15 Environmental Companies Worth Applying for Jobs

1. Patagonia

Whether you’re a clothing designer, a warehouse manager, or sustainable energy engineer, Patagonia is a company that offers a lot of opportunities to join climate change activism. 

The company prides itself in being a fashion industry leader when it comes to ethically sourcing and transporting raw materials and implementing clean energy solutions to produce clothing that is guaranteed to last longer. 

What’s inspiring about this company is that the leadership team understands there's still a long way to go when it comes to creating truly sustainable products, but they're making more progress than any other company in the fashion industry. 

And many of the company’s innovations have been adopted by other companies, so you could be joining a true leader for positive environmental impact. 

2. Veolia Environnement

You would think that just by being the world’s leading environmental cleanup and waste management company, there would be enough positive impact on the environment. But the leadership of this French company has set even higher standards in order to make the world a better place. 

One of the main priorities is that all the business’s operations have to end up making a net positive impact on the environment and human life. 

It helps people and companies to implement energy supply solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and also source clean water, and manage the waste coming out of businesses and homes. 

3. AECOM

AECOM has been awarded at the top of the most sustainable companies in the world for seven years in a row. And the reason for this is not just the fact that it’s involved in environmental engineering and construction. 

From the ground up, this company is all about prioritizing the well-being of its workforce and ensuring that every employee has opportunities to progress and make a big difference in their career and impact on business practices. 

The best thing is that this company has operations all over the world, so no matter where you are reading this from, there could be a job open for you. 

4. 4ocean

If you want to get directly involved in cleaning up ecosystems around the world, the 4ocean is one of the best places to get involved. The registered B-Corp was founded by two surfers who didn’t want to sit idly by while the plastic was polluting the world’s largest ecosystem. 

The company is funding all sorts of projects, from creating innovative technologies to paying people in developing countries to help pick up plastics. 

The company even uses a lot of plastics to make bracelets that allow people to financially support the company. 

5. Clean Harbors Inc.

This company is another world leader when it comes to fighting pollution and climate change. The basic concept of the company is that wherever humans and companies come in contact with the environment, Clean Harbors should be involved. 

The services they provide include everything from waste management to emergency response services and safe handling of chemicals. 

If you’re a commercial vehicle driver or environmental engineer, you’ll probably have no problem finding an open job position to apply for. 

6. Ekaterra

You might not have heard of this company, but if you’re a tea drinker, then you’ve most likely drunk some of their products. From Lipton to PG and Pukka to Lyons, this company is behind millions of cups of tea each day. 

The reason I picked this company for the list is that Ekaterra takes both an environmental and human approach to its business model. They believe in helping communities from the tea farmers all the way up the supply chain. 

And the goal is to be 100% sustainable from both raw materials to a 100% compostable product and packaging point of view. 

7. Tetra Tech Inc.

Wind is still one of the fastest-growing renewable energy sources, and Tetra Tech is a fantastic opportunity for people to get involved in building the world’s largest offshore wind power grid. 

The company is constantly looking for people with construction, welding, and engineering skills in the renewable sector. Energy technicians manage the upkeep of the entire infrastructure, and the company has many entry-level jobs available with fantastic opportunities to grow a rewarding career. 

The company is also heavily involved in bringing education and innovation to communities around the country to spread the message of renewable energy usage. 

8. Allbirds

One thing I love even more than Allbirds shoes is the approach the company has taken that goes beyond the impact of its production facilities. Yes, the company sources sustainably harvested raw materials, but it aims to promote regenerative agriculture that goes beyond cotton, wool, and sugar. 

With a heavy investment in conservation efforts and helping nonprofit organization efforts to restore wild habitats, you could be joining a company that’s making a true difference in the world. 

And you never know; you might be the person who comes up with ways to bring the carbon footprint of the shoes down even further. 

9. Tentree

We’re on a roll here with sustainable clothing companies, and this one offers great opportunities for everything from clothing designers to manufacturing technicians and supply chain managers. 

If you look at the job opportunities available, there is a huge range of professions, and they all involve making environmental sustainability an even higher priority than it already is. 

Not only does the company aim to reduce its energy usage and source more renewables, but it also aims to limit waste output and water usage. There’s basically no aspect of the business that isn’t open to improvements, and you could be looking at a great opportunity to disrupt the clothing industry. 

10. Ecolab

Here is another brilliant opportunity for many types of engineers and scientists from chemical and biological backgrounds. This company has become a leading force in delivering services and solutions for companies all over the world to clean up their act. 

Not only does the company provide services to test for water and environmental pollution, but it also offers consulting services and project management solutions to help businesses implement new technologies to reduce their environmental impact. 

See, it doesn’t always have to be about making greenhouse gas emissions a priority, as so many other areas of the environment are at risk as well. 

11. Kao

While this company has headquarters in Japan, there are plenty of opportunities for jobs all over the world. The company aims to deliver products in the healthcare, hygiene, cosmetics, and chemical industries while taking a serious approach to analyzing all its impacts on nature. 

From the natural resources it uses as input materials to the supply chain and disposal of packaging, Kao likes to believe they think of everything. 

It’s definitely worth checking out the job openings around the world; whether you’re interested in becoming part of their education team or have goals of managing production teams, there are plenty of great opportunities. 

12. New Belgium Brewery

Most people would be very surprised at how much energy is involved in making beer. And even when companies take advantage of more renewable energy supplies, there can be a huge environmental impact from the raw materials and waste. 

New Belgium Brewery has taken some of the most drastic steps to ensure that the eco-impact is kept to a minimum. 

It’s not just the end product that makes the company’s employees happy, but you’ll also find that a management approach of humanizing a large company has a profound impact on staff and communities. 

If you’re based in Colorado, then this should be a top priority to get involved in a fun and rewarding career. 

13. Surfrider Foundation

Even if the whole world switched to renewable energy this year, there would still be massive problems to solve, with the Oceans being victims of some of the most terrible pollution. 

That’s where this nonprofit organization comes into play with projects that are open to paid employees and volunteers. Many of the current staff of the organization started in volunteer roles, and you’ll probably find plenty of projects that you could get involved in. 

Check out the careers section on the website, as there are constantly new opportunities that might just make this one of the best decisions you make for your future. 

14. Oceana

This is another nonprofit organization to get involved in if you want to make a difference that doesn’t focus on energy efficiency. Oceana has set itself some of the most ambitious goals that might take generations to achieve, but that makes it also one of the best possible career prospects with plenty of work well into the future. 

From hiring biologists and engineers to operators and analysts, you’ll find there are many different opportunities available. The non-profit organization also has offices in many countries around the world, with new ones established on a regular basis. 

15. Rewild

Rewild has taken a very clever approach to make an impact on the climate, and it all makes perfect sense even if you don’t have a Ph.D. in science. By restoring wild habitats and bringing nature back to maximum biodiversity, the aim is to restore the wild back to what it was before climate changes were triggered. 

The organization has partnered with 400 other partners around the world to create a network of people that can make it easier to get environmental projects off the ground. 

And that kind of work brings plenty of opportunities for people to make a huge difference that they can be proud of.