What Green Ivory does

Green Ivory is a non-governmental organization founded in 2017 and headquartered in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, with additional operations in Bingerville and Grand-Bassam. The organization addresses three interconnected environmental priorities in Côte d'Ivoire — plastic pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change — through a portfolio of community-based programs anchored in environmental education for youth. Its two flagship programs are "Journées Sans Plastique," a multi-city plastic waste collection and community sensitization initiative running across at least five coastal cities (Grand-Bassam, Jacqueville, Grand-Lahou, Sassandra, San Pedro), and "Sentiers Verts Jobs," a green economy employment program covering agribusiness, energy, tourism, and commerce sectors. The organization also engages in policy advocacy, including participation in COP climate and biodiversity conferences, and works with five local municipalities to advance alternatives to single-use plastics.

The organization has no proprietary technology systems; its work relies on community mobilization, event-driven action (beach cleanups, reforestation, greenathons, career days), school and community education, and direct engagement with local authorities and recycling enterprises. Target outcomes are concrete and quantified: 1,000 tonnes of plastic waste to be collected, 50 collector jobs to be created, 50 eco-entrepreneurs to be trained, 100+ eco-ambassadors to be recruited, and 3 million people to be sensitized on plastic pollution through the UNICEF U-reporters network. Leadership is concentrated in Executive Director and Chairman Khérann Yao, named UNICEF Young Ambassador for the Environment in 2018.

Green Ivory's business model is non-commercial and grant-funded. The organization does not sell products or services; programs are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries. Revenue streams comprise individual donations and institutional grants, with named funding and in-kind partners including the MSC Foundation (20-foot waste collection container), the European Union delegation in Côte d'Ivoire (cleanup event support), Think Human Foundation (Journées Sans Plastique project support), and UNICEF (U-reporters platform and ambassador recognition). GTM motion is community-led and event-driven, relying on volunteer mobilization, partner amplification, and grassroots outreach rather than a commercial sales motion.

Name

Green Ivory

Legal name

Green Ivory

Website

https://greenivory.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Green Ivory is a Côte d'Ivoire-based non-governmental organization founded in 2017 that combats plastic pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change through youth-focused programs including the "Journées Sans Plastique" cleanup initiative and the "Sentiers Verts Jobs" green economy employment program across five coastal cities.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Services (Nonprofit)

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Forestry (800), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental Education & Outreach (BPAGAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental Education, Capacity Building & Community Engagement (BPADALAO), Forestry & Reforestation (BPAGAGAD), Environmental Conservation & Sustainability Volunteering (EDAIAGAB)

Keywords

• Plastic pollution reduction
• Environmental education
• Waste management services
• Reforestation programs
• Green economy training

Headquarters

HQ city

Abidjan

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: Green Ivory relies on donations from individuals and institutional grants from international partners to fund environmental programs including plastic pollution reduction, reforestation, and climate change advocacy activities.
2. Sponsoring and Financial Support: Corporate and institutional partnerships provide financial and logistical support for specific projects and programs, including beach cleanups, eco-entrepreneurship training, and environmental awareness campaigns.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Green Ivory is a Côte d'Ivoire-based non-governmental organization that delivers environmental protection programs focused on plastic pollution reduction, climate change advocacy, and biodiversity conservation. Its core offerings are the 'Journées Sans Plastique' program (beach cleanups, plastic collection, recycling, and community sensitization across five coastal cities) and the 'Sentiers Verts Jobs' program (green economy training, eco-entrepreneurship support, and career development for youth). Programs are offered free of charge to beneficiaries and funded through donations, grants, and institutional partnerships.

