Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey hosted a celebration recognizing 28 local climatetech companies named to TIME Magazine’s Top GreenTech Companies list for 2024, according to an announcement from the state administration. The honored businesses, spanning across the state, received Governor’s Citations for driving economic competitiveness and developing sustainable technologies.
State Leaders Celebrate Green Economy Growth
According to the Massachusetts administration, the event featured remarks from Governor Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao, Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center CEO Emily Reichert, and Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer. State officials emphasized that the recognition demonstrates how environmental mitigation and business expansion operate in tandem.
Governor Healey stated that the administration is advancing a $1 billion investment proposal through the Mass Leads Act to position the Commonwealth as a global climate innovation hub. An analysis by the UMass Donahue Institute projected that the legislative package could generate $16.4 billion in economic activity—marking a 12-to-1 return on investment—while creating 6,670 new jobs across the state, according to state records.
Highlighted Massachusetts Climatetech Innovators
The 28 recognized enterprises represent a diverse cross-section of the state’s growing climate corridor. Among those specifically highlighted in state disclosures are:
- 6K (North Andover): Recognized as a leader in the sustainable production of critical materials utilized for lithium-ion batteries, according to state documents.
- Aclarity (Mansfield): Specializes in removing PFAS contaminants from landfills, waste treatment facilities, industrial sites, and aviation locations using an electrochemical process, per state records.
Lieutenant Governor Driscoll noted that these organizations provide practical solutions for climate change adaptation and resilience while simultaneously strengthening the local economy. Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Tepper added that many of these technologies undergo active piloting within the Commonwealth to drive down emissions and protect natural resources.
Funding and Future Outlook
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center CEO Dr. Emily Reichert stated that her agency has supported a majority of the recognized innovators through emerging technology grants, the 2030 Investment Fund, and specialized climatetech internship programs. State officials maintain that these targeted capital investments provide the necessary foundation for early-stage start-ups to scale operations locally and attract additional businesses to the region.
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