Overview
Climate Arc is an independent, non-profit organisation established in the early 2020s to support the alignment of global financial flows with climate goals. It was founded to address gaps in climate-related data, analysis, and decision-useful insights for financial markets. The organisation operates with a global outlook and a focus on practical relevance for capital allocation and policy decisions.
Mission and focus areas
Climate Arc’s mission is to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy by improving how climate information is produced, interpreted, and used in financial decision-making. Its work centres on climate transition performance, system-level risk, and the effectiveness of climate-related capital deployment. The organisation focuses on company-, sector-, and market-level analysis to support sustainable finance, transition planning, and climate accountability.Climate Arc contributes to ESG integration by developing tools and research that help investors and policymakers assess transition readiness and climate alignment. Its approach emphasises analytical rigour, comparability, and transparency rather than advocacy or corporate engagement.
Structure and governance
Climate Arc operates as a charitable non-profit entity, with a formal governance structure that includes a board and an executive leadership team. It has a small, specialist staff with expertise spanning climate science, finance, data analytics, and public policy. The organisation also works through partnerships with research institutions, foundations, and other climate-focused organisations to deliver its programmes.The governance model is designed to maintain independence from commercial and industry interests, supporting objective analysis and public-interest outcomes.
Programs and offerings
Climate Arc produces original research, analytical insights, and data-driven tools focused on climate transition performance and financial system alignment. Its outputs include climate data platforms, thematic research publications, and sector-level assessments relevant to investors and policymakers. The organisation also supports grant-making and collaborative initiatives aimed at improving the quality and accessibility of climate-related financial information.These resources are intended to help finance professionals and sustainability practitioners better understand transition risks, opportunities, and capital allocation pathways at scale.
