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An Outsourcing Industry Professional’s Guide to Social Sustainability in ESG

An Outsourcing Industry Professional’s Guide to Social Sustainability in ESG

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations are gaining prominence in the dynamic world of business process outsourcing (BPO). Being human-centric, BPO providers and clients must put Social Sustainability at the heart of operations. But with various legal requirements, reporting frameworks, changing priorities and sprawling data collection requirements and little guidance – this is easier said than done. To help outsourcing industry professionals navigate the complexities of Social Sustainability, we’ve penned this white paper with impact experts at GCEOA and BPO-veteran turned ESG advisor, Alistair Niederer. It aims to equip BPO professionals with a solid understanding of ESG and Social Sustainability. By reading it you can:
  • Grasp ESG and its relevance to the BPO industry
  • Understand the Social Sustainability imperative for BPO providers and clients
  • Get guidance on relevant metrics and data utilization for effective decision-making
  • Set out steps to implement Social Sustainability practices in outsourcing activities
  • Get inspired on how to leverage impact sourcing for positive social and economic outcomes
Get this white paper to gain insights needed to make informed decisions and drive positive social impact across outsourced operations.
Download: Guide to Social Sustainability in ESG
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Envirosite Receives 2018 EBJ Business Achievement Award

Envirosite Corporation, a leading provider of environmental data solutions that enable better decision-making, announces today that it has been honored with the Project Merit: Information Technology award for its groundbreaking Open Environmental Data (OED) Platform as part of the 2018 Environmental Business Journal® (EBJ) Business Awards. Shelton, CT, and San Diego, CA, February 22, 2019 (Newswire.com) – Envirosite Corporation, a leading provider of environmental data solutions that enable better decision-making, announces today that it has been honored with the Project Merit: Information Technology award for its groundbreaking Open Environmental Data (OED) Platform as part of the 2018 Environmental Business Journal® (EBJ) Business Awards. Envirosite, an ADEC Innovation, developed the OED Platform to provide clients with an in-depth look into possible environmental contamination or hazardous materials that may hinder the economic development of a particular region. In 2018, Envirosite, in partnership with the Smart and Sustainable Action Association (SaSAA), collaborated with the Broome County, New York Department Planning Department in the creation of a specialized mapping system through the OED platform. This project will be vital to identifying possible contamination sites at the county’s parks, creating opportunities to implement health-related actions and strengthen incident prevention. EBJ is a business research publication which provides strategic information and market forecasts for executives involved in 14 business segments including environmental remediation, water and wastewater, air pollution control, environmental consulting and engineering, hazardous waste, instrumentation, pollution control equipment, waste management, resource recovery, and solid waste management. It presents its annual EBJ Business Achievement Awards to recognize outstanding business performance in the environmental services sector. “In what is widely regarded as a stable market, a number of companies exceeded the norms of low single-digit growth with double-digit growth or ambitious ventures into new practice areas or technology development,” said Grant Ferrier, president of Environmental Business International Inc. (EBI, Inc.), publisher of Environmental Business Journal. Envirosite President Mark Cerino said that the company is honored to be recognized by EBJ as it plays an important role in the environmental services community. “We have built our platforms to meet the ever-changing demands and challenges associated with environmental due diligence and risk management, and the OED platform empowers communities to use high-quality, accurate data to inform development decisions and make a positive impact.” The 2018 EBJ awards will be presented at a special ceremony at the Environmental Industry Summit XVII in San Diego on March 20, 2019, an annual three-day executive retreat hosted by EBI, Inc. ### About Envirosite Envirosite is a data solutions company that develops breakthrough technology that enables stakeholders to put environmental data into action. Our solutions are used throughout the industry for environmental risk management, site assessments, due diligence and research on commercial properties and companies. By uniting years of industry experience with innovative technical expertise, our responsive, cost-effective solutions provide stakeholders with the ability to harness multiple sources of environmental data quickly so they can explore it at scale to uncover business-critical insights. Visit https://www.envirositecorp.com/ to find out more. About the EBJ Business Achievement Awards In October-December 2018, Environmental Business Journal solicited nominations for the EBJ Business Achievement Awards. Nominations were accepted in 200-word essays in specific categories. Final awards were determined by a committee of EBJ editorial advisory board members. (Disclaimer: company audits were not conducted to verify information or claims submitted with nominations) About EBI Founded in 1988, Environmental Business International Inc. is a research, publishing and consulting company that specializes in defining emerging markets and generating strategic market intelligence for companies, investors and policymakers. EBI publishes Environmental Business Journal® and Climate Change Business Journal®. EBI also performs contract research for the US government and private sector and founded the Environmental Industry Summit Series, four annual conferences for executives in the environmental industry. Visit ebionline.org to find out more. Media Contact For ADEC Innovations  Jacki Fricke Phone: +1-714-508-4100 media@adec-innovations.com
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ADEC Innovations Recognized with OutSystems Environmental Impact Award

