Carbon Direct Recognized by Forbes as One of America's Best Startup Employers 2026

New York, NY — April 2, 2026 — Carbon Direct, the global leader in science-driven energy solutions and carbon management, announced its inclusion in Forbes 2026 America's Best Startup Employers ranking. This prestigious award is presented in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

America's Best Startup Employers 2026 identified the top performing startups in the United States by gathering more than seven million data points from over 20,000 eligible companies. More than 2,500 companies qualified for in-depth analysis, but only 500 companies were selected for the ranking. Each employer's final evaluation was based on three key criteria: Employer Reputation, Employee Satisfaction, and Company Growth.

Founded in 2020, Carbon Direct's team of 130 scientists, market and policy experts, and engineers have served over 150 major clients across six continents, advising on carbon dioxide removal, carbon measurement, low-carbon energy solutions, clean, firm power opportunities, and other complex climate challenges. 

"The team at Carbon Direct is what makes everything possible — brilliant, collaborative people who bring world-class expertise and genuine commitment together to address some of the most important climate and energy challenges of our time," said Jonathan Goldberg, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Carbon Direct. "Fostering a culture worthy of this extraordinary team is something we take seriously and a core value we continually strive to uphold. We're honored to be named as one of America's Best Startup Employers by Forbes and Statista.”

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