RMI

RMI

Transforms global energy systems for sustainability

About RMI

Simplify's Rating
Why RMI is rated
B-
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated B on Rating Differentiation

Industries

Energy

Social Impact

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$4.4M

Headquarters

Boulder, Colorado

Founded

1982

Overview

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

RMI focuses on transforming global energy systems to support a future that limits global warming to 1.5°C. The organization collaborates with businesses, policymakers, communities, and NGOs to develop and implement market-driven solutions aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% by 2030. RMI operates in key regions around the world and has offices in several major cities, including Basalt and Boulder in Colorado, New York City, Oakland in California, Washington, D.C., and Beijing. What sets RMI apart from its competitors is its emphasis on market-driven approaches and its extensive collaboration with various stakeholders to scale effective energy interventions. The ultimate goal of RMI is to secure a clean, prosperous, and zero-carbon future for everyone.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Inflation Reduction Act offers RMI opportunities to expand clean energy initiatives in the U.S.
  • RMI's partnership with Hudson Technologies highlights potential in sustainable HVAC practices.
  • Increased interest in sustainable investing boosts RMI's potential partnerships and funding.

What critics are saying

  • RMI's reliance on government partnerships exposes it to political and funding risks.
  • Increased competition in climate tech may impact RMI's ability to attract resources.
  • RMI's emissions guidance could face criticism if not widely adopted or transparent.

What makes RMI unique

  • RMI partners with Hudson Technologies to promote sustainable refrigerant reclamation practices.
  • RMI's Plastics Emissions Reporting Guidance mandates full disclosure of emissions in plastics production.
  • RMI's pacta.multi.loanbook software aids banks in aligning lending with climate scenarios.

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Funding

Total Funding

$4.4M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Commuter Benefits

Wellness Program

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

RMI
Mar 5th, 2025
A Legacy of Partnering with the US Government

For decades, RMI has worked with the General Services Administration to cut energy consumption and related costs.

RMI
Dec 16th, 2024
Plastic products should tell you how clean they are. Here's how they can.

RMI's recently launched Plastics Extrusion and Molding Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting Guidance requires emissions disclosure from all plastics production steps, from fossil fuel extraction to fully shaped plastic products.

RMI
Dec 13th, 2024
Tackling Climate Lending Risks

To meet this demand, RMI launched the pacta.multi.loanbook software package, empowering banking supervisors to analyze and measure alignment of lending portfolios with climate scenarios.

Taproot Edmonton
Nov 22nd, 2024
Report Suggests Edmonton'S Emissions Are Decreasing Too Slowly

The carbon budget is further complicated because projects that are seen as good, either for climate action or for social reasons, can actually increase emissions, according to the report. When city council added 50,000 annual bus hours to the Edmonton Transit Service, it was assumed that this would lead to a reduction in community emissions as more people might be encouraged to take public transit. However, the increase in service required 20 new diesel buses, which is estimated to increase corporate carbon emissions by 1,300 tonnes annually. Council also approved supportive housing projects in Canora and Garneau, which will help house people with complex health and addiction needs. However, those buildings will contribute to increased emissions. Altamirano pointed out road-widening projects as having a positive impact on carbon emissions, as it enables vehicle traffic to flow more freely, reducing emissions from idling

Offshore Energy
Nov 14th, 2024
Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center, RMI launch new platform to drive sustainable shipping

Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center, RMI launch new platform to drive sustainable shipping.

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