What Ecofact Sorvest does

Ecofact AS is an independent Norwegian environmental consulting firm founded in 2002 and headquartered in Sandnes, with a secondary office in Moss. The firm delivers specialist nature and environmental advisory services to both public sector clients (notably Miljødirektoratet, NVE, county governors, and municipalities) and private sector clients across energy (wind power, hydropower), real estate development, and industrial operations throughout Norway — including Svalbard and Jan Mayen.

The company's core offering spans ten service lines: nature mapping using the NiN (Natur i Norge) methodology (in which Ecofact is described as Norway's largest provider), regulatory impact assessments (konsekvensutredning), pollution and contamination investigation under Miljødirektoratet guidelines, watercourse intervention design (over 200 sediment traps delivered in Southern Norway), freshwater and fish surveys, marine biology including DN-håndbok 19 mapping, archaeology and cultural heritage, management and maintenance of cultural landscapes, and long-term research and monitoring programs conducted jointly with Norwegian universities and research institutes (NMBU, NINA, NIBIO, UNIS, Norsk Polarinstituttet, UIT). Underlying technology consists of standardized Norwegian environmental science methodologies, GIS, satellite and GPS-based habitat analysis, and field techniques such as electrofishing — the firm operates as a professional services practice, not a software platform.

Ecofact generates revenue through project-based professional services fees negotiated directly with clients. The largest disclosed revenue stream is a multi-year framework agreement with Miljødirektoratet for NiN nature mapping across multiple Norwegian counties, valued at approximately NOK 50 million over 2015-2024. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, anchored by long-tenured client relationships, multi-year framework agreements, an ISO 9001 quality certification, and a public reports archive functioning as a credibility-building portfolio. The firm is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors or external funding, and is led by Managing Director Ole Kristian Larsen, a marine biologist, supported by a multidisciplinary team of section leaders across nature management, sales/ecology, and pollution/marine biology.

Name

Ecofact Sorvest

Legal name

Ecofact AS

Website

https://ecofact.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ecofact AS is an independent Norwegian environmental consulting firm headquartered in Sandnes with a secondary office in Moss, providing nature mapping, impact assessments, watercourse measures, marine and freshwater biology, pollution investigations, archaeology, and long-term ecological monitoring to government agencies, municipalities, wind and hydropower operators, and developers across Norway.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Consulting

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

NEPA/EA/EIS & Public Consultation (EUAHAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nature & Biodiversity Reporting (TNFD, natural capital) (EUAHAJAM), Ecological Restoration Planning & Monitoring (Habitat, Wetland, Stream) (EUAHAHAF), Nature, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Conservation (BPADALAE)

Keywords

• Environmental consulting services
• Nature mapping
• Environmental impact assessment
• Marine biology surveys
• Watercourse engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Sandnes

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Environmental Consulting Services: Ecofact generates revenue through professional environmental consulting services delivered directly to clients on a project-by-project basis. Revenue is derived from nature mapping assignments, impact assessments, pollution investigations, watercourse measures, and various environmental studies for both public and private sector customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Ecofact is an independent Norwegian environmental consulting firm offering nature mapping following the NiN (Natur i Norge) methodology, environmental impact assessments for area and regulatory plans, pollution and contamination investigations, design of watercourse interventions (retention ponds, sediment trap systems), freshwater and fish surveys, marine biology surveys, archaeological assessments, and long-term ecological research and monitoring programs. The company serves public sector clients such as Miljødirektoratet and municipalities, as well as private sector clients including wind power operators, hydro power producers, real estate developers, and industrial companies throughout Norway including Svalbard and Jan Mayen.

