Deadline: April 30, 2025
Applications are open for the United Nations Global Compact Climate Ambition Accelerator 2025. 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.
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.
Eligibility
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.
Application
For more information, visit Climate Ambition Accelerator.
