Climate & Sustainable Leaders Czech Republic

What Climate & Sustainable Leaders Czech Republic does

Climate & Sustainable Leaders Czech Republic, z.s. is a Prague-based nonprofit association (zapsaný spolek) founded in 2022 that operates the Carbon Tracker initiative—the only independent annual benchmarking platform tracking CO₂ emissions and decarbonization progress among the 150 largest Czech companies by revenue. Its core product is the Carbon Tracker survey, executed via an online questionnaire built on Microsoft Forms, using a methodology based on the internationally recognized GHG Protocol standard for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, with expert methodology development provided by PwC and EY. Survey results are published publicly, providing longitudinal data that is otherwise unavailable in the Czech market.

The organization operates a community-led association model. Revenue derives from flat annual membership fees of 50,000 CZK per corporate member, with charitable and educational organizations exempted. Members include a cross-section of Czech and international firms spanning financial services (Raiffeisenbank, UniCredit, Allianz), professional services (PwC, EY, White & Case, Allen & Overy), telecommunications (Vodafone), energy and infrastructure (Čepro), carbon advisory specialists (EnviTrail, CO2IN, part of Amper Group), credit and data services (CRIF), and academia (Czech Technical University, Charles University). Distribution is direct: companies apply via the website, board of directors approves admission, and the organization recruits participants for the annual survey through member referrals, events, and ESG regulatory tailwinds.

Beyond the survey, the organization runs educational events, co-organizes content with the Czech & Slovak Sustainability Summit, and positions itself as a bridge between EU sustainability regulation (CSRD, Fit for 55, European taxonomy) and Czech corporate practice. The platform is governed by a Supervisory Board (správní rada) populated by member-company representatives, plus a Senior Advisory Board. In September 2025, founding chairman Jakub Skavroň was succeeded by Lukáš Ferkl of EnviTrail.

Name

Climate & Sustainable Leaders Czech Republic

Legal name

Climate & Sustainable Leaders Czech Republic, z. s.

Website

https://carbontracker.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Climate & Sustainable Leaders Czech Republic, z.s. operates the Carbon Tracker, an annual independent survey benchmarking CO₂ emissions and decarbonization progress of the 150 largest Czech companies by revenue, funded through flat corporate membership fees and supported by Big 4 methodology partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability Research and ESG Benchmarking

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

akta.pro primary industry

Benchmarking, Ratings & Stakeholder Reporting Portals (Scorecards, Dashboards) (EUABAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

ESG/Sustainability Reporting & Disclosure Platforms (EUABAEAB), Climate & Emissions Data Management (Data Lake, Integration, APIs) (EUABAEAC), Climate Target-Setting, Transition Planning & Performance Management Platforms (EUABAEAF)

Keywords

• Carbon emissions tracking
• ESG reporting services
• Corporate sustainability benchmarking
• Decarbonization research
• GHG Protocol methodology

Headquarters

HQ city

Nusle

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from corporate members. Standard fee is 50,000 CZK per calendar year. Charitable and educational organizations receive fee waiver.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Climate & Sustainable Leaders Czech Republic operates the Carbon Tracker initiative, an annual research survey that tracks and analyzes CO2 emissions data and decarbonization efforts of the 150 largest companies in the Czech Republic. The platform combines standardized questionnaires with publicly available data analysis based on GHG Protocol methodology, and provides public reports, educational events, and a member community for corporate sustainability professionals.

