EcoHub Azerbaijan

What EcoHub Azerbaijan does

EcoHub Azerbaijan (legal entity: EKOHUB LLC) is a non-profit environmental platform headquartered in Baku that orchestrates community-based environmental programs spanning water access, plastic and packaging waste recycling, coastal cleanup of the Caspian Sea, and tree planting. Founded as a non-commercial organization, EcoHub operates as a convenor that designs, coordinates, and implements environmental initiatives on behalf of multinational corporate sponsors (Coca-Cola Foundation, P&G, JTI, Total Energies, PASHA Holding, Carlsberg, Unibank, BRAVO, McDonald's, SOCAR, Bakcell) in partnership with Azerbaijani government agencies (Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, Azerbaijan State Water Resources Agency) and international foundations (GETF, Global Water Challenge). Its program portfolio includes the annual 'Xəzəri Qoruyaq' (Protect the Caspian) coastal cleanup campaign, the PACT – Partnership for a Circular Future multi-country circular economy program covering five countries, the Mərzəndiyə village water supply infrastructure project, large-scale tree planting campaigns, the HORECA Pet Collection across 200+ hospitality enterprises, the 'Green Talks' podcast, and youth training programs funded by the Azerbaijan Youth Foundation.

The organization's underlying technology stack is program-management rather than product-based: it relies on community organizing, volunteer mobilization, stakeholder coordination, and selected digital tools. Specific digital components include a digital collection platform under PACT for plastic waste traceability and AI-based interactive ecological games deployed at awareness events. An 8-person core team delivers field operations, supported by an extensive volunteer network that mobilizes up to 1,500 participants per campaign and partnerships with banks (PASHA Bank, PWC), retail networks (BRAVO), and media (AzTV, social channels) for distribution.

EcoHub's business model is grant-funded and partnership-driven: it generates no commercial revenue from product or service sales and is funded through grants and corporate sponsorships tied to specific environmental programs. Operations are non-profit, with no equity investors, parent company, or commercial pricing model. The organization monetizes its convening role by delivering measurable ESG outcomes — hectares cleaned, tons of waste recycled, liters of water supplied, trees planted, and beneficiaries reached — which translate into multi-year sponsorship commitments and government recognition, including a Presidential award from Ilham Aliyev in December 2024 and a Best Partner of the Year designation from the Ministry of Ecology in January 2025.

Name

EcoHub Azerbaijan

Legal name

EKOHUB LLC

Website

https://ecohub.az

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Short description

EcoHub Azerbaijan is a non-profit environmental platform headquartered in Baku that designs and implements community-based water access, waste recycling, tree-planting, and Caspian coastal cleanup programs on behalf of multinational corporate sponsors and Azerbaijani government partners. It serves as a convenor between corporations, government, and civil society, delivering measurable ESG outcomes funded through grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Program Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Forestry & Reforestation (BPAGAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental Education, Capacity Building & Community Engagement (BPADALAO), Ecosystem Services & Natural Capital Programs (Water, Biodiversity Credits, PES) (IMAMAJAK), Avoided Conversion & Ecosystem Protection (REDD+, Blue Carbon Conservation) (EUABABAC)

Keywords

• Environmental program services
• Circular economy services
• Community water access
• Coastal cleanup campaigns
• Afforestation partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

Baku

HQ country

Azerbaijan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Non-Profit / Grant-Funded Operations: EcoHub Azerbaijan operates as a non-profit environmental platform. The organization generates no commercial revenue from product or service sales. Operations are funded through grants and support from corporate partners (such as The Coca-Cola Foundation, Coca-Cola Bottlers, P&G, JTI, Total Energies, and others), government agencies (Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, Azerbaijan State Water Resources Agency), and international foundations (GETF, Global Water Challenge). Funding supports specific environmental programs including water access projects, waste management, tree planting, and coastal clean-up campaigns.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EcoHub Azerbaijan is a non-profit environmental platform that designs, coordinates, and implements community-based environmental programs in Azerbaijan — spanning rural water access infrastructure, plastic waste recycling, coastal cleanup along the Caspian Sea, tree planting, circular economy initiatives, and environmental education — delivered through partnerships with government agencies, multinational corporations, international foundations, and mobilized volunteer networks. The organization does not sell commercial products or services; it operates programs funded by grants and corporate sponsorships to produce measurable environmental and social outcomes.

