Sustainable Solutions International Consulting (SSIC)

What Sustainable Solutions International Consulting (SSIC) does

Sustainable Solutions International Consulting (SSIC) is a global consortium of independent consultants providing professional sustainability advisory services to governments, NGOs, multilateral organizations, and private-sector clients. It is structured as a "community of practitioners" rather than an incorporated entity, operating through affiliated legal vehicles including SSIC-UK (a registered UK social enterprise) and Sustainable Solutions Timor-Leste LDA (SSTL, an LDA-incorporated entity in Timor-Leste established in 2016). The consortium's core staff is small — approximately 5 people concentrated in the SSTL office (Director Emily Morrison, Program Manager Rosa Martins, IT/Admin Officer Raul Amaral, Admin Assistant Antonio Marques) — with the broader delivery capacity provided by an extended network of independent consultants located across multiple geographies.

SSIC delivers twelve primary service offerings: Strategic Planning, Monitoring Evaluation & Learning (MEL), Research & Analysis, Organizational Development, Mediation/Negotiation/Conflict Resolution, Fundraising, Project Management, Facilitation, Training & Capacity Building, Communications & Behavior Change, Institutional Learning, and Knowledge Management. These services are organized around four sector verticals: Marine & Coastal, Terrestrial, Community & Social Development, and Climate Change. The firm has executed engagements in 36+ countries spanning Southeast Asia, Oceania, South Asia, East/West/Southern Africa, Central Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America. Notable clients include UNDP, USAID, WWF, GIZ, the World Bank, The Nature Conservancy, Mercy Corps, American Red Cross, Sodexo, and Daniels Health.

The business model is project-based professional services consulting on quote-based pricing. Revenue is generated through direct engagement with clients seeking specialized sustainability expertise, delivered either by individual consultants or assembled teams for short or long-term assignments. The firm markets primarily through its website and direct professional networking within the international development sector. There are no proprietary technology products, no AI capabilities, no patents, and no disclosed revenue or funding history. The structure is deliberately lean, distributed, and partnership-driven rather than a traditional scaled consulting firm.

Name

Sustainable Solutions International Consulting (SSIC)

Legal name

Sustainable Solutions International Consulting (SSIC)

Website

https://sustainablesolutions.consulting

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SSIC is a global consortium of independent sustainability consultants delivering advisory services across marine, terrestrial, community development, and climate change sectors to governments, NGOs, multilaterals, and private-sector clients in 36+ countries, operating through affiliated entities in the UK and Timor-Leste.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainability & ESG Consulting (BPAHACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Cooperation, Capacity Building & Policy Advisory Programs (BPADABAO), Institutional Capacity Building & Training (Workforce/Systems Strengthening) (BPADAEAC), Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus & Resilience Programming (BPADAEAK)

Keywords

• Sustainability consulting
• Marine coastal management
• Climate change adaptation
• Community development consulting
• Environmental conservation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dili

HQ country

Timor-Leste

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: SSIC generates revenue through professional consulting engagements with government agencies, NGOs, and international development organizations. Services are offered as individual consultants or as teams for short or long-term assignments across sustainability-related sectors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Sustainable Solutions International Consulting (SSIC) is a global consortium of independent consultants that delivers sustainability-focused consulting services to government agencies, NGOs, international development organizations, and private-sector clients. Services are offered as individual consultants or assembled teams for short or long-term assignments across four sector focus areas: Marine & Coastal, Terrestrial, Community & Social Development, and Climate Change, spanning capabilities such as strategic planning, MEL, research and analysis, organizational development, mediation, fundraising, project management, facilitation, training, communications, institutional learning, and knowledge management.

