Mavarick Selected for Cambridge Sustainability Accelerator | CISL & BSI Programme

Mavarick was selected to join the third cohort of the Trust in Sustainability Accelerator, delivered by the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) in partnership with the British Standards Institution (BSI).

The programme brings together a select group of global startups working to build trusted, transparent sustainability solutions across supply chains, climate data systems, and risk management.

The 2026 cohort includes nine startups from six countries across three continents and was selected through a highly competitive application process.

The cohort was recently featured in the Cambridge Independent, highlighting the growing role of emerging technology companies in building trusted sustainability infrastructure.

Launch Event at Cambridge

The accelerator officially launched with a two-day session at the Entopia Building in Cambridge, where founders and teams met with CISL and BSI experts to begin the programme.

The sessions focused on strengthening sustainability solutions through clearer value propositions, credible data systems, and stronger communication with industry stakeholders.

Participants engaged in workshops covering:

• building trusted sustainability value chains
• refining value propositions for climate solutions
• communicating sustainability impact effectively
• developing stronger positioning for industry adoption

The programme also introduced participants to the broader CISL innovation ecosystem and global sustainability network.

Mavarick’s Role in the Programme

Mavarick delivers an AI-powered decarbonisation operating system for manufacturers, helping organisations automate supplier emissions data collection and identify the most effective actions for reducing supply chain emissions.

The platform helps manufacturers:

• collect supplier emissions data more efficiently
• validate and standardise emissions information across supply chains
• identify high-impact decarbonisation opportunities
• improve transparency for reporting and regulatory requirements

By turning fragmented supplier information into structured data, Mavarick helps manufacturers move from carbon reporting to operational decarbonisation.

Why Trust Matters in Sustainability

A central theme of the accelerator is the importance of trust in sustainability systems.

As organisations face increasing regulatory requirements and pressure to reduce emissions, reliable sustainability data is becoming essential for decision-making across supply chains.

Commenting on the programme, Jonathan Chocquel-Mangan from the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership highlighted the importance of collaboration:

“As we embark on our third-year partnership with BSI on this accelerator, we are reminded that building trust in the global value chain is a mission that cannot be solved in isolation.”

For procurement teams and operational leaders, sustainability data becomes meaningful when it supports decisions around:

• regulatory exposure
• supplier alignment with net-zero targets
• long-term cost risk
• contract performance and supply chain resilience

Increasingly, carbon data influences supplier relationships when it is framed as risk management and operational resilience, not just reporting.

About the Trust in Sustainability Accelerator

The Trust in Sustainability Accelerator is delivered by the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership in collaboration with the British Standards Institution.

The programme supports innovative companies building solutions that improve trust, transparency, and accountability in sustainability systems.

Participants gain access to:

• expert mentorship from sustainability and standards specialists
• insights into trusted climate and sustainability data frameworks
• collaboration with a global network of sustainability leaders
• opportunities to refine and scale solutions addressing complex climate challenges

The accelerator focuses on innovations that strengthen the credibility and effectiveness of sustainability initiatives across industries.

2026 Trust in Sustainability Accelerator Cohort

The third cohort of the Trust in Sustainability Accelerator brings together nine startups working to improve trust and transparency in sustainability systems.

The 2026 cohort includes:

Ample (UK)
A climate fintech platform aggregating and verifying environmental and social impact data to help consumers make sustainable purchasing decisions.

Eco2Veritas Certification Ltd (UK)
A digital platform using AI and blockchain to automate sustainability compliance and transform recycling evidence into verified digital certificates.

Holis (France)
An AI-powered eco-design platform enabling brands to measure product lifecycle impacts and identify environmental hotspots.

Mavarick (Ireland)
A decarbonisation operating system helping manufacturers automate supplier emissions data collection and identify the most effective actions to reduce supply chain emissions.

MindClick (USA)
Transforms complex sustainability data into standardized and verified product ratings for healthier and more sustainable built environments.

Orijin (Finland)
Helps first-mile coffee and cocoa producers in Africa and Latin America access global markets through improved supply chain transparency.

Riskoa (UK)
Provides AI-powered lifecycle assessment tools delivering auditable, product-specific climate data for net-zero reporting.

SmartResilience (UK)
A climate risk analytics platform helping organisations forecast physical climate risks and implement adaptation strategies.

TraceX Technologies (India)
A blockchain-powered platform enabling traceability and transparency across global food supply chains.

Building the Future of Trusted Sustainability

The Trust in Sustainability Accelerator will run throughout the year, connecting participating startups with CISL’s global sustainability network of industry leaders, investors, and policymakers.

Through the programme, Mavarick aims to:

• expand collaboration with sustainability leaders and manufacturers
• strengthen its role in the decarbonisation technology ecosystem
• contribute to building more transparent and trusted supply chains

Participation in the programme represents an important step in helping manufacturers move from sustainability ambition to measurable supply chain decarbonisation.

About Mavarick

Mavarick is an AI-powered decarbonisation platform that helps manufacturers automate emissions data collection, improve supplier transparency, and identify effective pathways to reduce supply chain emissions across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3.

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