TransitionZero to partner on the Carbon Trust's Greenprint initiative

• Greenprint is a new initiative led by the Carbon Trust to help governments design secure, affordable, and decarbonised power systems by 2050.
• TransitionZero will provide system modelling software and asset-level data to support real-world planning and investment decisions.
• The initiative is seeking pilot countries in emerging markets to develop tailored, technically viable, and economically feasible transition pathways.

London, 16 June 2025: The Carbon Trust and TransitionZero have announced today they will be partnering on Greenprint, a new initiative designed to help governments in developing economies and emerging markets deliver secure, affordable, and fully decarbonised power systems by 2050.

Drawing on the Carbon Trust’s expertise in global energy sector decarbonisation and TransitionZero’s energy system modelling software and data, the pilot phase of Greenprint will set out a plan for a country to transition to clean power, while realising the strong socioeconomic benefits that come with a renewables-led energy system. A similar approach will be used to scale up decarbonisation efforts for other countries and regions, applying lessons learnt working on Greenprint.

Greenprint has four core stages, addressing all aspects of the energy system: power sector systems and scenario development, economic modelling and insights, policy and regulatory assessments and recommendations, and capacity building and planning. This systems-led approach is designed to set out routes to clean energy that are technically sound, economically feasible and socially inclusive, supporting just transition principles and local job creation.

TransitionZero will support Greenprint through its system modelling software and asset-level data, helping to inform real-world planning and investment decisions, and identifying practical, cost-effective low-carbon solutions to improve energy security.

In parallel to engaging with prospective pilot countries ready to address the challenges they face in transitioning to net zero, the Carbon Trust is in discussion with potential financial and philanthropic organisations interested in funding this transformative work.

Matthew Gray, Co-founder & CEO, TransitionZero, said:

Transition planning that doesn’t prioritise cost and security is unlikely to stand the test of time. We’re excited to support Carbon Trust to help build capacity in emerging markets by delivering accessible, stakeholder-led scenarios and analysis that countries can use independently to develop energy policy and secure transition finance.

Andrew Lever, Director at the Carbon Trust, said:

"A comprehensive, systems-led approach at a local level is needed for a country to have a pathway to decarbonising its power systems that works economically, socially and technically. Central to that is having the know-how to harness real world data to map what a future energy system will look like, which is why we’re excited to start working with TransitionZero on the pilot phase of Greenprint.

Notes to editors

About The Carbon Trust

The Carbon Trust is a global climate consultancy driven by the mission to accelerate the move to a decarbonised future. We have been climate pioneers for over 20 years, partnering with businesses, governments and financial institutions to drive positive climate action. From strategic planning and target setting to activation and communication - we turn ambition into impact. To date, our 400 experts have helped set 200+ science-based targets and guided 3,000+ organisations and cities across five continents on their route to Net Zero. Find out more about Greenprint on the Carbon Trust’s website.

About TransitionZero

TransitionZero is a climate analytics nonprofit established in 2021. We provide system modelling data, software and analysis to support energy transition planning decision-making. We are grant-funded by the Quadrature Climate Foundation, Google.org, Sequoia Climate Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies, and European Climate Foundation, among others. Our data, software and analysis is used by developers, financiers, planners and think tanks internationally.

Contact

The Carbon Trust press office, +44 (0)20 7170 7050 or press@carbontrust.com.

Duncan Byrne, Head of Communications & Marketing, TransitionZero

duncan.b@transitionzero.org