EcoTree
A simple, ground-breaking way to reward individuals and businesses supporting sustainable forestry in Europe.
- sustainable development goals
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- b corp
- observatoire greentech
- climate fintech
- nordic rising star 2022
- sustainability measurement
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- euspa
- carbon capture and storage
- biodiversity
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- carbon removal
- forestry
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EcoTree operates as a green-tech enterprise focused on Nature-Based Solutions, connecting ecological restoration with economic returns. Founded in 2015 by a group of friends including Erwan Le Méné, Théophane Le Méné, Vianney Renard, and Baudouin Vercken, the company's inception was inspired by a trip to Copenhagen and observing the effectiveness of its bottle deposit-refund system. This led to the core idea of rewarding sustainable actions rather than penalizing negative ones.
The company's business model is centered on enabling both individuals and corporations to invest in sustainable forestry and biodiversity projects across Europe. Clients can become owners of individual trees or parts of forests managed by EcoTree's in-house team of forestry experts. This ownership entitles them to 100% of the revenue generated from the timber when the trees are mature and sustainably harvested. For every tree cut, three new ones are planted, ensuring the forest's regeneration. This model provides a tangible asset with an estimated average annual growth in value of 2%, which is monitored by financial authorities.
Beyond individual tree ownership, EcoTree offers a suite of products for its corporate clients, which include SMEs and large corporations aiming to meet ESG and CSRD objectives. These solutions include certified carbon credits, where the carbon capture is verified by third parties, and detailed metrics on biodiversity impact from specific projects like restoring wetlands or creating habitats. The firm has successfully raised capital to fuel its expansion, including a €12 million Series B round in 2022 led by investors like Societe Generale. This funding supports the company's growth across Europe, with operations already established in France, Denmark, the UK, and other nations, managing over 500 conservation projects.
Keywords: Nature-Based Solutions, sustainable forestry, impact investing, carbon removal, biodiversity projects, green-tech, corporate sustainability, tree ownership, ecosystem restoration, ESG