EARTH MATTERS INTERNATIONAL LTD

What EARTH MATTERS INTERNATIONAL LTD does

Earth Matters International Ltd is a privately held, founder-led boutique consultancy operating across climate, biodiversity, and sustainability advisory. Founded in 2017 by Tanzeed Alam, the firm runs dual entities in the UAE (Fujairah) and the UK (Twickenham) and serves a client base spanning the GCC/MENA, Europe, and selected Latin American engagements. Service lines include net-zero and decarbonisation strategy, biodiversity and ecosystem-service valuation (delivered via InVEST methodologies), blue economy advisory, nature-based solutions, and climate adaptation policy support. The firm's visibility at COP28 and its designation as the GCC convenor of the EU-GCC Clean Energy Technology Network position it as a regional climate-policy interlocutor rather than a generalist sustainability shop.

Delivery is powered by an associate model drawing on PhD-level and MIT-educated specialists, supplemented by technology partnerships that extend capability without permanent headcount. The May 2024 partnership with Olive Gaea brings AI-driven decarbonisation tooling into net-zero engagements, while the 2019 partnership with Distant Imagery Solutions supplies spatial-analytics and remote-sensing capacity for ecosystem work. Marquee client references include the COP28 Presidency, Government of Dubai, Red Sea Development Company, ENGIE, Emirates Global Aluminium, PwC Middle East, IUCN, UK PACT, and the T20. Engagement with UNEP, WWF, and the Borari Tribe of the Brazilian Amazon indicates reach into multilateral, NGO, and Indigenous-led nature programmes.

Earth Matters monetises through project-based advisory mandates to governments, multilaterals, and large corporates, with the 2021 PwC Middle East partnership functioning as a channelled route into enterprise work. The firm is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, no external investors, and no public revenue. Its operating leverage is delivered through associate networks and technology partnerships rather than scale hiring, supporting a high-margin but capacity-bounded services model.

Name

EARTH MATTERS INTERNATIONAL LTD

Legal name

Earth Matters International Ltd.

Website

https://earth-matters.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Earth Matters International is a privately held boutique climate, biodiversity, and sustainability consultancy founded in 2017, advising governments, multilaterals, and large corporates on net-zero strategy, ecosystem services, and adaptation policy across the GCC, UK, and select Latin American markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Climate and Sustainability Consulting

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainability, ESG & Climate Risk Advisory (BPAHAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audit-Ready Controls, Assurance & Compliance Workflow Tools (CSRD/SEC/ISSB) (EUABAEAG), Climate Risk & Scenario Analysis (TCFD/IFRS S2) (EUAHAJAD), Nature & Biodiversity Reporting (TNFD, natural capital) (EUAHAJAM), Climate Finance, Carbon Markets & MRV Systems (BPADALAB)

Keywords

• Climate change consulting
• Sustainability advisory services
• Carbon footprint assessment
• Climate risk assessment
• ESG strategy consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Twickenham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Advisory and Consulting Services: Professional advisory services including strategy, policy and communications consulting, project management, and sustainability expertise delivered to private sector, government, and non-profit clients. Revenue generated through project-based consulting engagements and retainer arrangements.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Earth Matters provides professional advisory and consulting services on climate change and sustainability, delivered through project-based engagements to private sector companies, government entities, and social impact organisations. Its service portfolio spans carbon footprint assessment (using Paris Agreement-aligned methodologies), climate change risk assessment and adaptation planning, ecosystem service valuation, corporate sustainability strategy and SDG-aligned reporting, social and economic impact analysis, sustainability innovation prize programmes, capacity building and training, strategy/policy/communications advisory, project management, and event design and facilitation.

Product overview

Earth Matters is a climate change and sustainability consulting firm offering advisory services rather than a unified software product. The company provides a portfolio of professional services including strategic advisory, capacity building, event facilitation, and technical assessments. Core offerings include climate change risk assessment, carbon footprint assessment, ecosystem service valuation, corporate sustainability strategy, and sustainability innovation programs. These services are delivered through consultant engagements rather than software products or platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Talks & Workshops Bespoke talks and workshops for government bodies and businesses to raise awareness about climate change, biodiversity and sustainability issues. Offerings include 1-hour interactive talks, group simulation activities, and 4-day retreats to natural environments with guided conservation tours.
• Corporate Sustainability Strategy and Reporting Sustainability strategy development services helping businesses develop SDG strategies, policies and targets to 2030. Includes mapping value and supply chains, assessment of relevant SDGs, stakeholder surveys, data diagnostics, KPI setting, and real-time performance analysis.
• Sustainability Innovation Design and management of prize programs that reward SMEs, NGOs and education establishments for deploying innovative solutions in energy, water, food and health. Includes mentoring young people and technical evaluation services.
• Social and Economic Impact Analysis Quantitative analytical models that assess costs and benefits of climate change actions from environmental, economic and social perspectives. Empowers governments and businesses to make evidence-based policies and decisions.
• Carbon Footprint Assessment Assessment services helping companies understand their current carbon footprint using internationally recognised methodologies. Assists companies in setting targets in line with Paris Climate Agreement goals.
• Climate Change Risk Assessment and Adaptation Planning Services to identify and quantify climate change risks for governments and businesses at regional, national, city or corporate level. Includes assessment of costs and benefits of adaptation options.
• Ecosystem Service Valuation Assessments Assessment of the value provided by nature to organisations, regions and countries. Uses Ecosystem Services and Natural Capital frameworks to understand social, economic and environmental changes caused by development plans and conservation policies.
• Strategy, Policy & Communications Advice Tailored research and analysis to help clients tackle complex climate change and sustainability issues. Includes providing insight for decision-making, stakeholder consensus building, and communication advisory on reports, briefings and presentations.
• Project Management Technical project delivery combining subject matter expertise with project management skills. Includes overseeing multi-disciplinary teams, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge transfer to client teams.
• Designing and Facilitating Events Strategic event design services for climate change and sustainability topics. Includes tailoring agendas, sourcing and briefing speakers, identifying participants, and moderating discussions.
• Capacity Building and Training Technical capacity and knowledge enhancement programs on climate change and sustainability. Includes assessing current client capacities and designing bespoke training activities.

