What Climate Analytics does

Climate Analytics (legally Climate Analytics gGmbH, headquartered in Berlin) is a global climate science and policy institute founded in 2008 to connect climate science with policy, with the explicit mission of supporting climate action aligned to the 1.5°C warming limit. The organization operates as a non-profit German limited liability company (gGmbH) led by co-founders Dr. Bill Hare (CEO) and Dr. Michiel Schaeffer (Chief Scientist), employing approximately 130 staff across six offices — Berlin (HQ), Lomé (Africa), Fremantle (Australia/Pacific), Port of Spain (Caribbean), New York (North America), and Kathmandu (South Asia). Its primary beneficiaries are climate-vulnerable governments, Small Island Developing States (SIDS), Least Developed Countries (LDCs), international climate negotiators, civil society researchers, and development banks, to whom it provides scientific analysis, technical assistance, and diplomatic support.

The core product portfolio centers on three offerings: the Climate Action Tracker, an independent science-based assessment of country emission commitments and actions; the Global Methane Explorer, an interactive dashboard tracking emissions, targets, and policies for 72 countries representing roughly 90% of global methane emissions; and a publications library spanning decarbonization pathways, climate impacts, adaptation, loss and damage, finance, and diplomacy. Underlying technology includes integrated climate-policy assessment, proprietary 1.5°C-aligned pathway modeling (including the Highest Possible Ambition scenario with PIK and Real Zero fossil-fuel phase-out pathways), and machine-learning components (the finres_S2S hybrid seasonal forecasting model for Tanzania; LLM-assisted extraction and classification of UNFCCC country submissions for methane-policy analysis).

The business model is grant-funded non-profit operations with no commercial revenue. Climate Analytics is funded by institutional donors and project-based grants, including the European Commission (DG ECHO) via the World Bank/GFDRR under the Technical Assistance Financing Facility (TAFF), the Global Methane Hub, and other bilateral/multilateral funders disclosed on its Funders page. Publications, tools, and analysis are distributed free of charge through climateanalytics.org; there are no commercial products, pricing tiers, or licensing fees. Go-to-market is direct engagement with country delegations, participation in UNFCCC COP climate negotiations, and thought-leadership dissemination via publications, media coverage, and newsletter.

Name

Climate Analytics

Legal name

Climate Analytics gGmbH

Website

https://climateanalytics.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Climate Analytics is a Berlin-headquartered non-profit climate science and policy institute employing ~130 staff across six global offices, providing science-based analysis, 1.5°C-aligned pathway modeling, and diplomatic support to climate-vulnerable governments, SIDS, LDCs, and international organizations, funded by institutional grants rather than commercial sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Climate Science and Policy Research

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

akta.pro primary industry

Climate Policy, Governance & NDC Support (BPADALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Downscaled Climate Projections & Scenario Analytics (CMIP, SSP/RCP, Regionalization) (EUABALAB), Climate Target-Setting, Transition Planning & Performance Management Platforms (EUABAEAF), Climate Risk & Scenario Analysis (TCFD/IFRS S2) (EUAHAJAD), Adaptation & Resilience Planning Platforms (CAPEX Prioritization, Cost–Benefit, NBS) (EUABALAH), Climate & GHG/Emissions Modeling & Scenario Analysis (Inventories, Projections, Net-Zero Pathways) (EUAHAKAH)

Keywords

• Climate science research
• Climate policy analysis
• Decarbonization pathways
• Methane emissions tracking
• Climate diplomacy support

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Institutional funding and grants: Climate Analytics operates as a non-profit research institute funded primarily through institutional funders, grants from international organizations, and project-based funding. The organization does not generate commercial revenue from product sales.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Climate Analytics is a non-profit climate science and policy institute that produces independent scientific analysis, policy research, and interactive tools to support governments, vulnerable countries, and international organizations in taking climate action aligned with the 1.5°C warming limit. Its deliverables include the Climate Action Tracker, the Global Methane Explorer dashboard, an extensive publications library, and direct technical advisory services covering decarbonization pathways, climate impacts, adaptation, loss and damage, climate finance, and climate diplomacy.

