Climate Transition

What Climate Transition does

Climate Transition Limited, founded in 2021 and domiciled in Nigeria, is a boutique consultancy delivering hands-on advisory services in ESG integration, sustainable finance, and climate risk management. Its target buyers are large corporates, commercial and investment banks, private equity firms, impact investors, development finance institutions, and regulators, with a stated geographic focus on Sub-Saharan Africa and secondary reach into Europe and Asia. Service lines cover green and sustainability bond issuance, ESMS development, TCFD-aligned physical and transition risk assessment, PCAF financed-emissions accounting, Paris Agreement portfolio alignment, Science Based Targets implementation, and pro-climate roadmap development.

The firm's technology stack comprises a suite of proprietary workflow and assessment tools — Green Project Identifier, E&S Categorization Toolkit, Automated E&S Questionnaire, and Carbon Footprint Calculator — sold or deployed alongside consulting engagements and described as enabling a 'data-driven systems approach'. A wholly-related training brand, Climate Transition Academy, distributes in-house courses, executive briefings, open-enrollment programs, and masterclasses, and operates a self-serve online registration channel. The firm's go-to-market is enterprise field sales supplemented by thought-leadership content (blog, research papers), industry conference participation, and organic social (LinkedIn), with pricing not publicly disclosed.

Revenue mechanics are predominantly professional services (consulting and training), with an emerging subscription/recurring software component tied to the automation toolset. Distribution is direct-to-client, with multilateral partnerships (SEC Nigeria, African Development Bank, AADFI, Global Environment Facility) functioning as both demand-generation and credibility signals. The firm is privately held, employs 11-50 people, and reports no external institutional funding or parent company.

Name

Climate Transition

Legal name

Climate Transition Limited

Website

https://climate-transition.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Climate Transition Limited is a Nigeria-based boutique consultancy advising banks, DFIs, PE firms, regulators, and corporates across Sub-Saharan Africa on ESG integration, sustainable finance, and TCFD-aligned climate risk management, with a training arm and proprietary sustainability assessment tools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability and Climate Risk Management Consulting

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainability, ESG & Climate Risk Advisory (BPAHAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainability & ESG Consulting (BPAHACAK), Climate Risk & Scenario Analysis (TCFD/IFRS S2) (EUAHAJAD), Climate Target-Setting, Transition Planning & Performance Management Platforms (EUABAEAF), Supply Chain (Scope 3) Emissions & Supplier Engagement Platforms (EUABAEAE)

Keywords

• ESG consulting services
• Climate risk management
• Sustainable finance advisory
• Green bond advisory
• Carbon accounting services

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sustainable Finance Consulting: Consulting services including Green, Social and Sustainability Bonds Issuance, Green Product Development, Sustainable Finance Policy Formulation, Impact Reporting, Technical Assistance, Portfolio Greening Strategy Development, and Sustainable Project Assessment/Selection
2. Climate Risk Management Services: Services covering Transition Risk (TCFD), Physical Risk (TCFD), GHG and Carbon Accounting (Scope 1-3), Financed Emissions (PCAF), Climate Risk and Opportunity Strategy Formulation, Alignment of Investment Portfolio to Paris Agreement, Emission Reduction in line with Science Based Targets (SBTi), and Pro-climate Roadmap development
3. ESG Integration Services: ESMS development, ESG Due Diligence, ESG Reporting, Categorization and Documentation, Technical Support, and Governance services
4. Climate Transition Academy Training: Training courses offered through sister company Climate Transition Academy covering environmental and social risk management, sustainable finance, climate-related financial risks, carbon trading, greenhouse gas accounting, and thematic bonds fundamentals
5. Sustainability-related Automation: Software tools including Green Project Identifier, E&S Categorization Toolkit, Automated E&S Questionnaire, and Carbon Footprint Calculator

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Climate Transition Limited provides hands-on consulting services in ESG integration, sustainable finance, and climate risk management to large corporates, financial institutions, regulators, development finance institutions, private equity, and impact investors across Sub-Saharan Africa. The firm also delivers professional training through the Climate Transition Academy and offers proprietary sustainability automation tools for green project identification, E&S categorization, automated E&S questionnaires, and carbon footprint calculation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Climate Transition Academy: Sister company offering training courses for professionals in finance and other sectors on climate risks, sustainable finance, and climate-related reporting for African organizations.

