What ecoLive does

ecoLive is a Geneva-based environmental management and sustainable development consulting firm founded in 2007/2008, operating for 17 years in French-speaking Switzerland (Suisse romande). The company serves Swiss enterprises, administrations, and associations across the cantons of Geneva, Vaud, and Nyon, delivering GHG (greenhouse gas) inventories compliant with GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, GRI/ESRS and SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative), decarbonation roadmaps aligned with Swiss law (LCl and OCl), and broader sustainability advisory covering waste management, responsible procurement, and behavioral-change training. Its product portfolio includes the core ecoLive consulting platform, the myclimate climate label program (which ecoLive exclusively represents in Suisse romande), and SwissChim — a wholly-owned subsidiary launched in 2017 — providing a 6-step chemical safety concept, inventory management, labeling, and staff training.

ecoLive generates revenue primarily through professional services fees: environmental consulting engagements, one-day and half-day training programs, and specialized advisory (e.g., climate-neutral printing for the printing sector, corporate carpooling strategies). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; instead, the company leverages regional and federal subsidy programs (Canton Vaud up to 50%, Ville de Nyon up to 75%, SIG eco21, ITINERO for federal CHF 1.2 billion climate financing) to lower effective customer cost and secure demand. Distribution is direct-consultation-led, augmented by content marketing (100+ blog articles since 2014), free webinar replays, newsletters, LinkedIn, and government program referrals. The client base includes Audemars Piguet, EPFL, UNIGE, WIPO, SIG, RATP, Infomaniak, and NEO. Management includes founder Olivier Bruggimann and Deputy Director Lénaïc Jourdren (Responsable formation).

Name

ecoLive

Legal name

ecoLive association

Website

https://ecolive.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Geneva-based environmental consulting firm (founded 2008) serving Swiss enterprises and administrations with GHG assessments, decarbonation roadmaps, sustainability strategy, training, and chemical safety (via SwissChim) across French-speaking Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Consulting Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainability & ESG Consulting (BPAHACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainability, ESG & Climate Risk Advisory (BPAHAJAH), GHG Accounting & Net-Zero/Decarbonization Planning (Scopes 1–3) (EUAHAJAC)

Keywords

• Environmental consulting services
• Climate protection advisory
• Sustainability management consulting
• Decarbonation roadmapping services
• Chemical safety management

Headquarters

HQ city

Bellevue

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Environmental Consulting Services: Professional consulting services for climate protection, environmental management, GHG assessments, decarbonation roadmaps, and sustainability strategies tailored to Swiss enterprises.
2. Training and Awareness Programs: One-day and half-day training sessions on topics including chemical safety management, climate protection in the workplace, sustainable development and ecopsychology, and responsible purchasing practices.
3. Climate-Neutral Printing Advisory: Specialized consulting services for printers and print buyers seeking climate-neutral printing solutions and positioning as climate protection actors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ecoLive is a Geneva-based environmental management and sustainable development consulting firm that helps Swiss enterprises, administrations, and associations measure and reduce their environmental impact. The firm provides greenhouse gas (GHG) assessments, decarbonation roadmaps aligned with Swiss LCl/CO2 law and international standards (GHG Protocol, SBTi, ISO 14064), environmental strategies, training programs, and represents the myclimate climate foundation in French-speaking Switzerland. Its wholly-owned subsidiary SwissChim delivers chemical safety concepts, training, and compliance services.

Product overview

ecoLive est une plateforme de conseil en gestion environnementale et développement durable active depuis 17 ans en Suisse romande. Son offre repose sur une plateforme principale (ecoLive) qui intègre des bilans de gaz à effet de serre, des stratégies environnementales, des formations et des labels climatiques myclimate, ainsi qu'une sous-marque SwissChim dédiée à la sécurité chimique. Les modules incluent des programmes de gestion des déchets, des formations en écopsychologie, des feuilles de route de décarbonation conformes à la LCl/OCl, des achats responsables et des stratégies de covoiturage. L'ensemble des prestations vise à accompagner les entreprises et administrations dans la réduction de leurs impacts environnementaux, la conformité réglementaire et la valorisation de leurs engagements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SwissChim: ecoLive's specialized entity for chemical safety, providing safety concepts, training, and risk management services for chemical products in businesses and public services.

