What Aclymate does

Aclymate is a Denver-based, privately held sustainability software and services company founded in 2019 by Mike Smith and William Loopesko. The company builds a cloud-based carbon accounting and sustainability management platform aligned with the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard, targeting small and mid-sized U.S. companies (roughly 30 to 2,000 employees) that lack dedicated sustainability staff. Its product lineup is structured as a three-tier ladder: Aclymate Explorer (a free carbon footprint and Scope 3 supplier data calculator), Aclymate Navigator (a paid subscription platform for full Scope 1/2/3 accounting, reporting dashboards, supplier data, customer-request tracking, and certification support), and Aclymate One (a software-plus-expert-services bundle that assigns customers a dedicated Carbon Bookkeeper and Sustainability Consultant). Pricing starts at $295/month for Aclymate One and scales with company size; Explorer is free and Navigator includes a 17-day no-credit-card trial.

The platform integrates with accounting and financial systems (QuickBooks via Intuit, Plaid), payment infrastructure (Stripe), and an embedded carbon offset marketplace (CNaught, plus ClimeCo, The Nature Conservancy, Missouri Green Banc for offsets/RECs). Aclymate also operates a proprietary three-tier certification program (Climate Wise, Climate Leader, Net Zero) and supports preparation for third-party certifications including B Corp, EcoVadis, Green Business Benchmark, and ISO 14001. Go-to-market is hybrid: product-led growth via the free Explorer and trial-based Navigator, layered with a sales-assisted motion targeting mid-market accounts through demos, expert consultations, and a dedicated Account Lead / Quarterly Business Review model for Aclymate One customers. Marketing is content-driven (Mike's Thoughts blog, Teaching Sustainability newsletter, guides and white papers, organic LinkedIn/X presence, conference participation) with referral channels through Techstars, Good Business Colorado, and Unit of Impact.

In April 2026 the company introduced Scout, an AI sustainability guide built on Anthropic Claude that is embedded in the platform and website to assist users with sustainability concepts and workflow navigation. The team is small (1–10 employees), total disclosed funding is approximately $132,500 (predominantly from a 2021 Techstars accelerator round), and the company reports serving hundreds of customers across branded merchandise, manufacturing, food and beverage, construction, events, and professional services verticals.

Name

Aclymate

Legal name

Aclymate, Inc.

Website

https://aclymate.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aclymate is a Denver-based software and expert-services company that provides GHG Protocol-aligned carbon accounting, sustainability reporting, and certifications to U.S. small and mid-sized businesses (roughly 30 to 2,000 employees) that lack internal sustainability teams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Carbon Accounting Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210), Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Carbon Accounting & GHG Inventory Platforms (EUABAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Supply Chain (Scope 3) Emissions & Supplier Engagement Platforms (EUABAEAE), Audit-Ready Controls, Assurance & Compliance Workflow Tools (CSRD/SEC/ISSB) (EUABAEAG), Benchmarking, Ratings & Stakeholder Reporting Portals (Scorecards, Dashboards) (EUABAEAJ), Carbon Offtake Structuring & Contracting (ERPA, Long-term Offtakes, Price Floors) (EUABADAE)

Keywords

• Carbon accounting software
• Sustainability management platform
• Emissions reporting tools
• Carbon offset marketplace
• ESG compliance solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Software Subscriptions (Explorer, Navigator): Tiered subscription model for carbon accounting platform access. Explorer is free forever providing basic carbon footprint estimates. Navigator is the core paid subscription with full carbon accounting, integrations, custom reports, and certifications.
2. Aclymate One (Full Service): Software plus expert services subscription including dedicated Carbon Bookkeeper and Sustainability Consultant who handle data collection, carbon bookkeeping, reporting, and guidance. Starts at $295/month and scales based on company size and scope of services.
3. Aclymate One Professional Services: Aclymate One includes dedicated Carbon Bookkeepers, Carbon Accountants, Sustainability Consultants, and Climate Consultants who do the work alongside customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Aclymate provides a cloud-based carbon accounting and sustainability management platform that enables companies to measure Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, manage sustainability programs, prepare reports, and earn certifications. The offering combines SaaS software with dedicated expert services (Carbon Bookkeepers, Sustainability Consultants, Carbon Accountants) and includes an AI-powered guide (Scout). Customers access a three-tier product lineup: a free Explorer calculator, a Navigator subscription platform, and Aclymate One, a managed-service bundle with hands-on expert support.

