Sustainable Kingston

What Sustainable Kingston does

Sustainable Kingston is a Canadian non-profit organization incorporated in Ontario in 2012, headquartered at 221 Queen Street, Kingston, ON. Its mission is to enhance the livability and resiliency of Kingston by sharing knowledge and providing programs that drive community climate action. The organization operates the sustainably.eco platform and Green Economy Program, which give local businesses, educational institutions, and government bodies a GHG Protocol-aligned carbon accounting tool, 12 sustainability badges aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and annual sustainability reporting. It also runs supporting programs including Better Homes Kingston (residential energy efficiency), the Alternative Transportation Calculator, an Annual Kingston Climate Change Symposium (evolving into the Kingston Climate Summit 2026), the Evening of Recognition / Sustainable Kingston Awards, the Sustainable Kingston Youth Awards, the Kingston Climate Partnership, the Kingston Community Climate Action Fund (KCCAF), a school food-waste recycling pilot with the Limestone District School Board, and a podcast (42+ episodes) plus webinars, school resources, and a Project Idea Book.

The underlying technology is a web-based sustainability platform (sustainably.eco) rather than a sophisticated software product: carbon accounting is rule-based and aligned with the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard; badges are awarded against fixed criteria; no AI, API, or integration ecosystem is documented. Revenue mechanics for the non-profit combine (1) a membership/subscription program for local businesses (largely free or sponsored, e.g., Lanark County-sponsored memberships), (2) corporate sponsorships for events (Carbonzero for carbon offsets, venue partners such as St. Lawrence College, Kingston Transit), (3) donations routed through CanadaHelps to the KCCAF, and (4) government grants. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven rather than commercial sales; the customer base spans 60+ member organizations in Kingston and the surrounding region including Lanark County, Belleville, and Carleton Place.

Name

Sustainable Kingston

Legal name

Sustainable Kingston

Website

https://sustainablekingston.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sustainable Kingston is a Kingston, Ontario non-profit that operates the sustainably.eco platform, providing GHG Protocol-aligned carbon accounting, UN SDG-aligned badges, and community programming to help local businesses, educational institutions, government bodies, and residents measure and reduce their carbon footprints.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Sustainability Programs

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (BPAGAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation & Resilience Programs (BPAIAMAD), Sustainability Engagement, Training & Behavior Change Programs (On-site) (BPABALAK)

Keywords

• Community sustainability programs
• Carbon footprint measurement
• Climate action initiatives
• Environmental education resources
• Green economy membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Program: Revenue from sustainably.eco membership program where businesses pay to join and receive carbon accounting support, badges, recognition, and access to resources and events.
2. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships for events like the Evening of Recognition, Climate Change Symposium, and other programs. Sponsors receive recognition and visibility at events.
3. Donations (KCCAF): Kingston Community Climate Action Fund accepts donations to support climate initiatives including food waste recycling pilots and other local projects.
4. Government Grants: Funding from government programs and grants to support sustainability initiatives and community programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sustainable Kingston runs the sustainably.eco program — a web-based platform that helps organizations measure, report, and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions using a GHG Protocol-aligned accounting tool, combined with a UN-SDG-aligned sustainability badge recognition system. The non-profit complements this with the Green Economy membership program, annual flagship events (Climate Change Symposium, Evening of Recognition Awards), the Kingston Community Climate Action Fund, the Better Homes Kingston energy efficiency program, and educational content including a podcast and video resources to drive community-wide climate action in Kingston, Ontario.

