For the third year in a row, Carbon Direct is honored as a Best Place to Work by Built In

New York, NY—January 6, 2026—Today, Carbon Direct, the global leader in science-driven carbon management, announced its inclusion on the Built In 2026 U.S. Best Places to Work list. In addition to making the Best Places to Work in Seattle list, Carbon Direct was also named a Best Midsized Place to Work in Seattle, San Francisco, and New York City. This is the third year in a row that Carbon Direct has been named as a recipient of these annual awards that honor employers across the US whose benefits and compensation set the standard for today’s workforce.

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

"Carbon Direct’s strength is bringing together and empowering some of the brightest scientific and technical minds to help companies transform climate ambition into action that truly matters," said Jonathan Goldberg, Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Carbon Direct. "Our work is fueled by extraordinary people: talented teams collaborating across continents and setting standards for meaningful climate impact and action. We strive every day to create a culture that recognizes that tackling complex problems requires both world-class expertise and deep human connection. We’re honored to be named to the 2026 Best Places to Work List.”

Now in its eighth year, Built In’s Best Places to Work program celebrates the companies shaping the future of work. The awards reflect Built In’s data-driven approach, evaluating companies based on compensation, benefits, and company-wide culture programs.

“Today’s candidates discover the companies they want to work for using AI tools,” said Maria Christopoulos Katris, Founder & CEO of Built In. “Earning a Best Place to Work award not only signals to candidates that you invest in your people, it’s a lever to strengthen how AI search tools understand and represent your company’s story.”

Carbon Direct was also included on Built In’s 2024 and 2025 Best Places to Work lists. For more information on Carbon Direct and to view current employment opportunities, please visit www.carbon-direct.com/careers.

About Carbon Direct

Carbon Direct is a science-first organization that combines technical and commercial expertise to decarbonize the global economy. Our 70+ scientists work closely with our finance and market experts to design, diligence, and deliver decarbonization solutions across industries. From Microsoft to JPMorganChase, Carbon Direct helps leading companies with carbon dioxide removal, carbon measurement, firm clean power opportunities, and low-carbon energy solutions. To learn more, visit www.carbon-direct.com.

Contact 

Carbon Direct Press Office: press@carbon-direct.com