power to industries that need it. Their battery-electric approach to mobile generators allows for a cleaner way to power construction sites, events, utilities, and more, all while offering the same performance as a traditional gas power generator.
Climate tech is necessary for the survival of our planet and investors are realizing this; the industry could reach $1.5-2T in annual capital investment by 2025.
If you want to join the industry working towards a cleaner, greener future, here is our list of 5 climate tech startups hiring now.
- Website
- https://crusoe.ai/
- Employees
- 51-200
- Locations
- Denver, San Francisco
- About
Crusoe Energy is on a mission to unlock value in stranded energy resources through the power of computation. We aim to align the long-term interests of the climate with the future of global computing infrastructure. As data centers consume an exponentially growing power footprint to deliver technology to all connected devices, we are inspired by making sure that the energy meeting that demand is sourced in an environmentally responsible fashion.
- Industries
- B2B
- Scale StageRapidly increasing operations
- Valuation $1B+This company has a valuation of $1B or more
- Website
- https://www.formenergy.com
- Employees
- 501-1000
- Locations
- Somerville
- About
We are developing a new class of ultra-low-cost, long-duration energy storage systems to make renewable energy available even when the sun sets, or the wind stops blowing. Form’s technology has the potential to transform the electric grid by making renewable energy dispatchable year-round.
- Industries
Renewable Energies
- B2B
- Scale StageRapidly increasing operations
- Top InvestorsThis company has received a significant amount of investment from top investors
- YC FundedStartup funded by Y Combinator
- Website
- https://www.moxionpower.com/
- Employees
- 51-200
- Locations
- California, San Francisco
- About
Moxion Power is the first battery-electric genset manufacturer and all-electric equipment rental business, serving customers in the $93B global construction equipment rental industry.
- Industries
- B2B
- Growth StageExpanding market presence
- Top InvestorsThis company has received a significant amount of investment from top investors
- YC FundedStartup funded by Y Combinator
- Website
- https://www.flypyka.com
- Employees
- 51-200
- Locations
- Oakland, Alameda, San Francisco Bay Area
- About
Pyka’s goal is to provide society with a new form of fast, environmentally friendly, and accessible transportation enabled by autonomous electric aviation. We design, develop and manufacture an ecosystem of technologies including proprietary flight control software, avionics, high power density motors, motor controllers, batteries, and custom carbon-fiber composite airframes.
- Industries
Jobs
Senior Mechanical EngineerFull-time5 months ago$138k – $160k • 0.023% – 0.026%In office • Alameda5 years of expGlobal Supply ManagerFull-time5 months ago$125k – $180k • 0.018% – 0.02%In office • Alameda3 years of exp
- Website
- https://gorevel.com/
- Employees
- 51-200
- Locations
- Brooklyn
- About
Mobility is the lifeblood of urban environments and cities need affordable, emissions-free transportation options that are free of delays. Customers can find, reserve, and ride our all-electric mopeds all through our app - no key required.
- Industries
- Shared Services
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