Product overview

EcoHub Azerbaijan is a non-profit environmental platform operating as a unified portfolio of sustainability initiatives rather than a traditional product company. The organization implements community-based environmental programs across circular economy, water access, waste management, and afforestation. Key programs include Water Access Projects (providing clean water infrastructure to rural villages), PACT (circular economy digital technology program), Coastal Clean-up Campaigns (Xəzəri Qoruyaq), Tree Planting Campaigns, and educational initiatives like Sustainability Ideation Challenge and Green Talks Podcast. The platform serves as an umbrella for multiple environmental programs supported by corporate partners and government agencies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Water Access and Replenishment Projects (Dayanıqlı Su Təşəbbüsləri)

Quantifiable outcome

• 89+ hectares of Caspian coastline cleaned and 57 tons of waste removed over 15 years of 'Protect the Caspian' campaigns.
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• The Coca-Cola CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Coca-Cola Company is EcoHub's primary corporate partner, providing major funding through The Coca-Cola Foundation for circular economy programs including PACT (Partnership for a Circular Future), Global Water Challenge projects, and the 'Wasteless World' program. Coca-Cola Azerbaijan and Coca-Cola Bottlers Azerbaijan are the operational entities. Programs include plastic waste collection, water access projects, HORECA Pet Collection, and support for COP29 and WUF13 events. The partnership spans multiple environmental initiatives across Azerbaijan.
• Ekologiya və Təbii Sərvətlər Nazirliyi (Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources is EcoHub's key government partner, providing institutional support, regulatory coordination, and co-organization of environmental programs including the annual 'Xəzəri Qoruyaq' coastal clean-up campaign, the 'Tullantısız Azərbaycan Uğrunda' (For a Waste-Free Azerbaijan) program, the 'Bahar Təmizliyi' (Spring Cleaning) campaign, and the Plastic Waste Management Forum.
• PASHA HoldingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPASHA Holding partnered with EcoHub on a large-scale tree planting campaign targeting 12,500 trees across more than 10 hectares. The partnership also includes collaboration with PASHA Bank on waste sorting initiatives, with special bins placed across 7 bank offices to promote efficient waste management and recycling.
• P&G (Procter & Gamble)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerP&G partnered with EcoHub on the 'Gələcəyimizə birlikdə nəfəs verək' (Let's Breathe into Our Future Together) tree planting initiative, aiming to plant 25,000 trees to create 25 hectares of new forest in Azerbaijan over one year. Each P&G product purchase contributed to the environmental initiative.
• Total EnergiesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTotal Energies partnered with EcoHub on tree planting campaigns, contributing to ecosystem restoration and biodiversity support through planting of olive and pine trees in Azerbaijan.
• JTI (Japan Tobacco International)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJTI partnered with EcoHub on multiple environmental campaigns including tree planting (1,000 trees planted) and beach clean-up initiatives (300-500+ kg of waste collected). The partnership demonstrates JTI's corporate environmental responsibility commitments in Azerbaijan.
• UnibankmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnibank partnered with EcoHub on a tree planting campaign focused on protecting nature and increasing green areas in Azerbaijan. Olive and pine trees were planted as part of the joint initiative to restore ecological balance and create a healthier future.
• BRAVO Supermarket NetworkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRAVO partnered with EcoHub on a plastic recycling initiative as part of the 'Year of Solidarity for a Green World.' Plastic recycling containers were placed at BRAVO hypermarkets in Koroglu, 20 Yanvar, Ehmedli, and Babek Prospect locations to collect and recycle plastic waste.
• Azərbaycan Dövlət Su Ehtiyatları Agentliyi (ADSEA) – Azerbaijan State Water Resources AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerADSEA partnered with EcoHub on water access projects including the Mərzəndiyə village water supply initiative in Shamakhi. The partnership involved laying 7 km of water pipeline, installing pump units, and building water storage infrastructure, benefiting 1,350 rural residents.
• Partnership for a Circular Tomorrow (PACT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPACT is a multi-country initiative established by The Coca-Cola Foundation and GETF, implemented by EcoHub in Azerbaijan. The program focuses on leveraging digital solutions for plastic waste collection, uplifting waste workers, scaling innovative waste enterprises, and driving circular innovation. Target: 300 tons of plastic waste collection across 5 countries.
• Carlsberg AzerbaijanmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarlsberg Azerbaijan partnered with EcoHub on the annual 'Xəzəri Qoruyaq' coastal clean-up campaign and the 'Məsuliyyətli Ol' (Be Responsible) responsible drinking initiative that provides free taxi rides through 189 Taxi to prevent drunk driving.
• SOCARmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSOCAR partnered with EcoHub on environmental initiatives including the 'Green Talks' podcast series and participation in the 'Xəzəri Qoruyaq' campaign. SOCAR Trading supported the podcast covering topics on biodiversity, circular economy, and waste management.
• McDonald's AzerbaijanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMcDonald's Azerbaijan participated in the 'Xəzəri Qoruyaq' coastal clean-up campaign as part of EcoHub's multi-stakeholder partnership network.
• PWC AzerbaijanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPWC partnered with EcoHub on a waste sorting initiative, with specially designed collection bins for plastic, paper, and glass placed at PWC's Baku office to promote responsible waste management practices among employees.
• ADA UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerADA University is listed as an EcoHub partner, likely participating in educational and awareness programs, student engagement, and environmental initiatives.
• BakcellminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBakcell participated in EcoHub's 'Xəzəri Qoruyaq' coastal clean-up campaign as part of the multi-stakeholder partnership network.
• AmCham Azerbaijan (American Chamber of Commerce)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmCham Azerbaijan partnered with EcoHub on the 'Sustainability Handbook' presentation event, bringing together member companies to discuss sustainability principles and environmental initiatives.
• Agency for State Support to Non-Governmental Organizations of AzerbaijanmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe NGO Agency partnered with EcoHub for the WUF13 event 'Water Resilience from Communities to Cities: Access, Efficiency and Sustainability,' providing institutional support and participation in the NGO Agency Pavilion at the WUF Urban Expo.
• TrendyolmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrendyol partnered with EcoHub on the large-scale tree planting campaign targeting 12,500 trees across more than 10 hectares in Azerbaijan, alongside PAŞA Holding.
• BAT (British American Tobacco Exports B.V.)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBAT partnered with EcoHub on a beach clean-up campaign in the Goradil area, collecting more than 450 kg of waste with partner company employees.
• Norm ASCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorm ASC partnered with EcoHub on coastal clean-up activities, with employees and volunteers cleaning seaside areas and collecting approximately 0.6 hectares of waste for sorting and recycling.
• Araz SupermarketminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAraz supermarket participated as a partner in the 'Card to ART' social project, contributing to environmental protection efforts to prevent expired plastic cards from becoming environmental waste.
• Yapı Kredi Bank AzerbaijanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYapı Kredi Bank Azerbaijan supported the 'Card to ART' social project aimed at preventing plastic card waste from harming the environment.
• RECCaucasus (Regional Environmental Centre for the Caucasus)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerREC Caucasus partnered with EcoHub on the COP29 Blue Zone event focused on 'Effective Management of Plastic Waste for Climate Resilience,' bringing together international experts and government officials.
• Baku Mechanics and Electronics MMC (BME—Schindler Azerbaijan)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBME—Schindler Azerbaijan partnered with EcoHub on beach clean-up campaigns in Bilgeh settlement, collecting more than 1 ton of waste from coastal areas.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Regional Environmental Centre for the Caucasus: A regional environmental NGO operating across the South Caucasus on environmental governance, climate, and sustainable development. REC Caucasus is already an EcoHub partner (joint COP29 Blue Zone event) and addresses similar multi-stakeholder environmental issues in overlapping geographies.
• Partnership for a Circular Tomorrow (PACT): A multi-country circular economy platform funded by The Coca-Cola Foundation and GETF. EcoHub serves as the Azerbaijan implementing partner of PACT, and the broader PACT framework is the operational umbrella under which EcoHub's circular-economy programs sit, making it the closest structural peer.
• Keep America Beautiful: A leading US-based nonprofit that convenes public-private partnerships around litter prevention, recycling, and community beautification. KAB's volunteer-driven cleanup model, corporate sponsor base, and affiliate network structure closely mirror EcoHub's convening approach applied to Azerbaijan.

