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Accelerating the green transition: green finance, net zero carbon, natural capital, circular economy, climate resilience.& infrastructure

How it all started

Over lunch in early 2019, Chris and Charlene reflected on the changing world and the need for climate and nature-friendly economies and societies. They agreed that sustainability and built environment professionals needed to step up and seize the opportunities they’d unlock when they did.

Six months later, Accelar Limited was open for business.

As a purpose-driven venture, Accelar was formed to accelerate the green transition. Covid couldn’t stop us, and the team has continued to scale up to work with more clients.

 

Flexibility and adaptability have been in Accelar’s DNA since day one, which is why we’ve always encouraged a hub-based / remote working model – not just for work-life balance, but to improve our environmental impact too.

As a dedicated team of specialists, we’re actively shaping and delivering on our clients’ and our own green strategies. Each member of the Accelar team directly contributes to our development and sustainability performance – because we only hire people who share our purpose.

But this is just the tip of the Accelar iceberg. To learn more, contact us today.

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Our team

 

Chris Fry

Managing Director

Chris unlocks powerful insights and implementable solutions for our clients. His advice is based on many years’ experience in business strategy, leadership, communications and operational management. He is Chair of the Ecosystems Knowledge Network, and holds a number of other key advisory positions in relation to green finance and net zero carbon. He’s passionate about innovation, and believes collaboration makes the green transition possible.

 

Charlene Caten

Founder & Director

Charlene’s interest as a chartered Town Planner is the spatial impact of humans on the natural environment. Her work revolves around infrastructure and regeneration, and she’s accustomed to taking some of the most complex projects in the country and determining how to embed sustainability into the process. She is an advisor on the Sustainability West Midlands External Committee and thrives on supporting and seeing sustainability increasingly driving project, company and investment decisions.

 

Michael Smith

Principal Consultant

Having learnt his trade in the Financial Services sector, Michael uses data to identify trends and solutions to promote improvement. He’s an economist with expertise in green finance and climate resilience, and is experienced in risk management. He’s passionate about sustainability, and knows how to bridge the gap between the technical side of data houses and the digital dashboards that provide clarity. Michael supports on our green finance offering across adaptation, natural capital, retrofit and transport.

 

Cara Clarke

Consultant

Cara is a recent graduate with a degree in Theoretical Physics. Her strong analytical mindset and passion for sustainability means she is equipped to address sustainability challenges with precision and dedication. Cara’s skills and interests in technology and project development enable her to develop practical and innovative solutions for clients.

 
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Jennie Beebe

Marketing Manager

With a wealth of experience across private, public, and third sectors, Jennie brings a broad skill set across the marketing mix. She is passionate about building lasting brand equity and driving purpose led growth through strategic marketing. Jennie has a keen interest in sustainability and as a Fellow of the RSA, has a particular focus on how individuals, communities and organisations can contribute to positive change and influence public perceptions of the environment. Jennie also holds a Masters degree and Mini MBA in Marketing.

 

Ned Morris

Sustainability Intern

Ned is currently a final-year geography undergraduate at the University of Bristol. His work is centered on environmental sustainability, with his thesis exploring the critical role of environmental ethics in shaping climate policy. Ned is passionate about integrating ethical considerations into sustainable development practices and aims to pursue further studies in environmental governance and sustainable practice. Previously, he worked as a sustainability advisor to Magdalen College, University of Oxford, where he developed systems to monitor and reduce carbon impact.

 

Twisha Gupta

Sustainability Consultant

Twisha is a sustainability consultant specialising in ESG frameworks, climate impact strategies, and financial modelling. With an MSc in Management from Warwick Business School and a passion for environmental sustainability, she leverages advanced data analysis and strategic insights to drive impactful, value-driven solutions. Twisha focuses on facilitating green transition through in-depth research, financial modelling, and critical thinking – helping organisations enhance resilience and achieve their sustainability goals.

 

Nina Hees

Senior Consultant

Nina is a Senior Consultant at Accelar, specialising in nature-based analyses to guide decision-making. With expertise in natural capital, ecosystem services, and biodiversity, Nina brings a technical mindset with a holistic overview to drive nature-positivity. Her consultancy experience and international background make her highly adaptable and work well in multicultural contexts.

 

Hannah Needham

Principal Consultant

Hannah is natural capital specialist with a deep interest in upscaling nature restoration in the UK. With a strong background in conservation and rewilding, she is passionate about the potential of nature markets to deliver impactful ecosystem restoration and climate resilience projects. As a natural innovator, she brings experience establishing new nature recovery ventures and working creatively with diverse stakeholders towards shared goals. She applies her experience from Landscape Recovery and NEIRF to support our green finance clients.

 

Careers at Accelar

Interested in joining us?

The busier and more successful we become, the more we need to grow. That’s why we’re looking to hire talented individuals who share our passion for advancing the green transition. We’re an inclusive, supportive and flexible bunch, and we value honesty and responsibility above all else. If you do too and you want to deliver long-lasting value, embrace innovation and improve the world we live in, please get in touch for more information.

 

Current Vacancies

  • We are looking for a senior consultant to help our clients to accelerate their decarbonisation pathway to net zero and improve their resilience to climate change. With digitally-enabled services like acra and our Net Zero Business Tracker.

    Here are all the details that you need to know about this opportunity to join our fantastic team.

  • We are seeking a Sustainability Analyst to work from our Birmingham office, with hybrid working available.

    You will support a diverse portfolio of challenging projects providing both quantitative and qualitative insights. The right candidate will be proficient in handling, analysing, and presenting data effectively. You will also have experience working in sustainable development, strategy, consultancy, nature, infrastructure or the built environment.

    View the full job description here.

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