As an ADEC Innovation, we're proud to provide solutions that support sustainable development.
Get the latest corporate news and learn more about our leadership team below.
News
ADEC ESG Solutions
Check out the latest news and announcements from our team.
May 23, 2023
Global sustainability leader ADEC ESG Solutions recognized as accredited resource for driving organizational…
Learn moreMarch 13, 2023
ADEC Innovations Expands its Blue Economy Solutions into Marine Assurance and Sustainable Aquaculture
Learn moreNovember 21, 2022
Global sustainability consulting firm ADEC ESG Solutions releases suite of corporate educational material…
Learn moreAugust 24, 2022
Mr. Brian Myller brings over 30 years of experience as a scientist and leader where he focuses on cultivating…
Learn moreApril 12, 2022
Global sustainability consulting firm ADEC ESG Solutions recognized as accredited resource for helping…
Learn moreAugust 31, 2021
First in White Paper Pandemic Series, Produced by USGBC-LA and its Committee of LA’s Top Sustainability…
Learn moreJune 03, 2021
ADEC Innovations CEO James Donovan spoke at the Asia CEO Forum 2021, where he discussed global sustainable…
Learn moreMarch 25, 2020
As more COVID-19 cases are confirmed in the U.S. and globally, we at ADEC Innovations are taking extra…
Learn moreFebruary 13, 2020
ADEC Innovations CEO James Donovan speaks in front of governments, private sector and civil society representatives…
Learn moreAugust 20, 2019
ADEC Innovations and Libryo team up for the CleanChain Compliance Module, which provides global fashion…
Learn moreMay 07, 2019
Director of Global Solutions named as Honoree at the 4th Annual Environment & Energy Manager Conference.
Learn moreJanuary 22, 2019
ADEC Innovations, a leader in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) solutions that create positive…
Learn moreNovember 07, 2018
ADEC Innovations has been awarded the OutSystems Innovation Awards 2018 Environmental Impact Award. Presented…
Learn moreAugust 14, 2018
Fourth Accolade in a Year for Recently Launched Software Solution Providing Unprecedented Transparency…
Learn moreJune 13, 2018
Leading Apparel Manufacturer Gains Unprecedented Visibility & Progress Towards Eliminating Hazardous…
Learn moreMay 22, 2018
The third industry recognition received for CleanChain, built with the OutSystems low-code development…
Learn moreMay 16, 2018
Recently Launched Software Solution Provides Unprecedented Transparency into Global Supply Chain Practices…
Learn moreMarch 17, 2018
Trends ranging from globalization and social media to rising consumer demand for responsibly and sustainably…
Learn moreNovember 08, 2016
Joint Effort to Provide Underlying Technology and Data Management Solutions to Facilitate Chemical Conformance…
Learn moreSeptember 15, 2015
As CDP’s global outsourcing partner, FirstCarbon Solutions expands geographic climate change support…
Learn moreJune 03, 2015
Partnership will expand global coverage and create innovative joint initiatives from two leaders in climate…
Learn moreOctober 28, 2014
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 28, 2014 - FirstCarbon Solutions participated in the recently concluded…
Learn moreJuly 28, 2014
Manila, Philippines, July 28, 2014 – FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS) will sponsor the Green Company of the…
Learn moreMarch 12, 2014
Three-year agreement designates FCS as CDP’s global sustainability business process outsourcing partner…
Learn moreJanuary 21, 2014
Supplier Leadership Index is newest way to benchmark best practices and for CDP Supply Chain Program…
Learn moreDecember 03, 2013
ADEC Innovations Global President and FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS) Chief Executive Officer James M. Donovan…
Learn moreNovember 15, 2013
November 15, 2013, Manila, Philippines – The executive management team of FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS),…
Learn moreNovember 05, 2013
San Jose Becomes the Second Location Providing Sustainability and Environmental Services to the San Francisco…
Learn moreOctober 28, 2013
New Nairobi location will meet the pressing need for cost-effective environmental best practices in developing…
Learn moreJuly 31, 2013
Leader In Environmental and Sustainability Business Solutions Improves Services to Support Complex, Multijurisdictional…
Learn moreJune 26, 2013
FirstCarbon Solutions Talks Big Data and Energy Efficiency at the ACEF 2013
Learn moreJune 25, 2013
FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS) and CDP, today announce their expanded partnership to increase services that…
