What the Project Is
EcoAdvisors is a Certified B Corporation® that is driven to guide more capital to sustainable solutions. Established in 2012, their systems-level advice and oversight have influenced over U$6B in sustainability-oriented financing, creating value for clients while helping to protect threatened species, forests, oceans, and the people who depend upon them throughout the world. This environmental consultancy is dedicated to merging deeply technical insights with a genuine care for the planet, and its commitment to sustainable innovation resonates strongly throughout every project they touch… It is a consulting initiative that operates at the very intersection of finance, conservation, and sustainable practices.
Main Benefit
Key figures and facts reveal the substantial impact made:
- Influenced over U$6B in sustainability-oriented financing.
- Contributed to protecting over 62M hectares.
- Contributed to improving over 1.4M livelihoods.
- Contributed to securing over 9 Gt in CO2e.
- Donates 5% of its revenue to charitable causes.
Systems-Level Strategies
The sustainability transition is not an option – it is a necessity. EcoAdvisors exists to simplify sustainability with systems-level thinking through a clear approach: education on the value of nature, the basics of climate, and the way sustainability thinking underpins global and societal value; translation across sectors, industries, organizations, geographies, public policy, and the capital stack to align incentives and common purpose; integration of climate and nature into all roles, functions, and decision-making; allocation of resources to solutions that help close the $2-4T annual nature finance gap; and effective communication of sustainability progress to inspire others to act. Such an approach isn’t just about meeting targets – it’s about making sustainable practices a natural, everyday part of the decision-making process.
Consulting and Investment Approach
EcoAdvisors builds robust, multi-partner sustainability programs in the philanthropic world, advises leading global corporations on sustainability integration, and advises governments on policy, regulations, and programs. Its deep expertise extends into designing impact investment strategies – and there’s a twist: its sister company, EcoInvestors Capital, leverages these insights to invest for sustainability at scale. Operating in the environmental consulting industry with a notable B Corp score of 120.8, the project creatively blends consulting and investing in sustainability while addressing diverse aspects of biodiversity, conservation, REDD+, conservation trust funds, offsets, and rigorous monitoring and evaluation – all underscored by a dedication to the triple bottom line.
Impact Facilitation
The role of EcoAdvisors is consultative and emphasizes impact influence rather than direct impact attribution. It is important to note that, due to the nature of its consultancy, direct attribution for sustainability impacts is non-applicable. Instead, impact is understood as the outcomes facilitated and supported by EcoAdvisors’ involvement. By integrating multifaceted strategies across sectors, from the tropics and marine ecosystems to dense forests, the project catalyzes change in ways that unlock new avenues for sustainable investments. There’s a kind of layered impact here – one that comes from enabling and accelerating environmental benefits through a well-orchestrated synergy between policy, corporate strategy, and investment.
Collaborative Environmental Innovation
Operating at the confluence of sustainability and innovative investment, EcoAdvisors continually adapts its methodologies to meet evolving environmental challenges. The project crafts detailed sustainability programs and partners with a spectrum of organizations and governments to ensure that climate and nature considerations permeate all facets of decision-making. Its holistic approach to environmental consulting – where conservation, biodiversity, and sustainable finance combine – is a testament not only to the power of collaboration but also to the dynamic potential of integrated thinking in addressing complex issues like climate change and environmental degradation. This approach, at times informal and buzzing with energy, echoes through the practical strategies it employs, bridging gaps between scientific advice and market action.
Project Impact
- SDG 13: Climate Action – reflected in securing over 9 Gt in CO2e reductions.
- SDG 15: Life on Land – evident from protecting over 62M hectares.
- SDG 14: Life Below Water – integrated in efforts that preserve threatened marine ecosystems.
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – showcased through multi-partner sustainability programs.
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – embodied in advising global corporations on sustainable practices.
Looking Forward
EcoAdvisors continues to shape the future of sustainability consulting by embracing systems-level strategies and promoting a holistic view of environmental and societal value. With an unwavering commitment to guiding more capital to sustainable solutions, the project is paving paths that emphasize integration of climate and nature in every decision, across industries and geographies. The integration of educational initiatives, transparency in progress communication, and steadfast support for impactful investments creates an environment where sustainability isn’t just a goal, but a lived reality. As the conversation around conservation and environmental stewardship evolves, EcoAdvisors stands ready to contribute, encourage innovative partnerships, and drive creative solutions in sectors ranging from REDD+ and conservation trust funds to broader biodiversity and marine protection initiatives… the journey continues with energy, passion, and a forward-thinking spirit.
