The Future of Trust: Sustainability Accelerator
Where Pioneering Innovation Meets Global Accountability
Trust in Sustainability is an accelerator programme, hosted by CISL and the British Standards Institution (BSI), supporting startups that build more trusted and sustainable value chains through digital innovation.
Now in its third year, the programme brings together BSI’s 125 year history fostering progress and trust and CISL’s innovation expertise and ecosystem, helping start-ups develop their solutions, find their product-market fit, and explore mentorship and networking opportunities.
We will be hosting the third cohort of the Accelerator at a Demo Day in London, coinciding with London Climate Action Week.
- Date & time: 23rd June 2026, 18:00 - 21:00, as part of London Climate Action Week
- Location: London
The Solutions: Meet the Innovators
Our nine pioneering startups are bridging this gap by building trust directly into every stage of the global supply chain:
- Orijin (Finland): Digitalising the first mile of coffee and cocoa supply chains in Africa and Latin America for better traceability.
- TraceX (India):Utilising blockchain to enhance transparency and food safety in global agricultural supply chains.
- Holis (France): Collaborative Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and eco-design platforms for brands.
- Mavarick AI (Ireland): An AI-driven ‘Decarbonisation Operating System’ for advanced manufacturers to cut supply chain (scope 3) emissions.
- Riskoa (UK): Leveraging AI to manage carbon emissions and advance net-zero strategies.
- MindClick (US): Converting complex data into standardised, verified product ratings for giants like Marriott and Hilton.
- Eco2veritas (Germany): Streamlining EPR reporting and material certification through automated AI analysis.
- Ample Earth (UK):Climate fintech integrating merchant sustainability data directly into consumer transactions.
- Smart Resilience (UK): Climate risk analytics that forecast physical and transition risks in a warming world.
Event Details
We invite you to meet the third cohort of the Trust in Sustainability Accelerator at an invite-only event in London, during London Climate Action Week. The event is designed for those looking to engage with next-generation solutions and the innovators leading them through start-up and scale-up.
- Date & time: 23 June 2026, 18.00 - 21.00, as part of London Climate Action Week
- Location: London (SE1)
- Agenda: We are currently finalising our lineup of keynote speakers and expert panels to ensure the highest quality experience. The full detailed agenda will be shared with all registrants via email after registration.
The Problem: The Trust Gap
From the invisible first mile blind spot to managing scope 3 decarbonisation, sustainability remains a critical visibility challenge, often obscured by fragmented data within complex supply chains. Without automated, real-time data and insights, many corporates still adopt a manual, fragmented exercise prone to greenwashing rather than a measurable performance metric. This creates a significant trust deficit and accountability lag - leaving businesses vulnerable to tightening global regulations and a sceptical marketplace.
Building trust is no longer just a compliance exercise; it is the foundation of business resilience and future growth.
Launched in July 2023, the Trust in Sustainability programme is a partnership between BSI and CISL that provides access to training and expertise to accelerate the growth of startups – helping businesses to further develop their solutions, find their product-market fit, and explore mentorship and networking opportunities. After our successful inaugural programme (2023-2024 cohort), our second cohort focused on startups with digital solutions that can build trust, accountability and deliver best practice for carbon markets (2024-2025 cohort).
This year we are showcasing digital innovations that lead to more trusted and sustainable value chains, harnessing the joint experience and expertise of BSI and CISL to support the development and scaling of disruptive solutions.
About the programme
Trust in Sustainability is an accelerator programme, hosted by CISL and the British Standards Institution (BSI).
This year, we're supporting startups that build more trusted and sustainable value chains through digital innovation.
Startups will access:
- Expert mentoring and training
- Networking across CISL’s 40,000+ sustainability community
- Exclusive investor event to pitch your solution
- Opportunities to co-create and collaborate with BSI’s Sustainability Innovation Lab
Applications for this programme are now closed.
Meet the team
Wendy Niu
Wendy leads BSI's Sustainability Innovation Lab in Cambridge. She started her career at Innovia Technology, a global innovation consultancy, where she specialised in managing complex, multidisciplinary projects across a number of sectors.
Jie Zhou
Jie is a sustainability expert with over 15 years of experience in circular economy, systems thinking, and innovation. At CISL, Jie helped launch The Canopy, CISL’s incubator and innovation hub, and leads the Sino-UK Centre for Sustainability Innovation.
Viola Jardon
Viola is currently working as a Programme Director with CISL Canopy where she has worked with more than 150 early-stage start-ups with sustainability innovations.
Feeling curious?
Watch our most recent webinar where you will get a chance to listen to the team behind the programme and hear them answer them your questions!
Hear from our alumni
I can confidently say that the CISL Launchpad has been an outstanding resource for our founding team, offering tailored, practical, and comprehensive support.
Anne-France Kennedy
CEO & Co-Founder of KlimateNet
Through the Trust in Sustainability programme with the BSI, we've gained invaluable insights, mentorship, and access to resources that have accelerated growth.
Tom Somers
UK Director of SkenarioLabs
Joining CISL Canopy & BSI's Trust in Sustainability accelerator has been very powerful for us as a growing company.
Anna Roberts
Head of Market Development at iov42
They’ve blended academia and entrepreneurship perfectly, and the sponsors have prime access to innovative, game-changing solutions just as they’re emerging.
Isaure Courcenet
CEO - Climate Finance Expert of Initiativ
Our time at the Canopy during the programme was exceptional, especially as we delved deep into discussions on building trust in sustainability.
Drishdey Caullychurn, MBA
Founder and CEO of TEXpert AI
Read about our previous cohorts
Read more about the 2024/2025 cohort
This cohort comprised of startups with a digital solution that can build trust, accountability and deliver best practice for carbon markets.
Read more about the 2023/2024 cohort
This cohort was comprised of a diverse group of sustainability startups who are looking to test and pilot their emerging products.
Frequently asked questions
We’ve compiled answers to some of the most common queries from founders and partners interested in the programme. The FAQ guide covers everything from eligibility and time commitment to what kinds of ventures we’ve supported in previous cohorts and how the programme has evolved.
Download the FAQ below to learn more about what to expect from the 2026 programme, how to determine if your startup is a good fit, and how to get in touch with the team.
About BSI
The British Standards Institution (BSI) is a long standing and trusted organisational partner with a reputation for driving progress towards a sustainable world. Incorporated by Royal Charter and with 84,000 clients in 193 countries ranging from globally recognised brands to small local businesses, BSI embeds frameworks, best practices and solutions that create trust between consumers, companies, and governments. The BSI Sustainability Innovation Lab is at the forefront of the innovation and development that is needed to deliver clear, positive impacts for wider society. The Lab accelerates the adoption of disruptive digital solutions that bring trust to sustainability, and enable more sustainable decision making. Offering a creative and collaborative environment, the Lab promotes strategic partnerships any organisations can benefit from BSI’s 120 years of knowledge and expertise to transform their business models and create new customer solutions.