At Ashden, we’re driven by a simple but powerful mission: to accelerate climate solutions that deliver real impact – cutting emissions, building resilience, and transforming lives. For over 25 years, we’ve championed innovation at the intersection of climate action and social justice, supporting pioneers in the UK and Global South who are creating a fairer, greener future.
Through our awards and programmes, we showcase and support climate leaders – from grassroots changemakers and social enterprises to businesses and public bodies. We help them grow, attract investment, influence policy, and collaborate for greater impact. Whether it’s powering economic development with clean energy, advancing zero-carbon schools, or restoring nature to boost resilience, our work enables practical solutions to scale and thrive.
We know that inclusive, locally-led innovation is essential to lasting change. That’s why we work closely with communities and local enterprises to uncover the solutions that meet people’s needs today – and unlock ambition for tomorrow.
Our Focus Areas
In the UK:
- Zero-carbon schools
- Low-carbon community energy
- Energy-efficient homes and buildings
- Nature-rich climate adapted communities
In the Global South:
- Clean, affordable energy for all
- Indigenous people-led tropical forest protection
- Financial innovation for climate solutions
Our Impact
The Ashden Awards highlight exceptional climate innovation, giving winners – 270 over past 25 years – a global platform and connections to investors, policymakers, and the media.
Our learning networks and tools support hundreds of UK local authorities in shaping effective climate plans and demonstrate the power of community energy and retrofit to build resilient, healthy communities.
We engage millions through powerful storytelling, live events, online campaigns and collaborations at major climate moments like COP and London Climate Action Week.
Our programmes support climate pioneers across the Global South in refugee camps, forests, and urban neighbourhoods, showing how inclusive, community-first climate finance can deliver energy for millions, protect tropical forests across the world and create sustainable livelihoods.
Our campaign, Let’s Go Zero, has over 7,000 schools, colleges and nurseries signed up, keen to demonstrate their commitment to achieving zero carbon learning environments by 2030. And our Climate Action Advisors have created over 1,000 bespoke climate action plans for settings from nurseries to colleges to special schools across the country.
Why Work At Ashden?
Ashden is a values-driven organisation where optimism meets action. We believe in the power of people to shape a better world – and we work every day to support them. If you’re looking for a mission-led team where your work creates real-world impact, Ashden offers a dynamic, collaborative environment with purpose at its heart.
Our Values
- Relentless Optimism: We believe in the possibility of a better world – and work tirelessly to make it real.
- Belief in People: We champion those driving change at every level, from local organisers to global innovators.
- Generosity: We share what we know and who we know, to accelerate progress everywhere.
- Inclusivity: Equity and diversity are fundamental to our work – in our sector, our partnerships, and our team.
- Confidence in Proven Solutions: We back evidence-based ideas that inspire others to act.
Join us, and be part of a movement transforming climate ambition into action – community by community, solution by solution.