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Santa Cruz County is the latest agency to gain firm's environmental expertise.

IRVINE, Calif., January 3, 2023 - FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS), an ADEC Innovations company, recently announced its latest on-call client in the State of California. With the addition of Santa Cruz County's Paleontology for Mitigation Services list, FCS marks 119 on-call contracts with 102 local agencies within the state that have validated FCS as a pre-approved vendor.
FCS is recognized as a leading provider of environmental, sustainability, and compliance solutions, delivering fully integrated consulting, software, and data management services. With six offices throughout Northern and Southern California and 12 across the United States, FCS provides excellent localized service, accurate research, thoughtful recommendations, and innovative solutions for the mutual success of their clients and their practice. "We take pride in assisting cities and counties in achieving the delicate — and sometimes elusive — balance between development and environmental protection," said Mary Bean, Director, Professional Services at FCS. "Our teams have an exceptional reputation for their professionalism and knowledge in the law and practice of CEQA and NEPA, helping clients transform risk into positive impact and value." With more than 39 years of experience, FCS staff's expertise spans CEQA/NEPA Compliance, Program Management and Construction Monitoring, Environmental Services and Regulatory Compliance, Natural and Cultural Resources Management, Noise and Air Quality/GHG Management, Entitlements and Permitting, and Visual Analysis Services. On-call partnerships are an excellent opportunity for municipalities to bring FCS's guidance and support within their reach on an as-needed basis. Whether seeking compliance with a single environmental requirement or addressing a complex regulatory issue, FCS experts are committed to the highest levels of performance with every on-call client. While the on-call approval process varies by agency, requirements typically include demonstrated knowledge and experience with the agency's services, in addition to familiarity with state and federal laws and regulations. Additional requirements include the ability to establish an appropriate and cost-efficient method of approach in preparing and delivering environmental documents necessary to ensure a quality product is prepared on time and within budget. After adding 15 contracts since the beginning of 2022, FCS continues to partner and grow relationships with cities and counties across the state. About FirstCarbon Solutions With more than 39 years of experience, FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS) is a leading provider of environmental, sustainability, and compliance solutions, delivering fully integrated consulting, software, and data management services. With six offices throughout Northern and Southern California and 12 across the U.S., FCS provides excellent localized service, accurate research, thoughtful recommendations, and innovative solutions for the mutual success of their clients and their practice, assisting cities and counties in achieving the delicate — and sometimes elusive — balance between development and environmental protection. For more information, visit www.firstcarbonsolutions.com.

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Policy Development & Advisory

ADEC provides policy development and advisory services to guide companies, organizations, and projects driving positive environmental and social impact. We support impact investors and their investees in shaping, implementing, and aligning policies that promote sustainability across land management, ocean conservation, urban resilience, and the circular economy. Our expertise ensures that projects not only meet regulatory requirements but also lead the way in sustainable innovation and practice.

Land Conservation & Sustainable Use Policies

We offer expert advisory to support sustainable land management practices that enhance environmental resilience and biodiversity while ensuring long-term sustainability.

  • Sustainable Land Management: We provide policy frameworks for land conservation, balancing development needs with environmental preservation.
  • Reforestation/Afforestation: We assist in developing policies to promote reforestation and afforestation, crucial for carbon sequestration and restoring ecosystems.
  • Carbon Sequestration: We offer guidance on policies that enhance carbon capture through forest management and other nature-based solutions.
  • Biodiversity Conservation: Our advisory services help organizations adopt policies that protect and enhance biodiversity within landscapes.
  • Climate Change Adaptation: We support the development of strategies and policies to mitigate the impacts of climate change and improve resilience to climate-related risks.
  • Sustainable Agriculture: We advise on sustainable agricultural policies that promote soil health, water conservation, and responsible land use.
  • Sustainable Water Use & Conservation: We help develop water use policies that prioritize conservation and sustainable management of water resources in agricultural and land-based projects.

Ocean & Marine Conservation Policies

For organizations committed to protecting marine environments, ADEC provides guidance on policy development that safeguards ocean ecosystems and supports sustainable marine economies.

  • Marine Protection Regulations: We offer advisory services on establishing and enhancing marine protection regulations that conserve ecosystems and promote sustainable use of ocean resources.
  • Sustainable Fisheries Policies: Our team assists in the development of policies that ensure responsible and sustainable fishing practices, protecting marine biodiversity and supporting coastal economies.
  • Ocean Biodiversity Protection: We provide guidance on policies aimed at protecting and restoring marine biodiversity, ensuring healthy and resilient ocean ecosystems.

