Sweep and Mirova Research Center Announce Selection of I Care and Winrock International for Corporate Climate Contribution Index Initiative

PRESS RELEASE

Paris, 28 April, 2025

I Care, based in Europe and part of BearingPoint, is known for its expertise in assessing climate solutions’ impact and building corporate transition plans. Winrock International, headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA, is globally recognized for its technical expertise in developing carbon accounting and quantification methodologies, as well as advising companies on how to effectively cut emissions and align with voluntary and regulatory standards.

The CCCI will be backed by a methodology that scores corporate climate contribution efforts primarily across three levers: Direct Decarbonization, Indirect Decarbonization through climate solutions, and Climate Financing. This holistic approach will enable companies to align their behavior to prioritize actions that matter most to achieving global net zero.

For investors, the CCCI will serve as a solid foundation for assessing another facet of corporate climate performance and will enable stakeholders to gain confidence in their communications. By integrating this index into their analyses, investors will be better positioned to guide their decarbonization strategies and maximize the impact and value of their engagement policies.

Philippe Zaouati, CEO of Mirova, highlighted the significance of this collaboration, stating, “In a complex environment where many financial actors are retreating from their commitments to sustainable finance, Mirova is doubling down on its mission to finance the transition. The Corporate Climate Contribution Index is a key part of a broader strategy to enhance engagement policies and accelerate the transition of companies towards sustainable practices. By partnering with I Care and Winrock International, we aim to create a tool that not only assesses corporate contributions to net-zero goals but also fosters greater accountability and drives impactful climate action across industries.”

Julien Denormandie, Chief Impact Officer at Sweep, added: “Data is the foundation for building resiliency. It prepares businesses and investors alike for the coming low-carbon economy by facilitating precise analysis, rigorous audits, a solid reputation and transparent reporting. By collaborating with Mirova, ICare and Winrock on the Corporate Climate Contribution Index, Sweep aims to help build the foundations of a future business landscape where responsible practices are integrated into corporate and investor growth strategy as standard.”

Guillaume Neveux, Founder & Partner at I Care by BearingPoint, reacted: “Climate contribution of companies cannot be assessed with a “one size fits all” indicator, this is why we see CCCI initiative as a real opportunity to define a “meta-indicator” that enables to grab the specificities of the levers of each company, based on its sector and its position in the sector value chain. Building on the dynamic initiated with Mirova on the Avoided Emissions Platform, we aim at co-defining, with Winrock, Sweep, Mirova and the eight corporate companies that support this initiative, this additional layer of analysis that will help investors and companies to seize the holistic contribution of companies to the fight against climate change.”

Brad Schallert, Director of Net Zero Services at Winrock International, concluded: “Winrock sees the CCCI as filling a critical niche in the climate standard landscape by helping public stakeholders of all types, but especially investors, understand who the most responsible climate leaders are delivering real-world impact. Having a validated science-based target is not enough for investors to compare companies with one another. The CCCI could be the mechanism that allows investors and other stakeholders to see greater differentiation among companies.”

The index is designed to be accessible and transparent, ensuring that all stakeholders can benefit from its insights. The consortium includes eight large capitalization companies from various sectors to ensure the applicability of the methodology, which will be unveiled at the 30th Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP30) in November 2025 in Belém, Brazil.

The information presented reflects the opinion/situation of the stakeholders as of the date of this document and is subject to change without notice.

Contacts

SWEEP:
Justine Saint Lanne Beth, APCO Worldwide, jsaintlannebeth@apcoworldwide.com

WINROCK INTERNATIONAL:
Tim May
Tim.May@winrock.org

MIROVA:
France – Steele & Holt
mirova@steeleandholt.com
+33 630 754 407

United Kingdom – Quill PR
mirova@quillpr.com
+44 7932 530 251

ABOUT I CARE BY BEARINGPOINT

I Care by BearingPoint is a global consultancy dedicated to impact-driven transformation and is BearingPoint’s center of expertise for sustainable development. From strategy to implementation, the experts of I Care deliver concrete and innovative transition solutions for companies, financial institutions, and public organizations. They combine technical expertise on sustainability issues (climate, biodiversity, circular economy, LCA, social) with transformational know-how to engage clients in evolving their businesses and business models. I Care by BearingPoint has become a major player in the sustainability consulting field and boasts over 200 specialized consultants from around the globe.

ABOUT WINROCK INTERNATIONAL

Winrock International is a recognized leader in U.S. and international development with a focus on social, agricultural and environmental issues. Inspired by its namesake, Winthrop Rockefeller, Winrock combines scientific and technical expertise with entrepreneurial innovation to deliver market-based solutions that improve lives around the world. Winrock’s mission is to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources across the globe.

ABOUT SWEEP 

Sweep helps businesses track and act on their carbon and ESG data, so they can become Forever Companies.The data-driven platform makes it easy to understand, manage, and report carbon emissions and ESG metrics. Powerful collaboration features and user-focused design empower staff and entire value chains to grow a sustainable business. And with all the data in one place, its advanced analytics offer comprehensive insights and deliver auditable reports aligned with the latest sustainability regulations and frameworks. Sweep is B Corp certified and a member of the World Bank’s Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition, France Invest, and The International Emissions Trading Association. It was selected to join FrenchTech Next 120/40 program and was named “Europe’s fastest growing scale up by Financial Times’ Sifted. For more information, visit sweep.net

ABOUT MIROVA RESEARCH CENTER

The Mirova Research Center (MRC) is the research center of excellence initiated by Mirova, a global asset management company dedicated to sustainable investing, in order to contribute to academic research on responsible finance. MRC aims to financially support long-term research projects, facilitate exchanges between the academic world and the financial industry, and propose innovative investment solutions. MRC’s objective is to fund research on particularly innovative topics with a strong societal impact that are not sufficiently addressed in existing academic literature through three main axes: impact indicators for a just transition, contribution of investors to sustainable development goals, AI & technological innovation for sustainable finance​.

ABOUT MIROVA 

Mirova is a global asset management company dedicated to sustainable investing and an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers. At the forefront of sustainable finance for over a decade, Mirova has been developing innovative investment solutions across all asset classes, aiming to combine long term value creation with positive environmental and social impact. Headquartered in Paris, Mirova offers a broad range of equity, fixed income, multi-asset, energy transition infrastructure, natural capital and private equity solutions designed for institutional investors, distribution platforms and retail investors in Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. Mirova and its affiliates had €32 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2025. Mirova is a mission-driven company, labeled B Corp*. 

**References to a ranking, award or label have no bearing on the future performance of any fund or manager. B Corp Certification is a designation that a business is meeting high standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency on factors from employee benefits and charitable giving to supply chain practices and input materials. Certified since 2020, Mirova reapplies for the B Corp Certification every three years. The annual fee for maintaining the certification is €30,000 as well as a €250 for a submission fee. Support from Nuova Vista is €15,450. To find the complete B Corp certification methodology, please visit the B Corp website here: https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/certification

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