The Ekos way
Ekos is a leading sustainability and environmental consultancy made up of two teams, carbon management and nature-based solutions. The teams are spread across New Zealand, from Auckland to Nelson, Christchurch, and Queenstown in the south.
Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) Team
The Nature-Based Solutions team at Ekos excels in helping landowners, communities, and businesses design and implement native forest carbon projects. They are experienced in both domestic (NZ ETS) and international carbon markets (Plan Vivo, Vera). Ekos often monetises these projects by purchasing the carbon credits generated, which are then sold in the voluntary carbon market. This financial model supports landowners by providing income from forest conservation, which can be reinvested into conservation management activities like pest and weed control, and even community development.
These indigenous forest projects offer numerous environmental benefits, including carbon sequestration, enhanced biodiversity, improved water quality, and increased climate resilience. They also provide social and community benefits, such as supporting recreational activities, like the Rameka Bike Trail, and creating livelihood opportunities in international projects.
Projects
In the South Island, including Southland and Otago, Ekos manages several forest carbon projects. These initiatives focus on planting forests to capture atmospheric carbon while providing co-benefits like improved biodiversity, water quality, and soil protection. Our team conducts analyses to identify the best planting options. While our goal is to establish native forests, we sometimes use exotic species temporarily to support funding, with a long-term plan to transition to native species through continuous-cover forestry.
Sustainability & Carbon Team
The Sustainability & Carbon Team provides comprehensive consulting services focused on carbon management. They assist organisations across Aotearoa in measuring, managing, and reducing their carbon emissions. This support helps organisations meet national and international climate targets, including those set by the Paris Climate Agreement.
Ekos also offers a carbon certification program for organisations wishing to demonstrate their environmental commitment to stakeholders. We aim to make our carbon calculators affordable and competitive. Beyond carbon management, we provide broader sustainability services, including sustainability, and climate-related disclosure reporting.
Collaborations
Ekos collaborates with various organisations, from AWWA to Chia Sisters, supporting businesses that make a positive impact. For example, Breen, an Otago-based construction company, successfully diverted construction waste from landfills, leading to emission reductions and cost savings.
To explore our case studies or learn more, visit Ekos or email us at ekos@ekos.co.nz