Learn moreJune 19, 2013
FirstCarbon Solutions Sponsors First PEISS National Convention
Learn moreJune 03, 2013
Pioneer and Industry Leader In Environmental and Sustainability Business Solutions Offers Rapid, Cost-Effective…
Learn moreMarch 27, 2013
Unique Web-Based Tool Design Helps Chef and Managers
Learn moreFebruary 27, 2013
FirstCarbon Solutions Selected To Prepare Environmental Studies For L.A.’s Groundbreaking Hollywood Central…
Learn moreJanuary 22, 2013
Major Climate Threat to Global Supply Chains Identified by New Research from the Carbon Disclosure Project
Learn moreSeptember 12, 2012
Schedule # GS-21F-0127Y Will Help FirstCarbon Solutions Streamline, Expedite Procurement Process, Allowing…
Learn moreAugust 01, 2012
FirstCarbon Solutions will deliver vital information to signatory investors of the Carbon Disclosure…
Learn moreJuly 31, 2012
FirstCarbon Solutions to deliver vital information to organizations working with the Carbon Disclosure…
Learn moreMay 22, 2012
FirstCarbon Completes Carbon Footprint Assessments for First Title
Learn moreMay 16, 2012
FirstCarbon Selected by Mahindra Satyam for Sustainability Monitoring
Learn moreApril 17, 2012
DEPOSIT, NY and IRVINE, CA - (April 17, 2012) – FirstCarbon Solutions, a pioneer and industry leader…
Learn moreDecember 31, 2011
Focused on achieving carbon transparency for organizations and suppliers for which sustainability has…
Learn moreJuly 13, 2011
DEPOSIT, N.Y., July 13, 2011 (8AM EST) – FirstCarbon Solutions, a pioneer and industry leader in environmental…
Learn moreJune 30, 2011
Initiative will Help Organization Estimate Energy and Water Consumption across Entire Planning Region…
Learn moreApril 26, 2011
Seven, the award-winning, multi-channel customer engagement agency, today announced it has selected FirstCarbon…
Learn moreApril 12, 2011
WEST CHESTER, Pa., April 12, 2011 – FirstCarbon Solutions, a pioneer and industry leader in environmental…
Learn moreMarch 15, 2011
FirstCarbon Solutions, a pioneer and industry leader in environmental business intelligence, today announced…
Learn moreJanuary 19, 2011
FirstCarbon Solutions, a pioneer and industry leader in environmental management optimization, today…
Learn moreJanuary 10, 2011
WEST CHESTER, Pa., Jan. 10, 2011 – FirstCarbon Solutions, a pioneer and industry leader in environmental…
Learn moreNovember 10, 2010
FirstCarbon Solutions, a pioneer and industry leader in environmental management optimization, today…
Learn moreAugust 10, 2010
Mandarin Version of ghgTrack Software to Help Local Companies Manage and Report Greenhouse Gas (GHG)…
Learn moreJune 21, 2010
WEST CHESTER, Pa., June 21, 2010 - FirstCarbon Solutions, a pioneer and industry leader in environmental…
Learn moreJune 10, 2010
FirstCarbon Solutions Expands Presence in Asia-Pacific with Opening of Singapore Office
Learn moreJune 04, 2010
FirstCarbon Solutions, a pioneer and industry leader in environmental management optimization, today…
Learn moreMay 11, 2010
FirstCarbon Solutions, a pioneer in environmental management optimization, today announced that it is…
Learn moreMay 11, 2010
FirstCarbon Solutions, a pioneer in environmental management optimization, has announced the opening…
Learn moreApril 13, 2010
FirstCarbon Solutions, a pioneer in environmental management sourcing (EMO), today announced the first…
Learn moreMarch 21, 2010
FirstCarbon Solutions , a global carbon management firm, was the major event sponsor of the prestigious…
Learn moreFebruary 01, 2010
FirstCarbon Solutions (www.firstcarbonsolutions.com), a pioneer in environmental management outsourcing,…
Learn moreDecember 08, 2009
FirstCarbon, through its parent company ADEC Solutions (www.adec-solutions.com), received ISO 14001:2004…
Learn moreMay 23, 2023
Global sustainability leader ADEC ESG Solutions recognized as accredited resource for driving organizational…
Learn moreMarch 13, 2023
ADEC Innovations Expands its Blue Economy Solutions into Marine Assurance and Sustainable Aquaculture
Learn moreNovember 21, 2022
Global sustainability consulting firm ADEC ESG Solutions releases suite of corporate educational material…
Learn moreAugust 24, 2022
Mr. Brian Myller brings over 30 years of experience as a scientist and leader where he focuses on cultivating…
Learn moreApril 12, 2022
Global sustainability consulting firm ADEC ESG Solutions recognized as accredited resource for helping…
Learn moreOther ADEC Innovations News
Read the latest news about other ADEC Innovations companies.
