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As the World Enviroment day was celebrated on June 5, this is an excellent opportunity to raise awareness about the dangers of rising pollution levels, climate change, and the actions that can be taken to help protect the environment.

To help raise awareness on this special day, we've compiled a list of leading and emerging green-tech startups that are addressing environmental issues or developing environmentally friendly technology.

From energy sharing to transportation, these businesses have become more environmentally friendly in order to mitigate environmental harm or create a more sustainable ecosystem.

GreenPower

GreenPower is Nigeria's market leader in renewable energy and electromechanical engineering.

The company provides high-quality solar, power electronics (ups, inverters, rectifiers), and MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) solutions to a variety of sectors, including governments, schools, the banking industry, health care, hotels, and real estate, as well as the oil and gas industry.

Additionally, the company provides engineering services in all areas, including design, procurement, installation, operation, maintenance, and consulting.

Homefort Energy

Homefort Energy is a clean energy startup that makes the switch to cooking gas (LPG) more affordable for low-income households by allowing them to pre-pay for gas quantities.

The startup developed a proprietary smart meter that can be retrofitted to cylinders in order to provide cooking gas to low-income households on a pay-as-you-go basis.

The company recently won the Redeemed Christian Church of God's Kingdom Hack hackathon (RCCG).

Lumos Global

Lumos is an off-grid solar company that assists households in obtaining reliable electricity through the use of its proprietary power solution.

The company has formed a strategic partnership with MTN, Nigeria's largest telecommunications company. The telecommunications company assists it in providing and disseminating solar equipment and services to Nigerians.

Lumos has installed over 100,000 solar home systems throughout Nigeria and was recently awarded a $75 million grant by the federal government to illuminate over a million households by 2025.

BBOXX

BBOXX is an off-grid solar company that provides solar energy solutions to homes in off-grid locations. The company operates on a pay-as-you-go (PAYG) basis and utilizes home solar systems and a proprietary billing system.

The company has installed and remotely monitored 200,000 solar home systems via BBOXX Pulse, its mobile money billing system. Thus far, its installations have reached over one million people, the majority of whom live in Africa.

Max

Max.ng is one of the country's first ride-hailing startups to embrace green technology. MAX EV, the company's electric-powered bikes for mobility and logistics, was launched, accelerating the country's zero-carbon transition and promoting a more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive future.

Additionally, Max has strategic partnerships with investors, energy providers, and regulators to provide more affordable, cost-effective, clean-energy mobility solutions.

JET Motor Company

JET Motor Company (JMC) is a Nigerian automaker making significant strides toward increasing the adoption of electric vehicles in Africa. The company designs and manufactures customized electric vehicles with optimal specifications for the Nigerian and African environments.

The company has already raised $9 million from investors including Canada's Africa Development Capital, Greatman Legend, and several Asian investors to expand its research and development efforts and launch its flagship electric vehicle.

Awa Bike

Awa Bike is a Nigerian smart bike-sharing startup that aims to improve mobility for students and residents on campuses and in enclosed areas such as estates by providing environmentally friendly bikes at very affordable rates.

The platform has launched on campuses across the country, including Lagos State University (LASU) and Redeemer's University. It recently announced a partnership with the Oyo State Government under which it will provide bicycles for use by employees and visitors at the State Secretariat during a three-month pilot.

Quadloop

Quadloop is a social enterprise that designs and manufactures solar lanterns and solar home systems for residential use. These solar energy systems are designed and manufactured with a low environmental impact in mind.

The company harvests materials from post-consumer and post-industrial e-waste lithium-ion and lithium-polymer batteries, as well as plastic PET, PE, and PP waste.

Quadloop was recently named one of the winning start-ups in the Nigeria Climate Innovation Centre's (NCIC) 2020 incubation program. Additionally, it has collaborated with the University of Lagos and Hub One.

Greenhill recycling

Greenhill recycling is a waste management company that enables residents of densely populated, low-income areas in Lagos state to generate value from their daily waste.

Greenhill recycles plastic containers (bottles, buckets, and bowls), aluminum cans, cartons, and water sachets, as well as office paper.

The company rewards post-consumer waste with redeemable GREENPOINTS. Greenpoints can be redeemed for valuable items such as groceries, bill payment, household goods, and cash.

Arnergy Solar

Arnergy is a Nigerian solar energy company that specializes in residential and commercial solar energy systems. The company places a premium on hospitality, education, finance, agriculture, and healthcare.

The company has installed over 2MW of electricity for over 2,000 customers over the last five years. Nonetheless, the opportunity remains enormous.

Arnergy was recently selected as one of the first African start-ups to receive investment from Breakthrough Energy Ventures, which is backed by Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos.

In summary, these green startups have built their businesses on eco-friendly platforms.