Living Business

What Living Business does

Living Business is a sustainability consultancy operating under Globally LLC from Sharjah's SHAMS Media Freezone in the UAE, with services delivered across the wider Middle East region. Founded in 2018, the firm advises enterprises on ESG strategy and assessment, carbon accounting and decarbonization, LCAs and EPDs, sustainability reporting and disclosure, ISO advisory, sustainable supply chain strategy, environmental roadmaps, and staff engagement activities. The company has supported over 200 companies and holds B Corp certification, positioning itself as a specialist sustainability advisor aligned with international frameworks including GRI, SASB, ISSB, UN Global Compact, UN SDGs, and UAE Vision.

The firm's technology offering centers on Ecodrisil, an AI-powered ESG data management and reporting platform that combines digital tooling with expert data and process consulting to streamline sustainability disclosure workflows. A complementary free tool, the Living Business ESG Ladder, delivers a 15-minute ESG self-assessment aligned with multiple global frameworks and operates as a top-of-funnel lead-generation asset. The Living Business Programme, launched in 2020, functions as an annual sustainability yearbook and corporate engagement initiative with editions published through 2023.

Living Business operates a sales-led, professional services model with direct enterprise engagement. Named customers span manufacturing (BALEXCO), FMCG (Fine Hygienic Holding, IFFCO), transportation and logistics (TRISTAR GROUP), beverages (Ali Bin Ali Beverages), retail (BMMI), and legal services (Al Tamimi & Company). The firm is led by Managing Partner Keith Bradley with a team of approximately seven, and maintains co-marketing partnerships with HSBC and Get in the Ring for sustainability competitions in the UAE.

Name

Living Business

Legal name

Globally LLC

Website

https://livingbusiness.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Living Business is a UAE-based sustainability consultancy providing ESG strategy, carbon accounting, sustainability reporting, ISO advisory, and supply chain services to enterprises across the Middle East, complemented by the Ecodrisil AI-powered ESG reporting platform and the ESG Ladder self-assessment tool.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability Consulting / ESG Advisory

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainability & ESG Consulting (BPAHACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Enterprise Carbon Accounting & GHG Inventory Platforms (EUABAEAA), ESG Governance, Sustainability Reporting & Assurance Advisory (BPAHAFAJ), Sustainability, ESG & Climate Risk Advisory (BPAHAJAH), Sustainability & ESG Reporting (GRI/SASB/ISSB/CSRD) (EUAHAJAB)

Keywords

• Sustainability consulting
• ESG strategy advisory
• Carbon accounting services
• Sustainability reporting
• ESG data platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Sharjah

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sustainability Consulting Services: Professional consulting services providing end-to-end support on sustainability reporting, carbon emissions measurement, ESG strategy development, certifications, and supply chain upgrades for businesses in UAE and the Middle East region.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Living Business is a sustainability consultancy that helps companies in the UAE and wider Middle East region develop ESG strategies, measure carbon emissions, produce sustainability reports aligned to GRI/SASB/ISSB, pursue certifications, and upgrade supply chains. It pairs consulting expertise with two technology tools: Ecodrisil (an AI-powered ESG data management and reporting platform) and the Living Business ESG Ladder (a free 15-minute ESG self-assessment).

