Albaeco

What Albaeco does

Albaeco is an independent, Stockholm-based non-profit organisation founded in 1998 that operates as a sustainability consultancy and research-communication firm. With a core team of approximately seven staff supported by a broader network of specialists, the organisation translates frontier sustainability science — planetary boundaries, resilience theory, ecosystem services, biodiversity, and social-ecological systems — into practical strategies, assessments, and communication products for corporate, governmental, and international clients. Its portfolio spans eight service lines: Planetary Boundaries, Research Communication, Resilience in Practice, Food Systems, Sustainable Urban Development, Moderation & Training, Analysis & Investigations, and Business Development & Innovation, plus proprietary tools such as the Sustainable Business Canvas (co-developed with Heureka Ventures and Stockholm Resilience Centre) and the free Regenerativt jordbruk online course.

The firm's competitive position is anchored in a co-founding relationship with the Stockholm Resilience Centre (established 2007) that provides privileged access to cutting-edge research, and in co-creation roles in flagship initiatives such as the Food Planet Prize ($2M annual award, co-launched 2020), Nordic Biomimicry, and Coral Guardians. Client engagements include marquee Nordic brands (H&M, Houdini Sportswear, Coop, ICA, Orkla, IKEA, Fjällräven, Oatly), public-sector bodies (Naturvårdsverket, Eskilstuna Municipality, Sida, UNEP), and innovation platforms funded by Vinnova and Formas. The team operates bilingually in Swedish and English across Sweden, the Nordics, the Baltic Sea Region, and Europe, with emerging activity in Southeast Asia (Indonesia).

Albaeco's revenue mechanics are a hybrid of fee-for-service consulting (bespoke project mandates negotiated per engagement), grant funding from Swedish foundations and government agencies (Formas, Vinnova, SIDA, Ekmans donationsfond, Svenska PostkodStiftelsen), and revenue from popular-science publishing. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; engagements are project-based with multi-year contracts in some cases, while educational products such as the regenerative agriculture course are offered free of charge as a top-of-funnel content marketing channel. Distribution is direct-to-client via professional networks and research-community referrals, supplemented by books, free courses, conference moderation, and international forums.

Name

Albaeco

Legal name

Albaeco

Website

https://albaeco.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Albaeco is a Stockholm-based non-profit sustainability consultancy, founded in 1998, that translates planetary boundaries, resilience, and ecosystem-services research into strategic advisory, training, and analysis for corporates, governments, and international organisations across the Nordics and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability Consulting

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainability & ESG Consulting (BPAHACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainability, ESG & Climate Risk Advisory (BPAHAJAH), ESG, Sustainability & Impact Research (BPAHALAL), Environmental Education, Capacity Building & Community Engagement (BPADALAO)

Keywords

• Sustainability consulting
• Planetary boundaries analysis
• Research communication services
• Resilience advisory
• Ecosystem services consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consulting and strategic advisory services: Albaeco generates revenue through fee-for-service consulting engagements, strategic advisory mandates, and bespoke training programmes delivered to corporate clients, government agencies, municipalities, and international organisations. Engagements span sustainability strategy development, organisational transformation, supply chain analysis, and sector-specific assessments (e.g., steel industry, food systems, construction).
2. Research communication and popular science production: Albaeco produces popular science books, films, exhibitions, and educational materials, generating revenue through book sales, commissioned communication products, and exhibition/educational programme contracts.
3. Government and foundation grants: Albaeco is a non-profit organisation whose activities are partly enabled by grant funding from foundations and public bodies including Formas, Vinnova, Oscar and Maria Ekmans donationsfond, Svenska PostkodStiftelsen, and SIDA. Grants fund specific research communication and development projects rather than core operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Albaeco is a Stockholm-based non-profit sustainability consultancy and research communication organization that translates the latest scientific research on planetary boundaries, resilience, biodiversity, ecosystem services, and food systems into practical strategic frameworks, assessments, and training programmes for corporate, governmental, and institutional clients. The organization delivers bespoke consulting engagements, sustainability analyses, training courses, and produces popular science books and free online educational resources.