Product overview

Climate Analytics operates as a global climate science and policy institute offering a portfolio of research products and interactive tools. The core offerings include the Climate Action Tracker for monitoring government emission commitments, the Global Methane Explorer dashboard for tracking methane emissions across 72 countries, and an extensive publications library of peer-reviewed research on decarbonisation pathways, climate impacts, adaptation, and loss and damage. These products work together to provide governments, civil society, and policymakers with science-based analysis to support climate action aligned to the 1.5°C warming limit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Climate Action Tracker: Independent science-based assessment tracking emission commitments and actions of countries.
• Global Methane Explorer

Products and services

• Climate Action Tracker Independent science-based assessment that tracks emission commitments and actions of countries, providing policy-relevant analysis on government climate action aligned to Paris Agreement goals.
• Global Methane Explorer Comprehensive interactive dashboard tracking national methane emissions, targets, and policies for 72 countries responsible for 90% of global methane emissions across energy, agriculture, and waste sectors.
• Climate Analytics Publications Extensive library of peer-reviewed research, policy briefs, and analysis covering climate impacts and risks, decarbonisation targets, adaptation, loss and damage, climate finance, and climate diplomacy.
• Climate Analytics Interactive Tools Suite of interactive climate tools including the Global Methane Explorer and the 1.5°C national pathway explorer, enabling exploration of climate change impacts and solutions through user-facing dashboards.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tripling renewables, doubling energy efficiency and cutting methane by 2030 would cut projected warming this century about 0.9°C from 2.6°C to 1.7°C
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2025Collaborative partnership with PIK on climate modeling and scenarios, including the Highest Possible Ambition scenario and Real Zero pathways analysis. Joint publication 'Rescuing 1.5°C: new evidence on the highest possible ambition to deliver the Paris Agreement' developed together with PIK researchers.
• World Bank / Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical assistance under the Technical Assistance Financing Facility (TAFF), financed by the European Commission—Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations—and implemented by the World Bank and GFDRR. Report on extreme heat risks in Germany was key input to World Bank Summary Report.
• African Group of Negotiators Experts SupportmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on technical guide for development of long-term low emission development strategies in Africa. Collaboration to support African countries in developing strong, high-performing LT-LEDS.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• NewClimate Institute: Cologne-based climate policy research institute and co-developer of the Climate Action Tracker with Climate Analytics. Directly comparable as a non-profit producing independent country-level climate assessments, policy analysis, and 1.5°C-aligned pathway research for governments and civil society.
• Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK): Leading German climate science institute and active research partner of Climate Analytics on Highest Possible Ambition and Real Zero pathway work. Directly comparable as a producer of integrated climate modeling, scenario analysis, and policy-relevant science used in international negotiations.
• Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI): Independent research institute producing policy-relevant environmental and climate science for governments and international bodies. Comparable to Climate Analytics on climate impacts research, adaptation, and sustainable development pathways across developing-country contexts.
• International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA): International scientific institute producing integrated assessment modeling and energy-environment systems research. Comparable to Climate Analytics on global emissions pathway modeling, scenario analysis, and policy-relevant scientific outputs.
• E3G: Independent climate think tank working on diplomacy, geopolitics, and policy acceleration. Comparable to Climate Analytics on European climate diplomacy, fossil-fuel phase-out advocacy, and support to vulnerable-country negotiating coalitions.

Broad incumbents

• World Resources Institute (WRI): Large global research organization working on climate, energy, and sustainable development. Operates in the same policy analysis space as Climate Analytics (NDCs, climate finance, decarbonization pathways) but with a much broader portfolio and significantly larger budget.
• RMI (Rocky Mountain Institute): Independent energy-focused research organization producing climate-aligned decarbonization analysis. Comparable to Climate Analytics on fossil-fuel transition pathways and real-zero modeling, though oriented more toward private-sector transformation than vulnerable-country support.
• Climate Policy Initiative (CPI): Global policy analysis organization focused on climate finance and effective policy design. Comparable to Climate Analytics on climate-finance work supporting vulnerable-country access to international funding and the design of effective climate measures.
• Overseas Development Institute (ODI): Independent global affairs think tank producing research on climate, development, and vulnerable countries. Comparable to Climate Analytics on supporting LDCs and climate-vulnerable countries in international policy processes.

Emerging players

• Carbon Brief: UK-based climate science and policy website covering international climate negotiations and country climate action. Adjacent to Climate Analytics' Climate Action Tracker work in tracking and communicating government climate commitments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ca_latest
• Facebookfacebook.com/ClimateAnalytics

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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