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THE CLIMATE GROUP INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 432073566 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE C122 · Environment · Medium ($1M-$10M) · theclimategroup.org
revenue
$3.3M
expenses
$3.3M
net assets
$-210K
employees
13
volunteers
10
program ratio
70%
mission · from form 990

CLIMATE GROUP BRINGS TOGETHER NETWORKS OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSES AND GOVERNMENTS TO SHIFT MARKETS TOWARD THE GOAL OF A WORLD OF NET ZERO CARBON EMISSIONS BY 2050, WITH GREATER PROSPERITY FOR ALL.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Climate Group Inc is an international nonprofit that convenes networks of businesses and governments to accelerate the transition to a net-zero carbon economy by 2050. It focuses on driving market shifts through collaborative initiatives in sectors such as energy, transport, and industry. The organization operates globally, with a strong emphasis on policy influence, coalition-building, and economic framing of climate action.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

24/7 Carbon-Free Coalition
Initiative calling on organizations to commit to hourly matching of electricity consumption with carbon-free sources, moving beyond annual renewable energy targets
Opportunity Summit
Flagship event convening business, government, and civil society leaders to advance Europe’s clean energy competitiveness and economic opportunity in the transition to net zero
Pollutants to Prosperity
Event and initiative series focused on closing the gap between national methane commitments and subnational implementation, in partnership with SMAC and CCAC
Smart Energy
Program engaging corporate actors to accelerate investment in energy efficiency through targeted workshops and action commitments
Start, Stop, Scale
Workshop series addressing climate disinformation by building trust and communication capacity among subnational governments, journalists, and policymakers
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Energy Policy Advocacy & Research 3 activities
    • Advancing clean electrification through The Big Switch
      Leads The Big Switch, a global initiative that accelerates clean electrification by facilitating collaboration among subnational governments to co-develop implementation-ready actions in transport, industry, buildings, and clean power systems.
    • Convening stakeholders for energy efficiency and smarter energy systems
      Collaborates with businesses, cities, and governments to improve energy efficiency and advance cleaner, smarter energy systems, including promoting 24/7 carbon-free electricity powered by locally sourced renewables and launching the 24/7 Carbon-Free Coalition.
    • Electrifying remote industrial operations
      Electrifies remote mining operations by integrating renewable energy and innovative engineering solutions to overcome grid limitations and reduce emissions.
  • Corporate Climate Accountability Initiatives 2 activities
    • Advocating for industrial decarbonization and low-carbon procurement
      Leads SteelZero, a global initiative where corporate buyers commit to procuring 50% lower-emission steel by 2030 and near-zero-emission steel by 2050, and advocates for policy reforms such as phasing out free carbon allowances in the EU Emissions Trading System by 2034 to support green steel and low-carbon concrete markets.
    • Facilitating international collaboration for net zero transition
      Convenes businesses, governments, and influential voices globally to shape a new energy narrative and facilitate collaboration on policy development, knowledge sharing, and market transformation toward net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
  • Global Sustainability Convenings & Forums 2 activities
    • Hosting targeted climate action summits and workshops
      Hosts events such as the Opportunity Summit at London Climate Action Week, Pollutants to Prosperity, and Start, Stop, Scale — a climate disinformation workshop — to address implementation gaps, build trust, and share best practices among subnational leaders, policymakers, and experts.
    • Organizing Climate Week NYC and related events
      Hosts Climate Week NYC annually, featuring over 800 to 1,000 climate-related events and attracting more than 100,000 attendees, including The Hub Live gathering of over 1,000 climate leaders to inspire collaboration and action.
  • Clean Transportation Adoption & Infrastructure 1 activity
    • Accelerating electric vehicle adoption and charging infrastructure
      Supports fleet electrification through rapid-deploy microgrids, large-scale charging hubs, tailored vehicles, home charging, and change management; expands EV charging infrastructure across Europe and Asia; conducts large-scale electric truck pilots; and increases EV-based food deliveries through rentals and awareness campaigns.
  • Agricultural Grantmaking and Funding Programs 1 activity
    • Funding climate projects in food, agriculture, and land use
      Funds practical climate-focused projects and government-to-government secondments in developing and emerging economies, particularly in food, agriculture, and land use sectors.
  • Clean Water Infrastructure and Access 1 activity
    • Implementing community-led safe water access in rural Yucatán
      Runs a community-led safe water initiative in Tekax and Tzucacab municipalities in southern Yucatán, providing families with affordable, purified drinking water near their homes and extending services to neighboring communities.
  • Indigenous-Led Ecosystem Stewardship 1 activity
    • Implementing sustainable land use and forest conservation
      Implements sustainable agriculture and livestock practices in the Peruvian Amazon to regenerate forests and support local economic development, while collaborating with subnational governments in Brazil, Mexico, and Peru to reduce AFOLU emissions and support land restoration.
  • Climate Finance Advisory & Research 1 activity
    • Producing research on climate resilience and adaptation
      Produces the FutureProof series to explore the benefits of long-term resilience and adaptation investments in response to growing climate impacts.
  • Watershed Conservation & Stewardship 1 activity
    • Supporting community climate action and adaptation planning
      Supports rural communities in developing Climate Action Plans to identify water-related climate risks and implement adaptation measures for extreme weather events.
  • Women's Microenterprise and Livelihood Development 1 activity
    • Training Mayan women in water stewardship and community enterprise
      Trains over 80 Mayan women in water stewardship, climate change adaptation, financial management, and leadership to manage Water Houses and develop sustainable community enterprises.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.33M
Contributions & grants$2.57M77%
Program service revenue$741K22%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$18K
expenses
Total expenses$3.35M
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead27%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$1.71M
Grants paid out$609K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$440K
Cash$63K
Investments$0
Liabilities$651K
Net assets$-210K
Liquid reserves0.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -43.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ANGELA BARRANCO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $244K
SYDNEY SNOW HEAD OF PROGRAMS 40 $158K
ADAM LAKE HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS 40 $148K
LISSA KAUFMAN SENIOR MANAGER- INDUSTRY NORTH AMERICA 40 $113K
board members · 10
  • ARIANE DE VIENNE — DIRECTOR
  • CHARLES IMOHOISEN — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID DAVENPORT — DIRECTOR
  • DOUGLAS LAWRENCE — VICE PRESIDENT
  • ERIC BARKSRUGGLES — DIRECTOR
  • GARY DOER — DIRECTOR
  • HELEN CLARKSON THRU APR 2025 — DIRECTOR
  • JOSEPH KINARD — DIRECTOR
  • WILLIAM RITTER JR — CHAIR & PRESIDENT
  • ZOE ASHCROFT — DIRECTOR
relationships · 43

