Eco Red

What Eco Red does

ECORED (Eco Red) is a Dominican Republic non-profit business association founded in 2006 and headquartered in Santo Domingo. It is the only organization in the country exclusively dedicated to promoting environmental conservation, climate resilience, disaster risk management, and corporate sustainability among the private sector. ECORED serves 106 member companies spanning banking, energy, tourism, manufacturing, mining, retail, insurance, and agribusiness, providing them with sustainability assessment tools, technical accompaniment, training, consulting, and a high-visibility annual convening platform.

Its core product portfolio comprises Indicarse (an ISO 26000-, GRI-, and SDG-aligned online CSR self-assessment tool, with a Pyme variant for smaller firms), the Biodiversity Check suite (industry-, services-, and tourism-specific biodiversity assessment tools co-developed with GIZ and Global Nature Fund), the Lista Roja / Misión Rescate program (a public-private alliance with the National Botanical Garden for conservation of endangered Dominican flora, sold as corporate sponsorships), and IntegraRSE (a Central American e-learning platform). The Ganancias Sostenibles annual conference — now in its 10th edition — functions as the organization's flagship member-recruitment and visibility platform.

ECORED's revenue model is primarily subscription-based, with tiered annual membership dues ranging from RD$25,000 (Mipyme) to RD$225,000 (Gold Protector), supplemented by fee-for-service training and consulting. The organization is member-funded, governed by a Board of Directors, and operates with 1–10 employees. ECORED is the Dominican member of the IntegraRSE regional network and serves as the national focal point for the Global Partnership for Business and Biodiversity, with strategic alliances with GIZ, UNDP, IFC, the Dominican Ministry of Environment, and CONEP.

Name

Eco Red

Legal name

ECORED

Website

https://www.ecored.org.do

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ECORED is a Dominican Republic non-profit business association founded in 2006 that serves 106 member companies across all major economic sectors with sustainability assessment tools, biodiversity programs, training, and the annual Ganancias Sostenibles conference.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Sustainability & CSR Services

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAGAA

Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Environmental & Conservation Organizations

SECONDARYEUAHAJAM

Nature & Biodiversity Reporting (TNFD, natural capital)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Environmental Compliance, Monitoring & Consulting/Sustainability, ESG & Corporate Environmental Reporting

SECONDARYBPADALAE

Nature, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Conservation

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Climate, Environment & Sustainable Development Programs

SECONDARYAFAMAMAC

Biodiversity Conservation & Habitat Banking

Agriculture & Food Production/Forestry & Logging/Forest Ecosystem Services

Keywords

• Corporate sustainability services
• CSR self-assessment tools
• Biodiversity assessment platforms
• Sustainability business association
• ESG training and consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Santo Domingo

HQ country

Dominican Republic

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: Annual membership fees constitute the primary revenue stream. Four tiers are offered: MiPyme (RD$25,000/year), Silver (RD$50,000/year), Protector (RD$120,000/year), and Gold Protector (RD$225,000/year). Higher tiers include bundled access to ECORED tools (Indicarse, Biodiversity Check, IndicaRSE Pyme), technical accompaniment hours, in-house training sessions, speaking engagements, social media promotions, and event sponsorship priority.
2. Training, consulting, and advisory services: Fee-for-service delivery of training workshops, in-house talks, conferences, and specialized consulting in CSR and sustainability. These services are provided both to member and non-member companies, leveraging ECORED's network of expert consultants and international tool frameworks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ECORED is a Dominican Republic non-profit business association that delivers sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) services to its 106 member companies. Its core offerings include tiered annual memberships bundled with proprietary self-assessment tools (Indicarse, Biodiversity Check), training workshops, in-house talks, technical accompaniment, specialized consulting, and the annual Ganancias Sostenibles conference. It also operates the Lista Roja (Misión Rescate) public-private program for conserving endangered Dominican flora species, where member companies sponsor conservation work managed by the National Botanical Garden.

