Ashden

Ashden is a UK-based charity that champions climate solutions. Founded in 2001, its primary activity is the Ashden Awards, which recognize and support organizations and businesses delivering proven, scalable climate solutions in the UK and low-income countries. These solutions address a range of issues including energy access, sustainable buildings, clean transportation, and nature-based solutions.

Ashden's mission is to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon world by showcasing climate innovations, helping them scale up, and inspiring others to adopt similar approaches. The charity provides award winners with funding, bespoke support, and access to a network of experts and investors.

Beyond the awards themselves, Ashden engages in research, advocacy, and public awareness campaigns to promote the adoption of sustainable solutions and influence policy at the national and international levels. They work to raise the profile of climate champions and demonstrate the effectiveness of their work to policymakers, investors, and the wider public. Ashden's work focuses on driving climate action that is both effective and equitable, ensuring that the benefits of a low-carbon transition are shared by all.