Product overview

Albaeco is an independent consulting and research communication organization offering a portfolio of interconnected service offerings focused on sustainability and resilience. The core services include Planetary Boundaries analysis, Research Communication, Resilience in Practice, Food Systems consulting, Sustainable Urban Development, Moderation & Training, Analysis & Investigations, and Business Development & Innovation. The company also offers specific tools such as the Sustainable Business Canvas (a sustainability-focused business model framework) and a free online course on Regenerative Agriculture. All services are grounded in the latest cross-disciplinary research and aim to translate complex scientific findings into practical applications for both public and private sector clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Planetary Boundaries Consulting Strategic consulting and analysis services that help organizations understand and apply the planetary boundaries framework to assess environmental impact across nine dimensions including climate change, biodiversity loss, and biogeochemical flows. Designed for corporate sustainability teams, government agencies, and NGOs seeking science-based sustainability strategy.
• Research Communication Services Communication services that translate complex sustainability research findings into accessible insights through popular science writing, films, exhibitions, and educational content for public, private, and policy audiences.
• Resilience in Practice (Resiliens i praktiken) Training and development programmes that equip organizations with tools and theory to apply resilience as an approach to sustainability work, helping them prepare for change in a complex world.
• Food and Food Systems Advisory (Mat- och livsmedelssystemet) Advisory services for food producers, retailers, municipalities, and other actors in the food system to transition toward sustainable food chains from farm and sea to table.
• Sustainable Urban Development Consulting (Hållbar stadsutveckling) Consulting services focused on making cities greener and more sustainable, helping municipalities and developers understand how their operations contribute to urban sustainability that promotes human health and wellbeing through ecosystem services and blue-green-grey solutions.
• Moderation & Training (Moderering & utbildningar) Lecture, moderation, and training services for companies, politicians, officials, and teachers covering climate, ecosystem services, planetary boundaries, resilience, biodiversity, biomimicry, and sustainable development.
• Analysis & Investigations (Analyser & utredningar) Analysis services that examine different industries, organizations, and authorities from a sustainability perspective, including mapping climate, environmental, and social impacts, and developing strategies for strengthening sustainability work.
• Business Development & Innovation Consulting (Affärsutveckling & innovation) Services that help organizations identify new innovations and business models based on the latest climate and sustainability research, leveraging Albaeco's network in leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, and business development.
• Sustainable Business Canvas A sustainability-focused business model canvas tool co-developed by Albaeco with Heureka Ventures and Stockholm Resilience Centre, with support from Vinnova. Based on Alexander Osterwalder's Business Model Canvas but adapted for organizations wanting to develop scalable business models with sustainability at their core.
• Regenerativt jordbruk (Regenerative Agriculture Online Course) A free online course developed by Albaeco, Svensk Kolinlagring, and BSAG in collaboration with farmers, researchers, agricultural advisors, and food chain actors. Consists of eleven sub-courses providing overview and deep dive into improving soil health on fields and pastures. Open to all, targeting farmers, advisors, agricultural school students, and the general public.
• Popular Science Books and Anthologies Published popular science books including 'Den uppfinningsrika planeten' (2021), 'Korallernas planet' (2024) authored by Fredrik Moberg and published by Natur & Kultur, and the 'Loud Summer' anthology (2026). These reach broad Swedish audiences and position Albaeco as a thought leader in sustainability science.

Quantifiable outcome

• Food Planet Prize distributes $2 million annually to initiatives transforming food systems globally
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