ADEC Innovations has been awarded the OutSystems Innovation Awards 2018 Environmental Impact Award. Presented at the OutSystems NextStep conference in Boston on September 27, 2018 IRVINE, Calif., November 7, 2018 (Newswire.com) – ADEC Innovations has been awarded the OutSystems Innovation Awards 2018 Environmental Impact Award. Presented at the OutSystems NextStep conference in Boston on September 27, 2018, the award represents ongoing industry recognition of ADEC Innovations’ mission to pioneer environmental, social, and governance (ESG) solutions that create positive social and environmental impacts. It is the fifth award the company has received in the past year for its software solutions, recognizing its commitment to fostering sustainable practices within the global community. OutSystems is an industry-leading low code platform for application development. The OutSystems Innovation Awards recognize organizations that are using the OutSystems platform in exciting ways to create business value, drive innovation, and have a positive impact in the wider world. Explaining the decision to grant the Environmental Impact Award to ADEC Innovations, OutSystems named the company’s industry-changing software solutions. “With the ability to repurpose functionality from several applications to solve similar challenges in other markets, the team developed four customized apps. The ZDHC Gateway Chemical and Wastewater Modules identify greener chemistry within textile manufacturing processes. CleanChain helps ensure sustainable operational practices in the supply chain. CDPInsights helps companies understand and benchmark their climate change performance. And MetricsTrac helps companies improve their sustainability performance organization-wide.”
We are honored by OutSystems’ recognition of our dedication to empowering organizations to make a positive global impact. We are proud of our team’s efforts and are thrilled to be a part of an IT community that is passionate about advancing social and environmental sustainability.”Greg Scandret, ADEC InnovationsProduct Development Director
“U.S. environmental solutions company ADEC Innovations offers more value to its customers using OutSystems to deliver customizable solutions faster, without the cost or time required for ground-up enterprise software development,” said a representative from OutSystems. Committed to advancing sustainable practices around the world and helping organizations operate and grow responsibly, ADEC Innovations chose OutSystems for its attention to detail, ease of integration, and accessible user interface (UI). “We are honored by OutSystems’ recognition of our dedication to empowering organizations to make a positive global impact,” said ADEC Innovations Product Development Director, Greg Scandrett. “We are proud of our team’s efforts and are thrilled to be a part of an IT community that is passionate about advancing social and environmental sustainability.” ### About ADEC Innovations ADEC Innovations’ ESG business advances sustainable practices around the world and helps organizations responsibly grow and operate. With a global workforce of over 5,000 employees spanning five continents, ADEC Innovations is able to seamlessly deliver fully-integrated, costeffective consulting, data management, and software solutions to ensure they meet their clients’ everevolving ESG needs and help them save time, reduce costs, optimize resource use, and drive operational efficiencies. Visit esg.adec-innovations.com to find out more. About OutSystems Thousands of customers worldwide trust OutSystems, the number one low-code platform for rapid application development. Engineers with an obsessive attention to detail crafted every aspect of the OutSystems platform to help organizations build enterprise-grade apps and transform their business faster. OutSystems is the only solution that combines the power of low-code development with advanced mobile capabilities, enabling visual development of entire application portfolios that easily integrate with existing systems. Visit outsystems.com to find out more. Media Contact For OutSystems Ann Conrad, OutSystems +1 404-994-2614 ann.conrad@outsystems.com For ADEC Innovations Jacki Fricke Phone: +1-714-508-4100 media@adec-innovations.com
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MAS Holdings Makes a CleanChain Connection With ADEC Innovations in Journey Toward Elimination of Hazardous Materials

IRVINE, Calif. and Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 13, 2018 (Newswire.com)— MAS Holdings (MAS), a leading manufacturer of intimate apparel, sports, swim and performance wear, has invested in CleanChain, a software solution from ADEC Innovations, in its quest to be a zero toxic manufacturer. CleanChain, an ADEC Innovation, will be used by the group to manage chemical use throughout MAS’ global manufacturing operations and supply chain. As part of its zero toxic commitments, MAS needed a process and reporting system that provided inventory registration and management, usage tracking and dashboard views for each of their facilities spread around the globe. After reviewing a number of different solutions, MAS selected CleanChain because it offered a number of unique features not offered by other software companies and allowed them to create the solutions their manual approach had not delivered. Working together, MAS and ADEC Innovations implemented CleanChain to fulfill their specific reporting needs. MAS has since facilitated the adoption of CleanChain at 20 chemical intensive manufacturing facilities in Australia, Bangladesh, China, Germany, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Jordan, Mexico, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, United States, and Vietnam.

