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Once-in-a-decade opportunity for corporate climate standards

September 5, 2025

By Benjamin Rizzo and Brad Schallert Amidst economic and political headwinds that challenge clean technology deployment, the role of voluntary corporate climate action has become more critical than ever. The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP) and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the two standards most widely used by companies to account for and report their […]

Winrock International joins Accountability Framework initiative to advance ethical, deforestation-free supply chains

August 27, 2025

LITTLE ROCK, ARK. — Aug. 27, 2025 — Winrock International has joined the Accountability Framework initiative as a delivery partner, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to helping companies build supply chains that are environmentally sustainable and respectful of human rights.  The AFi is a global coalition of more than 20 environmental and social nongovernmental organizations working […]

Impact-Ready Solutions

Impact-Ready Solutions are Winrock’s portfolio of adaptable, funder-ready service offerings designed to address today’s most pressing development challenges. Each solution distills our proven approaches, global expertise and on-the-ground experience into practical models that can be tailored to the needs of any country, sector or partner. From clean energy and water security to human rights, climate […]

The Climate Q&A… with ACR’s Brad Kahn: How committed businesses are using carbon credits to generate ambitious climate results 

August 14, 2025

Seattle-based Brad Kahn, communications director at ACR at Winrock International, has more than 25 years of communications experience related to climate change and forests. He is responsible for institutional and programmatic communications for ACR and supports its sister enterprise, Architecture for REDD+ Transactions (ART). Before joining ACR, Brad worked as a consultant to nonprofit organizations […]

Winrock International is named Delivery Partner for the Green Climate Fund

July 31, 2025

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. − As the global climate crisis intensifies, developing nations face mounting challenges in securing the financial and technical support needed to build climate-resilient futures. The Green Climate Fund − the world’s largest dedicated climate finance institution − plays a pivotal role in addressing this gap by strengthening national institutions, mobilizing investments, and […]

Clean water, clean energy: Private sector invests in solar pumps to improve access to community water supplies in Ethiopia

May 5, 2025

In the rural community of Wabe, nestled in Ethiopia’s West Arsi zone, a long-silent water system has roared back to life — through pumps powered not by diesel, but by the sun. After years of disuse due to high fuel costs and frequent shortages, Wabe’s water system is running again. Thanks to a solar-powered pump […]

Mirova and Sweep announce selection of I Care and Winrock International for Corporate Climate Contribution Index Initiative

April 28, 2025

(The following press release was originally published on Mirova.com.) PARIS – April 28, 2025 – Mirova Research Center and Sweep are pleased to announce the selection of I Care by BearingPoint and Winrock International to develop the Corporate Climate Contribution Index (CCCI), following a recent call for expressions of interest. This initiative aims to develop […]

Carbon Markets 101: ACR series explores and explains carbon markets

April 28, 2025

ACR series shares insights into how the world’s first private voluntary GHG registry tackles complex issues in its mission to set the bar for carbon credit quality. Increasingly extreme and unpredictable weather is impacting nearly all aspects of life on the planet. Marine heatwaves are killing coral reefs and forcing fish to flee to cooler […]

Winrock International joins Science Based Targets Network

April 10, 2025

LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS – April 10, 2025 − Winrock International is pleased to announce it is now an official NGO Partner of the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) and has joined the SBTN’s Corporate Engagement Program and Referral List. Joining the SBTN enables Winrock to expand the reach of its technical assistance and validation services […]

ACR presents annual Carbon Market Awards

March 26, 2025

Climate scientist Carlos Nobre, Arbor Day Foundation, Duke University, and Grupo Perú and the Ministry of Environment of Perú recognized for enduring and innovative commitment to climate action. [This news release originally appeared on ACRcarbon.org. Photo credit: ACR.] LOS ANGELES – March 26, 2025 – ACR recognized trailblazing individuals and organizations for their commitments to […]
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