About
Accion is a global non-profit on a mission to create a fair and inclusive economy for the nearly two billion people not served by global financial systems.
Since 1961, Accion has helped build 267 financial service providers serving low-income clients in 75 countries, reaching 440 million people.
Project Focus
Shell Foundation is working in partnership with Accion to manage the Climate and Finance Innovations Alliance (ClimaFii), which aims to drive impact at scale by supporting Financial Solutions Providers serving energy SMEs.
Latest news and updates from Accion
Shell Foundation and Accion open applications for ClimaFii Alliance second cohort
11th December 2025
ClimaFii Alliance issues call for clean energy applications
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are vital to the economies of Africa and India, providing a significant portion of employment….
30th January 2025
Shell Foundation and Accion announce new programme to finance and scale emission-reducing technologies in emerging markets
The Climate and Finance Innovations (ClimaFii) Alliance seeks to bring financing and sustainable energy solutions to microenterprises across India and…
21st January 2025