“Since implementing CleanChain and collaborating with the ADEC Innovations team, we have transformed our inefficient and laborintensive processes into a comprehensive system that helps us better understand and reduce risks, and reduced our manual burden and the associated costs of aggregating supply chain data.”

– Sharika Senanayaka, Director Environmental Sustainability, MAS Holdings
“We needed to more proactively and systematically manage the vast amounts of chemical information across our global operations,” said Sharika Senanayake, Director Environmental Sustainability, MAS Holdings. “Since implementing CleanChain and collaborating with the ADEC Innovations team, we have transformed our inefficient and labor-intensive processes into a comprehensive system that helps us better understand and reduce risks, and reduced our manual burden and the associated costs of aggregating supply chain data.” MAS attributes significant improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of chemical management across their supply chain to CleanChain. An early adopter of the platform, MAS joined in 2016 and has since played an important collaborative role in improving ADEC Innovations’ pioneering chemical information management solution. “ADEC Innovations is thrilled to partner with MAS Holdings in the deployment of CleanChain within their organization and across the supply chain,” said Robert A. Francisco, President, ADEC Innovations. “Our collaboration supports MAS Holdings’ continued commitment to being a proactive and forward-thinking organization with products, plans and strategies that focus on sustainability. Their core ideals are in direct alignment with ADEC Innovations’ mission of developing solutions like CleanChain, which accelerate positive, global impact, resulting in a more sustainable future.” CleanChain is a secure online chemical information management system, built for manufacturers and supported by many of the major brands they supply. It provides partner businesses with a library of over 32,000 chemicals, the results of analyses conducted on those chemical products by approved labs, custom tools to compare how different products comply across multiple Manufacturing Restricted Substance Lists (MRSLs), detailed questionnaires to help users share data on the products they use and an intuitive connections system to facilitate simple sharing of this data. More than 500 users have joined the platform. For more information on CleanChain, visit cleanchain.com. ### About MAS Holdings Being one of the world’s most recognized design to delivery solution providers in apparel and textile manufacturing, MAS manages a portfolio of businesses with revenue of USD 1.8bn. It is also the largest apparel and textile manufacturer in South Asia. Headquartered in Sri Lanka, MAS serves 53 manufacturing facilities placed across 16 countries, with over 95,000 people involved in its operation. With a diverse portfolio under its umbrella, MAS is driven by the vision to create a selfsustained ecosystem in the global business arena. About ADEC Innovations ADEC Innovations’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) business advances sustainable practices around the world and helps organizations responsibly grow and operate. With access to ADEC Innovations’ global workforce of over 5,000 employees spanning five continents, Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa and North America, ADEC Innovations ESG Solutions is able to seamlessly deliver fullyintegrated, cost-effective consulting, data management and software solutions to ensure we meet our clients’ ever-evolving ESG needs and help them save time, reduce costs, optimize resource use, and drive operational efficiencies. Please visit esg.adec-innovations.com to find out more.
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ADEC Innovations Named as Solution Provider of the Year Finalist at the 2017 Responsible Business Awards in London

ADEC Innovations was recognized as Solution Provider of the Year Finalist during Ethical Corporation’s 2017 Responsible Business Awards. London, United Kingdom, October 16, 2017 – ADEC Innovations was recognized as Solution Provider of the Year Finalist during Ethical Corporation’s 2017 Responsible Business Awards. ADEC Innovations was one of four global companies shortlisted for the Solution Provider of the Year award, which recognises outstanding software providers, consultants and service firms whose initiatives are consistently rooted in innovation, sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, which are necessary for the empowerment and progress of responsible business. The company’s inclusion among the finalists served to validate its continued commitment to developing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) solutions and encouraging the private sector to do its part in contributing to sustainable development. ADEC Innovations’ CEO James Donovan and Director for the UK Ben Wilde were presented a certificate, which stated that Ethical Corporation was “delighted to shortlist and recognise ADEC Innovations for its pioneering work.” “Being recognised as a finalist at the Responsible Business Awards is something that ADEC Innovations is extremely proud of.  It reinforces the enthusiasm and hard work of our global team of professionals who are dedicated to developing global business solutions that promote the integration of sustainability into the core of everyone’s business agenda,” said Donovan. ADEC Innovations is known for delivering to the global market innovative and groundbreaking sustainable business solutions such as The ZDHC Gateway – Chemical Module, a safer chemistry database developed with the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Programme. ZDHC is a global alliance of apparel, footwear and textile companies committed to ensuring sustainability in their global supply chains. Along with ZDHC, ADEC Innovations developed CleanChain, a chemical management software designed to help companies identify and eliminate harmful chemicals from their manufacturing processes. It also developed CDPInsights, which helps companies track, benchmark and maximise CDP performance so companies can improve climate change strategies and programs in both the short and long term. Having built the most comprehensive collection of self-reported environmental data in the world, CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project) runs the global disclosure system that enables companies, cities, states and regions to measure and manage their environmental impacts. Now on its 7th year, the Responsible Business Awards is widely recognised as the world’s leading awards for sustainability, supply chain and business leaders.  Organised by the London-based Ethical Corporation, this annual event is known for recognising authentic and genuinely innovative approaches to making responsible business a reality. The Ethical Corporation is a leading provider of business intelligence solutions to multinational companies, NGO think-tanks, academia, governments and consultancies.
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FirstCarbon Solutions and Compass Group Launch Carbon FOODPrint Toolkit to Redefine Sustainability within Foodservice Operations

