Climate Policy Initiative

What Climate Policy Initiative does

Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) is an independent, non-profit analysis and advisory organization founded in 2009 in San Francisco by Professor Thomas C. Heller to produce evidence-based research and policy recommendations at the intersection of climate and finance. It operates eight offices globally — San Francisco, Washington DC, London, Vienna, Rio de Janeiro (via a partnership with PUC-Rio), Delhi (via the Indian School of Business), Jakarta, and Cape Town — and serves governments, financial institutions, and businesses across 35+ countries.

CPI's core technology comprises proprietary climate finance tracking methodologies and a suite of interactive data visualization tools, including the Climate Finance Reform Compass, the Public Development Bank Climate Action Portal, the Net Zero Finance Tracker, the Indonesia Power Sector Finance Dashboard, and the Brazil Sustainable Credit Lines Platform. Its flagship product, the Global Landscape of Climate Finance report, is the most widely cited annual assessment of climate finance flows worldwide. CPI also runs multiple programs that go beyond research: the Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance (an incubator that has mobilized more than $5 billion in climate finance as of 2026), the Catalytic Climate Finance Facility (in partnership with Convergence), the Cities Climate Finance Leadership Alliance, the ClimateShot Investor Coalition, the India Clean Energy Finance program, and the Amazônia 2030 project.

CPI is supported by a diverse base of public and private funders but does not publicly disclose revenue; it publishes audited financial statements for 2023, 2024, and 2025. The organization derives its revenue from project-based engagements and multi-year funder commitments rather than transactional pricing, with advisory services delivered directly to government ministries, public development banks, and corporate partners. Its go-to-market is relationship-led, anchored in convening power (375+ events annually, participation in COPs and regional summits) and a content engine of 85+ publications and 100+ active projects per year.

Name

Climate Policy Initiative

Legal name

Climate Policy Initiative

Website

https://climatepolicyinitiative.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Climate Policy Initiative is an independent, non-profit analysis and advisory organization founded in 2009 that provides research, data tools, and advisory services on climate finance and policy to governments, financial institutions, and businesses across 35+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Climate Finance Research and Policy Advisory

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

akta.pro primary industry

Climate Policy, Governance & NDC Support (BPADALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation (BPAGAGAF), Climate Finance Strategy (CapEx planning, green finance, incentives & grants) (EUABAKAG), Climate Target-Setting, Transition Planning & Performance Management Platforms (EUABAEAF)

Keywords

• Climate finance research
• Policy advisory services
• Sustainable finance analysis
• Climate investment tracking
• Environmental policy consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Funder/Donor Support: CPI is an independent, not-for-profit organization supported by a diverse range of funders from around the world. They are not a grant-making foundation but rather receive support from public and private sector organizations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Climate Policy Initiative is an independent, not-for-profit analysis and advisory organization that provides research, data tracking, policy advice, and sustainable finance design to governments, financial institutions, and businesses. It produces flagship publications such as the Global Landscape of Climate Finance, builds data visualization tools (e.g., Climate Finance Reform Compass, Net Zero Finance Tracker), and operates incubator programs such as the Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance, which has mobilized over $5 billion in climate finance.

Product overview

Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) is an analysis and advisory organization with deep expertise in climate finance and policy. CPI is not a product company in the traditional SaaS sense; rather it provides research publications, data visualization tools, and programmatic services. The core offerings include: research publications such as the Global Landscape of Climate Finance; data visualization tools including the Climate Finance Reform Compass, Public Development Bank Climate Action Portal, Net Zero Finance Tracker, Indonesia Power Sector Finance Dashboard, and Sustainable Credit Lines Platform in Brazil; and programs like Climate Finance Tracking, Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance (mobilized $5B+), Catalytic Climate Finance Facility, Cities Climate Finance Leadership Alliance, ClimateShot Investor Coalition, India Clean Energy Finance, India Center for Sustainable Finance, Amazônia 2030, and the Financial Innovation Knowledge Platform. These offerings work together to provide analysis, design sustainable finance solutions, and convene stakeholders for climate action.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance: An incubator for innovative climate finance instruments that has mobilized over $5 billion in climate finance.
• Cities Climate Finance Leadership Alliance (CCFLA)
• ClimateShot Investor Coalition (CLIC)
• Catalytic Climate Finance Facility
• Brazil Policy Center
• India Center for Sustainable Finance
• San Giorgio Group

