right. based on science

right. based on science GmbH (right.) is a provider of climate metrics and software. Founded in Frankfurt in 2016, right. developed the X-Degree Compatibility (XDC) Model to calculate the impact a company, a portfolio or any other economic entity has on global warming (“temperature alignment”). The results are expressed as tangible degree Celsius values. The aim: to bring maximum transparency on climate-related risks and opportunities to the market.

With its interdisciplinary team of over 25 experts, right. helps clients (e.g. companies, banks, asset managers) to analyse and understand the climate impact of various economic activities, fulfill reporting requirements, and employ scenario analyses to shape their climate strategies and inform their investment decisions.

The XDC Model is peer-reviewed and has been available for free use to academia since 2019 through the project right.open (20+ research projects to date). From 2021 onwards, the model will be accessible to the public as an Open Source project. In 2020, right. was awarded the German Next Economy Award.