Coming soon: Our 2026 list of Climate Tech Companies to Watch
Earlier this month, the UN announced the planet will tip past 1.5 ˚C of warming, “likely within the next few years,” squashing any lingering hope that nations would cut emissions fast enough to achieve the loftiest goal of the Paris climate agreement. In the US, the world’s second-largest-emitting country, its leader continues to deny climate…
As the planet is projected to surpass the critical 1.5°C threshold of warming, likely within the next few years, the urgency of tackling climate change has never been more pressing. In the United States, where the second-largest emitter is led by a government that denies climate realities and dismantles climate policies, the world is witnessing a series of record-breaking heatwaves, wildfires, and devastating floods. Despite these challenges, progress in addressing climate change has been remarkable.
Companies are actively developing and implementing renewable energy sources, batteries, and electric vehicles; inventing more environmentally friendly methods of producing industrial goods; and creating innovative solutions to ensure city safety amidst escalating extreme weather events. This progress is anticipated to accelerate as costs decrease, public demand for climate action increases, and the economic and health benefits of a sustainable world become more evident.
MIT Technology Review initiated the publication of its annual Climate Tech Companies to Watch list three years ago to highlight companies worldwide that are revolutionizing energy generation, goods production, transportation, and climate mitigation efforts. After extensive research and debate within the newsroom, a shortlist of 10 companies has been selected for 2026, deemed to have the most significant impact or the highest potential in reducing emissions and enhancing public safety and health.
The finalized list for 2026 will be unveiled on October 6, inviting readers to sign up for The Download newsletter or subscribe for full access to the compilation. This list encompasses a diverse range of companies making strides in energy storage, nuclear power, transportation, and other critical areas, even amid the regressive climate politics of the present.
It is hoped that readers will find this list inspiring and optimistic, fostering a sense that we can swiftly prevent the most severe consequences of climate change and foster a safer, healthier, and more sustainable world.
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