Unique Web-Based Tool Design Helps Chef and Managers IRVINE, CA and CHARLOTTE, NC (March 27, 2013)– FirstCarbon Solutions, a pioneer and industry leader in environmental sustainability business solutions, and Compass Group, the world’s leading food and support services company, announced the launch of the software tool being used to support Compass Group’s Carbon FOODprint™ toolkit. This unique, web-based tool, powered by FirstCarbon Solutions, is designed to help Compass Group’s food operations staff lower their environmental impact and operational costs. Early Carbon FOODPrint adopters to date include well-known companies, such as SAP, and colleges, including Auburn University and Green Mountain College. An easy-to-use toolkit, Carbon FOODPrint allows chefs and managers to create customized strategies to reduce their operations’ carbon footprints by decreasing waste disposal, and energy and water use. Foodservice managers can make up to 185 strategic choices in four key areas, including menu engineering, kitchen services, site equipment and facilities. Developed by FirstCarbon Solutions and hosted as part of its Sustainability Workbench platform, the web-based software application is an integral part of the Carbon FOODprint toolkit. This online technology allows cafes to benchmark and measure the improvements made throughout the café, which can be shared with clients for annual reports, sustainability indexes, and disclosure to public programs such as the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). To develop the strategic planning portion of the Carbon FOODprint toolkit, Compass Group partnered with key players who could provide specific contributions in their area of expertise, such as the Green Restaurant Association, the Environmental Defense Fund, and the Food Service TechnologyCenter (supported by Pacific Gas & Electric). In “Phase 2” of this project, Compass Group teamed with FirstCarbon Solutions, to enhance the toolkit with sustainability metrics in a robust and user-friendly software platform, with cutting-edge dashboard applications for food service industry clients. Marc Zammit, Vice President of Sustainability Initiatives at Compass Group, said the web-based tool was created in response to his clients’ growing interest in having a strategic planning tool to measure, manage, and lower their operation costs and food service carbon footprint. “With Carbon FOODPrint, we now have an opportunity to provide our clients with cost effective solutions to lower the environmental impact of their food services,” Zammit said. “Commercial food service is a resource intense operation, and our onsite teams will use this scalable toolkit to make their operation more sustainable by minimizing carbon impact, while at the same time implementing best practices that lower operational costsin the areas of menuing, energy, water and waste. Supported by FirstCarbon Solutions software, managers will now have the information they need to make the best choices for their business, their clients and the environment.” As part of the design and collaboration with Compass Group, FirstCarbon Solutions collected thousands of pieces of data on the production, packaging, and transport of individually purchased food items, serving materials, and cleaning chemicals required to manage a foodservice operation “from cradle to customer.” The Toolkit couples this information with site-specific operational data from individual cafes to provide up-to-date dashboards on the carbon, energy, water, and wastes associated with all aspect of a food service operation (facilities, kitchen operations, kitchen services, and menu engineering). “Compass Group’s Carbon FOODprint proves the point that sustainability and profitability are not mutually exclusive,” said Robert Francisco, President, FirstCarbon Solutions. “With this innovative technology developed by FirstCarbon Solutions, Compass Group will help redefine sustainability within foodservice operations by providing cafes unprecedented visibility into the impact their operations have on the environment and helping teams create behavioral changes that will have long-term impacts and improvements.” Chet Chaffee, FirstCarbon Solutions Director of Supply Chain and Life Cycle Assessment added, “The software platform that FirstCarbon Solutions Group developed in support of the Carbon FOODPrint toolkit benchmarks the carbon, energy, water and waste footprints of each participating unit, and provides insights on where to make changes to maximize sustainable efficiencies across the operation. To my knowledge, such a comprehensive, systematic and technically sound program, that considers all these aspects of food operations, has never been tackled before.” Carbon FOODprint toolkit is currently generally available to all 9,900 Compass Group cafes in the United States. About Compass Group, North America Based in Charlotte NC, Compass Group North America is the leading foodservice management and support services company with $12 billion USD (£7.5 billion) in revenues in 2012. With over 500,000 associates worldwide, its parent company, UK-based Compass Group PLC had revenues of £16.9 billion in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012. About FirstCarbon Solutions FCS advances sustainable practices around the world and helps organizations responsibly grow and operate their businesses. Seamlessly delivering fully integrated, cost-effective consulting, data management and software solutions, FCS helps clients save time, reduce costs, optimize resource use, and drive operational efficiencies in a world where sustainability matters. With more than 30 years of environmental and sustainability consulting experience, FCS meets its clients’ ever-evolving environmental and compliance needs in energy, air and carbon management; environmental assessments and planning; supply and life cycle assessments; permitting and compliance; software and data processing. FirstCarbon Solutions is a member of ADEC Innovations, a global provider of onshore managed services and offshore outsourcing solutions for governments and businesses worldwide. For additional information, visit ADEC Innovations.

