Green Gap Consulting

What Green Gap Consulting does

Green Gap Consulting is a privately held sustainability advisory firm headquartered in Durban, South Africa, that provides a portfolio of eight consulting services — waste audits, waste management plans, Net Zero consulting, carbon consulting, sustainability strategy, waste area design, training and education, and educational signage — to enterprises pursuing waste compliance, carbon footprinting, and Net Zero certification. Its stated focus is on accelerating the transition to a circular economy by bridging the gap between clients' sustainability intentions and on-the-ground action. The firm operates with no proprietary software platform; delivery is based on human consulting expertise supplied by a six-person team.

The leadership bench is unusually credentialed for a firm of this size: Managing Director Linus Naik holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering (environmental and process systems engineering) and over a decade of prior experience at waste-management operator Don't Waste; Principal Consultant Chantal Motilall is pursuing an MSc in Waste & Resources Management; and Senior Consultant Melissa van Rensburg is a Net Zero Accredited Professional with the Green Building Council of South Africa. Two junior consultants and an analyst complete the bench. This credential profile is the firm's primary technical asset and underwrites its ability to act as an Accredited Professional guiding clients through GBCSA's Net Zero certification audits.

Green Gap's revenue model is custom-quoted professional services engagement work. Notably the firm has converted its own sustainability positioning into a marketing asset by becoming Carbon Negative via offset purchases through Credible Carbon, and has formalised delivery partnerships with GBCSA (certifying body), Don't Waste (on-site waste sorting and monitoring), and the Zero Waste Foundation (advocacy). Anchor clients include Pick 'n Pay (Integrated Waste Management Plans for 61 Cape Town stores) and Hotel Verde (Net Zero Waste certification, 93% landfill diversion). The firm is bootstrapped with no disclosed funding, parent, or PE/VC ownership.

Name

Green Gap Consulting

Legal name

Green Gap Consulting

Website

https://greengapconsulting.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Green Gap Consulting is a private South African sustainability advisory firm offering waste management, carbon footprinting, and Net Zero certification services to enterprise clients across retail, hospitality, and other sectors, operating from Durban with project delivery nationwide and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability Consulting

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Other Management Consulting Services (541618)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainability & ESG Consulting (BPAHACAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sustainable/Green Building & LEED Consulting (BPAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Sustainability consulting
• Waste management consulting
• Carbon footprint advisory
• Net zero certification
• Circular economy advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Durban

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Sustainability Consulting Services: Professional consulting services including waste audits, waste management plans, Net Zero consulting, carbon consulting, sustainability strategy development, and training. Revenue generated through custom project engagements with businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Green Gap Consulting is a sustainability consulting firm that helps businesses close the gap between sustainability intentions and actions through eight tailored services: Waste Audits, Waste Management Plans (including Event Waste Management Plans), Net Zero Consulting, Carbon Consulting, Sustainability Consulting, Waste Area Design, Training & Education, and Educational Signage. Engagements are custom-quoted, scope-based professional services delivered directly to client organisations, with delivery supported by GBCSA-credentialed Net Zero Accredited Professionals.

Product overview

Green Gap Consulting offers a portfolio of sustainability consulting services rather than a unified software platform. The core offering consists of eight distinct consulting services: Waste Audits, Waste Management Plans, Net Zero Consulting, Carbon Consulting, Sustainability Consulting, Waste Area Design, Training & Education, and Educational Signage. These services are tailored to help businesses achieve sustainability goals, with particular expertise in waste minimisation, carbon footprint assessment, and Net Zero certifications. The company serves as a strategic partner for organizations seeking to close the circularity gap and transition to more sustainable operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Waste Audits Detailed analysis of a company's waste profile to determine best-practice solutions for minimising waste generation and maximising materials recovery, aimed at businesses seeking to understand and reduce their operational waste streams.
• Waste Management Plans Development of Integrated Waste Management Plans and Event Waste Management Plans ensuring compliance with waste regulations and optimising sustainability standards, targeted at multi-site businesses and event operators (e.g., Pick 'n Pay's 61 stores).
• Net Zero Consulting Expert guidance on Net Zero certifications (Carbon, Waste, Water, Ecology) and tailored Net Zero strategies, delivered by GBCSA-credentialed Net Zero Accredited Professionals for businesses pursuing formal sustainability certification.
• Carbon Consulting Comprehensive carbon consulting covering carbon footprint assessment, carbon offset projects, and navigation of carbon credit and carbon finance schemes, for organisations measuring and reducing their greenhouse-gas impact.
• Sustainability Consulting Strategic sustainability consulting covering strategy development, plans, targets, tender support, procurement alignment, and strategic waste minimisation, for businesses translating sustainability vision into actionable programmes.
• Waste Area Design Specialised design service for waste areas in new and existing buildings, ensuring optimal functionality and sustainability, suited to property developers, building owners, and facilities operators.
• Training & Education Education and training programmes for teams on sustainability topics, including in-person training, webinars, speaker engagements, and sustainability activations, targeted at organisations building internal sustainability capability.
• Educational Signage Communication tools including educational signage and tailored waste segregation plans to support sustainable waste management practices, deployed in client premises and event venues.

