What Apala Group does

Apala Group is a US-headquartered sustainability and clean-energy procurement consultancy founded in 2020 in San Francisco, focused on helping multinational corporations initiate, plan, and execute renewable energy and decarbonization commitments across Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Its service portfolio spans Sustainability Program Development, a managed 'Sustainability as a Service' monthly retainer, Strategic Renewable Energy Procurement (including PPAs, green tariffs, and unbundled RECs/I-RECs), Supply Chain Decarbonization (with supplier education and aggregated PPAs), end-to-end Carbon Project Development for nature-based and reforestation projects, Sustainable Buildings Consulting for LEED and EDGE certifications, and bespoke Net Zero training delivered in local languages. The firm also publishes country and thematic market reports and whitepapers, runs webinars and in-person events, and operates a monthly market-insights newsletter.

The company operates with a small distributed team of roughly 14 named advisors based in the USA, Taiwan, Mexico, Barbados, Philippines, Denmark, and South Korea, enabling on-the-ground coverage of regulatory and procurement nuances in markets where Western consultancies often lack local presence. Named enterprise engagements include Uber México (sustainability program management for Uber Planet rides), Polar Salud (multi-year healthcare sustainability strategy), Recreational Equipment Inc. (Net Zero training for 60 Taiwan suppliers), and Close The Loop Caribbean (carbon project development in Trinidad & Tobago).

Revenue is generated through custom enterprise consulting engagements (project-based or multi-year retainers), one-time purchases of downloadable market reports, and a recurring 'Sustainability as a Service' model. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales powered by thought leadership (reports, whitepapers, webinars, COP and Mexico climate action week participation) and direct enterprise engagement. In March 2026, Apala Group was acquired by E&C Group, a Belgian/Canadian energy data and procurement consultancy, making the firm 'Apala by E&C' and granting it access to E&C's proprietary ePoint data platform, 125-person parent team, and enterprise client base spanning 108 countries with over 17 billion EUR of managed energy spend.

Name

Apala Group

Legal name

Apala Group LLC

Website

https://apalagroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Apala Group is a San Francisco-based sustainability and clean-energy procurement consultancy that helps multinational corporations meet renewable energy, net-zero, and Scope 3 commitments across Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Caribbean via advisory services, managed sustainability retainers, carbon project development, training, and market intelligence; acquired by E&C Group in March 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability and Clean Energy Advisory Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

PPA Origination, Advisory & Contract Management (Negotiation, Credit, Settlements) (EUAGADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Permitting, Environmental & Stakeholder Engagement (EIA/ESIA, Community Relations) (EUAMAAAB), Project Finance & Capital Structuring (Debt/Tax Equity/Project Bonds) (EUAMAAAD), Incentives, Grants & Program Administration (Auctions, Tenders, IRA/ITC/PTC Advisory) (EUAMAAAJ)

Keywords

• Sustainability consulting
• Renewable energy procurement
• Carbon project development
• Supply chain decarbonization
• Clean energy advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services / Advisory Consulting: Apala Group generates revenue through consulting fees for sustainability program development, clean energy procurement advisory, carbon project development, sustainability training, and strategic advisory engagements. Services are delivered via monthly retainer or project-based engagements.
2. Market Intelligence Reports: The company publishes and sells market snapshot reports for specific countries (e.g., Mexico, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia) and thematic topics (e.g., APAC Climate Policy, APAC Carbon Markets, Sustainable Buildings in Health Sector). These are sold as downloadable reports, some with bundled webinar recordings.
3. Sustainability as a Service (SaaS-like Monthly Retainer): A recurring monthly service model where Apala Group functions as a client's in-house sustainability team, providing ongoing program management and strategic guidance for decarbonization — functioning like a managed services retainer.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Apala Group is a sustainability and clean energy advisory firm that helps global corporations initiate, plan, and execute renewable energy and decarbonization commitments across Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Core services include sustainability program design, Sustainability as a Service (managed retainer), strategic renewable energy procurement advisory, carbon project development, sustainable buildings consulting (LEED/EDGE), and supply chain decarbonization programs including supplier education and aggregated PPAs. The firm also publishes market intelligence reports and whitepapers on regional renewable energy and carbon markets.

Product overview

Apala Group is a sustainability and energy consulting services firm that offers a holistic suite of advisory services rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include Sustainability Program Development, Sustainability as a Service, Strategic Renewable Energy Procurement, Carbon Project Development, Sustainable Buildings Consulting, Supply Chain Decarbonization, and Advisory & Market Intelligence Services. Following its acquisition by E&C Group in March 2026, the firm now operates as 'Apala by E&C' and leverages E&C's ePoint data platform for enhanced market intelligence. Services are delivered through a combination of consulting engagements, training programs, and market publications (reports and whitepapers). The firm specializes in serving global corporations operating across Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Caribbean regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sustainability Program Development Custom sustainability program design and implementation services that align corporate strategies with long-term environmental goals and measurable KPIs, integrating into existing operations.
• Sustainability as a Service
• Strategic Renewable Energy Procurement
• Carbon Project Development
• Sustainable Buildings Consulting
• Supply Chain Decarbonization
• Advisory & Market Intelligence Services
• Investment Analysis and Support Services
• Sustainability Training & Advisory
• Market Reports and Whitepapers

