Oikon Ltd. - Institute of Applied Ecology

What Oikon Ltd. - Institute of Applied Ecology does

Oikon Ltd. - Institute of Applied Ecology (Oikon d.o.o.) is a Zagreb-headquartered environmental consultancy and applied ecology research institute founded in 1997, organized into five departments (Environmental Engineering and Landscape Architecture, Nature Protection, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Law/Policy/Economics, Sustainability and Climate Resilience) and five specialized laboratories (Remote Sensing and GIS — LADIGIS, Biodiversity and Population Genetics, Large Carnivores and Vertebrate Ecology, Fish and Aquatic Ecosystems, Data Science). Its service portfolio spans Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEA), nature and habitat inventories, landscape architecture, feasibility studies, natural resource management, IT/GIS consulting, remote sensing and UAV/LiDAR surveys, renewable energy studies, industrial ecology, environmental modeling, transportation ecology, environmental law and policy, and EU Taxonomy / CSRD-aligned sustainability reporting (including ISO 14067:2018 product carbon footprint). Proprietary product lines include Bird Protection Technologies for Wind Farms and Satellite Images, with co-developed assets including the SeaK coastal monitoring system (with LIST LABS under ESA support) and the GEOAI4ESRSE4 AI toolbox.

The firm operates a B2G professional services model, generating revenue through project-based consulting fees, international donor tenders (European Commission FWC SIEA 2018, World Bank MARS project, ESA contracts, FAO Global Soil Partnership), direct enterprise engagements (e.g., Sisecam soda Lukavac), and product sales. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; engagements are quoted per project with multi-year contract cadences. Customers are primarily Croatian and Southeast European government ministries, national and nature parks, water management authorities, and international donors, with a growing footprint in industrial sustainability compliance; geographic reach now spans Croatia, Slovenia (via the OIKON SI JV established February 2021 with CEDARS d.o.o.), Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, Turkey, and broader SEE/MEA regions, underpinned by 1,900+ completed projects and 970+ cumulative clients over 28+ years. The firm is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors and is led by Director Dalibor Hatić.

Name

Oikon Ltd. - Institute of Applied Ecology

Legal name

Oikon d.o.o.

Website

https://oikon.hr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Oikon d.o.o. is a Zagreb-based applied ecology research institute and environmental consultancy founded in 1997, delivering EIAs, remote sensing, sustainability reporting, and nature-protection services to Croatian and SEE government agencies, national parks, and international donors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Consulting Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainability, ESG & Climate Risk Advisory (BPAHAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

EIA/ESIA Documentation & Technical Studies (Air/Water/Noise/Traffic) (EUAHAAAC), ESG, Sustainability & Impact Research (BPAHALAL), ESG Governance, Sustainability Reporting & Assurance Advisory (BPAHAFAJ)

Keywords

• Environmental consulting services
• Environmental impact assessments
• Applied ecology research
• Remote sensing GIS services
• Nature protection consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Zagreb

HQ country

Croatia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Environmental Consulting Services: Professional consulting services including environmental impact assessments, nature protection studies, strategic environmental assessments, feasibility studies, monitoring protocols, and restoration plans for public and private clients. Revenue is generated through project-based engagements and consultancy fees.
2. IT and GIS Services: Business analysis, system architecture design, database and application development, implementation, support, and user IT/GIS training services provided to clients.
3. Remote Sensing and Earth Observation Services: Aerial/satellite/new platform data collection, interpretation, and analyses of complex data, including UAV/drone surveys, LiDAR, satellite monitoring, and specialized remote sensing projects for national and international clients.
4. Product and Satellite Imagery Sales: Sale of satellite imagery products and bird protection technologies for wind farms as proprietary products.
5. International Tenders and Donor-Funded Projects: Revenue generated through participation in internationally funded tenders, EU projects, ESA contracts, and World Bank projects (e.g., FWC SIEA 2018 framework contract valued at 125 million euros for the European Commission).
6. Sustainability Reporting Services: Sustainability reporting in accordance with EU Taxonomy Regulation and Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, including carbon footprint analysis and climate resilience consulting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Oikon is an environmental consultancy and applied ecology research institute providing environmental impact assessments, strategic environmental assessments, nature protection studies, sustainability reporting, renewable energy consulting, remote sensing and GIS services, biodiversity research, and carbon footprint analysis. The firm operates five departments and five specialized laboratories supporting projects for government agencies, public institutions, industrial clients, and international donors across Croatia, Southeast Europe, and beyond.

Product overview

Oikon Ltd. is an environmental consultancy and applied ecology research institute offering a portfolio of environmental consulting services, satellite-based earth observation products, and specialized laboratory services. The company provides environmental impact assessments, sustainability reporting (including ISO 14067 carbon footprint analysis), renewable energy consulting, and earth observation/GIS services. Their product offerings include Bird Protection Technologies for Wind Farms and Satellite Images. The organization is structured into five departments and five specialized laboratories including LADIGIS (Remote Sensing and GIS), Laboratory for Data Science, and Laboratory for Biodiversity and Population Genetics, which collectively support their environmental consulting work with specialized analytical and research capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)

Quantifiable outcome

• 1900+ completed projects
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered international, regional, core, minor and global.

