We Grow Forest Foundation

What We Grow Forest Foundation does

We Grow Forest Foundation is a women-led environmental NGO incorporated in 2020 and headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. The foundation operates across six integrated verticals: Forestation (afforestation and reforestation), Carbon Offsetting (via the Carbon Zero Day calculator and clock), Digital Platforms (digital business cards and green websites), Biophilic Sessions (guided nature experiences), Green Learning (We Grow Forest College and We Connect UN leadership programs), and Publications (ghostwriting, editing, and book publishing services distributed through Amazon and Flipkart). Underlying technology consists of a website-first platform (wegrowforest.org), a Plant a Tree web app, a carbon footprint calculator and clock built on IPCC carbon-budget data, and standard LMS and form infrastructure (Google Forms) — there is no public API, no mobile app, and no disclosed proprietary AI components.

The foundation generates revenue through a self-sustaining social enterprise model that sells services rather than relying primarily on donations. Revenue streams include fee-based planting drives and Memory Trees (commemorative plantings with personalized certificates), publication services (ghostwriting, editing, ISBN registration, distribution, and book launches), digital services (website development and digital business cards), saree bags produced by women's self-help groups, corporate CSR/CER consulting and ESG strategy implementation, and tuition-style fees for the We Connect UN GELP and UNELP leadership programs held annually in Geneva. Customers span students and youth, corporate organizations seeking credible sustainability partnerships, rural communities in Kerala, educational institutions, and aspiring authors. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with no publicly disclosed price list, and most engagements (book projects, websites, awareness sessions, beach clean-ups) operate on short, fixed timelines measured in days or weeks.

Distribution combines on-ground activity across Indian states (including New Delhi and Kerala) with international touchpoints in Geneva (leadership programs), Dubai (Planet Earth Summit), Iceland, and Latvia. Marketing is multi-channel and organic-led via LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Pinterest, supplemented by earned media (Doordarshan TV), WhatsApp community groups, and partnership-driven referral through Google Forms. Strategic positioning emphasizes alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, GRI Standards-aligned annual ESG reporting, UNEP-recognized certifications (Tide Turners Plastic Challenge Champion Level 3, GPML membership), and direct UN consultation status established at Geneva Peace Week in October 2024.

Name

We Grow Forest Foundation

Legal name

We Grow Forest Foundation

Website

https://wegrowforest.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

We Grow Forest Foundation is a women-led environmental NGO in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, that runs six verticals — forestation, carbon offsetting, digital platforms, biophilic sessions, green learning, and publications — selling services to fund reforestation, marine conservation, sustainability education, and leadership programs for youth, corporates, and communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental NGO Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (1153), Support Activities for Forestry (115310), Forestry and Logging (113)

SIC

Forestry (800), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Forestry & Reforestation (BPAGAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tree Planting & Establishment Services (Manual/Mechanized) (AFAMACAE), Reforestation & Afforestation Services (Planting, Site Prep, Regeneration) (IMAMAAAE), Agroforestry & Perennial Cropping Systems (EUABABAD), Environmental & Climate Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAM), Regeneration & Reforestation Operations (Site Prep, Planting, Seeding) (AFAMAAAC)

Keywords

• Environmental services
• Reforestation services
• Carbon offsetting
• Sustainability education
• Marine conservation

Headquarters

HQ city

Thiruvananthapuram

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Planting Services: The foundation organizes tree-planting drives for individuals and organizations, charging for scientifically-designed reforestation services with proper soil testing, land preparation, and native plant selection.
2. Memory Trees: Tree planting services for special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, and memorials with personalized certificates and location tracking.
3. Publication Services: Ghostwriting, editing, mentorship, and publishing services for aspiring authors. Services include manuscript review, professional editing, book design, ISBN registration, printing, online publishing on Amazon and Flipkart, and book launch events.
4. Digital Services: Website development and digital business card creation services focused on sustainability with minimal digital carbon footprints.
5. Saree Bags: Eco-friendly bags produced from donated sarees by women's self-help groups, sold to support environmental initiatives.
6. Sustainability Consulting: Corporate sustainability partner services including CSR/CER consultancy, environmental policy development, and ESG strategy implementation.
7. Leadership Programs: We Connect UN programs (GELP and UNELP) providing leadership training in Geneva with fees for participation.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

We Grow Forest Foundation is a women-led environmental NGO that delivers reforestation and tree-planting services, marine conservation beach clean-ups, carbon footprint measurement tools, sustainability education programs, leadership training, and book publishing services. The foundation operates on a self-sustaining model by selling these professional services to individuals, schools, and corporations in order to fund its environmental projects rather than relying primarily on donations.