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 1.6 million tCO₂e traded through Indonesia's IDXCarbon platform since launch (context from Apala's market intelligence)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• E&C GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026In March 2026, E&C Group (headquartered in Belgium and Canada) acquired Apala Group, creating a combined entity offering end-to-end energy and sustainability solutions. The acquisition links Apala's expertise in Asia Pacific, Latin America, Caribbean, and US markets with E&C's European operations, North America, and wider Asia footprint, along with E&C's proprietary ePoint data platform. Orrin Cook, Apala's Founder and Managing Director, continues as Managing Director under E&C Group. This is described as E&C's first acquisition in its 21-year history.
• HSBCcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHSBC co-presented the event 'Finanzas Sostenibles para un Futuro Vivo' with Apala Group in Mexico City (October 2025), bringing together financial sector leaders to discuss sustainable finance and nature-based solutions. HSBC Tower served as the venue, and the event was part of México por el Clima: Semana de Acción 2025.
• HP Inc.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerHP Inc. co-hosted side events with Apala Group at México por el Clima: Semana de Acción 2025, a major climate action event in Mexico. HP participated alongside other strategic partners including CHEP, Fibra UNO, GFLAC, Anahuac University, Tecnológico de Monterrey, KfW, Kilimo, Siemens AG, and WRI Mexico.
• CHEPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCHEP participated as a partner in México por el Clima: Semana de Acción 2025, co-hosted by Apala Group alongside HSBC, HP Inc., and other organizations.
• Fibra UNO (FUNO)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFibra UNO, Mexico's largest real estate investment trust, participated as a partner in México por el Clima: Semana de Acción 2025, co-hosted by Apala Group.
• GFLAC (Climate Finance Group for Latin America and the Caribbean)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGFLAC participated as a partner in México por el Clima: Semana de Acción 2025, co-hosted by Apala Group.
• WRI MexicominorGTM or Marketing PartnerWorld Resources Institute Mexico participated as a partner in México por el Clima: Semana de Acción 2025, co-hosted by Apala Group.
• KfWminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKfW, the German development bank, participated as a partner in México por el Clima: Semana de Acción 2025, co-hosted by Apala Group.
• Siemens AGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSiemens AG participated as a partner in México por el Clima: Semana de Acción 2025, co-hosted by Apala Group.
• KilimominorGTM or Marketing PartnerKilimo (water technology company) participated as a partner in México por el Clima: Semana de Acción 2025, co-hosted by Apala Group.
• Anahuac UniversityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnahuac University participated as a partner in México por el Clima: Semana de Acción 2025, co-hosted by Apala Group.
• Tecnológico de MonterreyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTecnológico de Monterrey participated as a partner in México por el Clima: Semana de Acción 2025, co-hosted by Apala Group.
• E&C GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne year prior to the acquisition, Apala Group and E&C Group launched a strategic partnership to expand energy consulting services in the Asia Pacific region. This partnership preceded and informed the March 2026 acquisition, with the combined entity leveraging Apala's regional expertise and E&C's global data platform.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• E&C Group: Apala's parent company since March 2026. E&C Group is a global energy data and procurement consultancy headquartered in Belgium/Canada; it provides the ePoint data platform and is the most direct organizational peer, now operating as the combined 'Apala by E&C'.
• Climate Impact Partners: Carbon project developer and advisory (formerly Natural Capital Partners), focused on high-quality voluntary carbon markets and corporate climate strategy. Closely comparable on carbon project development and corporate buyer advisory.
• South Pole Group: Global climate advisory and carbon project developer offering corporate sustainability strategy, carbon credit origination, and renewable energy advisory. Highly comparable to Apala across carbon project development, PPA advisory, and supply chain decarbonization.
• 3Degrees: Renewable energy and carbon advisory firm helping corporations procure renewable energy and decarbonize via PPAs, RECs, and carbon offsets. Directly comparable on renewable energy procurement advisory, particularly for multinationals with cross-border needs.

Emerging players

• BSR (Business for Social Responsibility): Sustainable business network and consultancy advising global companies on ESG strategy, supply chain sustainability, and climate. Comparable to Apala on corporate sustainability advisory, particularly for multinationals with emerging-market supply chains.

Broad incumbents

• ENGIE Impact: Sustainability and energy transition advisory arm of ENGIE, serving large enterprises with energy management, decarbonization, and sustainability strategy. Overlaps substantially with Apala's enterprise sustainability advisory practice.
• Carbon Trust: Established global sustainability consultancy advising businesses and governments on carbon reduction, climate strategy, and green certification. Larger and broader scope than Apala but highly comparable on corporate climate advisory.
• Guidehouse: Global consultancy with a strong energy, sustainability, and infrastructure practice advising utilities, corporates, and governments on energy transition and decarbonization strategy. Comparable on renewable energy procurement and corporate decarbonization advisory.
• dss+: Global sustainability and operational consulting firm (formerly DuPont Sustainable Solutions) advising large enterprises on ESG, decarbonization, and energy management. Comparable to Apala's enterprise sustainability advisory offering.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): Large global sustainability and environmental consultancy offering advisory across climate change, energy transition, and ESG. Comparable to Apala on corporate sustainability and energy advisory, but at much greater scale and broader scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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