Product overview

Sustainable Solutions International Consulting (SSIC) is a global consortium of independent consultants offering professional sustainability consulting services. The organization provides a comprehensive portfolio of service offerings including Strategic Planning, Monitoring Evaluation & Learning, Research & Analysis, Organizational Development, Mediation & Conflict Resolution, Fundraising, Project Management, Facilitation, Training & Capacity Building, Communications & Behavior Change, Institutional Learning, and Knowledge Management. These services are delivered across four key sector focus areas: Marine & Coastal, Terrestrial, Community & Social Development, and Climate Change. The consortium operates globally through a network of independent practitioners, with a regional subsidiary in Timor-Leste (SSTL - Sustainable Solutions Timor-Leste LDA). SSIC provides consulting services available for short or long-term assignments, as individual consultants or as teams, serving various clients including governments, NGOs, international organizations, and private sector entities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Marine & Coastal Consulting Services Supports effective management of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), seascape-wide fishery management interventions, and promotion of the sustainable use of ocean and coastal resources for government agencies, conservation NGOs, and international organizations.
• Terrestrial Consulting Services Promotes a sustainable landscape approach to terrestrial management, including sustainable forest, habitat, and wildlife management practices, and sustainable agricultural activities for conservation organizations, donors, and government agencies.
• Community & Social Development Services Implements strengths-based, inclusive, and participatory approaches to support communities, local and national government agencies, NGOs, and CSOs across diverse sectors including gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI), livelihoods, and food security.
• Climate Change Consulting Services Provides climate change adaptation and mitigation services including vulnerability assessments, disaster risk reduction, and guidance on policy and regulatory frameworks for governments, donors, NGOs, and private-sector clients.
• Sustainable Solutions Timor-Leste (SSTL) Partner incorporated entity providing professional consulting services across sustainability-related sectors in Timor-Leste and regionally, with focus on grassroots initiatives, formative research, and community engagement.

Named customers28 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Sustainable Solutions Timor-Leste (SSTL LDA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016SSTL is a partner incorporated entity established in 2016 to provide professional consulting services across a range of sustainability-related sectors in Timor-Leste. SSTL leads and coordinates key initiatives within Timor-Leste and regionally, with wider client support provided by consortium members independently.
• SSIC-UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSSIC-UK is a registered Social Enterprise company in the United Kingdom and is an affiliate of the SSIC consortium. SSIC consortium is a community of practitioners, not an incorporated entity.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• DT Global: International development consultancy delivering governance, climate, and economic growth programs for USAID, DFAT, and other donors. Comparable in cross-sector expertise and emerging-market delivery model.
• Palladium: International development consulting firm delivering program management, monitoring and evaluation, and advisory services across sustainability sectors. Comparable in client base (USAID, DFAT, FCDO) and service mix to SSIC.
• DAI Global: International development consulting company providing technical assistance, capacity building, and program implementation for donors and governments. Operates in many of the same geographies and sustainability sectors as SSIC.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): Global sustainability consultancy with deep expertise in environmental, climate, and social impact advisory. Directly comparable offering to SSIC's marine, terrestrial, and climate change service lines, though at much greater scale.
• South Pole Group: Climate and sustainability consultancy advising corporates and governments on emissions reduction, climate strategy, and ESG. Comparable in sustainability and climate advisory positioning, though more commercially focused.
• Resonance Global: Specialized development and sustainability consultancy supporting international donors, NGOs, and corporate clients on strategy, MEL, and program design. Directly comparable to SSIC's combination of climate, conservation, and community development work in emerging markets.
• Social Impact: Global development management consulting firm offering MEL, capacity building, and program design for USAID, DFAT, and foundations. Comparable as a boutique donor-focused consultancy.
• Anthesis Group: Sustainability advisory and consulting firm supporting corporates on ESG strategy, climate, and supply chain sustainability. Comparable in climate/ESG advisory depth and corporate sustainability services like those delivered for Daniels Health and Sodexo.

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with substantial climate adaptation, environmental, and sustainability services. SSIC has actually delivered for AECOM on USAID ADAPT Asia-Pacific, indicating both partnership and competitive overlap.
• ICF International: Large advisory and digital services firm with significant climate, environment, and international development practices. Competes with SSIC on climate adaptation, MEL, and sustainability advisory engagements, particularly for major donor contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SustainableSolutionsConsulting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sustainable-solutions-international-consulting-ssic-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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