Who We Are
For nearly 20 years, our renewable energy and climate solutions have made it possible for businesses and utilities to answer the call for immediate and meaningful climate action.
Market pioneers & experts in climate solutions
3Degrees’ mission is to help organizations around the world take urgent action on climate change. From who we hire, to the innovative climate solutions we offer, to the company values, we are focused on our mission and driven by purpose each and every day.
Buy, sell, and consult on clean energy in 96 countries
Executed the first voluntary renewable energy certificate option trade in the U.S.
Facilitated the largest aggregated renewable energy transaction to date
Initiated some of the earliest renewable natural gas transactions in the U.S.
Support more than 75 Fortune 500 companies with their climate goals
Led negotiations to create the first utility green tariff in the U.S.
Supported the launch of the first voluntary community solar programs in the U.S.
Facilitated the first-ever Peace REC (P-REC) transaction, driving renewable energy development in Africa
Driven by purpose
Steve McDougal and Dan Kalafatas founded 3Degrees on the belief that businesses must serve the interests of all stakeholders and play a central role in solving the global climate crisis. Our name was inspired by global warming targets emerging at the time to prevent catastrophic climate change. While the targets have evolved since our founding – reinforcing the urgency of our mission – we remain committed to leveraging the power of global environmental markets and pursuing the greatest possible climate impact.
In 2012, 3Degrees became a Certified B Corporation, further supporting our dedication to purpose. After emerging as a key player in environmental markets and utility green power programs, Dan and Steve recognized the need to evolve our services to meet the growing demand for more comprehensive climate solutions. In 2017, 3Degrees merged with Origin Climate — a prime mover in carbon project development and trusted consultant for corporate renewable energy strategy and procurement.
With shared B Corp certification and aligned values, the partnership presented an ideal opportunity to achieve even greater impact with our clients. Today, we continue to expand our global reach, product offerings, and services to help customers around the world set and achieve their climate goals.
I am humbled to work at 3Degrees. The depth of expertise and talent around the company is amazing… I am honored to be a part of this.”
Our leadership
Our leaders are experts in the climate space and their respective domains, inspiring and
guiding their teams to deliver on the goals for 3Degrees and our valued customers.
The 3Degrees difference
Climate first, climate exclusive
Our team’s climate expertise and our company’s global climate offerings are unparalleled. 3Degrees was founded with the belief that by expanding access to markets, we can accelerate climate action on a global scale. Nearly 20 years later, we remain singularly focused on climate, and our comprehensive suite of climate solutions helps our clients take meaningful climate action.
Risk mitigation and integrity
The 3Degrees team’s knowledge and deep expertise help mitigate our customers’ risk. Our exceptional analyst and customer support teams draw on decades of experience and proprietary databases to help our clients navigate the evolving climate landscape, develop and execute strategies that best meet their goals, and minimize financial and reputational risk.
Trusted advisor
3Degrees is a trusted advisor, from strategy to implementation, and long-term partner to our clients. From our very first interaction, we take the time to deeply understand our customers’ business, engage their stakeholders, and build and implement best-fit scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon reduction solutions tailored to meet their climate and corporate goals.
Proven innovator
With our unwavering commitment to addressing the climate crisis and driving meaningful impact, we continually pioneer innovative – often first-of-a-kind – product offerings that advance progress and make climate work easier.
Unparalleled market expertise
3Degrees was one of the earliest pioneers of environmental commodity markets. For nearly two decades we’ve been originating, trading, and selling energy attribute certificates (EACs), carbon credits, biofuels, and more, in both compliance and voluntary markets across the globe.
Awards and accolades
We are honored to be recognized for our team’s exceptional work.
Top REC Trading Company in North America | 2008, 2010, 2011, 2014-2019
Supplier of the Year | 2007-2011, 2013 – 2015*
Best For The World | 2013, 2016, 2017, 2022
Leadership Award | 2010, 2016
Carbon Offset Project Developer of the Year | 2016
Climate Registered Platinum (San Francisco) | 2014 – 2016
Oak and Bamboo Award | 2023
Top Impact CEOs – Steve McDougal | 2023 (#1), 2024 (#2)
Most Creative People In Business – Erin Craig | 2019
Sustainability is as integral to our own work as it is to our clients’ work. Learn more about 3Degrees’ sustainability initiatives.
Locations
From North America to Europe to Asia, our team of experts works from 3Degrees’ offices and remote locations to support our customers with their global climate needs.