Product overview

Aclymate offers a multi-tiered sustainability platform combining software, expert services, and AI guidance. The core product lineup includes Aclymate Explorer (free carbon calculator), Aclymate Navigator (core subscription platform with carbon accounting, integrations, reporting, and certifications), and Aclymate One (platform plus dedicated Carbon Bookkeeper and Sustainability Consultant services). Scout AI provides conversational guidance across the platform. Expert services include Carbon Bookkeeping, Supplier & Scope 3 Data Support, Reporting Support, Certification & Claims Support, Sustainability Program Support, and Offsets & REC Guidance. Aclymate also offers its own tiered certification program: Climate Wise (foundational), Climate Leader (mid-stage), and Net Zero (advanced).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aclymate Explorer: Free carbon calculator and supplier tool for companies just getting started with emissions tracking, Scope 1, 2 & 3 estimates, or supplier sustainability data collection.
• Aclymate Navigator
• Aclymate One
• Scout
• Climate Wise Certification
• Climate Leader Certification
• Net Zero Certification

Products and services

• Aclymate Explorer Free forever carbon footprint calculator and supplier tool that estimates a company's carbon footprint, identifies data gaps, and gathers Scope 3 supplier sustainability data. Targeted at companies just starting their sustainability journey that need a baseline before committing to a paid platform.
• Aclymate Navigator Core subscription platform providing carbon accounting, emissions dashboards, sustainability reporting tools, supplier and Scope 3 data management, customer request tracking, integrations, custom reports, and certification support. Designed for growing companies that need a unified system to manage Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions and produce stakeholder-ready outputs.
• Aclymate One Premium subscription bundle that pairs the Aclymate software platform with hands-on expert services, including dedicated Carbon Bookkeepers, Carbon Accountants, Sustainability Consultants, and Climate Consultants who perform onboarding, data collection, carbon bookkeeping, reporting, certification readiness, and program management on behalf of the customer. Targeted at lean teams needing done-for-you sustainability execution.
• Scout AI Guide AI-powered sustainability guide built into the Aclymate platform and website, providing conversational assistance that helps users understand sustainability concepts and navigate carbon accounting, reporting, certifications, offsets, and RECs workflows in plain language.

Quantifiable outcome

• Companies complete initial setup and generate first emissions estimate within a week
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CNaughtcoreTechnology or Integration · 9 March 2026CNaught is Aclymate's preferred carbon offset provider and integrated marketplace partner. CNaught portfolios are diversified across project types and vintages and are integrated into Aclymate's offsets and RECs workflows. Customers can review, select, and document offsets without leaving the Aclymate platform. The partnership extends Aclymate's offsets and RECs capabilities and supports customers pursuing Climate Leader and Net Zero certifications.
• ClimeCominorOthersProject developer and offset provider supporting Aclymate customer portfolios with verified carbon offset options.
• The Nature ConservancyminorOthersConservation-focused offset programs supporting nature-based climate solutions available to Aclymate customers.
• Missouri Green BancminorOthersREC and clean-energy financing partner supporting Aclymate customers' Scope 2 strategy through renewable energy certificate programs.
• PlaidcoreTechnology or IntegrationBanking and accounting data connections that power Aclymate's carbon accounting workflows. Aclymate accesses financial account data in read-only mode to calculate emissions from transaction data.
• QuickBooks (Intuit)coreTechnology or IntegrationAccounting integration that streamlines transaction-based carbon accounting. Aclymate accesses accounting and financial records in read-only mode from Customer's connected QuickBooks account.
• Good Business ColoradominorOthersColorado business community focused on responsible, sustainable business practices. Aclymate participates in this community to connect with sustainability-focused peers and resources.
• TechstarsminorOthersStartup community and Aclymate accelerator alumni network. Aclymate participates in Techstars ecosystem.
• Unit of ImpactminorOthersSustainability and climate community supporting Aclymate's mission and helping customers connect with peers and resources.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Greenly: Carbon accounting platform specifically focused on small and mid-sized businesses — the same 30–2,000 employee segment Aclymate targets. Competes head-to-head on Scope 1–3 measurement and reporting simplicity.
• Plan A: Carbon accounting and decarbonization platform for SMBs and mid-market companies in Europe. Closely comparable business model combining software with sustainability expertise for smaller teams.
• Normative: Carbon accounting engine focused on Scope 3 and science-based targets for mid-market and enterprise. Direct overlap with Aclymate's supplier/Scope 3 focus area.
• Emitwise: Carbon accounting platform built for mid-market companies to measure and reduce emissions across their value chain — directly comparable target customer and feature set.
• Sweep: Sustainability and carbon management platform for mid-market and enterprise, offering Scope 1–3 measurement, supplier engagement, and reporting workflows. Closely overlaps Aclymate's product surface area.
• Persefoni: Carbon accounting and climate management platform built on GHG Protocol methodology, similar to Aclymate's core offering. Targets enterprise and mid-market customers with software-led measurement and reporting.
• Watershed: Enterprise carbon accounting and sustainability platform serving companies across multiple sectors. Direct competitor to Aclymate's Navigator and Aclymate One tiers, with broader enterprise focus and significantly larger funding base.

Broad incumbents

• Workiva: Publicly traded ESG and sustainability reporting platform serving large enterprises. A broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities in disclosure, reporting, and assurance — though typically at much larger customer scale than Aclymate.
• Salesforce Net Zero Cloud: Carbon accounting and sustainability module within the Salesforce platform. Broad incumbent with overlapping Scope 3 and reporting functionality, particularly threatening to enterprise customers already on Salesforce.

Emerging players

• CarbonCure: Climate technology company focused on carbon reduction in the built environment and concrete. Adjacent to Aclymate in climate space with partial overlap in sustainability data and reporting for specialty industries.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AclymateCarbon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aclymate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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