Accountability Accelerator, 3rdRisk, and Deloitte: Driving progress on nature targets

Accountability Accelerator, Deloitte and 3rdRisk are working together to transform how science-based nature targets are validated. Using 3rdRisk, a digital platform for third-party risk management, they’re solving issues like slow processes and clunky Excel workflows. Launching in 2025, 3rdRisk will streamline the full validation process for environmental goals.

The Science Based Targets Network (SBTN), part of the Global Commons Alliance, guides organisations in reducing their environmental impact. With Deloitte’s expertise, Accountability Accelerator ensures targets are reviewed efficiently and accurately by independent experts.

The platform is used to: 

• Simplify processes: Manage everything from submissions to reporting in one place.
• Ensure security: Protect data throughout the process.
• Improve communication: Enable smooth collaboration between companies and validators.
• Reduce errors: Make data submissions more consistent.
• Deliver accessible reports: Provide professional, branded assessments.

The platform is built to handle growing demand, helping more businesses adopt science-based targets while staying efficient. It also supports compliance with key regulations like the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and the EU Deforestation Regulation.

"Working closely with 3rdRisk's and Deloitte’s team over the past months, I am confident that the new platform will make the validation process more efficient, robust and intuitive for companies and validators. With Deloitte’s expertise on data management, we have found a solution that will sets us up for a sprint start of validations." Paola Delgado Luna, Validation Director, Accountability Accelerator.

This collaboration helps companies reduce their environmental footprint, stay accountable, and meet sustainability goals. Together, Accountability Accelerator, Deloitte, and 3rdRisk are setting a new standard for corporate responsibility and environmental progress.