Photo Gallery Building a Green Google
Christian Kroll is the founder of Ecosia. He was inspired to combine business and activism after reading Thomas L. Friedman's "Hot, Flat and Crowded," in which the author argues that deforestation plays a large role in climate change. His company aims to combine search functions with an environmental ethos.
The headquarters of Ecosia in Berlin's Neukölln district. The company's headquarters may look similar to other startups, but its commitment to radical transparency and its strong environmental bent sets it apart from most other tech companies.
A project financed by Ecosia in Ghana: The company employs an inspector who travels to projects that are supported by the firm and ensures that they are carrying out the work that has been promised.