sustainability doesn't have to be complicated.
Many businesses and organizations view sustainability as a complex web, making it difficult to determine a path forward.
What if... the pathway to sustainability became a clear path of opportunity to drive economic value and help your organization survive and thrive?
What if... the sustainability 'costs' were an investment in the long-term survival of your business model?
We live and breathe sustainability.
Our mission: A healthy planet where all people thrive.
This means helping to create a world where economic, social and environmental sustainability can co-exist, with a specific focus on learning from and supporting Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities – those most directly affected by, and most able to respond to, environmental degradation.
EcoAdvisors is a Certified B Corporation® that is driven to flow more capital to sustainable solutions. Established in 2012, our systems-level advice and oversight have influenced over U$5B in sustainability-oriented financing, creating value for our clients and helping to protect threatened species, forests, oceans and the people who depend upon them throughout the world.
We build robust, multi-partner sustainability programs in the philanthropic world, advise leading global corporations on sustainability integration, advise governments on policy, regulations and programs, and design impact investment strategies. Our sister company, EcoInvestors Capital, is an emerging investment management firm that leverages this expertise to invest for sustainability at scale.
Together, we educate on the value of nature, the basics of climate, and how sustainability thinking underpins global and societal value; translate across sectors, industries, organizations, geographies, public policy, and the capital stack to align incentives and common purpose; integrate climate and nature into all roles, functions, and decision-making; allocate resources to sustainable solutions; and communicate sustainability progress and inspire others to act!
our why
The sustainability transition is not an option. Our team sits firmly and uniquely at the interface between financial capital and environmental impact. We demonstrate the shared business value of sustainability and lend our expertise to mentor impact incubator/accelerator programs, and advise national governments and global frameworks to help steer finance towards nature-positive outcomes.
We exist to:
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simplify sustainability with a clear approach and systems-level thinking
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increase capital flows to positive environmental impact by helping close the $2-4T annual financing gap
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ensure our planet's survival by taking a "solutions first" approach to guide and allocate to solutions that promote a sustainable transition
our impact influence*
FINANCING
Influenced over U$5B in sustainability-oriented financing.
LAND & WATER
Contributed to protecting over 34M hectares.
LIVELIHOODS
Contributed to improving over 1.2M livelihoods.
CARBON
Contributed to securing over 6 Gt in C02e.
*Please refer to EcoAdvisors' Impact Measurement and Management (IMM) Framework.
Due to the nature of EcoAdvisors role as a consultant, it is important to note that direct attribution for sustainability impacts is non-applicable. EcoAdvisors considers impact achieved as “impact influence”: the impact outcomes which are facilitated and/or supported by EcoAdvisors’ involvement.
We can help.
sustainability at your service
EcoAdvisors is your guide between capital and impact. Sustainability is multifaceted and requires a diversity of perspectives across sectors. It's also not an add-on. Integrating sustainability throughout your organization, program or investment is critical for growth, resilience and fulfillment for communities and a better future on our planet.
Our unique "solutions-first" approach
Our approach consists of: 1) understanding our client's values and sustainability (impact) interests; 2) using our knowledge and networks to uncover solution pathways; 3) identifying and structuring the resources required; and, 4) overseeing execution and managing for successful implementation.
1. DISCOVER
(where you are now)
Understand your sustainability aspirations, align values, assess where you are and develop a path forward.
2. DESIGN
(where you want to go)
With our team and through our global network, we connect you with the right people to proceed - whether that’s designing a sustainability program or finding and accessing credible impact products.
3. DEPLOY
(pathways to get there)
Advise on sustainability integration, policy, regulations, program design and impact investment strategies to help guide impact-oriented capital to sustainability initiatives or investments.
4. DELIVERY OVERSIGHT
(progress toward goals)
Track and measure your progress, environmental and financial impacts.
If you are seeking advice on sustainability, EcoAdvisors has the experience, tools and a global network of multi-disciplinary senior-level experts to help you articulate your values, seek and vet opportunities, develop projects and programs and oversee implementation. This guidance ensures success in the short-, medium- and long-term for social, environmental and financial benefit.
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