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Veronica Ospina Compass Group North America 704/328-4291 Email: veronica.ospina@compass-usa.com
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FirstCarbon Solutions Acquires Global Outsourcing Advisory Group and Enverity Corp.

FirstCarbon Solutions, a pioneer in environmental management outsourcing, today announces its acquisitions of Global Sourcing Advisory Group (GSAG), a top sourcing advisory firm, and Enverity Corp., a leading environmental software provider.  EUEC 2010, Phoenix – February 1, 2010 — FirstCarbon Solutions, a pioneer in environmental management outsourcing, today announces its acquisitions of Global Sourcing Advisory Group (GSAG), a top sourcing advisory firm, and Enverity Corp., a leading environmental software provider. FirstCarbon Solutions is exhibiting (booth 917) and speaking at the Energy & Environment Conference (EUEC) 2010, Feb. 1-3, 2010. FirstCarbon Solutions is the first company to combine environmental consulting, software and carbon trading into customized solutions that allow clients to outsource their sustainability initiatives. The acquisitions of GSAG and Enverity expand the company’s offerings in the carbon management industry, while leveraging its existing expertise in outsourcing. “Reporting and improving a company’s carbon footprint can be a massive undertaking, much like driving business results and preparing a corporate financial statement,” said FirstCarbon Solutions CEO Jim Donovan. “Environmental management sourcinglets companies focus on their core businesses instead of struggling to master sustainability.” GSAG Is Now Part of FirstCarbon Solutions With the acquisition of New York-based GSAG, voted one of the world’s best sourcing advisors in 2009, FirstCarbon Solutions gains additional expertise in project managing large-scale sourcing programs . The company will leverage GSAG’s proprietary methodology to provide fiduciary oversight and management accountability that enables companies to align their sourcing programs with their entire operations.”GSAG’s business advisory services help companies determine which parts of their environmental management processes to outsource and which to keep in-house,” said John Stacey, president, GSAG, and executive vice president, FirstCarbon Solutions. “Then we focus on execution, putting the right services, software and carbon-management offerings in place to meet each client’s needs.” FirstCarbon Solutions Acquires Enverity and its ghgTrack Software The company also acquires Enverity Corp., an environmental software firm based in the San Francisco Bay area. With this acquisition, FirstCarbon Solutions now offers environmental compliance and environmental management tools, as well as Enverity’s ghgTrack software solution, which helps calculate, manage and report greenhouse gas emissions. “As part of FirstCarbon Solutions, ghgTrack software developers have unprecedented access to environmental experts,” said Eric van Gestel, former Enverity CEO and FirstCarbon Solutions’ vice president, software products. “We’re turning that insider’s perspective into innovative features, such as a library of emission sources that takes the guesswork out of GHG calculations and reports that facilitate third-party verifications.” FirstCarbon Solutions Experts Speak at EUEC 2010 Carbon management and sustainability experts from FirstCarbon Solutions (booth 917) are speaking at EUEC: U.S. Climate Change Policy: Implications for Competitive Strategies Mike Radcliffe, Director, Sustainable Strategies Feb. 1, 3:30 p.m. Greenhouse Gas Compliance and the Art of Predicting the World Series Champion Eric van Gestel, Vice President, Software Products Feb. 2, 7:30 a.m. Sustainability Indexing: Brand Value, Reputation and the “Wall of Noise” Chet Chaffee, Vice President, Life Cycle Assessment Feb. 2, 1 p.m. Environmental Health and Safety: a New Engine for Business Value Dailey Tipton, Vice President, Sales and Marketing Feb. 3, 10 a.m. The GHG-Data Tsunami: The Hidden Challenge Facing Organisations Jim Donovan, CEO Feb. 3, 1 p.m. About FirstCarbon Solutions FirstCarbon Solutions advances sustainable practices around the world and helps organizations responsibly grow and operate their businesses. Seamlessly delivering fully integrated, cost-effective consulting, data management and software solutions, FCS helps clients save time, reduce costs, optimize resource use, and drive operational efficiencies in a world where sustainability matters. With more than 30 years of environmental and sustainability consulting experience, FCS meets its clients’ ever-evolving environmental and compliance needs in energy, air and carbon management; environmental assessments and planning; supply and life cycle assessments; permitting and compliance; software and data processing. FirstCarbon Solutions is a member of ADEC Innovations, a global provider of onshore managed services and offshore outsourcing solutions for governments and businesses worldwide.