Urban Sustainability & Smart City Policies

Our advisory services in urban sustainability help cities and urban projects design and implement policies that promote energy efficiency, climate resilience, and sustainable growth.

  • Smart City Policy Toolkit: We provide a policy toolkit for smart city development, helping cities adopt innovative technologies and practices for sustainability.
  • Urban Sustainability: Our advisory services include policies for energy efficiency, sustainable water use, and resilience in urban infrastructure, supporting climate-smart growth.
  • Climate Resilience – Adaptation & Mitigation: We assist cities in creating policies to address both climate change mitigation and adaptation, ensuring long-term urban resilience.
  • Sustainable Water Use & Conservation: We help cities implement water conservation policies that promote efficient use and long- term sustainability of water resources.
  • Renewable Energy Adoption: Our advisory supports the creation of policies that accelerate the adoption of renewable energy sources, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering urban carbon footprints.

Circular Economy & Waste Management Policies

ADEC supports organizations in developing policies that promote circularity, reduce waste, and encourage sustainable procurement practices.

  • Circular Economy Policies: We help design policies that facilitate the transition to a circular economy, where resources are reused, recycled, and reintegrated into the supply chain.
  • Recycling & Waste Reduction: Our advisory services support the development of recycling policies and waste reduction strategies that minimize environmental impacts and enhance resource efficiency.
  • Sustainable Sourcing & Procurement: We provide guidance on adopting sustainable sourcing and procurement policies, ensuring that organizations prioritize environmental and social responsibility in their supply chains.

Data & Technology

ADEC offers tailored financing and funding support for companies, organizations, and projects committed to creating positive environmental and social impact. We assist impact-driven enterprises in securing the necessary resources to fuel their sustainable initiatives, with a focus on land conservation, ocean protection, urban sustainability, and the circular economy. Our services are designed to help investee projects access capital, funding mechanisms, and partnerships that align with their sustainability goals.

Financing & Funding

ADEC offers tailored financing and funding support for companies, organizations, and projects committed to creating positive environmental and social impact. We assist impact-driven enterprises in securing the necessary resources to fuel their sustainable initiatives, with a focus on land conservation, ocean protection, urban sustainability, and the circular economy. Our services are designed to help investee projects access capital, funding mechanisms, and partnerships that align with their sustainability goals.

Land Conservation & Sustainable Use

We support land conservation projects by helping investee companies and organizations secure the funding they need to achieve their goals in sustainable land management.

  • Carbon Credits & REDD+ Funding: We assist in securing carbon credits and REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) funds to help finance reforestation and land conservation projects.
  • Impact Investment Facilitation: We connect land conservation initiatives with impact investors to provide the necessary financial backing for their projects.
  • Green Bonds Development: We help structure and secure green bonds tailored to sustainable land use, unlocking capital for environmental stewardship.
  • Public-Private Partnerships: We work to establish partnerships between the public and private sectors to finance large-scale land restoration projects.

Ocean Conservation & Blue Economy

For organizations focused on marine conservation and sustainable ocean use, ADEC offers specialized support in accessing critical funding sources.

  • Blue Carbon Financing & Conservation Grants: We assist in securing blue carbon financing and ocean conservation grants, ensuring that marine sustainability projects have the necessary financial backing.
  • Marine Impact Investing: We facilitate access to impact investing for projects dedicated to marine conservation, supporting initiatives such as sustainable fisheries and ocean biodiversity protection.
  • Blue Bonds Development: We provide expertise in developing blue bonds, a financing tool designed to support sustainable ocean-related projects.
  • Public-Private Partnerships: We promote collaborations between private enterprises and government bodies to finance marine renewable energy and other sustainable blue economy ventures.

Urban Sustainability & Green Infrastructure

Our services empower projects that aim to transform cities into sustainable, climate-resilient urban areas through access to specialized funding and investment.

  • Green Bonds & Climate Finance: We assist urban sustainability projects in securing green bonds and climate finance to fund initiatives such as renewable energy, smart cities, and green transportation.
  • Urban Impact Investing: We connect urban sustainability projects with impact investors, ensuring access to capital for projects that reduce carbon footprints and improve urban resilience. 
  • Infrastructure Bonds Development: We help create and secure infrastructure bonds that support green building projects, sustainable water management, and resilient urban infrsatructure.
  • Public-Private Partnerships: We promote collaborations between municipalities and private investors to accelerate sustainable urban development.