Product overview

We Grow Forest Foundation is a women-led environmental NGO operating through six interconnected verticals: Forestation (afforestation and reforestation), Carbon Offsetting (via Carbon Zero Day calculator and climate initiatives), Digital Platforms (eco-friendly websites and digital business cards), Biophilic Sessions (nature-based wellness), Green Learning (We Grow Forest College and We Connect UN leadership programs), and Publications (book publishing services). The organization also offers supplementary programs including Memory Trees for commemorative planting, the Young Environmental Ambassador Programme for youth leadership, internship and volunteership opportunities, and Saree Bags for sustainable fashion. The portfolio integrates nature-based solutions with digital sustainability, education, and community empowerment to combat climate change and promote environmental stewardship.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sea of Change: A marine conservation initiative focused on beach clean-ups, reducing plastic waste, and protecting India's coastal ecosystems. Includes the Tide Turners Plastic Challenge (UNEP Champion Level 3) and goals for Blue Flag certification.
• We Connect UN
• We Grow Forest College
• Planet Earth Summit
• Carbon Zero Day
• We Grow Forest Publications

Products and services

• Carbon Zero Day
• Sea of Change
• Planet Earth Summit
• We Connect UN
• We Grow Forest College
• We Grow Forest Publications
• Digital Platforms Services
• Young Environmental Ambassador Programme
• Saree Bags

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel DubaicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2025Venue partner for the Planet Earth Summit Dubai 2025 inaugural event, hosting global climate leaders, innovators, and changemakers.
• United Nations (UN)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024We Grow Forest Foundation participated in UN consultation with Managing Trustee Dr. Merin Jacob and Secretary Syed Ali. Engagement includes Geneva Peace Week discussions and collaborative efforts for organizing the Planet Earth Summit with the United Nations. The foundation's statement was published on the official UN website.
• Asian Development Bank (ADB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerADB supports climate resilience projects in the Asia-Pacific region, aligning with Carbon Zero Day initiative's goals of promoting sustainable practices and climate action across the region.
• Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDP provides data frameworks for carbon reporting and reduction strategies, supporting Carbon Zero Day's educational resources and emission tracking tools.
• Carbon TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarbon Trust guides businesses on achieving carbon neutrality and sustainability certification, supporting corporate partners of the Carbon Zero Day initiative.
• UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation's statement on mental health and human rights published on official OHCHR website, representing commitment to human dignity and collective hope for communities.
• Thiruvananthapuram CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner providing clearance for monthly beach clean-up events at Veli Beach, enabling organized environmental restoration activities.
• World Leaders FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation for World Environment Day Special Talk Show featuring Dr. Meera Asmi, Chairwoman, on environmental awareness and climate action.
• Reflections InfoSystemsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHosted Dr. Meera Asmi for Inspired Talks Series, sharing insights on sustainability as part of environmental awareness and professional development.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Plant-for-the-Planet: Global youth-led reforestation initiative running the UNEP-backed Trillion Tree Campaign; comparable in youth ambassador programming, UN/UNEP affiliations, and global reforestation advocacy similar to We Grow Forest Foundation's Young Environmental Ambassador Programme.
• One Tree Planted: Global reforestation nonprofit that organizes tree-planting projects and partners with corporates; directly comparable to We Grow Forest Foundation's tree-planting drives, Memory Trees gifting, and corporate CSR sustainability partnerships.
• Eden Reforestation Projects: International NGO employing local communities to plant millions of trees across degraded landscapes; comparable operating model focused on large-scale reforestation services and corporate partnerships similar to We Grow Forest Foundation's forestation vertical.
• Tree-Nation: Online platform that lets individuals and companies plant trees for celebrations, events, and carbon offsetting; highly comparable to We Grow Forest Foundation's Plant a Tree Online Web App, Memory Trees product, and Carbon Zero Day initiative.

Emerging players

• Ecosia: Search engine that funds tree planting with its profits; while structured as a for-profit tech company, it shares the digital-sustainability and reforestation mission overlap with We Grow Forest Foundation's Digital Platforms vertical and Carbon Zero Day tool.
• Climate Neutral Group: Carbon offset and climate strategy provider helping businesses measure, reduce, and offset emissions; overlaps with We Grow Forest Foundation's Carbon Zero Day calculator and corporate sustainability consulting vertical.

Broad incumbents

• Centre for Science and Environment (CSE): India-based environmental think tank focused on sustainability research, pollution, and climate policy with strong education programs; comparable to We Grow Forest Foundation on sustainability education and policy engagement, though at a much larger scale and with deeper research capabilities.
• TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute): Major Indian research institute working on sustainability, climate change, and environmental policy with global partnerships; a broader incumbent whose sustainability education, research, and policy advisory work overlap with We Grow Forest College and We Connect UN leadership programs.
• Greenpeace India: Established environmental advocacy organization with campaigns on climate, oceans, and forests; comparable as a high-profile Indian environmental NGO with beach clean-ups and youth mobilization, though operating at significantly larger scale than We Grow Forest Foundation.

Regional players

• SayTrees Environmental Solutions: India-based environmental NGO focused on urban afforestation, biodiversity restoration, and corporate partnerships; most direct regional comparable to We Grow Forest Foundation's forestation, CSR consulting, and community-planting drives in India.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@wegrowforest
• Facebookfacebook.com/wegrowforest
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wegrowforest
• Instagraminstagram.com/wegrowforest
• Pinterestin.pinterest.com/wegrowforest
• Xx.com/WeGrowForest

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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