Overview
Exponential Roadmap Initiative was established in 2018 as a global, mission-driven organisation focused on accelerating climate action in line with climate science. It was founded to address the gap between current emissions trajectories and pathways consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
The organisation’s philosophy is grounded in the idea that incremental change is insufficient. Instead, it promotes exponential transformation across business, finance and wider economic systems to achieve rapid emissions reductions by 2030.
Mission and focus areas
Exponential Roadmap Initiative aims to help halve global greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 by mobilising companies, investors and partners to adopt science-aligned strategies. Its work focuses on scaling climate solutions, strengthening corporate climate accountability, and supporting systemic change across value chains.
The organisation contributes to sustainable finance and ESG integration by translating climate science into practical frameworks that guide corporate strategy, capital allocation and performance assessment. It emphasises alignment with net zero pathways, climate governance, and real-economy emissions reductions rather than offset-led approaches.
Structure and governance
Exponential Roadmap Initiative operates as an independent, non-profit-oriented initiative supported by a central secretariat. It was co-founded by climate and sustainability leaders and is led by an executive team responsible for strategy, partnerships and programme delivery.
The organisation works through collaborations with companies, investor groups, civil society organisations and global climate initiatives. Its operating model relies on partnerships and expert input rather than a large internal departmental structure, enabling it to function as a convenor and catalyst.
Programs and offerings
The organisation develops practical tools and frameworks to support corporate and financial-sector climate action. Key outputs include the Exponential Roadmap, business-focused playbooks, and methodologies that assess whether company strategies align with 1.5°C pathways.
It also delivers Climate Performance Reviews, sector-agnostic guidance, and thought leadership on scaling climate solutions. These resources are designed to help finance professionals and sustainability practitioners evaluate climate ambition, implementation credibility, and progress towards science-based emissions reduction targets.