Product overview

ECORED is a Dominican Republic business association that serves as the only business association driving environmental conservation, resilience, climate change, disaster risk, and sustainability. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected sustainability tools and services including: Indicarse (self-assessment platform for sustainability evaluation based on ISO 26000, Global Compact, GRI, and SDGs), Biodiversity Check (industry-specific assessment tools for evaluating biodiversity impacts across industrial, service, and tourism sectors), IntegraRSE (regional online training platform), CENTRO RS (knowledge repository), and Misión Rescate/Lista Roja (conservation program for threatened flora species). Member companies also receive access to training workshops, consulting services, technical assistance, and the annual Ganancias Sostenibles event. The products work together to provide a comprehensive sustainability management ecosystem for Dominican businesses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Indicarse: An online self-assessment tool for businesses to measure and improve performance in social responsibility and sustainability, based on ISO 26000, UN Global Compact principles, GRI Standards, and SDGs.
• Indicarse Pyme
• Biodiversity Check
• Ganancias Sostenibles
• Lista Roja / Misión Rescate
• IntegraRSE
• CENTRO RS

Products and services

• Indicarse Online self-assessment tool for sustainability and corporate social responsibility evaluation based on ISO 26000, Global Compact principles, GRI Standards, and the UN SDGs. It covers governance, human rights, labor practices, environment, fair operating practices, consumer issues, and community involvement, and generates a personalized action plan aligned with the company's strategic map. For ECORED member companies across all sectors.
• Biodiversity Check (BCI / BCS / BCT) Suite of biodiversity assessment tools tailored by sector — Biodiversity Check Industria (BCI) for mining, cement, and manufacturing; Biodiversity Check Servicios (BCS) for banks, telecommunications, and insurance; and Biodiversity Check Turismo (BCT) for tourism operators. Applied by trained external consultants, the suite produces baseline diagnoses and personalized biodiversity action plans. For ECORED member companies and large corporations with biodiversity exposure.
• Lista Roja / Misión Rescate Public-private alliance program for the conservation of Dominican vascular flora species under threat of extinction. Member companies sponsor conservation activities managed by the Jardín Botánico Nacional Dr. Rafael María Moscoso, including planting and monitoring of 500 individuals per sponsored species, plus corporate awareness activities. A web-based species registry catalogs scientific name, conservation status, biogeographic range, and sponsoring company. For ECORED corporate members seeking biodiversity impact.
• IntegraRSE Online Training Platform Regional e-learning platform in CSR and sustainability covering the Central American and Caribbean region, providing online courses and training resources to ECORED members (free access) and to broader IntegraRSE network participants. For Dominican and Central American companies and CSR professionals.
• CENTRO RS Knowledge Repository Online repository of tools, guides, and best practices in corporate social responsibility and sustainability for member companies across the Central American and Caribbean region. For CSR and sustainability practitioners.
• Ganancias Sostenibles Annual Conference Annual flagship conference bringing together Dominican business leadership, government officials, multilateral representatives (PNUD, IFC, GIZ), and international sustainability experts to discuss trends, responsible practices, and sustainable development. Features keynote speeches, panels, smart talks, and workshop sessions; serves as ECORED's primary member recruitment, sponsor engagement, and thought leadership platform. For Dominican enterprises, government, multilateral organizations, and sustainability professionals.
• Training, Workshops, and Specialized Consulting Services Fee-for-service portfolio of training workshops, in-house corporate talks (charlas in house), specialized conferences, and advisory consulting in CSR and sustainability. Leverages ECORED's consultant network and international tool frameworks (ISO 26000, GRI, Biodiversity Check). Available to ECORED member companies (bundled by tier) and non-member companies.
• Biodiversidad y Negocios Program Regional program contributing to the protection and sustainable use of biological diversity in terrestrial and marine ecosystems across Central America and the Dominican Republic. Implemented with GIZ (German Development Cooperation) and supports the Lista Roja program through the Biodiversidad y Negocios project. For member companies, government partners, and conservation stakeholders.

Quantifiable outcome

• 106 companies actively engaged in sustainability through ECORED membership
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers32 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, significant, notable and supportive.