Who they work with

  • ABB Partner — Collaborates with ABB through expert participation in Climate Group events and as a member of the Smart Energy Coalition.
  • Bloomberg Philanthropies Funder — Philanthropic supporter providing financial backing for Climate Group initiatives.
  • Bloomberg Philanthropy Partner — Collaborated with Bloomberg Philanthropy during the London Climate Action Summit to host an electrification dialogue under The Big Switch initiative.
  • Climate Action Coalition Partner — Features Climate Action Coalition representatives in Climate Group discussions on energy policy and efficiency.
  • Climate Week NYC Coalition — Organizer and convener of Climate Week NYC, a global climate event platform.
  • Climate Week NYC Partner — Collaborates with Climate Week NYC to organize and host climate events in New York City.
  • Climate and Clean Air Coalition Partner — Co-hosted the Pollutants to Prosperity event to address methane emissions implementation gaps.
  • ClimateWorks Foundation Funder — Philanthropic supporter funding Climate Group programs.
  • Concrete Zero Partner — Co-convened a roundtable on net zero whole life carbon in UK airports.
  • Corgan Partner — Co-convened a roundtable on net zero whole life carbon in UK airports.
  • European Climate Foundation Funder — Philanthropic supporter contributing to Climate Group’s work.
  • Future Fund Funder — Provides financial support for the Women's Water House initiative in the Yucatán.
  • Government of Yucatan Government — Plans to replicate the Women's Water House model in other communities across the state.
  • Green Finance Institute Partner — Engages Green Finance Institute experts in Climate Group panels to discuss financing models for energy efficiency.
  • IIED Partner — Collaborated during the Resilience Finance Summit at London Climate Week.
  • Innovative leaders Partner — Collaborates with business leaders committed to transitioning to 24/7 carbon-free electricity.
  • John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Funder — Philanthropic supporter providing funding to Climate Group.
  • Laudes Foundation Funder — Philanthropic supporter of Climate Group initiatives.
  • Lloyds Metals & Energy Partner — Partners on electrifying remote mining operations using renewable energy integration.
  • METRO Partner — Collaborates on expanding EV charging infrastructure across Europe and Asia.
  • Maersk Partner — Conducts large-scale electric truck pilots across continents to demonstrate feasibility.
  • Mayor of London Partner — Hosted the Opportunity Summit at London Climate Action Week in partnership with Climate Group.
  • McKnight Foundation Funder — Philanthropic supporter providing financial support to Climate Group.
  • Mitie Partner — Partners on implementing a people-centred approach to fleet electrification.
  • Polestar Partner — SteelZero member company advocating for regulatory consistency to enable procurement of green steel.
  • Prologis Partner — Collaborates on accelerating fleet electrification through microgrids and charging hubs.
  • Regions4 Partner — Co-hosted the Start, Stop, Scale climate disinformation workshop.
  • SKF Partner — SteelZero member company committed to procuring low-emission steel and supporting policy for industrial decarbonization.
  • Siemens Financial Services Partner — Collaborates with Siemens Financial Services through expert participation in Climate Group events and as a member of the Smart Energy Coalition.
  • SteelZero Network — Global initiative led by The Climate Group to secure corporate commitments to procure lower-emission steel.
+ 13 more
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Framing Climate Action as Economic Opportunity
    methodology: economic-opportunity-framing
    By positioning clean energy and efficiency as drivers of economic competitiveness and avoided losses, the organization accelerates adoption because decision-makers respond more readily to financial incentives and risk mitigation than to environmental imperatives alone.
  • Multi-Stakeholder Convening for Systemic Change
    methodology: multi-stakeholder_convening
    By convening leaders across business, finance, government, and civil society, the organization drives market-wide shifts toward net zero emissions because collective action amplifies influence, accelerates policy development, and scales proven solutions through shared commitment and dialogue.
  • People-Centered Climate Justice and Co-Design
    methodology: community_co-design
    By centering frontline communities—particularly women and marginalized groups—in decision-making and co-designing solutions with them, the organization strengthens resilience and equity because inclusive governance leads to more sustainable, locally owned, and culturally appropriate outcomes.
  • Subnational Leadership as Primary Leverage Point
    methodology: subnational_action_focus
    By focusing on cities, regions, and corporations, the organization accelerates decarbonization because implementation of infrastructure, policy, and community-level change occurs most effectively at the subnational level where investment and governance are directly actionable.