Accela Research

Accela Research is an independent research partner for investors focused on climate transition, working with investors to accelerate a just and equitable transition to net-zero emissions. Our team of independent experts analyses climate strategies from a financial perspective, turning analysis into actionable insights to reveal whether companies do what they say they are doing on climate, addressing the say-do gap. We bridge the gap between a company’s climate plans and financial performance, enabling investors to make informed, net-zero-aligned investment decisions. We support investors in engaging companies to shape corporate strategy and transition to low-emission businesses. Accela was founded with a vision to accelerate the global transition by moving low-carbon investment into the trillions. Today, a gap remains between corporate net-zero pledges and real progress, the climate execution gap. With warming in 2024 the first calendar year with a global mean temperature of more than 1.5°C above the 1850-1900 average and the risk of climate inaction cutting global incomes by 19% by 2050, the stakes could not be higher. Our name, Accela, derived from “accelerate” captures our mission to connect climate and finance. We chose to build as a non-profit to ensure integrity: our methodologies are aligned with climate science, independent, and transparent. By shining a light on how companies allocate capital and shift strategy, we help investors close the execution gap. Faster progress reduces systemic risk and unlocks opportunity, Accela equips investors to drive that shift.