Product overview

Living Business offers a portfolio of sustainability consulting services and technology products. The core technology offerings include Ecodrisil (an AI-powered ESG data management and reporting platform) and the Living Business ESG Ladder (a free ESG evaluation tool). The Living Business Programme provides consulting services including ESG Strategy & Assessment, Carbon Accounting & Decarbonization, LCAs & EPDs, Sustainability Reporting & Disclosure, ISO Advisory, Supply Chain Strategy, Environmental Roadmaps, and Staff Engagement Activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ecodrisil An AI-powered ESG data management and reporting platform combining advanced digital tools with expert data and process consulting to streamline and accelerate sustainability reporting, helping businesses meet their ESG goals with ease.
• Living Business ESG Ladder A free evaluation tool that measures a company's ESG performance through a 15-minute assessment, delivering a detailed report with practical guidance to improve ESG performance and sustainability reporting, aligned with UN Global Compact, B Corp, UN SDGs, GRI frameworks, and supporting ICV certification and UAE Vision.
• Living Business Programme An annual sustainability program supporting companies in developing sustainability strategies, reporting, and action plans integrated into corporate governance and day-to-day operations across the UAE and Middle East.
• ESG Strategy & Assessment Consulting service that helps companies develop ESG strategies and assessments, integrating sustainability into corporate governance and day-to-day operations.
• Carbon Accounting & Decarbonization Consulting service supporting companies in measuring carbon emissions and developing decarbonization plans as part of measurable climate action.
• LCAs & EPDs Consulting service producing Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) to quantify environmental impact across product lifecycles.
• Sustainability Reporting & Disclosure Consulting service that prepares sustainability reports and disclosures aligned with international standards such as GRI, SASB, or ISSB for compliance-ready narratives.
• ISO Advisory Consulting service providing advisory support to help companies achieve ISO certifications and align management systems with international standards.
• Strategy for a Sustainable Supply Chain Consulting service supporting companies in developing sustainability strategies for their supply chains to meet ESG requirements.
• Environmental Roadmaps for your Office Consulting service reviewing office environments and recommending practical, cost-effective enhancements to reduce the environmental footprint of workplaces.
• Staff Engagement Activities Consulting service providing staff engagement activities to embed sustainability into corporate culture and day-to-day operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supported over 200 companies in UAE and wider Middle East region

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HSBCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHSBC, Get in the Ring, and Globally organized the first UAE edition of the Living Business Competition and Awards, bringing sustainability-focused business initiatives to the region.
• Get in the RingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHSBC, Get in the Ring, and Globally organized the first UAE edition of the Living Business Competition and Awards, bringing sustainability-focused business initiatives to the region.
• Globally LLCcoreOthersGlobally LLC operates the Living Business portal and partners with Living Business to bring sustainability competitions and awards to UAE.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• South Pole: Global climate solutions and sustainability consultancy offering carbon accounting, ESG strategy, and advisory services. Comparable to Living Business as a full-stack ESG advisory, but operating at far larger scale across multiple continents.
• Carbon Trust: International climate and sustainability consultancy helping organisations measure, manage, and reduce environmental impact. Comparable to Living Business as a sustainability strategy and carbon advisory, though Carbon Trust is UK-headquartered with a global mandate.
• Workiva: Public-listed ESG and financial reporting platform widely used by large enterprises for sustainability disclosures. Comparable to Ecodrisil for reporting workflows, though Workiva is a broad incumbent serving global enterprises rather than MENA SMEs.
• Deloitte (Sustainability & Climate): Big-4 advisory with a dedicated sustainability, climate, and ESG reporting practice serving large enterprises and governments. Comparable as a full-service sustainability advisory; a potential competitor and possible sub-contracting partner for Living Business in MENA.
• KPMG (Sustainability Services): Big-4 advisory firm with a large global ESG strategy, climate risk, and reporting practice. Comparable as an end-to-end ESG consultancy but operating at far greater scale and breadth than Living Business's MENA-focused boutique.

Direct peers

• Plan A: ESG and carbon accounting SaaS platform with a strong CSRD/EU focus. Comparable to Ecodrisil's ESG data management proposition; both combine software with implementation support, though Plan A is Europe-centric.
• Sweep: ESG data management platform enabling carbon accounting and sustainability reporting. Comparable to Ecodrisil as a SaaS-led ESG disclosure tool, with Sweep adding a partner-consultancy ecosystem to compete in adjacent geographies.
• Persefoni: Climate management and carbon accounting SaaS platform for enterprises and financial institutions. Closely comparable to Ecodrisil's AI-driven reporting functionality, though Persefoni serves a global enterprise base versus Living Business's regional MENA focus.
• Watershed: Enterprise carbon accounting and ESG reporting SaaS platform. Comparable to Ecodrisil as an AI-powered emissions-measurement and disclosure platform, though Watershed targets Fortune 500 globally while Living Business focuses on MENA enterprises.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): Global sustainability consulting firm offering ESG strategy, carbon services, EHS advisory, and supply-chain sustainability. Closely comparable to Living Business's consulting portfolio but at much larger global scale and with deep industrial client base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/living-business-com

Compliance1 record

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

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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