Circular Economy & Waste Management

For organizations focused on reducing waste and promoting circular economy practices, we provide support to access funding and financing mechanisms.

  • Green Finance for Circular Projects: We help secure green finance for circular economy projects, such as recycling, sustainable manufacturing, and waste reduction initiatives.
  • Impact Investing for Circular Initiatives: We facilitate connections between circular economy projects and impact investors who prioritize resource efficiency and sustainability.
  • Circular Economy Bonds Development: We assist in structuring circular economy bonds, providing an innovative funding channel for waste management, recycling, and product lifecycle optimization.
  • Public-Private Partnerships: We seek out partnerships between the public and private sectors to finance large-scale waste management and recycling programs.

Impact Measurement & Reporting

ADEC offers a suite of Impact Measurement & Reporting solutions designed to help impact investors evaluate the environmental and social outcomes of their investments. Our services are tailored to assess projects across land, ocean, urban sustainability, and the circular economy, providing transparent and reliable data that ensures measurable impact. We enable investors to track key performance indicators (KPIs), monitor progress, and report on the tangible impact of the projects they fund.

Land Conservation & Reforestation Metrics

We provide detailed measurement and reporting on land-based projects, focusing on carbon capture, water use, and ecosystem restoration.

  • Carbon Sequestration Metrics: We measure the amount of carbon captured through reforestation and land management projects, ensuring alignment with carbon offset goals.
  • Water Usage Tracking: Our team tracks water consumption across projects, monitoring efforts to conserve and use water sustainability.
  • Assessment of Reforestation Efforts: We provide data-driven assessments of reforestation activities, evaluating tree survival rates, ecosystem restoration progress, and biodiversity impacts.
  • Assessment of Conservation Efforts: Our reporting includes evaluations of biodiversity conservation initiatives, tracking their effectiveness in protecting endangered species and ecosystems.

Marine Conservation & Blue Carbon Monitoring

For ocean and marine projects, we specialize in tracking the health of marine ecosystems and quantifying carbon capture in coastal environments.

  • Blue Carbon Sequestration Monitoring: We measure the amount of carbon sequestered in coastal ecosystems like mangroves, seagrasses, and wetlands, providing key data on blue carbon storage.
  • Biodiversity Monitoring: Our team monitors marine biodiversity, assessing the effectiveness of conservation efforts to protect ocean life and restore marine
  • Assessment of Conservation Efforts: We provide evaluations of marine conservation projects, ensuring that efforts to preserve coastal and ocean habitats deliver measurable environmental benefits.

Urban Sustainability & Climate Resilience Reporting

ADEC offers impact measurement services for urban sustainability projects, focusing on energy efficiency, emissions reductions, and climate resilience.

  • GHG Emissions Tracking: We track greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from urban sustainability projects, evaluating the effectiveness of emission reduction strategies and reporting on progress toward net-zero goals.
  • Water Usage/Reduction Tracking: Our services include detailed monitoring of water consumption and reduction efforts in urban areas, ensuring sustainable water management practices.
  • Evaluation of Green Buildings: We evaluate the environmental performance of green buildings, measuring energy efficiency, resource use, and sustainability certifications.
  • Evaluation of Resilience Measures: Our reporting assesses the effectiveness of climate resilience initiatives, ensuring that cities are prepared to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Circular Economy & Waste Management Metrics

For circular economy projects, we provide specialized measurement and reporting on waste reduction, resource efficiency, and supply chain sustainability.

  • Waste Diversion Measurement: We track the amount of waste diverted from landfills through recycling, reuse, and waste-to-energy initiatives, measuring the environmental benefits of waste reduction efforts.
  • Supply Chain Emissions Measurement: Our team assesses the carbon footprint of supply chains, measuring emissions at each stage and identifying opportunities to reduce environmental impact.
  • Resource Efficiency Measurement: We track the efficiency of resource use across circular economy projects, measuring how effectively materials are reused, recycled, and conserved.
  • Assessment of Waste Reduction Initiatives: We evaluate the success of waste reduction programs, reporting on key metrics such as waste diversion rates, resource recovery, and circularity in product life
  • Assessment of Supply Chain Environmental and Social Impacts: Our services include assessments of supply chain sustainability, evaluating both environmental and social impacts to ensure responsible sourcing and operations.