• Cooperación Alemana para el Desarrollo (GIZ) — Programa Biodiversidad y NegocioscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGIZ, on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and in partnership with the German NGO Global Nature Fund (GNF), has been ECORED's primary technical partner for developing and deploying the Biodiversity Check suite across industry, services, and tourism sectors. GIZ also co-finances certain Biodiversity Check activities, provides training for ECORED's consultant network, and supports the Lista Roja (Misión Rescate) program through the Biodiversidad y Negocios project. This partnership is central to ECORED's tool development capability and international credibility.
• Global Nature Fund (GNF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with GIZ to develop the Biodiversity Check tools, drawing on GNF's experience with the tool's European deployment since 2012. Provides methodological expertise in biodiversity assessment for businesses.
• IntegraRSE (Red de Integración Centroamericana por la Responsabilidad Social)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECORED is the Dominican Republic member of IntegraRSE, a regional network spanning Costa Rica (AED), Guatemala (CENTRARSE), El Salvador (FUNDEMAS), Honduras (FUNDAHRSE), Nicaragua (UNIRSE), and the Dominican Republic. The network operates a shared e-learning platform on sustainability, organizes regional events, and facilitates cross-border best practice exchange. The Ganancias Sostenibles event features a panel of IntegraRSE national presidents.
• Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo (PNUD / UNDP)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerECORED collaborates with the UNDP Dominican Republic on multiple fronts: co-organizing the Ganancias Sostenibles conference (PNUD representatives present the Regional Human Development Report), participating in the national sustainable tourism forum with Iberostar, and engaging in policy advocacy on sustainability and biodiversity. UNDP's Innovation Labs and the InformaRSE platform further extend the collaboration.
• Global Partnership for Business and BiodiversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 2022, ECORED was designated as the national focal point in the Dominican Republic for the Global Partnership for Business and Biodiversity, an initiative coordinated by the Convention on Biological Diversity Secretariat. This role positions ECORED as the primary convener linking Dominican businesses to international biodiversity commitments.
• Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales de República DominicanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ministry provides technical support to the Lista Roja program, allocates planting space within protected areas, and oversees species control. ECORED and the Ministry co-presented the National Ecosystem Evaluation (2021–2024) findings. The Ministry participates as a recurring speaker at Ganancias Sostenibles events.
• Jardín Botánico Nacional Dr. Rafael María MoscosocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical lead for the Lista Roja species selection and conservation. Responsible for collecting reproductive material, growing nursery stock, planting the target 500 individuals per sponsored species, and monitoring their development. ECORED coordinates corporate sponsorships and administers financial contributions.
• NUVI — Alianza por la Economía CircularsignificantGTM or Marketing PartnerNUVI is the Dominican private sector's primary circular economy coalition. ECORED's executive (First VP) holds a leadership position in NUVI. The organizations co-convene events and advocacy on packaging waste, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), and recycling infrastructure. NUVI operates the Puntos NUVI collection network and coordinates with Recolectora for material valorization.
• Consejo Nacional de la Empresa Privada (CONEP)significantGTM or Marketing PartnerECORED works with CONEP on shared advocacy objectives, including the 2026 Memorandum of Understanding for the promotion of Responsible Business Conduct (Conducta Empresarial Responsable — CER). Both organizations co-participate in ESG standards forums organized by IFC.
• International Finance Corporation (IFC) / World Bank GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIFC participated in Ganancias Sostenibles 2026, presenting the IFC Resilience Index. IFC and CONEP co-organized an ESG standards event that ECORED attended, representing its member companies. Frida Ruiz serves as IFC Country Representative for the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
• World Compliance Association — República Dominicana (WCA-RD)notableStrategic or Co-development PartnerSigned in 2026 to strengthen the culture of regulatory compliance related to sustainability, environmental management, and corporate governance. Jointly promotes the Environmental Compliance, Risks, and Corporate Sustainability Certification program, aimed at elevating Dominican business standards to international best practices.
• AIRD (Asociación de Empresas Industriales de Herrera y zonas francas)supportiveGTM or Marketing PartnerECORED's headquarters is located in the AIRD business tower, and several AIRD member companies are ECORED members. AIRD supports ECORED's institutional activities and provides a platform for membership recruitment among industrial companies.
• ASONAHORES (Asociación de Hoteles y Turismo de República Dominicana)supportiveGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organizer of the National Forum on Sustainable Tourism Value Chains (2026). Both organizations advocate for sustainable tourism practices and represent overlapping member bases in the hospitality and tourism sectors.
• Certificadora de Bonsucro / ProTerra / ISOsupportiveTechnology or IntegrationNot a formal partnership, but ECORED member companies (e.g., CAEI) hold these certifications, which complement ECORED's sustainability frameworks and validate the sustainability outcomes ECORED's tools are designed to measure.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/ECOREDRD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ecoredrd
• Instagraminstagram.com/ecoredrd

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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