Product overview

Green Ivory operates two main environmental programs: 'Journées Sans Plastique' focuses on plastic pollution reduction through cleanup operations, recycling, and community sensitization; 'Sentiers Verts Jobs' promotes green economy employment and eco-entrepreneurship among youth. Both programs emphasize education, capacity building, and sustainable economic opportunities while addressing Côte d'Ivoire's environmental challenges.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Journées Sans Plastique Environmental initiative to combat plastic pollution in Côte d'Ivoire through beach cleanups, plastic waste collection, recycling, youth ambassador training, and advocacy for alternatives to single-use plastics. Targets 198,180 direct beneficiaries and 3,000,150 indirect beneficiaries across Grand-Bassam, Jacqueville, Grand-Lahou, Sassandra, and San Pedro.
• Sentiers Verts Jobs Green employment promotion program for youth in Côte d'Ivoire covering sectors including agribusiness, energy, tourism, and commerce. Includes training on green careers, eco-entrepreneurship support, mentorship, and career development activities. Aims to train 50 young eco-entrepreneurs and leverage the UNICEF U-reporters network of 3 million people.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3 million people to be sensitized on plastic pollution challenges and best practices
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MSC FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMSC Foundation partnered with Green Ivory to provide a 20-foot container for waste collection operations, supporting the organization's plastic pollution reduction efforts in Côte d'Ivoire.
• European UnioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe European Union delegation in Côte d'Ivoire participated in a major cleanup event at Grand-Bassam with Green Ivory, demonstrating institutional support for environmental initiatives.
• Think Human FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThink Human Foundation supports the 'Journées Sans Plastique' project, contributing to education, waste collection, and recycling infrastructure development in coastal communities.
• UNICEFcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGreen Ivory's Executive Director Khérann Yao serves as a UNICEF Young Ambassador, and the organization leverages the U-reporters platform with 3 million users for environmental awareness campaigns.
• Local MunicipalitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with 5 mayors and deputies in coastal cities to adopt alternatives to single-use plastics and integrate environmental policies into local governance.
• Recycling EnterprisesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreen Ivory supports 5 recycling enterprises by donating collected plastic waste, creating a sustainable supply chain for the circular economy.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Plastic Bank: Social enterprise that collects ocean-bound plastic while creating recycling income for communities in coastal emerging markets. Directly comparable to Green Ivory's Journées Sans Plastique model in Côte d'Ivoire, but operating at much wider geographic scale.
• Surfrider Foundation: Long-running NGO organizing beach cleanups, awareness campaigns, and policy advocacy against plastic pollution. Compares on the cleanup + advocacy pillar; Green Ivory applies a similar model in a single African country.
• Plastic Pollution Coalition: Coalition advocating for reductions in single-use plastics and supporting local cleanup and education initiatives. Aligns closely with Green Ivory's anti-single-use-plastic advocacy with coastal municipalities.
• EarthEcho International: Youth-led environmental organization focused on ocean conservation, plastic pollution education, and engaging young people. Matches Green Ivory's youth-education-led model and climate/plastic advocacy.

Broad incumbents

• Ocean Conservancy: Established global NGO running the International Coastal Cleanup and mobilizing volunteers against marine plastic pollution. Operates at much broader scale but overlaps directly with Green Ivory's coastal cleanup mission.
• African Wildlife Foundation: Pan-African conservation NGO active in biodiversity protection, reforestation, and community engagement. Overlaps with Green Ivory's forestry and biodiversity pillar across the same geography.
• WWF West Africa: Regional arm of WWF running biodiversity, climate, and community engagement programs across West Africa. Comparable on the climate/biodiversity/community pillars, with far deeper funding and policy reach.

Regional players

• Green Africa Foundation (Ghana): Ghana-based environmental NGO running reforestation, youth engagement, and community clean-up programs in West Africa. Nearest geographic peer to Green Ivory with a similar youth-anchored environmental model.

Others

• Bani Lagoons NGO / Éco-Citoyen de Côte d'Ivoire (community NGOs in CIV): Placeholder reference for other Côte d'Ivoire-registered community environmental NGOs active in reforestation and waste management. Included as ecosystem participants rather than direct competitors.

Emerging players

• EcoAct (Kenya): Africa-rooted organization accelerating climate action, green economy projects, and youth engagement. Comparable on the green-economy employment and climate advocacy dimensions of Green Ivory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GreenIvoryOng
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/green-ivory

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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