Bend
Bend, headquartered in New York, NY, is a remote-first software company specializing in carbon emissions tracking and financial services for businesses. Founded in 2022, the company offers a range of tools for emissions estimation and supports carbon removal projects.
Company Overview
Bend, founded in 2022, operates in the B2B Finance and Accounting sub-industry. It is a software/SaaS company headquartered in New York, NY, with a team size of 2. The company is part of the Y-Combinator S22 batch and follows a remote-first model. It serves regions including the United States, America/Canada, and offers full remote work capabilities. Bend is committed to environmental sustainability, being net zero since 2022 and a member of 1% for the Planet.
Carbon Emissions Tracking and Insights
Bend offers a free carbon emissions tracker and insights service without requiring account opening fees, monthly fees, or minimum balance requirements. The company provides comprehensive emissions estimates enriched with spend and business activity data. It delivers detailed spend-based CO2e estimates supported by the largest database of per-transaction, merchant-specific CO2e information. Bend covers full Scope 1-3 emissions and adheres to the GHG Protocol’s Scope 3 Accounting and Reporting Standard.
Products and Services
Bend's product suite includes activity-based calculators for emissions estimation and an API for embedding supply chain climate intelligence in software. The company provides SOC 2 certified services, integrations with QuickBooks for non-Bend purchases emissions estimates, and marketing assets such as badges for website promotion. Bend supports carbon removal projects at a market-leading price of $100 / t CO2e.
Sustainability Efforts
Bend is committed to sustainability initiatives and environmental responsibility. The company has been net zero since 2022 and funds frontier carbon removal technology at the price of at least $100 / t CO2e. Bend's top sources of emissions include Goods & Services, Software/SaaS, and Marketing. The company employs industry-standard scope 3 goods & services reporting and helps develop detailed analyses of Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
Remote-First and Compliance
Bend operates as a remote-first company catering to various regions including the United States and Canada, along with offering full-remote capabilities. It is SOC 2 certified, ensuring compliance with industry-standard security protocols. Bend's accounts function alongside existing bank accounts or independently, allowing users to pull in spend data from third-party accounts seamlessly.