Product overview

Ecofact is an independent environmental consulting company offering a comprehensive suite of nature and environmental services. The company operates as a single integrated consulting practice rather than a software platform. Core offerings include nature mapping (naturkartlegging) following NiN methodology, impact assessments (konsekvensutredning), pollution investigations, watercourse measures, freshwater ecology, marine biology, archaeology, and long-term research and monitoring programs. The company maintains offices in Sandnes and Moss, serving clients throughout Norway including Svalbard and Jan Mayen.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nature Mapping (Naturkartlegging) Nature type mapping following the NiN (Natur i Norge) methodology, including DN Handbook 13 standards, marine nature types, and wildlife surveys for various assessment methods. Used by government agencies, municipalities, and private developers for biodiversity and habitat characterization.
• Impact Assessment (Konsekvensutredning) Comprehensive environmental impact assessments for all types of area plans from small regulations to major municipal and county plans, including regulatory plans and concession applications. Used by public and private sector clients requiring regulatory approval for development projects.
• Pollution and Contamination Services Investigation and monitoring of contaminated environments including sea, land, and freshwater systems, following Miljødirektoratet guidelines (TA 2802, TA 2229, TA-2553). Used by municipalities, regulators, and private companies requiring environmental due diligence and remediation planning.
• Watercourse Measures (Vassdragstiltak) Design and engineering of watercourse measures including retention ponds, sediment trap systems, and habitat improvement measures for various aquatic environments. Ecofact has designed over 200 sediment traps in Southern Norway. Used by hydro power operators, regulators, and developers.
• Freshwater and Fish Services (Ferskvann og fisk) Freshwater surveys using electrofishing, standardized gillnet series, spawning fish counts, and assessment of fish populations including age determination and growth calculations. Used by hydro power operators, regulators, and conservation organizations.
• Management and Maintenance (Skjøtsel og forvaltning) Practical environmental management including multi-year cultural landscape projects, management plans, and habitat management tailored to government support schemes. Used by municipalities, landowners, and conservation bodies.
• Marine Biology Services (Marinbiologi) Marine nature type mapping according to DN Handbook 19, marine biodiversity surveys, sediment sampling, and seabed investigations for small boat harbors, pier facilities, and dredging projects. Used by port authorities, coastal developers, and regulators.
• Archaeology Services (Arkeologi) Cultural heritage assessments and archaeological surveys for planning areas, including cultural monument and cultural environment evaluations. Used by municipalities, developers, and planners needing cultural heritage clearance for projects.
• Research and Monitoring (Forskning og overvåking) Long-term ecological research and monitoring projects in collaboration with Miljødirektoratet, universities, and research institutions, including species monitoring and habitat analysis such as Project Noctur (eagle owl and bat studies) and long-term monitoring of red-listed plant species on Svalbard.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 watercourse interventions (sediment traps) designed and implemented in Southern Norway
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bransjeforeningen for naturkonsulenter (Industry Association for Nature Consultants)coreOthersEcofact is a member of Bransjeforeningen for naturkonsulenter, the industry association for nature consultants in Norway. This membership provides professional recognition and networking within the environmental consulting industry.
• NMBU (Norwegian University of Life Sciences)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration on research and monitoring projects. Ecofact has worked with NMBU on multiple projects including Project Noctur (eagle owl and bat studies in wind farms), habitat analysis using satellite, GPS and GIS, and various biological studies.
• Norsk Polarinstituttet (Norwegian Polar Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Arctic environmental research. Ecofact has conducted long-term monitoring of red-listed plant species on Svalbard in collaboration with the institute.
• UIT (University of Tromsø)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for environmental research collaboration.
• NIBIO (Norwegian Institute for Bioeconomy Research)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on vegetation and landscape research projects.
• NINA (Norwegian Institute for Nature Research)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration on nature and environmental topics.
• UNIS (University Centre in Svalbard)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Svalbard research including vegetation classification studies and monitoring of plant species.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Asplan Viak AS: Norwegian planning and engineering consultancy with a strong environmental and natural-resource assessment practice, competing for the same municipal, county, and developer-driven EIA and nature mapping assignments as Ecofact.
• Multiconsult ASA: Large Norwegian multidisciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy offering EIA, nature mapping, watercourse engineering, and marine/freshwater biology services that overlap directly with Ecofact's core offerings for both public and energy-sector clients.

Broad incumbents

• WSP Global Inc. Global professional services firm with a large environment practice covering EIA, biodiversity, water, and earth sciences; increasingly active in Norwegian infrastructure and energy projects.
• Rambøll Group: Nordic engineering, environment, and sustainability consultancy with extensive work in environmental impact assessment, water management, and biodiversity—directly comparable services to Ecofact at a much larger scale.
• Sweco AB: Nordic engineering and design consultancy with environmental services spanning water resources, ecology, and EIA across Scandinavia; competes for Norwegian public and energy-sector environmental mandates.
• DNV AS: Norwegian assurance and risk-management firm with an environmental services line serving energy, maritime, and public-sector clients on environmental compliance, monitoring, and impact assessment.
• Norconsult AS: Norway's largest engineering consultancy, with an environmental services division covering EIA, water environment, biodiversity, and pollution investigations—often bidding on the same public framework agreements as Ecofact.
• COWI A/S: Large Danish-headquartered consultancy with significant Nordic environmental and ecosystem services, including impact assessments, nature mapping, and watercourse engineering—serving as a scaled Nordic competitor to Ecofact.
• AFRY AB (formerly ÅF): Swedish-headquartered engineering and design consultancy with environmental and water-resource capabilities serving Nordic infrastructure, energy, and public-sector clients in markets overlapping with Ecofact.

Emerging players

• Norsk Institutt for Naturforskning (NINA): Norwegian research institute that both collaborates with and competes against Ecofact on species monitoring, biodiversity assessments, and applied ecological research, particularly for Miljødirektoratet-funded work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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