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Heliogen
HQ : California , US CEO : Christie Obiaya Total funding : US $ 332.6m
Renewable energy technology company Heliogen is focused on eliminating the need for fossil fuels in heavy industry and powering a sustainable future . The company ’ s AI-enabled , modular concentrated solar technology aims to cost-effectively deliver near 24 / 7 carbon-free energy in the form of heat , power or green hydrogen fuel at scale – for the first time in history .
The company ’ s HelioHeat technology was recognised by TIME on its prestigious Best Inventions of 2020 list and Fast Company honoured Heliogen with a 2020 World Changing Ideas Award .
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Grove
Collaborative
HQ : San Francisco , US CEO : Stuart Landesberg Total funding : US $ 606.5m
Certified B Corp , Grove Collaborative , is a one-stop shop for brands that love the planet . Offering over 200 brands , from cleaning products to wellness items , each item has been carefully selected having undergone thorough evaluation to meet stringent criteria for guaranteed sustainability .
The company also proudly holds the distinction of being the world ’ s first plastic neutral retailer . When consumers buy plastic packaging from the business , it takes responsibility by collecting an equivalent amount of naturebound plastic pollution through our partnership with rePurpose Global .
166 August 2023