Broad incumbents

• WWF Caucasus Programme Office: World Wildlife Fund's regional Caucasus office delivers conservation, climate, and ecosystem programs across Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia. WWF is a larger, broader-incumbent peer that overlaps with EcoHub's biodiversity, water, and ecosystem restoration work in the same geography.
• IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): Global conservation organization with regional Caucasus engagement. IUCN overlaps with EcoHub in ecosystem services, biodiversity protection, and conservation policy work, but operates at a much larger international scale with broader thematic remit.
• UNDP Azerbaijan: UN agency delivering sustainable development, climate, and governance programs in Azerbaijan. UNDP is a broader-incumbent peer addressing overlapping environmental, water, and community-development themes with significantly larger budgets and institutional reach.
• Green Cross International: A global environmental NGO addressing climate, water, and sustainability challenges through cross-sector partnerships. Green Cross's convening-and-program-delivery model parallels EcoHub's approach at a larger international scale.

Emerging players

• Plastic Bank: A social enterprise that collects ocean-bound plastic waste and provides income to collection communities. Plastic Bank overlaps directly with EcoHub's HORECA Pet Collection and PACT plastic waste programs, sharing the circular-economy and plastic-recovery mission with a more developed digital collection infrastructure.

Others

• The Coca-Cola Foundation: Coca-Cola Foundation is EcoHub's primary anchor funder across PACT, Global Water Challenge, and multiple sustainability programs. Listed as an ecosystem participant/funder rather than a competitor, the foundation's strategy directly shapes EcoHub's program agenda and scale.

Regional players

• Azerbaijan Sustainability & ESG Network (local Azerbaijan environmental/CSR coalitions): Local Azerbaijani sustainability coalitions and CSR-focused business associations (such as AmCham Azerbaijan sustainability initiatives and Yaşıl ASAN). These are regional players operating in the same Azerbaijani market with comparable corporate ESG convening functions, though they tend to focus on policy advocacy rather than field program execution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCdKlBkodWtXjjmZCzpwDCIw
• Facebookfacebook.com/EcoHub.az
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ecohub-azerbaijan
• Instagraminstagram.com/ecohub.az
• TikToktiktok.com/@ecohub.az

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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