Product overview

Sustainable Kingston operates a portfolio of sustainability-focused programs and resources. The core offering is the sustainably.eco platform and Green Economy Program, which provides carbon footprint measurement, reporting tools, sustainability badges, and recognition for participating organizations. Supporting offerings include the sustainably.eco Podcast (monthly conversations with sustainability leaders), educational content (Food Waste Video Series, 3R Videos, Webinars), event programs (Kingston Climate Change Symposium, Evening of Recognition Awards), funding initiatives (Kingston Community Climate Action Fund), and practical tools (Alternative Transportation Calculator, Project Idea Book). The products work together to support community-wide sustainability action through measurement, education, recognition, and funding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• sustainably.eco Platform

Quantifiable outcome

• CFB Kingston achieved annual savings of more than $5.6 million while reducing GHG emissions by 5,864 tons of CO2 equivalent
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City of KingstoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner and key collaborator on the Kingston Community Climate Action Fund (KCCAF). Co-hosts the annual Kingston Climate Change Symposium. Partners on climate action planning, EV charging infrastructure, and community sustainability initiatives.
• Limestone District School BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the Kingston Community Climate Action Fund school food waste recycling pilot program, bringing food-waste recycling into school cafeterias and classrooms.
• Loving SpoonfulcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood rescue partnership to donate surplus food from events to local organizations through Fresh Food Delivery program. Active collaborator on zero-waste event initiatives.
• FoodRescue.caminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood rescue partnership to redistribute rescuable food from events to community members after events.
• CarbonzerocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial carbon offset sponsor for events including Evening of Recognition and Kingston Climate Change Symposium. Supports carbon neutral event initiatives.
• St. Lawrence CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for events including Evening of Recognition. Active member of Green Economy program with extensive sustainability initiatives including LEED Gold targeted building and 1,600+ solar panels.
• Queen's UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey institutional partner for sustainability initiatives, student engagement, and research collaboration. Event sponsor for Climate Change Symposium.
• Cataraqui Conservation AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for tree planting initiatives at local organic farms as part of event sustainability initiatives.
• Kingston TransitminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides free bus transportation for event ticket holders to promote sustainable transportation to and from events.
• Wintergreen StudiosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerElectric vehicle showcase partner providing EV showcase at events through collaboration with Plug'n'Drive.
• Root Radical CSAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for tree planting at organic farm on Howe Island to support wildlife habitat and biodiversity.
• Circular InnovationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of Circular Innovation (CIC) organization supporting circular economy initiatives in the community.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Persefoni: Carbon accounting and climate management platform for enterprises — overlapping with sustainably.eco's GHG accounting capabilities but focused on larger organizations with more sophisticated compliance requirements.
• Watershed: Enterprise carbon accounting platform providing emissions measurement, reporting, and reduction tools — overlapping with sustainably.eco's GHG accounting functionality but serving larger organizations with deeper feature sets.

Others

• Pembina Institute: Canadian clean energy think tank focused on environmental policy and advocacy — thematically related to Sustainable Kingston's climate mission but operating in policy research and analysis rather than community-based program delivery.
• David Suzuki Foundation: Canadian environmental nonprofit with broader scope spanning climate, oceans, and Indigenous issues — thematically related to Sustainable Kingston's climate mission but operating at national scale with policy advocacy focus.

Direct peers

• Sustainable Calgary: Calgary-based community sustainability nonprofit focused on local climate action, sustainability education, and green community building — directly comparable to Sustainable Kingston's community-based climate programs and SMB member engagement.
• Équiterre: Quebec-based environmental nonprofit with community climate action, food systems, and sustainable consumption programs — directly comparable to Sustainable Kingston's community sustainability approach and food waste recovery work.
• Green Communities Canada: National umbrella network of community environmental organizations across Canada supporting local sustainability initiatives — directly comparable to Sustainable Kingston's community sustainability model and represents a parent/peer ecosystem.
• Clean Air Partnership: Toronto-based nonprofit focused on climate change action and air quality improvement with community engagement programs — directly comparable to Sustainable Kingston's community climate action model and municipal partnerships.
• Reep Green Solutions: Community sustainability nonprofit in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario running green living programs, home energy efficiency services, and community education — directly comparable to Sustainable Kingston's community sustainability mission and operating model.
• Carbonzero: Canadian carbon accounting and offsetting platform that already partners with Sustainable Kingston as official carbon offset sponsor — directly comparable to SK's sustainably.eco platform with broader commercial reach and similar SME customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCRcujTiwFO-kjxf7xZZywzQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/sustainablekingston
• Instagraminstagram.com/sustainablekingston
• Xx.com/SustainableKtwn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sustainable-kingston

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 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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