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

• Agroecology Europe AssociationcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Albaeco is co-organising the Agroecology Europe Forum 2025 in Malmö (2–4 October 2025) alongside the Agroecology Europe Association, MiljöMatematik Malmö, SLU, and Malmö stad. The forum brings together change agents, farmers, researchers, activists, and policymakers from across Europe to build a fair, sustainable, and resilient food system.
• Malmö stad (City of Malmö)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Malmö stad is a co-organiser of the Agroecology Europe Forum 2025 alongside Albaeco and other partners.
• SLU (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025SLU is a co-organiser of the Agroecology Europe Forum 2025 alongside Albaeco and other partners.
• MiljöMatematik MalmöminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025MiljöMatematik Malmö is a co-organiser of the Agroecology Europe Forum 2025 alongside Albaeco.
• The HerdscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Albaeco is a proud partner of The Herds — a global art, climate, and biodiversity manifestation featuring giant marionette animals travelling 20,000 km from Kinshasa to the Arctic to raise awareness of the climate and nature crisis. Albaeco served as local co-organiser in Stockholm (July 2025) and developed Swedish-language educational materials for schools and youth organisations linked to the initiative.
• Coral GuardianscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Albaeco co-founded Coral Guardians in 2011 together with musician Anders Paulsson. The initiative raises awareness of coral reef conservation through science, music, and film. In 2025, a Formas-funded project 'A call from Raja Ampat' was launched in Indonesia in collaboration with photographer Mattias Klum and local partners, combining film, music composition, and cultural outreach to protect and restore coral reef ecosystems.
• Proteinrevolutionen consortium (Beteendelabbet, Jävligt Gott, Planethon, Proteinish, Lunds universitet)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Albaeco is a partner in the Proteinrevolutionen innovation platform, which aims to fundamentally transform how Sweden produces, consumes, and views proteins. The platform focuses on new consumption behaviours, challenging established norms, and strengthening the Swedish value chain for alternative proteins. Funded by Vinnova as one of eight platforms under 'A New Recipe for the Food System'.
• BeteendelabbetcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Albaeco collaborated with Beteendelabbet to release 'Beyond Wood' — a speculative annual report from a fictional bio-intelligent forest company in 2050, produced with Vinnova support. The project explores future-oriented sustainability thinking for the forestry sector.
• Vildriket (formerly Järvzoo)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Albaeco leads the 'Hållbara Hälsingland' project together with Vildriket (formerly Järvzoo), Azote, and Destination Hälsingland, funded by Region Gävleborg and Tillväxtverket. The pre-study aims to lay the groundwork for a larger project helping businesses in Hälsingland transition to sustainable operations based on planetary boundaries and transformation research.
• AzotecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Azote is a communication agency and partner in the Hållbara Hälsingland project led by Albaeco. Azote contributes communications expertise to the initiative focused on helping Hälsingland businesses transition to sustainable operations.
• Destination HälsinglandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Destination Hälsingland is a partner in the Hållbara Hälsingland project led by Albaeco, contributing regional tourism and economic development expertise to the sustainable business transition initiative.
• Food Planet Prize / Curt Bergfors FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Albaeco co-launched the Food Planet Prize in 2020 and was responsible for building the nomination secretariat. The prize awards $2 million annually to initiatives rapidly transforming food systems globally. Albaeco continues to support the prize on a consultancy basis.
• Nordic BiomimicrycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Albaeco co-founded Nordic Biomimicry in 2020 — a Nordic centre for biomimicry (innovations and design inspired by nature). The platform presents actors from Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Iceland, along with information about biomimicry and concrete examples of its application in architecture, materials, medicine, and more.
• Houdini SportswearcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Albaeco conducted the world's first-ever corporate sustainability analysis using planetary boundaries science with Houdini Sportswear in 2018, and produced an updated Planetary Boundaries Assessment 2.0 in 2024, analysing the company's progress against the latest science.
• C/O CitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Albaeco was a partner in the Vinnova-funded project C/O City (2011–2018), which worked to spread knowledge about, create tools for, and make visible the benefits of ecosystem services in urban environments. The project concluded in 2018 and gave rise to the C/O City association, of which Albaeco is a member.
• Stockholm Resilience Centre (SRC), Stockholm UniversityflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Albaeco co-founded the Stockholm Resilience Centre in 2007 and maintains a close, long-term collaborative relationship. SRC is Albaeco's primary research backbone, providing access to cutting-edge science on planetary boundaries, resilience, and social-ecological systems. Albaeco assists SRC in communicating research findings to media, politicians, government agencies, and practitioners.
• PlanethoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlbaeco collaborates with Planethon, an innovation company, to explore how research insights can be used to transform the global business sector toward planet-positive models. Albaeco provides expertise in research communication for Planethon's 'Science engine for planet centric business intelligence' software, which uses AI and data analytics to deliver research-based business insights to companies.
• Heureka VenturescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlbaeco co-developed the Sustainable Business Canvas tool with Heureka Ventures and Stockholm Resilience Centre, with support from Vinnova. The tool adapts the Business Model Canvas for sustainability-focused business model development.
• Sustaingeries (ASAP programme)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAlbaeco has lectured multiple times at Sustaingeries' accelerator programme ASAP's sustainability tour, aimed at developing students into tomorrow's sustainability leaders and drivers of sustainable transition.
• Coop SwedencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlbaeco serves as expert advisor to Coop Sweden, supporting the development and revision of regulations and methods for Coop's sustainability declarations, which display products' environmental footprint across ten areas accessible by scanning product barcodes. Albaeco has organised expert group meetings to develop parameters for biodiversity, eutrophication, and pesticides.
• Svensk Kolinlagring (Swedish Carbon Storage)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlbaeco is a partner in the Svensk Kolinlagring initiative, which has launched a Swedish marketplace for verified carbon credits with added value, enabling Swedish farmers to receive compensation for measures that sequester carbon in agricultural land. The project aims to halt climate change, increase soil fertility, benefit ecosystem services, and improve crop yields and profitability.
• HåBiMet (Impact Innovation project)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlbaeco is a partner in HåBiMet, an Impact Innovation project exploring the possibilities of replacing fossil carbon with biochar in metal production. Albaeco contributes systems perspective, sustainability expertise, process leadership, and policy development to strengthen knowledge and collaboration around metallurgical biochar for a more sustainable metal industry.
• Beijerinstitutet för ekologisk ekonomi, Kungliga VetenskapsakademincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlbaeco collaborates with researchers at the Beijer Institute for Ecological Economics at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, alongside its primary partnership with Stockholm Resilience Centre, expanding its access to cutting-edge ecological economics research.
• Social Venture Network Sweden (SVN Sweden)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlbaeco collaborates with SVN Sweden alongside Påhlmans Handelsinstitut to deliver a course module in 'Hållbar och cirkulär affärsutveckling' (Sustainable and Circular Business Development) within a YH vocational education programme.
• Påhlmans HandelsinstitutminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPåhlmans Handelsinstitut is Albaeco's delivery partner for the 'Hållbar och cirkulär affärsutveckling' YH programme module, providing the institutional platform and student recruitment for Albaeco's sustainability education content.
• MiljöMatematik MalmöminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a general collaboration partner in Albaeco's broad sustainability expert network, contributing mathematical and analytical expertise to sustainability projects.
• Sustema and U&WeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as general collaboration partners in Albaeco's broad sustainability expert network, contributing additional consulting capabilities to joint projects.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ramboll: Ramboll is a Nordic-headquartered engineering, design, and sustainability consultancy with deep environmental and climate advisory capabilities. Comparable to Albaeco through its Nordic base, sustainability consulting work, and focus on the built environment and ecosystem services.
• WSP Environment: WSP's Environment & Sustainability practice provides environmental and climate advisory, permitting, and impact assessment to public and private clients globally. Comparable to Albaeco for environmental advisory and assessment work, though at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): ERM is a large global environmental, health, safety, and sustainability consulting firm serving corporates across industries. Comparable to Albaeco in providing sustainability strategy and assessments, but operating as a broad incumbent with a vastly larger service portfolio and headcount.