Products and services

• Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance An incubator program that identifies, develops, and supports innovative climate finance instruments. The Lab has mobilized over $5 billion in climate finance as of 2026 and serves public and private sector partners deploying ready-to-scale financial structures.
• Climate Finance Tracking Tracking and analysis of climate finance flows globally and at country level, including domestic and international, public and private sources. The associated Global Landscape of Climate Finance annual report is the most comprehensive overview of global climate finance flows.
• Catalytic Climate Finance Facility A facility operated in partnership with Convergence that accelerates implementation of high-impact, ready-to-scale financial structures targeting emerging markets.
• Cities Climate Finance Leadership Alliance A global coalition with CPI as secretariat, working to accelerate climate finance investments in cities.
• ClimateShot Investor Coalition (CLIC) A global network advancing investment in sustainable agrifood systems, supporting agribusinesses innovating in climate solutions.
• Global Landscape of Climate Finance An annual flagship research publication providing the most comprehensive overview of global climate finance flows, tracking climate finance worldwide.
• Climate Finance Reform Compass
• Public Development Bank Climate Action Portal Data visualization tool tracking public development bank climate action and financing activities.
• Net Zero Finance Tracker Tool for tracking finance flows related to net-zero commitments and activities.
• India Center for Sustainable Finance A knowledge and networking hub designed to accelerate India's financial sector towards a more sustainable future.
• Amazônia 2030 A partnership program supporting Brazil's Amazon region with focus on sustainable development and conservation.

Quantifiable outcome

• >$5 billion climate finance mobilization through Lab instruments
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ClientEarthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 August 2026Two-year partnership to support Indonesia's goal of achieving a net-zero economy by 2060. Focuses on strengthening renewable energy financing, legal frameworks, and policy regulations to overcome bureaucratic and financial barriers. Provides evidence-based recommendations to policymakers for just energy transition.
• Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPI Brazil operates via Brazil Policy Center partnership with PUC-Rio, combining economic, institutional and legal analysis to identify areas for improving public policies and provide recommendations on reconciling economic development with environmental conservation.
• Indian School of Business (ISB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPI India office operates in partnership with ISB to develop innovative finance and policy solutions supporting India's green growth and transition plans.
• ConvergencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to launch the Catalytic Climate Finance Facility (CCFF) in 2022, accelerating implementation of high-impact, ready-to-scale financial structures targeting emerging markets.
• Finance in CommoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to launch the FiCS (Finance in Common Innovation) Lab in 2024, supporting public development banks in driving climate action.
• PT Sarana Multi InfrastrukturcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPI Indonesia serves as knowledge partner to PT SMI Energy Transition Mechanism Country Platform, supporting Indonesia's energy transition efforts.
• IMAZONminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Amazonia2030 project focusing on conservation and sustainable development in the Amazon region.
• Centro de Empreendedorismo da AmazôniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Amazonia2030 project supporting entrepreneurship in the Amazon region.
• Government of IndonesiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks with Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, JETP Delivery Unit, Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Forestry, Indonesia Financial Services Authority on climate and energy transition policy.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• World Resources Institute (WRI): Global research organization producing climate, energy, and sustainable finance analysis and tools for governments, businesses, and financial institutions. WRI is highly comparable to CPI in mission, target audience, and data-driven climate research approach, though it is larger and broader in scope.
• International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD): Independent policy research organization with a strong climate finance, sustainable development, and trade program. Comparable to CPI in its policy advisory mandate, research-to-implementation model, and convening of governments and multilaterals.
• E3G: Climate think tank focused on accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy, with deep work on climate finance, EU policy, and just transition. Comparable to CPI in its climate policy advisory mission and proximity to policymakers and financial institutions.
• Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP): Global non-profit running one of the world's largest environmental disclosure platforms for corporates, cities, and investors. Comparable to CPI in its climate data infrastructure role and engagement with financial institutions for climate disclosure and finance tracking.
• RMI (Rocky Mountain Institute): Independent energy and climate research organization that convenes market participants to design finance and policy solutions for clean energy transitions. Comparable to CPI in its emphasis on real-world implementation and direct engagement with financiers and governments.
• The Climate Group: International non-profit working with sub-national governments, businesses, and investors to accelerate climate action. Comparable to CPI in convening states and regions, businesses, and finance players around climate commitments and implementation.
• Convergence Blended Finance: Blended finance network and platform that designs and curates blended finance transactions in emerging markets. Directly comparable to CPI as the partnership counterpart on the Catalytic Climate Finance Facility and a peer in mobilizing climate finance instruments.
• Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment (LSE): Academic climate finance and policy research institute producing influential analysis on climate finance, carbon markets, and transition planning. Comparable to CPI in its evidence-based climate finance research and engagement with regulators and policymakers.
• Climate Bonds Initiative: International organization mobilizing capital for climate action through standards, certification, and data on green/sustainable bonds. Highly comparable to CPI's work on climate finance tracking and reform, with direct overlap in advising financial institutions and issuers.

Broad incumbents

• BloombergNEF (BNEF): Commercial research provider delivering climate finance, energy transition, and clean investment data to global financial institutions. Comparable to CPI for climate finance tracking and advisory, but operates as a commercial, for-profit incumbent with a much broader mandate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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