Ekocentrum, Stiftelsen

What Ekocentrum, Stiftelsen does

Stiftelsen Ekocentrum is an independent Swedish non-profit foundation established in 1993 by Jordens vänner, Fältbiologerna, Centrum för Ekologisk teknik, and Studiefrämjandet. Headquartered at Textilgatan 10 in Gamlestaden, Göteborg, the organization operates as a neutral meeting place (mötesplats) for sustainable development, convening research, business, public sector, and civil society stakeholders to share knowledge and accelerate the transition to a sustainable society. Its mission is set out in a 1993 charter and centers on education, inspiration, and practical tools that link ecological, social, and economic perspectives.

The core product portfolio comprises (i) a permanent physical sustainability exhibition in Göteborg — anchored by themed exhibits such as "The Circular Everyday Life" and "From Dystopia to Utopia" — plus a recently redesigned virtual exhibition bundling digital content with project resources; (ii) a curriculum of on-site, live-streamed, and self-paced sustainability courses covering circular economy, CSRD readiness, sustainable IT, climate risk and adaptation, climate-positive operations, and green property management; (iii) fee-based consultancy, teambuilding, and inspirational lectures delivered at client locations or at the Göteborg facility; (iv) proprietary tools including a measurement methodology for sustainable circular economy and support tools for sustainable value chains; and (v) an annual membership network for sustainability professionals. The organization maintains an active multi-channel presence (website, newsletter, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, RSS) and partnerships with roughly ten named exhibitor entities (Forbo, Ekobanken, Bildfeeling, Svenska kyrkan Göteborg stift, Platzer, HR Björkmans Entrémattor, Klimat 2030, Marine Stewardship Council, Sveriges Ekokommuner).

The business model combines several revenue streams: fee-based professional services (courses, consultancy, lectures, teambuilding); recurring membership subscriptions for the professional network; selective grant and association funding (notably from Göteborgs Stad for free school lectures across gymnasieskolor, yrkeshÖgskolor, folkhÖgskolor, and SFI); and project-based funding evidenced by sub-sites like "Hållbar utveckling med nya svenskar." Free inspirational lectures for educational institutions form a distinct "freemium" channel, with prices not publicly disclosed across other offerings. As a non-profit, surplus is reinvested into the educational mission rather than distributed; organization number 855100-3414 is registered in Sweden.

Name

Ekocentrum, Stiftelsen

Legal name

Stiftelsen Ekocentrum

Website

https://ekocentrum.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stiftelsen Ekocentrum is a 1993-founded Swedish non-profit foundation based in Göteborg that operates as an independent meeting place for sustainability, offering courses, a permanent exhibition, consultancy, membership networking, and free school lectures funded by Göteborgs Stad.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability Education and Training

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAGAH

Environmental Education & Outreach

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

SECONDARYBPADALAO

Environmental Education, Capacity Building & Community Engagement

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

SECONDARYEDAMABAD

Environmental Science & Sustainability Programs (Ecology, Climate, Conservation)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/STEM Enrichment & Science Programs

SECONDARYEDAAALAO

Environmental, Health & Safety / Sustainability (EHS, Environmental Compliance CE)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

Keywords

• Sustainability education
• Environmental training programs
• Circular economy consulting
• Sustainability workshops
• Permanent exhibition venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Göteborg

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Educational Programs and Training: Revenue from various sustainability education programs, workshops, and courses offered both on-site and online. Programs cover topics including circular economy, climate adaptation, sustainable IT, CSRD readiness, and green property management.
2. Membership Network: Annual membership fees from a network supporting and inspiring professionals working with environmental and sustainability topics.
3. Consultancy Services: Advisory services on sustainable development provided to organizations seeking guidance on their sustainability strategies and implementation.
4. Inspirational Lectures: Fee-based inspirational lectures delivered at the exhibition space or at client locations, covering topics such as circular economy and sustainable consumption.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ekocentrum is a non-profit foundation that operates an independent meeting place for sustainable development, providing sustainability education (classroom, live online, and self-paced online courses), a permanent physical and virtual exhibition of sustainability solutions, sustainability consultancy and advisory, inspirational lectures, sustainability-themed teambuilding, an annual membership network for sustainability professionals, and a project-developed library of tools and resources (e.g., circular economy measurement methodology, value chain support tools). It also delivers free sustainability lectures to schools in Göteborg under municipal funding.