Products and services

• Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Balance Assessments

Quantifiable outcome

• Swiss companies can access subsidies covering up to 75% of sustainability consulting costs through combined Canton Vaud and Nyon municipality programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• myclimatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerecoLive officially represents myclimate, the Swiss climate foundation, in French-speaking Switzerland (Suisse romande). This partnership enables ecoLive to offer myclimate's climate labels and certification programs to enterprises and organizations in the region. myclimate is a non-profit foundation that develops effective climate protection solutions.
• Swiss Tourism (SuisseTourisme)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in the myclimate 'Cause We Care' program for Swiss tourism sector, promoting climate protection among tourists and tourism service providers.
• Swiss Cable Cars (Remontées Mécaniques Suisses)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in the myclimate 'Cause We Care' program for the Swiss cable car industry, enabling climate-neutral offerings.
• Swiss Hotel Association (Hotellerie Suisse)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in the myclimate 'Cause We Care' program for Swiss hotels, supporting sustainable tourism practices.
• Swiss Tourism Federation (FST)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in climate protection initiatives for Swiss tourism sector.
• Canton Vaud SPEI (Service de la promotion de l'économie et de l'innovation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerecoLive supports enterprises in Vaud canton through the official 'Feuille de route durabilité' government program, providing subsidized sustainability consulting services.
• SIG (Services Industriels de Genève)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerecoLive participates in SIG's eco21 and Negawatt programs, offering sustainability support to Geneva-based companies with potential 50% cost subsidies.
• CCIG (Chambre de commerce, d'industrie et des services de Genève)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Fondation Carbone Genève initiative, promoting carbon reduction among Geneva SMEs.
• TPG (Transports Publics Genevois)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting sustainable mobility solutions for Geneva organizations.
• WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWIPO is a client and partner in sustainability programs offered through ecoLive.
• SwissChimcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerecoLive's specialized entity for chemical safety management. SwissChim provides comprehensive safety solutions including inventory management, standardized labels, storage compliance, and staff training for chemical products in enterprises and public services.
• ITINEROminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for helping SMEs access Swiss federal climate financing programs for decarbonation strategies (up to 1.2 billion CHF available).

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Carbon Trust: UK-based climate and sustainability consultancy providing carbon footprinting, target setting, and net-zero advisory to enterprises and governments. Comparable in delivering GHG inventories and decarbonation roadmaps, with broader international mandates.
• EcoAct (Schneider Electric): International climate consultancy (now part of Schneider Electric) offering GHG assessments, SBTi target setting, and net-zero strategy. Comparable in delivering bilan GES and decarbonation roadmaps to European enterprises, with deeper resources and parent-company distribution.
• South Pole Group: Global climate solutions provider and consultancy offering carbon strategy, climate neutrality, and decarbonation services. Overlaps with ecoLive in carbon footprinting and net-zero advisory but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Quantis (now part of BCG): Global sustainability consulting firm specializing in environmental footprinting and science-based target setting, now operating within BCG. Comparable in offering bilan GES, SBTi-aligned roadmaps, and ESG strategy to enterprise clients, with greater scale and international reach.

Others

• myclimate: Swiss non-profit climate foundation running label, offset, and corporate engagement programs across Switzerland. While ecoLive is a regional representative rather than competitor, myclimate defines the label ecosystem ecoLive delivers to clients, making it an ecosystem-defining partner.

Direct peers

• ClimatePartner: German-headquartered climate action company offering carbon accounting, climate strategy, and certified climate-neutral labels to SMEs and enterprises. Directly comparable to ecoLive's combination of climate consulting plus label/certification offerings (akin to myclimate representation).
• Carbone 4: French climate strategy and carbon management consultancy serving enterprises and territories. Comparable in offering carbon accounting, decarbonation pathways, and climate strategy aligned with SBTi, with broader francophone reach.
• Carbotech AG: Swiss sustainability and climate consulting firm providing CO2 inventories, climate strategies, and ESG advisory to Swiss enterprises and municipalities. Comparable in serving the Suisse romande and broader Swiss market with decarbonation-focused services.
• Swiss Climate AG: Swiss climate strategy and sustainability consulting firm offering carbon footprinting, climate strategy, and energy efficiency services to Swiss enterprises. Closest direct competitor in the Swiss market with overlapping decarbonation and ESG advisory offerings.

Regional players

• Inrate: Swiss ESG research and rating agency providing sustainability assessments, climate data, and responsible investment research. Adjacent peer offering ESG analytics to Swiss financial markets, with overlap in ESG methodology expertise though distinct end-customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ecolive-management-environnemental

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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