Capacity Building & Training

ADEC provides tailored Capacity Building & Training programs for impact-driven projects across land, ocean, urban, and circular economy sectors. Our goal is to equip organizations, communities, and companies with the knowledge and skills they need to implement sustainable practices, meet environmental goals, and maximize the impact of their projects. Through our specialized training, education, and toolkits, we help build lasting capabilities for sustainable development.

Land Conservation & Sustainable Agriculture Training

Our training programs focus on empowering stakeholders to adopt sustainable land management, agriculture, and conservation practices.

  • Training in Sustainable Farming Practices: We offer training to improve agricultural productivity while reducing environmental impact through techniques like organic farming, regenerative agriculture, and precision farming.
  • Training in Sustainable Forestry Practices: We provide education on sustainable forestry methods, including responsible logging, forest conservation, and reforestation efforts.
  • Education on Biodiversity: Our training covers the importance of biodiversity in land ecosystems, teaching strategies to protect and enhance biodiversity in agriculture and conservation projects.
  • Training in Efficient Water Management Practices: We train stakeholders on sustainable water use in land and agricultural settings, focusing on conservation, irrigation efficiency, and watershed management.

Marine & Ocean Management Training

ADEC offers training for marine conservation, sustainable fisheries, and ocean resource management, aimed at preserving marine biodiversity and ensuring sustainable use of marine ecosystems.

  • Training on Sustainable Fishing Practices: Our training supports fisheries in adopting sustainable practices that protect fish stocks and marine ecosystems while supporting local economies.
  • Training on Ocean Management: We provide in-depth education on marine resource conservation, coastal planning, and sustainable fisheries management to ensure long-term ocean health.
  • Education on Biodiversity: Our programs include education on marine biodiversity, teaching stakeholders how to conserve and restore marine life through sustainable practices and conservation initiatives.

Urban Sustainability & Smart City Training

Our urban-focused training programs help cities and urban projects adopt sustainability measures, enhance resilience, and implement green infrastructure.

  • Training on Smart Cities, Resilience, and Green Infrastructure: We provide training on smart city technologies, resilient urban infrastructure, and green building solutions to help cities thrive sustainably. 
  • Training on Climate Adaptation Strategies: We train stakeholders on developing and implementing climate adaptation strategies, ensuring urban areas are prepared for the impacts of climate change.
  • Training in Efficient Water Management Practices: Our urban water management training focuses on reducing water use, improving efficiency, and implementing sustainable urban water systems.
  • Education on Renewable Energy Benefits and Technologies: We provide education on renewable energy options, including solar, wind, and energy storage, to help urban projects transition to clean energy.
  • Capacity Assessment Toolkit: We offer a toolkit to help organizations assess their current capacity to implement sustainability measures and identify areas for improvement.
  • Capacity Building Toolkit and Self-Learning Repository: Our toolkit and online repository offer resources for self-guided learning on sustainability practices, providing ongoing support for capacity building.

Circular Economy & Resource Efficiency Training

ADEC provides training and education to help organizations transition to circular economy models, focusing on resource efficiency and sustainable supply chain practices.

  • Training on Circular Economy Principles: Our training explains the principles of the circular economy, helping organizations shift from linear production models to more sustainable, closed-loop systems.
  • Education on Resource Efficiency: We offer education on optimizing resource use, reducing waste, and improving material reuse, driving more sustainable business practices.
  • Training on Sustainable Practices for Suppliers: Our programs focus on educating suppliers about sustainable sourcing, production, and supply chain management, ensuring environmental responsibility throughout the supply chain.

Project Implementation & Management

ADEC offers expert project implementation and management support for organizations and companies creating measurable environmental and social impact. We provide hands-on management and oversight to ensure that sustainability-focused initiatives across land, ocean, urban environments, and the circular economy are successfully executed. Our services ensure that projects deliver on their impact goals, remain on budget, and comply with regulatory and sustainability standards.

Land Conservation & Sustainable Agriculture

ADEC provides management services for projects focused on land restoration, agriculture, and biodiversity conservation, ensuring sustainable practices are implemented effectively.

  • Reforestation: We manage reforestation projects, overseeing planning, tree planting, and long-term maintenance to ensure restored forests thrive.
  • Sustainable Agriculture: Our project management includes implementation of sustainable agricultural practices that enhance food security, reduce environmental impact, and improve soil health.
  • Water-Saving Initiatives: We oversee water- saving projects, ensuring efficient use of water in agriculture and land management through technologies and best practices.
  • Biodiversity Conservation: Our team manages biodiversity conservation efforts, ensuring the protection and enhancement of ecosystems within land-based projects.

