Description Virent is replacing crude oil. Our company creates the chemicals and fuels the world demands from a wide range of naturally occurring, renewable resources. Using patented catalytic chemistry, Virent converts soluble biomass-derived sugars into products molecularly identical to those made with petroleum, including gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and chemicals used for plastics and fibers. Virent has key strategic relationships in place with Coca-Cola, Royal Dutch Shell, Cargill and Honda to add vital resources and expertise required to accelerate commercialization of its technology.
Virent has 80 employees who have created a unique culture. The company has received numerous honors, including World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer award, ICIS Innovation Award, Wisconsin Companies to Watch Award, Red Herring Top 100 North America Award and EPA’s Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award.
By replacing crude oil, Virent is creating economic security, energy independence and a healthier world.
Virent has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 21 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Virent employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.7 stars).
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Overall, 38% of employees would recommend working at Virent to a friend. This is based on 21 anonymously submitted reviews on Glassdoor.