Product overview

Climate & Sustainable Leaders Czech Republic operates the Carbon Tracker initiative, which is a sustainability research and advocacy platform. The core offering consists of the Carbon Tracker annual survey that tracks CO2 emissions and decarbonization progress among the 150 largest Czech companies, complemented by an online questionnaire system for data collection built on Microsoft Forms, and a structured methodology based on GHG Protocol standards. The organization also facilitates educational events and conferences on sustainability topics. The platform serves as an intermediary between regulatory requirements (CSRD, ESG reporting) and corporate sustainability practices in the Czech market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Carbon Tracker Survey An annual research survey that tracks and analyzes CO2 emissions data and decarbonization efforts of the 150 largest companies in the Czech Republic. Companies submit emissions data via standardized questionnaires and public reports on corporate climate performance are published.
• Carbon Tracker Methodology A structured methodology for calculating corporate carbon footprint based on the internationally recognized GHG Protocol standards, providing guidance on system boundary definition, consumption values, emissions calculation, and reporting for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
• Corporate Membership Program An annual membership program that provides corporate members access to the Carbon Tracker community, methodology expertise, networking events, ESG training courses, and benchmarking data. Standard annual fee is 50,000 CZK with waivers for charitable and educational organizations.
• Online Questionnaire (Dotazník) An online questionnaire system for collecting corporate carbon footprint data and sustainability information from participating companies, built on Microsoft Forms platform, that aggregates data for the annual Carbon Tracker research.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70.7% of surveyed companies actively work with carbon footprint data (2025)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• British Chamber of Commerce Czech RepublicminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 June 2024Joined as member in June 2024. Brings sustainability expertise from BCC Sustainability working group, providing neutral platform for business, public sector, and NGO dialogue.
• Aliance pro bezemisní budoucnostcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership announced in early 2024, focused on accelerating the transition to sustainable and emission-free future in Czech Republic. Combines resources, knowledge, and expertise to support innovation and implementation of sustainable solutions in practice.
• PwC Česká republikacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading professional services firm providing methodology expertise for Carbon Tracker survey. Expert team develops questionnaire and contributes to ESG training programs.
• EY Česká republikacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional services member providing ESG and sustainability expertise. Contributed to Carbon Tracker 2025 survey methodology alongside PwC.
• CO2INcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarbon advisory firm specializing in energy efficiency and low-carbon energy transition. Part of Amper Group. Organizes offset workshops and events for the platform.
• EnviTrailcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarbon footprint calculation, LCA, and ESG reporting specialist. Provides technical expertise in decarbonization strategies and non-financial reporting.
• ČVUT (Czech Technical University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading technical university contributing research expertise in engineering disciplines. Part of research activities in decarbonization.
• RaiffeisenbankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBanking member with focus on sustainable finance. Hosts events on sustainable finance and contributes to ESG discussions.
• Allianz pojišťovnaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInsurance company focusing on sustainability in insurance operations and investment decisions. Addresses climate change impacts on insurance risk.
• CRIF (Czech Credit Bureau)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCredit bureau supporting platform with data tools and analysis for Carbon Tracker report. ESG data collection specialist for Czech banking sector.
• Vodafone Czech RepublicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelecom member committed to halving environmental impact by 2025. Provides digital technology solutions enabling emission reduction for customers.
• Omnicom Media Group Czech RepublicminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia agency member helping to increase visibility of Carbon Tracker among Czech media market.
• White & CaseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational law firm providing legal expertise on European taxonomy, CSRD requirements, and ESG regulatory matters.
• Allen & OveryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational law firm contributing legal expertise on sustainability regulations and climate-related risks.
• ČeprominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-owned fuel infrastructure company participating in sustainability initiatives.
• Fakta o klimatuminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCzech climate facts initiative contributing to public climate awareness and education.
• Změna k lepšímuminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCzech sustainability initiative partner contributing to public climate awareness efforts.
• Karlova univerzita (Charles University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOldest and largest Czech university contributing academic expertise to sustainability discussions.
• Czech & Slovak Sustainability SummitcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatform participates in annual Sustainability Summit where Carbon Tracker results are presented. Third edition held April 2025 with 578+ attendees.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Carbone 4: Independent French consultancy and research firm specializing in carbon footprint analysis, transition planning and climate strategy. Comparable as a research-driven organization producing authoritative carbon benchmark methodologies and corporate decarbonization analytics in a single national market.

Direct peers

• CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project): Global nonprofit that runs the world's largest voluntary corporate carbon disclosure system. Operates the same independent nonprofit research-and-survey model as Climate & Sustainable Leaders Czech Republic, but at global scale and for tens of thousands of companies, making it the most direct structural analog.
• Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi): Independent nonprofit that defines corporate emissions target-setting methodology and validates corporate climate commitments. Highly comparable as a methodology-driven nonprofit governing how Czech and global corporates set decarbonization targets, often referenced alongside the Carbon Tracker in member communications.
• Frank Bold: Czech-headquartered nonprofit (with operations in Poland and other CEE markets) focused on sustainable corporate governance, ESG reporting and CSRD implementation. Closest direct regional peer: shares the same Czech nonprofit structure, sustainability/ESG advocacy mandate, and CSRD regulatory focus.
• Climate Action Tracker: Independent research consortium that tracks and rates governmental and corporate climate commitments. Closely mirrors Climate & Sustainable Leaders' role as an independent third party producing longitudinal comparative data on corporate decarbonization ambition.

Others

• Aliance pro bezemisní budoucnost (Alliance for a Zero-Emission Future): Czech nonprofit alliance formed in 2023 as a strategic partner of Climate & Sustainable Leaders, with aligned mission of accelerating the Czech transition to a sustainable, emission-free future. Adjacent ecosystem partner in the Czech climate-advocacy space rather than a competitor.
• EnviTrail: Czech carbon-footprint, LCA and ESG-reporting specialist firm and a member of Climate & Sustainable Leaders; its CEO (Lucie Siskosová) and CTO (Lukáš Ferkl, now platform Chairman) sit on the platform's supervisory board. Ecosystem participant that commercializes the kind of services the platform tracks and benchmarks.

Broad incumbents

• EY ESG & Sustainability Services: Global Big 4 sustainability and CSRD advisory practice. Joint methodology partner with PwC for the Carbon Tracker 2025 questionnaire and represented on the board by Alice Machová (EY CSRD leader for Central Europe); comparable as the broad incumbent whose service portfolio overlaps substantially with the platform's member offerings.
• PwC ESG & Sustainability Services: Global Big 4 advisory practice providing CSRD/ESG reporting and carbon accounting services. Core methodology partner of Climate & Sustainable Leaders Czech Republic (PwC Česká republika), the Vice Chairman's firm, and a board-level participant; comparable as the broader commercial incumbent whose methodology underpins the platform.

Regional players

• Carbon Trust: UK-based nonprofit that helps organizations measure, report and reduce carbon emissions. Effectively the UK national-level equivalent of Climate & Sustainable Leaders Czech Republic in structure (nonprofit advisory + benchmarking + certification), though serving UK corporates rather than Czech ones.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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