Products and services

• Sustainable Finance Consulting Consulting services covering Green, Social and Sustainability Bonds Issuance, Green Product Development, Sustainable Finance Policy Formulation, Impact Reporting, Technical Assistance, Portfolio Greening Strategy Development, and Sustainable Project Assessment/Selection. Targeted at banks, DFIs, impact investors, and large corporates in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Climate Risk Management Services Services covering Transition Risk (TCFD), Physical Risk (TCFD), GHG and Carbon Accounting (Scope 1-3), Financed Emissions (PCAF), Climate Risk and Opportunity Strategy Formulation, Alignment of Investment Portfolio to Paris Agreement, Emission Reduction in line with Science Based Targets (SBTi), and Pro-climate Roadmap development. Targeted at financial institutions, large corporates, and PE/impact investors.
• ESG Integration Services Services covering Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) development, ESG Due Diligence, ESG Reporting, Categorization and Documentation, Technical Support, and Governance services. Targeted at banks, PE firms, DFIs, and large corporates requiring ESG integration.
• Sustainability-related Automation Tools Software tools comprising the Green Project Identifier (identifies green projects within organizations), the E&S Categorization Toolkit (environmental and social categorization and classification of projects), the Automated E&S Questionnaire (automated environmental and social questionnaire system), and the Carbon Footprint Calculator (calculates organizational carbon footprints). Delivered on a subscription/recurring basis to organizations requiring sustainability assessment and reporting.
• Climate Transition Academy Training Professional training courses covering environmental and social risk management, sustainable finance, climate-related financial risks, carbon trading, greenhouse gas accounting, and thematic bonds fundamentals. Delivered via in-house courses, executive briefing sessions (2 hours), open nomination courses, and masterclasses (1 day). Targeted at professionals across finance and other sectors in Africa.

Quantifiable outcome

• First climate certified corporate green bond in Africa issued through client engagement
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) NigeriacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 July 2024SEC Nigeria partnered with Climate Transition Limited to host a Capacity Building Workshop for Capital Markets Operators on Green Finance, scheduled for July 23, 2024 in Lagos. The workshop is funded by the Capital Markets Development Trust Fund administered by African Development Bank. Climate Transition Limited is facilitating the workshop as part of Nigeria's strategy to become Africa's leading hub for green and sustainable finance.
• African Association of Development Finance Institutions (AADFI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2023Climate Transition Limited participated as a panelist at the AADFI Annual Workshop 2023. The workshop focused on 'The Role of African DFIs In Achieving Just Energy Transition', bringing together industry leaders for engagement on sustainable development finance in Africa.
• Global Environment Facility (GEF)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 December 2022Climate Transition Limited produced GEF-Aligning Finance Policies One Pagers documents to support finance policy alignment with environmental objectives. These documents are available as downloadable resources for stakeholders.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Carbon Trust: International climate change and sustainability consultancy advising corporates, governments, and financial institutions on carbon footprinting, green finance, and climate strategy. Overlaps directly with Climate Transition's carbon accounting, green bond, and climate risk services.
• Anthesis Group: Global sustainability consultancy offering ESG advisory, climate strategy, and sustainable finance support to corporates and financial institutions. Directly comparable in service portfolio, target segments, and advisory-led delivery model.
• South Pole Group: Global climate consultancy and solutions provider offering sustainable finance advisory, climate risk, and net-zero strategy services to corporates and financial institutions. Highly comparable in service mix and target buyer (banks, investors, DFIs) to Climate Transition, though with much larger global scale.
• EcoAct: Specialist climate change consultancy providing carbon accounting, TCFD-aligned reporting, SBTi target-setting, and transition strategy. Closely comparable to Climate Transition's Climate Risk Management and ESG Integration service lines.

Broad incumbents

• KPMG ESG / Climate Change Services: Big 4 advisory practice offering TCFD/ISSB-aligned climate risk, green finance, and ESG assurance. Comparable in target buyer and methodology but operates globally with substantially larger delivery capacity than Climate Transition.
• Deloitte Africa Sustainability & Climate: Big 4 firm with dedicated African sustainability and climate practices serving banks, DFIs, and large corporates. Directly competes for the same enterprise-level sustainable finance and ESG mandates in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): Large global environmental and sustainability consultancy serving energy, financial, and industrial clients with EHS, climate risk, and ESG advisory services. Comparable to Climate Transition's full-service model but operating at significantly broader scale across geographies and sectors.

Emerging players

• Greenlight ESG: Emerging-market focused ESG and climate advisory supporting financial institutions and corporates on sustainable finance, green bonds, and TCFD reporting. Comparable in mission, emerging-market emphasis, and target segments to Climate Transition.
• Clarity AI: Sustainability analytics and ESG data platform used by financial institutions for portfolio alignment, scope-3 measurement, and climate-related reporting. Adjacent to Climate Transition's data-driven ESG and portfolio alignment offerings, but delivered via software rather than advisory services.

Regional players

• Sustainable Square: Africa-focused sustainability and ESG advisory firm supporting corporates and financial institutions on green finance, climate risk, and ESG integration. Highly comparable to Climate Transition in regional focus, service mix, and target customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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