GeCo

What GeCo does

GeCo is a Santiago, Chile-based sustainability consulting firm founded in 2012 that helps large Latin American enterprises integrate ESG and social-impact practices into core operations. Its service portfolio spans sustainability strategy (materiality analysis, stakeholder mapping, B Corp/NCG 461/PRI/DJSI certifications), community relations, project implementation using agile methodology, sustainability management systems, and employee engagement. Notable enterprise clients include BHP, Codelco, Colbún, Statkraft, Entel, Coca-Cola, MetLife, and Quiñenco, with work spanning more than 900 companies and 340 municipalities across Chile.

GeCo complements its consulting practice with two proprietary technology products. SemSo is a SocialTech wellbeing platform that distributes automated surveys via WhatsApp and applies AI-driven analysis to measure six categories of employee wellbeing across an organization, generating over 190 customized reports and covering 190+ companies, 95,000 workers, and 13 industries. The second product, Liderazgo Consciente, is a conscious-leadership workshop originally developed at Google, for which GeCo is the sole certified provider in Chile. SemSo is structured as a SaaS-style recurring product while Liderazgo Consciente operates as a training delivery business.

The company runs an enterprise field-sales motion with a consultative 'Schedule a Meeting' CTA, targeting corporate sustainability officers and HR/people teams in mining, energy, construction, telecommunications, financial services, and large conglomerates. Revenue combines custom-quote professional-services engagements (multi-year contracts) with subscription recurring revenue from SemSo. GeCo has been B Corp certified since 2014 and is recognized via Premio Avonni (2020), Best for the World (2021), and Premio Latinoamérica Verde (2016), among other awards. The team comprises approximately 12 professionals with graduate credentials from LSE, Columbia, Boston University, and King's College London, and strategic alliances include CChC, Gremio del Salmón, Acción Empresas, and The Ganesha Lab.

Name

GeCo

Legal name

GeCo

Website

https://gecogroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GeCo is a Chilean sustainability consultancy founded in 2012 that helps large enterprises integrate ESG strategy, community relations, and employee wellbeing, supported by its proprietary SemSo wellbeing platform and the only certified Liderazgo Consciente workshop in Chile.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability Consulting

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainability & ESG Consulting (BPAHACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainability, ESG & Climate Risk Advisory (BPAHAJAH), ESG, Sustainability & Impact Research (BPAHALAL), Sustainable & Responsible Supply Chain (ESG, Scope 3) (BPAHAHAM)

Keywords

• Sustainability consulting
• Corporate ESG strategy
• Community relations management
• Employee wellbeing platform
• Stakeholder engagement services

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Condes

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sustainability Consulting Services: Professional consulting services for sustainability strategy, community relations, project implementation, and sustainability management systems. Services include diagnostics, materiality analysis, stakeholder mapping, strategy development, certifications (B Corp, NCG 461, PRI, DJSI), and training.
2. SemSo Wellbeing Platform: Technology platform providing automated wellbeing surveys, AI analytics, and dashboard reporting for employee wellness management. The platform has measured over 190 companies and 95,000 workers across 13 industries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GeCo is a Chilean sustainability consulting firm that helps large enterprises integrate sustainability into their operations through practical strategies, community relations, project implementation, and ESG management systems. It complements its advisory services with the proprietary SemSo SocialTech platform, which uses WhatsApp-based automated surveys and AI to measure employee wellbeing across six categories, and the certified Liderazgo Consciente workshop methodology developed at Google.

Product overview

GeCo is a sustainability consulting firm offering a portfolio of services and technology products. The core offerings include consulting services (sustainability strategies, community relations, project implementation, and employee engagement) and two proprietary technology products: SemSo (a digital wellness platform using AI and WhatsApp surveys) and Liderazgo Conciente (a certified conscious leadership workshop). The company operates a SaaS-style platform model with SemSo serving as the primary digital product, complemented by professional services engagements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Semso: SocialTech platform that improves worker quality of life through a digital platform using automated WhatsApp surveys and AI-powered analysis, measuring six wellbeing categories and aligning benefits with real employee needs. Has been awarded for its innovative approach.
• Liderazgo Consciente