Marine & Coastal Restoration

For marine and coastal projects, ADEC offers specialized management services to protect ocean biodiversity and promote sustainable use of marine resources.

  • Coastal Restoration: We implement coastal restoration projects, from rebuilding mangroves and wetlands to restoring natural barriers that protect shorelines.
  • Marine Ecosystem Management: Our team ensures the successful management of projects focused on preserving and restoring marine ecosystems, such as coral reefs and seagrass beds.
  • Sustainable Fisheries: We manage projects that implement sustainable fishing practices, balancing ecological health with the needs of local communities.
  • Marine Biodiversity Conservation: Our expertise includes biodiversity conservation in marine environments, ensuring the protection of endangered species and critical habitats.

Urban Sustainability & Smart Cities

ADEC provides management services for urban sustainability projects, ensuring the successful execution of climate resilience initiatives, smart city technologies, and infrastructure improvements.

  • Energy Retrofit: We manage energy efficiency retrofitting projects for buildings, helping reduce energy consumption and improve environmental performance.
  • Public Transport Upgrades: Our team manages upgrades to public transport systems, improving sustainability and efficiency while reducing emissions in urban environments.
  • Climate Resilience Projects: We implement and manage urban climate resilience projects, ensuring cities are better equipped to handle climate change impacts, such as extreme weather and flooding.
  • Urban Green Spaces: We oversee the creation of green spaces in cities, enhancing public health, environmental quality, and climate resilience.
  • Water-Saving Projects: We manage urban water-saving initiatives, reducing water waste and enhancing water management strategies.
  • Renewable Energy Installations: Our team handles the implementation of renewable energy projects, such as solar and wind installations, ensuring smooth execution and maximum efficiency.
  • Smart City Maturity Assessment: We assess smart city readiness and implement digital solutions to help cities achieve sustainability goals through technology.
  • Smart City Digitalisation: We manage the digitalisation of urban systems, including public transit, traffic management, utilities smart metering, and city digital twins, to enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

Circular Economy & Waste Management

ADEC offers project management for circular economy initiatives, focusing on recycling, waste management, and sustainable supply chains.

  • Recycling Projects: We oversee the implementation of recycling projects, ensuring materials are efficiently processed and reintegrated into the supply chain.
  • Waste-to-Energy: Our team manages waste- to-energy projects, converting waste into renewable energy sources, reducing landfill waste, and supporting energy security.
  • Green Supply Chain Management: We manage the transition to green supply chains, ensuring sustainable sourcing, reduced emissions, and environmental best practices.
  • Supply Chain Transparency: We oversee projects aimed at improving supply chain transparency, using technology and monitoring systems to ensure responsible sourcing and sustainability.

Programme Management

ADEC Innovations offers programme management services tailored to support impact-driven projects in land, ocean, urban, and circular economy sectors. Our expertise ensures that sustainability initiatives are not only well-managed but also achieve their intended impact, delivering measurable environmental and social benefits. We help investors manage and monitor the execution of projects, ensuring alignment with sustainability goals, regulatory requirements, and global impact standards.

Land Conservation & Sustainable Agriculture

Our programme management services for land- based projects focus on restoring ecosystems, enhancing carbon sequestration, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

  • Reforestation: We manage large-scale reforestation projects aimed at restoring degraded ecosystems, enhancing biodiversity, and increasing carbon sequestration.
  • Soil Carbon Sequestration: We oversee soil carbon sequestration initiatives, ensuring projects capture carbon while improving soil health and agricultural productivity.
  • Sustainable Agriculture: Our team manages sustainable agriculture programmes that emphasize environmental stewardship, resource efficiency, and climate resilience.
  • Water Management: We design and manage water conservation programmes, ensuring that projects prioritize sustainable water use and help protect vital freshwater resources.

Marine Conservation & Blue Carbon

For marine and coastal projects, ADEC provides programme management expertise to help protect ocean ecosystems and increase carbon capture in marine environments.

  • Marine Conservation: We oversee marine conservation initiatives, managing the restoration of critical habitats like coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrasses to protect marine biodiversity.
  • Blue Carbon: Our programme management includes projects aimed at increasing blue carbon capture, protecting coastal ecosystems, and promoting the role of oceans in climate change mitigation.

Urban Sustainability & Green Infrastructure

We support urban sustainability initiatives by managing projects that promote climate resilience, reduce environmental footprints, and improve resource efficiency in cities.

