Climate Ambition Accelerator

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

2026 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—putting them on track for net-zero by 2050.

Delivered through the Global Compact Country Networks, 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 Accelerator supports credible climate action across all companies sizes, sectors and regions.

Wherever you are on your sustainability journey, the Climate Ambition Accelerator helps you move your company toward a net-zero future.

Programme Benefits

Build a strong climate ambition and greenhouse gas (GHG) management strategy
Understand GHG emissions, Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and net-zero fundamentals
Learn how to engage investors, corporate leaders, employees and shareholders around Science Based Targets
Hear from peers and share insights in group sessions
Access on-demand learning sessions that enables you to work at your own pace
Connect with industry experts and expand your network
Benefit from local delivery with global best practices
Position yourself to be part of the Forward Faster initiative by setting science-based net-zero targets

Information Sessions

Register for our live Q&A sessions on 9 and 10 April (in English and in Spanish) to learn how the Accelerator works, what you can expect to gain and get answers to your questions. Register for the session that works best for your region:

Session 1:

9 April, 9 a.m. (New York) | 3 p.m. (Berlin)

Language: English

Session 2:

9 April, 10 a.m. (Santiago)

Language: Spanish

Session 3:

10 April, 10 a.m. (Tokyo)

Language: English

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Programme Experience

SETTING THE SCENE

Programme overview, cohort introductions, and tools/platform orientation.

GHG INVENTORY

Best practices and methodologies for building or strengthening a GHG emissions inventory.

SETTING A SBT

Use SBTi tools to understand requirements and identify internal stakeholders and resources.

EMISSIONS MANAGEMENT

Define strategies to reduce emissions and advance your climate ambition goals.

WRAP-UP

Share lessons learned, consolidate insights and define next steps.

Learn how participating companies are advancing climate action

88%

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

89%

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

80%

of participants agreed that the Climate Ambition Accelerator better equipped their company to commit to or set Science Based Targets

1 in 4

companies commit to or set Science Based Targets within 3 years of completing the Climate Ambition Accelerator

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

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.