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieved 93% waste diversion rate for Hotel Verde (Net Zero Waste certification)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, core and operational.

• Credible CarbonsupportingOthers · 1 January 2024Green Gap Consulting uses Credible Carbon to offset their anticipated carbon emissions, achieving Carbon Negative status. The partnership supports their commitment to walking the talk as a sustainability company.
• Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGBCSA is the certifying body for Net Zero certifications. Green Gap Consulting acts as Accredited Professionals guiding clients through the Net Zero certification process, including Net Zero Carbon, Waste, Water, and Ecology certifications.
• Don't WasteoperationalStrategic or Co-development PartnerDon't Waste is an on-site waste management company that handles sorting of waste at source for clients like Hotel Verde. They play a critical role in ensuring proper waste separation and continuous monitoring of sustainability efforts.
• Zero Waste FoundationsupportingOthersNon-profit organisation focused on waste minimisation, education and environmental conservation. Green Gap's Managing Director Linus Naik is also a director of this foundation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• SouthSouthNorth: Africa-based climate change and sustainability organization providing advisory and project implementation support. Comparable to Green Gap on sustainability advisory for African clients, though its primary focus is on donor-funded climate programs.
• GreenCape: South African non-profit sector support organization that drives green economy and sustainability initiatives. Comparable to Green Gap as a South Africa-based sustainability advisory, though its focus is broader sector enablement rather than enterprise Net Zero certification.

Emerging players

• Sphera: Software and consulting provider for ESG, carbon, and sustainability data management. Comparable to Green Gap's carbon consulting services, but with a technology-platform-led model versus Green Gap's pure services approach.

Direct peers

• Anthesis Group: Global sustainability consultancy focused on carbon, circular economy, and ESG strategy for enterprises. Comparable to Green Gap on Net Zero and circular economy advisory, with a much larger global footprint.
• Carbon Trust: International carbon consultancy advising organizations on carbon footprint reduction, Net Zero strategies, and sustainability certification. Highly comparable to Green Gap's carbon and Net Zero consulting services, though the Carbon Trust is much larger and operates globally.

Broad incumbents

• SLR Consulting: Global environmental and sustainability consultancy with a presence in Africa, advising on ESG, waste, and carbon strategies. Comparable to Green Gap on environmental advisory services, but operates as a broad incumbent with multiple technical disciplines.
• WSP Environment Africa: Global professional services firm with a strong environmental and sustainability consulting practice in Africa. Comparable to Green Gap on environmental advisory services, but operates at far greater scale with broader engineering and infrastructure scope.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): Global sustainability and environmental consulting firm serving corporate clients on carbon, ESG, and Net Zero strategies. Directly comparable service offerings to Green Gap, with a much larger geographic footprint and broader capability stack.

Others

• Credible Carbon: South African carbon offset and credits provider. Partnered with Green Gap for their own Carbon Negative status; an adjacent ecosystem participant in the carbon services value chain rather than a direct competitor.
• Don't Waste: South African on-site waste management company that sorts waste at source for clients like Hotel Verde. Operationally partnered with Green Gap; while not a direct competitor, it is a key adjacent player in the same waste/Net Zero value chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/green-gap

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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