Climate Ambition Accelerator

Accelerate progress towards setting science-based targets and achieve net-zero by 2050

2025 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

Programme Overview

The world is moving to net-zero. Is your company ready to make the transition?

The Climate Ambition Accelerator is a six-month accelerator programme designed to equip companies with the knowledge and skills they need to accelerate progress towards setting science-based emissions reduction targets aligned with the 1.5℃ pathway, setting them on a path towards net-zero emissions by 2050.

Through the Global Compact Country Networks around the world, participating companies will gain access to global best practices, peer-to-peer learning opportunities, practical activities, capacity building sessions and on-demand training. Led by the United Nations Global Compact, the Climate Ambition Accelerator aims to scale-up credible climate action across companies of varying sizes, sectors and regions.

No matter where you are in your sustainability journey, the Climate Ambition Accelerator will help you take the lead in moving your company towards a net-zero future.

Programme Benefits

Build your climate ambition and greenhouse gas (GHG) management strategy
Gain a clear understanding of GHG emissions, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the net-zero concept
Learn how to motivate investors, corporate leadership, employees and shareholders to set and meet Science Based Targets
Hear from peers and share insights in group sessions
Take advantage of on-demand learning sessions that enable you to work at your own pace
Get access to industry experts and networking opportunities
Benefit from local delivery combined with global insights and best practices
Position yourself to be part of the Forward Faster initiative by setting science-based net-zero targets

Who can participate

To take part in the Climate Ambition Accelerator, companies are required to be participants of the UN Global Compact or willing to join, and:

Currently engaged with a Global Compact Country Network in your region or willing to join
Interested in setting ambitious emissions reduction targets aligned with climate science at the pace and scale required to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement
Willing to appoint two representatives to participate in the accelerator activities and events and an executive-level representative to follow accelerator developments, provide support and participate in high-level events

Information Sessions

We invite you to register for our live Q&A session on 2 April (in English) and 3 April (in Spanish) to help you better understand the inner workings of the Accelerator, what you can expect to learn and achieve, and provide answers to any other questions you might have. Select the session that works best for your region:

Session 1:

2 April, 4:00 p.m. (Tokyo)

Language: English

Session 2:

2 April,10:00 a.m. (New York)

Language: English

Session 3:

3 April,12:00 p.m. (Santiago)

Language: Spanish

Programme Experience

SETTING THE SCENE

Introduction to the programme, the cohort of participants and to the platform and tools used.

GHG INVENTORY

Take a deep dive into GHG best practices, emissions accounting methodologies and strategies, take steps to implement or improve a comprehensive GHG emissions inventory.

SETTING A SBT

Work with the SBTi tools and resources, get a clear understanding of their approach and methodologies and identify key stakeholders and resources within the organization.

EMISSIONS MANAGEMENT

Identify the key GHG management strategies to reduce emissions and meet the goals of your climate ambition journey.

WRAP-UP (PITCH)

Compile the findings from your Accelerator journey, share learned lessons and identify next steps.

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FAQs

Learn how participating companies are advancing climate action

84%

of participants agreed that the Accelerator helped them better understand Greenhouse Gas emissions

87%

of participants agreed that the Accelerator helped them better understand Science Based Targets

350+

companies engaged with the Science Based Targets initiative after participating in the Accelerator

200+

Science Based Targets were set after participating in the Accelerator

Interested in Participating?

Participating companies of the UN Global Compact based in the countries below have the opportunity to sign up to the in-country track through the Global Compact Country Network. If you are not located in one of the countries below, you can still apply to the global track.

Global track: Facilitated in English, the global track will offer the same curriculum content as the in-country track delivered through a series of live and on-demand sessions. This global track will be available in countries where an in-country programme is not available. The live sessions in the Global Track will be facilitated at 8:00 AM GMT/5:00 PM JST. Space is limited. Applications will be reviewed and accepted participants will be notified by early May.