Sustainability at Accelleron

When we talk about sustainability at Accelleron, we describe how we integrate environmental and social issues into our business model and contribute to realizing the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement. Our definition of sustainability embraces the interconnectivity of environmental, social, and economic impacts. In Accelleron’s sustainability strategy, these three topics are represented by three pillars: People, Products & Services and Planet. We call this our 3P approach.

Paris Climate Agreement as Framework

The Paris Climate Agreement was adopted at COP 21 in December 2015 with the central goal of holding “the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels” and pursuing efforts “to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C. ” For Accelleron, the implications are clear: Like other entities, businesses must take forceful measures to reduce the negative effects on the environment, on society and on the business. The reports of the IPCC have continued to emphasize the urgent need to reduce humanity’s GHG emissions. At Accelleron, we acknowledge the Paris Climate Agreement as a clear call to action. That is why we have made it a focal point of our sustainability strategy and set ourselves according targets. 

 

SBTi validated near-term climate targets

Accelleron has set itself new, more ambitious greenhouse gas reduction goals, that have been validated by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi).

Science based targets

Accelleron commits to a reduction of Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% from 2023 to 2030. Scope 3 emissions will be reduced by 25% over the same period.
SBTi has validated Accelleron’s near-term climate targets. As an independent expert body, the SBTi conducted a thorough review to verify that Accelleron’s targets are ambitious, measurable, and aligned with the latest climate science. This external validation reassures stakeholders that Accelleron’s climate goals meet high international standards for science-based action.
Cutting emissions sharply this decade will directly contribute to global efforts to limit warming to 1.5 to 2°C – the central aim of the Paris Agreement. Accelleron’s targets for 2030 translate the Paris climate goals into the company’s own operations and value chain.

ESG Ratings

As of 2024, Accelleron received an MSCI ESG rating of A.

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Commitment

Accelleron is a participant of the UN Global Compact.

Accelleron’s Sustainability Targets

Topic
Health and safety

Target
Reach LTIFR 1.7 (per 1 million hours worked) by 2030.

Results in 2025
2.88

Progress against target

Delayed

Topic
Employee development

Target
By 2026, every employee to have at least two working days as training per year (16 hours per year).

Target new
By 2030 every employee to have at least 24 hours learning per year.

Results in 2025
17

Progress against target

Target achieved and new target set

Topic
Inclusion and diversity.

Target
Women make up 25% of senior management by end of 2025.

Target new
Increase female leaders on all levels from 13% in 2025 to 17% in 2035.

Results in 2025
25%

Progress against target

Target achieved and new target set

Topic
Local community

Target
Have at least one project that gives back to the community per year per local unit, starting 2027.

Results in 2025
With 77 projects in 33 countries, we have projects in 61% of the countries in which we operate.

Progress against target

On track

Topic
Responsible innovation

Target
Portfolio ready for future carbon-neutral fuels like methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen, by 2030, scalable and ready to sell in production.

Results in 2025
Accelleron products have been released for sales in eight relevant carbon-neutral fuel and application market combinations.

Progress against target

On track

Topic
Responsible supply chain

Target
100% of direct material suppliers in high-risk countries audited according to sustainability criteria by end 2028; 80% of direct material suppliers to have business continuity plans including climate risk by 2030.

Results in 2025
21% of direct material suppliers in high-risk countries have been audited.
37 suppliers have been contacted for testing the approach with which we want to evaluate the business continuity plans for climate risk integration.

Progress against target

On track

Topic
Circular economy

Target
We will work with our customers and sharpen our offerings to increase the volume and number of OEM service agreements with remanufacturing or repair solution.

Results in 2025
In 2025, we delivered 4,623 turbochargers under an OEM service agreement with remanufacturing or repair solutions, a year-on-year increase of more than 20%.

Progress against target

On track

Topic
Environmental impact of our operations and our products

Target
Science based near-term climate targets, validated by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi)
Scope 1 and scope 2: - 50% by 2030 vs 2023
Scope 3: - 25% by 2030 vs 2023

Results in 2025
In 2025, Scope 1 and 2 decreased by 11% in comparison to 2023. In 2025, Scope 3 increased by 41% in comparison to 2023.

Progress against target

Delayed

Topic
Environmental impact of our operations

Target
3 % reduction in “bought electricity/revenues” by 2030 vs. 2024.

Results in 2025
In 2025, we decreased purchased electricity intensity by 13% in comparison to 2024

Progress against target

Achieved

Topic
Environmental impact of our operations

Target
Move all service sites to more water-efficient cleaning processes by 2026.

Results in 2025
In 2025, 64% of all service sites had established water-efficient cleaning processes.

Progress against target

Delayed

Topic
Circular economy

Target
Zero waste to landfill and 90% waste recycling rate for non-hazardous waste by 2030. 1

Results in 2025
In 2025, we increased year-on-year the amount of non-hazardous waste going to landfill to 55 metric tons and increased the recycling rate of non-hazardous waste to 89%, excluding US, Middle East and Africa.

Progress against target

Delayed

1. Excluding US, Middle East, and Africa.

Accelerating to net zero
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Accelerating to net zero

Discover how our comparative fuel pathways model and insights from 50 decision-makers offer a new approach to shipping’s energy transition.

Accelleron’s near-term climate targets approved by SBTi

Accelleron announced that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has officially approved the company’s near-term greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.
Media Release - Accelleron’s near-term climate targets approved by SBTi

Turbocharging was invented more than a century ago, with the sole purpose of improving efficiency, and thus reducing environmental impact with less fuel, less emissions. This is the DNA of our business. Moving further, we are committed to delivering solutions that help accelerate industry transformation towards a decarbonized world.

Daniel Bischofberger, CEO of Accelleron

Annual Report 2025
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Sustainability at the core

People at Accelleron work together to strengthen social and environmental impacts. Sustainability principles play an integral part in the company’s business.

Accelleron - Annual Report
Sustainability Report 2025
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Long-term perspective

To be truly sustainable you need a long-term perspective, and at Accelleron we put that at the center of our company purpose – accelerating sustainability in the marine and energy sectors.

Financial reports
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Financial Reports

Explore Accelleron's financial reports for insights into our performance and growth. Stay informed with our half-year and annual results.
Accelleron financial reports
Governance
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Building a strong governance framework

Accelleron has a robust sustainability governance framework that  incorporates sustainability considerations into main decision-making processes.

Voices on sustainability

Enabling decarbonization

Accelleron plays a vital role in facilitating the decarbonization journey, for the maritime industry in  particular.

E-fuels in the shipping industry

A survey of decision-makers at companies in the maritime industry

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