Nord SenseESG & Sustainability Jobs

Develops smart technology for environmental monitoring.

Nordsense makes IoT sensors that attach to waste containers and feed fill-level and location data into a software platform. Waste collectors, municipalities, universities, and NGOs use this data to schedule pickups only when bins actually need emptying, plan efficient routes, and monitor recycling participation.

Why it matters

Unnecessary collection runs burn fuel and generate CO2. By replacing fixed schedules with data-driven routing, Nordsense directly cuts driving distances and fuel consumption. Documented results from deployments include a 50% reduction in fuel use at the University of Idaho, a 30% cut in driving distances across nine Israeli municipalities, and an 80% drop in overflowing bins in San Francisco. Fewer overflows also reduce illegal dumping and improve recycling rates - concrete outcomes that connect operational efficiency to environmental impact.

The company operates across smart cities, private waste collectors, campuses, and donation bin networks, with case studies spanning the US, Europe, and the Middle East. Headquarters are split between Copenhagen and Sunnyvale, California.