Direct peers

• South Pole Group: South Pole is a global climate and sustainability solutions provider that translates climate science into advisory and project services for corporates and governments. Highly comparable to Albaeco as a science-grounded, advisory-led sustainability consultancy, though operating globally and at much greater scale.
• Eunomia Research & Consulting: Eunomia is an independent sustainability consultancy producing rigorous research and policy / strategy advice for public and private clients. Comparable to Albaeco's research-to-practice orientation, particularly for environmental policy and circular economy work.
• Anthesis Group: Anthesis is a global sustainability consultancy advising corporates on strategy, reporting, and product sustainability. Comparable to Albaeco in offering science-to-practice sustainability advisory, but with a much larger global delivery footprint.
• EcoAct (an ENGIE Impact company): EcoAct is a climate and sustainability consultancy advising corporates on carbon strategy, reporting, and net-zero pathways. Comparable to Albaeco in translating climate science into corporate strategy, though with a heavier emissions-data specialisation.
• Climate Focus: Climate Focus is an international climate and sustainability advisory firm working at the intersection of policy, finance, and corporate strategy. Comparable to Albaeco for science-grounded advisory to governments and corporates on sustainability strategy.
• Quantis (BCG Climate & Sustainability): Quantis, now part of BCG, is a sustainability strategy and science-based targets consultancy advising corporates on environmental footprinting and transformation. Directly comparable to Albaeco for science-based corporate sustainability advisory, especially planetary-boundaries-aligned work.

Emerging players

• Planethon: Planethon is a Swedish innovation company building a 'science engine for planet-centric business intelligence' that Albaeco collaborates with. Comparable as a Swedish sustainability / research-tech peer with overlapping networks and complementary offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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