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Olive GaeacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2024Groundbreaking partnership combining Earth Matters' strategic planning and execution expertise with Olive Gaea's innovative Zero automated platform for data monitoring and AI-driven decarbonisation. The partnership provides cutting-edge tech-based advisory services tailored to help companies achieve net zero emissions and maximise ESG impact.
• Distant Imagery SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance in environmental related imagery and video capture, analysis and restoration of coastal habitats and ecosystems. Partner develops drones and underwater ROV technologies for environmental data collection and assessment. Joint project with Borari Tribe of Brazilian Amazon using drone technology for conservation.
• PwC Middle-EastcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership established in 2021 with PwC Middle-East. Earth Matters appointed to provide advice on ESG matters and support PwC clients in the region. Provides subject matter expertise and project management for environment strategy projects.
• Borari Tribe of the Brazilian AmazonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroundbreaking conservation project partnering with indigenous Borari tribe. Project provides purpose-built climate technology including drones, empowering tribe with accurate data to address forest threats. Initiative includes training on drone usage and data analysis for tribal youth.
• EU-GCC Clean Energy Technology NetworkcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEarth Matters serves as Climate Change Convenor for the EU-GCC Clean Energy Technology Network, an initiative sponsored/funded by the European Commission. Convenes events and training workshops on climate change and economic diversification with GCC states.
• UNEPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead consultant for UNEP developing policy brief on urban adaptation to climate change in West Asia Region. Policy brief outlines potential of nature-based solutions across 12 countries.
• WWF / Emirates NaturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership with WWF on sustainable blue economy studies, freshwater conservation finance research, and marine conservation policy advisory for protected areas in the GCC.
• AcclimatiseminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership with Acclimatise for events and climate change risk assessment work, including Dubai's climate change adaptation strategy development.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• South Pole Group: Global climate advisory and carbon credit firm offering net zero strategy, climate risk, and ESG services to corporates and governments — directly comparable in scope and client mix to Earth Matters.
• BSR (Business for Social Responsibility): Global sustainability advisory working with corporates and NGOs on climate strategy, ESG and human rights — comparable client base and advisory offerings to Earth Matters.
• Anthesis Group: Sustainability advisory and implementation firm offering ESG strategy, climate risk and reporting services to multinational corporates — closely comparable consulting model and client profile.
• Carbon Trust: Climate and sustainability consultancy providing carbon footprinting, net zero strategy and advisory services to enterprises and governments globally, a head-to-head match on service offerings.
• EcoAct: Paris-based climate consultancy delivering carbon assessment, climate strategy and net zero advisory to corporates — same boutique advisory profile and service lines as Earth Matters.
• Climate Advisers: Boutique policy and climate finance advisory serving governments and multilateral institutions — comparable in advisory scope, policy brief authoring (UNEP, G20/T20 analogue) and high-level convening role.
• Acclimatise: Climate change adaptation and risk advisory firm; an existing implementation partner of Earth Matters (Dubai adaptation strategy co-delivery) and a directly comparable niche specialist.

Emerging players

• Watershed Technology: Enterprise climate platform combining measurement, reduction and reporting software with advisory services — the tech-enabled competitor whose model threatens or complements boutique climate consultancies.

Broad incumbents

• EY Climate Change and Sustainability Services: Global Big Four sustainability practice offering ESG assurance, climate risk and net zero advisory — competes for the same corporate and government mandates as Earth Matters but at much greater scale.
• PwC Sustainability & Climate Change: Big Four sustainability practice that is both partner (PwC Middle East ESG advisory) and competitor for large ESG mandates — overlapping capability set at the enterprise end of Earth Matters' market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/EarthMatters_MENA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/earthmatters

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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