  • Green Energy: ADEC manages programmes focused on the development and adoption of renewable energy technologies, reducing reliance on fossil fuels in urban areas.
  • Green Buildings: Our team manages green building projects, ensuring that sustainable construction, energy efficiency, and environmental considerations are at the forefront of urban development.
  • Water Conservation: We design and manage urban water conservation programmes, reducing water consumption and improving water management in cities.
  • Waste Management: We oversee waste management projects that promote recycling, reduce landfill waste, and improve resource recovery processes.
  • Climate Resilience Improvement: Our programme management includes initiatives aimed at enhancing urban resilience to climate change impacts, such as extreme weather, flooding, and heat stress.

Circular Economy Projects

ADEC provides expertise in managing projects that support the transition to a circular economy, from infrastructure development to innovative technologies and sustainable supply chains.

  • Circular Economy Infrastructure: We manage the creation of infrastructure such as repair centres and resource recovery facilities, essential for implementing circular economy practices.
  • Circular Economy Technologies: Our team oversees projects that develop and implement circular economy technologies, such as advanced recycling systems and digital platforms for resource sharing and reuse.
  • Circular Economy Supply Chains: We manage supply chain initiatives focused on sustainable sourcing, reverse logistics, and partnerships, ensuring circularity in product lifecycle management and resource use.
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Data & Technology Solutions

ADEC offers cutting-edge Data & Technology Solutions designed to support impact investors in monitoring and managing sustainability projects. Our solutions leverage advanced technologies, such as satellite monitoring, IoT, blockchain, and data analytics, to provide real-time insights into environmental and social impact. These tools enable investors to make informed decisions, track project progress, and ensure that investments deliver measurable, positive outcomes across land, ocean, urban, and circular economy projects.

Land Conservation & Sustainable Agriculture Technology

We provide advanced technological tools to monitor and manage land conservation and sustainable agricultural projects, ensuring real-time tracking of environmental impacts.

  • Satellite Monitoring for Deforestation: We use satellite technology to track deforestation in real time, providing accurate data on forest cover changes and identifying areas at risk of deforestation.
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Spatial Analysis: Our GIS solutions offer spatial analysis capabilities for land use, helping stakeholders visualize and manage land resources efficiently.
  • Data Management and Analytics: We provide data solutions to track and analyze land use patterns, deforestation rates, soil health, and water resource management, enabling more effective decision-making.

Marine & Ocean Monitoring Technology

For ocean and marine conservation projects, ADEC offers cutting-edge technologies to monitor marine ecosystems and ensure the sustainable management of ocean resources.

  • IoT-Based Ocean Monitoring Systems: We deploy Internet of Things (IoT) devices to monitor ocean health, marine biodiversity, and environmental parameters in real time, allowing for dynamic management of marine ecosystems.
  • Satellite Oceanography for Remote Sensing: Our satellite-based remote sensing technology provides detailed data on ocean temperatures, sea levels, and marine resource health, supporting long-term ocean conservation.
  • Data Management and Analytics: We offer data solutions for monitoring ocean health, marine biodiversity, and fisheries, providing insights into the effectiveness of marine conservation efforts and sustainable fisheries management.

Urban Sustainability & Smart City Technology

ADEC provides advanced data and technology solutions to help cities and urban projects enhance sustainability, improve efficiency, and build resilience against climate challenges.

  • Smart Sensors for Air Quality, Noise Pollution, and Traffic Congestion: We deploy smart sensors to monitor and manage urban environmental indicators such as air quality, noise levels, and traffic, supporting more livable cities.
  • Smart City Management Technology Platform: Our smart city platform integrates data from multiple urban systems, enabling cities to manage energy, water, waste, and transportation systems more efficiently.
  • Data Management and Analytics: We provide data solutions to track urban emissions, energy consumption, water usage, and waste generation, helping cities optimize resource use and reduce environmental footprints.
  • Real-Time Geospatial Data and Dashboards: Our dashboards offer real-time geospatial data on socio-economic developments, territorial inequalities, and access to public facilities, helping city planners make data-driven decisions.
  • City Digital Twins: We offer digital twin technology to create virtual replicas of cities, enabling real-time monitoring, simulation, and optimization of urban systems for enhanced sustainability and resilience.

Circular Economy & Supply Chain Technology

ADEC offers innovative technology solutions to drive transparency, traceability, and sustainability within circular economy projects and global supply chains.

  • Blockchain for Supply Chain Transparency and Traceability: We implement blockchain technology to provide transparent, traceable data on supply chain activities, ensuring responsible sourcing, ethical practices, and reduced environmental impact.
  • Digital Twin Technology for Product Lifecycle Management: Our digital twin technology enables companies to monitor the entire lifecycle of their products, from design to recycling, supporting circularity and sustainability.
  • Data Management and Analytics: We provide data solutions to monitor waste generation, recycling rates, and supply chain sustainability, enabling organizations to improve resource efficiency and reduce waste.

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.

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 sustainably.
  • 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 ecosystems.
  • 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 cycles.
  • 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.

Financing & Funding Support

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 infrastructure.
  • 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.