Sesame Sustainability

Sesame Sustainability is a Boston-based software company focused on industrial decarbonization. It develops simulation, optimization, and analysis tools aimed at reducing emissions in heavy industries such as steel, cement, chemicals, and energy, which collectively account for over 40 of global emissions. Founded by alumni of the MIT Energy Initiative, Sesame Sustainability integrates emissions modeling, techno-economic analysis, and system optimization into a cohesive platform. The company offers a range of products, including the Hydrogen Toolbox for assessing hydrogen production technologies, the Explorer for comparing decarbonization pathways, and the Enterprise Suite for real-time operational data integration. Its services support large energy companies and industrial operators in retrofitting assets with low-carbon technologies, evaluating emerging solutions, and aligning operations with clean energy standards. Sesame operates on a tiered SaaS model and has secured funding to further its mission of facilitating effective decarbonization strategies across various sectors.