• Spatial Services (Austria)internationalTechnology or Integration · 7 July 2026Spatial Services from Austria is a partner in the Eurostars project GEOAI4ESRSE4, involving Oikon as a Croatian partner. The project develops an integrated GIS, Earth Observation (EO), and AI toolbox for European Sustainability Reporting Standards on Biodiversity and Ecosystem (ESRS E4).
• VPB and BioinstitutregionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Oikon, as lead partner, together with VPB and Bioinstitut, is implementing a project for Hrvatske vode: a Feasibility Study for the removal of invasive alien plant species (twoleaf watermilfoil and dense waterweed) in the Neretva River Delta. The expert team consists of specialists in aquatic ecosystems, invasive species, GIS, water chemistry, economics, and project management.
• European Space Agency (ESA)coreTechnology or Integration · 29 November 2021ESA and Oikon signed two contracts for remote sensing projects in Croatia: (1) Coastal monitoring and human-induced change monitoring, and (2) Development of invasive plant species detection methods using Sentinel data. Both projects contribute to ecosystem and biodiversity preservation while developing space technology applications in Croatia.
• Robin Radar Systems and SupernaturalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 October 2021Oikon co-organized a workshop on radar technology for advanced bird and bat monitoring in wind farm development, in collaboration with Robin Radar Systems and Supernatural, and with support from the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development and the Croatian Renewable Energy Association.
• Abkons (Tirana, Albania)regionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 April 2021Oikon worked with Albanian partner company Abkons from Tirana on projects for developing forest and pasture management plans in five Albanian municipalities. Joint activities included participatory workshops and collaborative project delivery.
• LIST LABSregionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2021Oikon and partner LIST LABS developed the SeaK satellite-based coastal monitoring system for Croatia, with support from ESA, the public institution 'More i krš', and Split-Dalmatia County. The functional prototype was presented at a final workshop in Split.
• Ocean Alliance Conservation Member (OACM)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 April 2021Oikon partnered with OACM on the Plastic Sea Turtle Exhibition project, a traveling exhibition of a sea turtle sculpture made from waste extracted from the Adriatic Sea. Oikon's role was to support the project to raise public awareness about marine plastic pollution.
• CEDARS d.o.o.regionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2021In partnership with Slovenian company CEDARS d.o.o., Oikon established OIKON SI, Inštitut za trajnostni razvoj d.o.o., in Ljubljana, Slovenia. This synergy created a consulting company combining Croatian and Slovenian expertise in sustainable development and environmental services, marking Oikon's expansion beyond Croatia into the wider region.
• ICA WorldglobalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2020OIKON became a member of ICA World, an international alliance of independent organizations and experts with clear technical or geographic specialization working on donor-funded projects across various beneficiary countries. ICA World enables long-term cooperation between a growing network of reliable development aid partners.
• FAO Global Soil PartnershipglobalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 September 2017Oikon became an official partner of the FAO Global Soil Partnership initiative, whose key goal is promoting sustainable soil management. The partnership aims to address soil degradation (affecting approximately 33% of global soil) and support policymakers in adopting sustainable development goals.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ramboll: Nordic engineering, consulting, and management firm with extensive environmental practice in EIA, sustainability, and nature-based solutions. Strong European footprint and similar values-driven positioning, but considerably larger and broader in service scope.
• WSP Global: Global professional services firm with a sizable environmental consulting practice covering EIA, climate resilience, and sustainability advisory. Significantly larger scale (60,000+ professionals) and broader portfolio than Oikon, but overlapping in core environmental services.
• Stantec: Global engineering, consulting, and project management firm with strong environmental services including impact assessment, water resources, and ecosystem restoration. Overlaps with Oikon's EIA and natural resource management practices but operates at substantially larger scale.
• Jacobs: Global professional services firm with critical mission solutions and environmental consulting practices including EIA, climate adaptation, and ESG advisory. Comparable to Oikon in environmental service offerings but with vastly larger scale and broader market reach.
• Arcadis: Global design, engineering, and management consulting firm with environmental and sustainability consulting practices. Comparable in EIA and climate advisory but with much greater scale, broader geographic reach, and stronger commercial-sector client mix.
• AtkinsRéalis: Canadian engineering and nuclear-led consulting firm with European operations in environment, geosciences, and sustainability. Similar donor-funded project experience and EIA capabilities, though broader in scope and significantly larger than Oikon.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): World's largest pure-play environmental, health, safety, and sustainability consultancy with strong European presence. Offers overlapping capabilities in EIA, ESG/sustainability reporting, biodiversity, and climate advisory but at much greater scale and global breadth than Oikon.

Direct peers

• Tetra Tech: Leading global consulting and engineering firm specializing in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, with significant international development work for USAID, World Bank, and ADB. Highly comparable to Oikon in EIA, natural resource management, and donor-funded environmental consulting.
• ICF International: Global consulting and digital services firm with a substantial international development and environment practice, including climate, environmental impact assessment, and sustainability advisory funded by USAID, EU, and World Bank. Closely comparable to Oikon's donor-funded project model and B2G customer base.
• SLR Consulting: Global environmental and sustainability consultancy with deep EIA, nature-based solutions, and ESG advisory practices across Europe. Closest scale-and-business-model match to Oikon among international peers, with comparable service portfolio and B2G/B2B mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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