Product overview

Ekocentrum is a sustainability education center offering a comprehensive portfolio of services including education/training courses, a permanent sustainability exhibition, consultancy services, inspirational lectures, teambuilding activities, and online courses. Founded in 1993, the organization serves as a meeting place for sustainable development, bringing together research, business, public sector, and civil society. The core offerings center on sustainability education and exhibition experiences, supplemented by advisory services and a membership network for sustainability professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sustainability Education Courses (Utbildningar) A portfolio of paid sustainability training courses (on-site, live digital, and self-paced online) covering sustainability communication, systematic sustainability management, Global Goals as a tool, circular economy, sustainable food, green property management, CSRD readiness, measuring and communicating circular economy, sustainable food in practice, climate risks and adaptation, integrating sustainability into the business model, sustainable IT, and climate-positive operations. Targeted at professionals and organizations.
• Permanent Sustainability Exhibition (Utställning) A permanent exhibition at Textilgatan 10, Gamlestaden, Göteborg, showcasing good examples and solutions for today's sustainability challenges, including themes such as "The Circular Everyday Life" and "From Dystopia to Utopia". Available on-site and through a virtual exhibition.
• Consultancy Services (Rådgivning) Advisory services on sustainable development tailored to various organizational needs, helping clients develop sustainability strategies and implementation.
• Inspirational Lectures (Föreläsningar) Motivational and educational lectures on sustainability topics, including paid inspirational lectures on circular economy and sustainable consumption, as well as free lectures on sustainable development, circular economy, and sharing economy for schools in Göteborg.
• Teambuilding Team-building activities focused on sustainability themes, designed for organizational development, booked at the exhibition facility or off-site.
• Online Courses (Onlinekurser) Self-paced digital sustainability courses delivered through Ekocentrum's online platform.
• Learning for Sustainable Development (Lärande för hållbar utveckling) Educational programs designed for learning about sustainable development principles and practices.
• Membership Network (Medlemskap) An annual membership network supporting and inspiring professionals working with environmental and sustainability issues, providing networking and resources for members.
• Resources and Tools (Resurser) A library of sustainability resources and tools, including Mätmetod för hållbar cirkulär ekonomi, Stödverktyg för hållbara värdekedjor, Global Goals tools, Resursbank Klimatlöfte 3, Metodik för gemensamt lärande, sustainable development resources for new Swedes, plastic in the ocean resources, and films and recordings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free educational lectures reaching thousands of students annually through Göteborgs Stad funding
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jordens vännercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the four founding organizations of Ekocentrum in 1993. Environmental organization that helped establish the foundation as a meeting place for sustainable development.
• FältbiologernacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the four founding organizations of Ekocentrum in 1993. Youth organization for biology and environmental studies that contributed to establishing the sustainability education center.
• Centrum för Ekologisk teknikcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the four founding organizations of Ekocentrum in 1993. Center for ecological technology that helped establish the foundation's technical and educational focus.
• StudiefrämjandetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the four founding organizations of Ekocentrum in 1993. Study promotion organization that contributed to the educational mission of Ekocentrum.
• ForbominorOthersFlooring company exhibiting at Ekocentrum, showcasing their sustainable flooring solutions including linoleum and Marmoleum products with carbon-negative manufacturing.
• EkobankenminorOthersSweden's only transparent bank, exhibiting at Ekocentrum. Member of GABV (Global Alliance for Banking on Values) offering sustainable banking services.
• BildfeelingminorOthersNature photography company exhibiting at Ekocentrum, promoting wellbeing through nature images based on biophilia theory.
• Svenska kyrkan Göteborg stiftminorOthersThe Church of Sweden Göteborg diocese exhibiting at Ekocentrum, showcasing their climate roadmap and sustainability initiatives.
• PlatzerminorOthersReal estate company exhibiting at Ekocentrum, focused on sustainable property development in Göteborg.
• HR Björkmans EntrémattorminorOthersEntrance mat company exhibiting at Ekocentrum, offering sustainable entrance solutions.
• Klimat 2030minorOthersClimate initiative exhibiting at Ekocentrum, focused on climate action and sustainability.
• Marine Stewardship CouncilminorOthersInternational non-profit organization exhibiting at Ekocentrum, focused on sustainable fisheries and ocean conservation.
• Sveriges EkokommunerminorOthersNational network of eco-municipalities exhibiting at Ekocentrum, promoting sustainable local development.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Världsnaturfonden WWF Sweden: Swedish arm of WWF running sustainability education, exhibitions, and corporate engagement programs. Comparable in mission, funding model (donations + corporate partnerships), and education-focused delivery to Swedish audiences.
• Folkuniversitetet: Swedish adult education association affiliated with universities, offering sustainability courses and professional development. Directly comparable as a non-profit adult education provider reaching similar Swedish audiences with sustainability content.
• CSR Sweden: Swedish sustainability business network providing member services, training, and events for corporate sustainability professionals. Directly comparable as a membership-based sustainability education and networking organization serving Swedish professionals.
• Naturskyddsföreningen (Swedish Society for Nature Conservation): Sweden's largest environmental nonprofit, running public education, exhibitions, and advocacy on sustainability. Directly comparable to Ekocentrum as a non-profit environmental education actor serving Swedish civil society with mission-driven programming.
• Natur & Miljö: Swedish environmental education nonprofit running courses and outreach on sustainability topics. Comparable as a small Swedish non-profit delivering environmental education to civil society and schools.
• Studiefrämjandet: One of Ekocentrum's four founding organizations and a major Swedish adult education association. Directly comparable as a non-profit study association delivering sustainability and environmental courses to civil society across Sweden.

Broad incumbents

• Global Reporting Initiative (GRI): International standards body for sustainability reporting that offers training and education. Comparable as a sustainability training provider, particularly relevant to Ekocentrum's CSRD readiness offerings, but operating at global scale.
• RISE Research Institutes of Sweden: Swedish state research institute offering sustainability training, courses, and consultancy. Comparable as a sustainability education provider, though operating at much larger scale and with a broader R&D mandate.
• SIS (Swedish Institute for Standards): Sweden's national standards body offering sustainability training, certification, and advisory services. Comparable as an institutional provider of sustainability education and tools, but with a broader standards and compliance mandate.

Regional players

• Klimat 2030: Västra Götaland-based climate initiative that is itself an Ekocentrum exhibitor partner. Comparable as a regional sustainability convener and education provider in the same geography as Ekocentrum, with overlapping target audiences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ekocentrum_se
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCWQ6TV6rHUXauOMzZHbKSVg
• Facebookfacebook.com/Ekocentrum.se
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ekocentrum-stiftelsen
• Instagraminstagram.com/ekocentrum

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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