Products and services

• SemSo A SocialTech platform that improves worker wellbeing and optimizes corporate resource use through automated WhatsApp-based surveys and AI-powered analysis, measuring six categories of wellbeing and generating over 190 customized reports per organization. Targeted at enterprise HR and people teams in Chile.
• Liderazgo Consciente (Conscious Leadership Workshop) A leadership workshop based on neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and mindfulness, developed at Google and delivered by GeCo as the only certified provider in Chile. Targeted at corporate leadership teams pursuing sustainable transformation.
• Sustainability and Stakeholder Strategy Designs practical, targeted, and actionable strategies that accelerate the integration of sustainability into business operations, including materiality analysis, stakeholder mapping, and due diligence. Targeted at corporate sustainability officers and executives.
• Project Planning and Implementation Accelerates strategy execution using agile methodology and technology, ensuring effective and measurable sustainability results through end-to-end project management. Targeted at enterprises executing sustainability strategies.
• Community Relations (Relacionamiento Comunitario) Strengthens relationships with local communities to enable investment projects and generate positive impact through community engagement strategies and conflict resolution. Targeted at mining, energy and infrastructure companies operating near local communities.
• Sustainability Management System (Sistema de Gestión de Sostenibilidad) Implements monitoring systems with indicators and metrics to report and make sustainability performance visible, including dashboards and certification tracking (B Corp, NCG 461, PRI, DJSI). Targeted at corporate sustainability reporting functions.
• Employee Engagement (Relacionamiento con Colaboradores) Develops internal capabilities for teams to lead sustainable transformation, including training, internal communications, diversity and inclusion strategies, and employee wellbeing measurement (often leveraging the SemSo platform). Targeted at HR, People and Internal Communications teams.

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cámara Chilena de la Construcción (CChC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSemSo platform collaboration with CChC to measure employee wellbeing of member companies from north to south of Chile. The project generated a best practices document with participation of 15 companies, offering insights for other Chamber members.
• Gremio del SalmóncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSemSo alliance with the Salmon Guild to measure wellbeing of 11 participating member companies. This collaboration enables the guild to deeply understand worker conditions, better align with regional realities, and present validated data to authorities, strengthening the industry's role.
• The Ganesha LabminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected for acceleration process to continue growth in US cities (Boston MA, Davis). The Ganesha Lab is a startup accelerator focused on scaling impact-driven ventures in Latin America.
• Eisenhower FellowshipminorOthersCarlos Abogabir (Executive Director) is an Eisenhower Fellow, connecting the company to a global network of innovative leaders.
• Aspen InstituteminorOthersCarlos Abogabir (Executive Director) is an Aspen Institute Fellow, providing access to global thought leadership on sustainability and leadership.
• Acción EmpresasminorOthersCorporate sustainability network alliance, supporting responsible business practices in Latin America.
• B CorporationcoreOthersCertified B Corporation since 2014, demonstrating commitment to social and environmental performance standards.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• South Pole Group: Climate strategy and sustainability advisory firm serving corporates on emissions reduction, ESG strategy, and impact assessments — overlapping strongly with GeCo's materiality analysis, climate advisory, and enterprise client work.
• BSR (Business for Social Responsibility): Global nonprofit consultancy advising multinational companies on sustainability strategy, stakeholder engagement, and human rights — closely aligned with GeCo's community relations and ESG advisory practice.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): Global sustainability and ESG consulting firm offering strategy, due diligence, and stakeholder engagement services to mining, energy, and infrastructure clients — directly comparable to GeCo's core advisory offering and enterprise client base.

Broad incumbents

• SGS: Global TIC (testing/inspection/certification) leader with sustainability assurance, ESG advisory, and supply chain services — competes for the same Chilean enterprise ESG mandates as GeCo with broader geographic coverage.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification giant with a sizable sustainability/ESG services line serving mining, energy, and infrastructure — overlapping with GeCo's certification work (B Corp, NCG 461, PRI, DJSI) at larger scale.
• Moody's ESG Solutions (Vigeo Eiris): Acquired Vigeo Eiris to offer ESG ratings, scoring, and advisory — competes with GeCo in sustainability assessments, ESG reporting, and corporate sustainability diagnostics for enterprise clients.
• WSP Global: Global engineering and environment consultancy with a strong sustainability advisory practice serving mining, energy, and infrastructure — overlaps with GeCo's community relations and ESG strategy work for Chilean resource-sector clients.

Regional players

• Acción Empresas: Chilean corporate sustainability network and alliance partner of GeCo — directly comparable regional player advancing responsible business practices and ESG capacity-building among large Chilean corporates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@GeCoSostenibilidad/videos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/geco-spa

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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