About the Net Zero Action Accelerator
EDF’s Net Zero Action Accelerator is a practical climate action hub designed to help companies move from commitments to implementation.
Climate action is increasingly a business imperative. While setting climate and net-zero goals is the first step, translating those commitments into day-to-day business decisions remains a challenge. To meet goals companies need to embed climate action across the business..
The business case for climate action has never been more clear — companies can reduce risk, cut waste, and build more resilient supply chains to future-proof operations.
Why act now?
- Every fraction of a degree matters to global supply chain surety. A thriving economy depends on a stable climate.
- Companies investing in climate solutions, such as greener products and energy efficiency, were 6x more likely to see revenue growth than declines.
- Climate inaction is expensive. The climate crisis could cost $178 trillion in economic value globally by 2070, while immediate action could supercharge the global economy by $43 trillion over that time.
The NZAA helps companies by bringing together trusted tools, trainings, resources, and step-by-step guidance in one place. Developed by EDF and informed by leading nonprofit, business, and technical partners, the hub is designed to support organizations at every stage of their climate journey—from measuring emissions and setting targets to implementing strategies and engaging value-chain partners.
What we offer:
- Climate action basics
- Industry specific action pathways
- E-learning certificate in Climate Action Essentials
- Webinars and trainings
- Monthly business climate newsletter
- Business climate resource library
- Conference speakers, business workshops, scientific presentations, facilitation of climate action roundtables
- Climate Corps® Fellows
Whether you work in sustainability, procurement, finance, strategy, or executive leadership, NZAA provides practical resources that can help organizations identify emissions-reduction opportunities, strengthen climate planning, engage suppliers, and support more informed business decision-making.
By combining EDF’s expertise in science, policy, innovation, and corporate engagement with insights from a broad network of climate leaders and practitioners, NZAA serves as a trusted resource for companies seeking to turn climate ambition into practical, measurable action.
About Environmental Defense Fund
We are a global nonprofit organization tackling climate change — the greatest challenge of our time. Our bold, game-changing solutions put people at the center of all we do. Our goals are to stabilize the climate, strengthen people and nature’s ability to thrive, and support people’s health.
Environmental Defense Fund has been working for over 50 years to drive real meaningful change. We now work in over 30 countries across the world and have over one thousand staff of scientists, economists, policy experts and more.
Guided by science and economics, and committed to climate justice, we work in the places, on the projects and with the people that can make the biggest difference.
Goals of the NZAA
We will empower leading global companies and their value chains with the resources and capacity to match growing climate ambition with climate results, by prioritizing sector-specific actions, investing in climate innovation, advocating for public policy, and integrating environmental and climate justice into their Net Zero transition plans.
Help organizations navigate climate-related risks and opportunities across operations, supply chains, and long-term planning.
Equip professionals throughout the business—from sustainability and procurement to finance, government affairs, and leadership—with the knowledge and resources needed to contribute.
Connect companies with solutions, tools, and best practices that can support business adaptation, innovation, and sustainable growth.
Get More Help
Are you ready to take the next steps in your net zero journey? Explore other programs, like EDF’s Climate Corps fellowship, to get custom support for your company.
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