March 02, 2023
The worldwide focus on a global transition to a low-carbon economy has organizations in a rush to define…
Learn moreMarch 02, 2023
Visit the ADEC Marketplace to explore comprehensive solutions that reduce risk, secure compliance, source…
Learn moreNovember 08, 2022
Mr. Peter Formisano will apply his experience leading global business expansion and growth to the ADEC…
Learn moreOctober 18, 2022
Mr. Matthew Clarke’s in-depth experience in on-, near-, and off-shore business process outsourcing has…
Learn moreSeptember 29, 2021
Decades of Cameron-Cole environmental compliance, assessment, and remediation consulting experience added…
Learn moreJuly 24, 2021
ADEC Innovations expands its global Business Processing and Workforce Solutions into Europe and provides…
Learn moreJuly 21, 2021
The Society for Marketing Professional Services recently announced the finalists for its 2021 Marketing…
Learn moreJune 03, 2021
ADEC Innovations CEO James Donovan spoke at the Asia CEO Forum 2021, where he discussed global sustainable…
Learn moreMarch 05, 2021
ADEC Innovations remains true to its commitment to excellence after receiving three International Organization…
Learn moreFebruary 18, 2021
At the core of the thriving health information and management systems industry are the skilled Filipinos…
Learn moreDecember 03, 2020
ADEC Innovations’ winning the Top Services Exporter Award for the third consecutive year comes across…
Learn moreMarch 25, 2020
As more COVID-19 cases are confirmed in the U.S. and globally, we at ADEC Innovations are taking extra…
Learn moreFebruary 13, 2020
ADEC Innovations CEO James Donovan speaks in front of governments, private sector and civil society representatives…
Learn moreDecember 06, 2019
DTI again recognized ADEC Innovations and its significant contributions in the field of knowledge process…
Learn moreAugust 20, 2019
ADEC Innovations and Libryo team up for the CleanChain Compliance Module, which provides global fashion…
Learn moreAugust 18, 2019
ADEC Solutions USA is the Greater Binghamton Chamber Business of the Week.
Learn moreMay 07, 2019
Director of Global Solutions named as Honoree at the 4th Annual Environment & Energy Manager Conference.
Learn moreMarch 26, 2019
The Global CEO Alliance (GCEOA), a coalition dedicated to bringing the private sector together to achieve…
Learn moreMarch 25, 2019
The UNDP through the Biodiversity Finance Initiative together with the Department of Environment and…
Learn moreFebruary 22, 2019
Envirosite Corporation, a leading provider of environmental data solutions that enable better decision-making,…
Learn moreNovember 07, 2018
ADEC Innovations has been awarded the OutSystems Innovation Awards 2018 Environmental Impact Award. Presented…
Learn moreMarch 17, 2018
Trends ranging from globalization and social media to rising consumer demand for responsibly and sustainably…
Learn moreDecember 20, 2017
The issue of compliance can be complicated for textile companies, which have to comply with various regulatory…
Learn moreOctober 16, 2017
London, United Kingdom (October 16, 2017)– ADEC Innovations was recognized as Solution Provider of the…
Learn moreOctober 11, 2017
Machine learning can significantly contribute to business’ efficiency. It can help identify which products…
Learn moreAugust 22, 2017
A supply chain that is not transparent can lead to continued implementation of unsustainable and unethical…
Learn moreJuly 25, 2017
When your brand is on the line, gain visibility and control of your supply chain.
Learn moreApril 10, 2017
The ability to monitor the behavior and condition of one's suppliers depends on having access to hard…
Learn moreJanuary 26, 2017
Company Named to CDP's Climate A-List, Supplier Engagement Leader Board & Supplier Climate A-List
Learn moreDecember 05, 2016
A growing number of companies are taking steps to eliminate hazardous chemicals from their products and…
Learn moreNovember 11, 2016
ADEC Innovations (ADEC), a pioneer in environmental, social and governance (ESG) solutions that create…
Learn moreNovember 08, 2016
SHANGHAI – Global impact investment business, ADEC Innovations (ADEC) has been named the preferred strategic…
Learn moreNovember 07, 2016
To create “a new plan of action for people, planet and prosperity,” the United Nations developed 17 Sustainable…
Learn moreNovember 02, 2016
In 2015, the United Nations proposed the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030, which the organization…
Learn moreOctober 03, 2016
The Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) group has debuted the world’s first safer chemistry…
Learn moreAugust 17, 2016
Global concerns like water shortage, poverty and wealth inequality have the potential to radically change…
Learn moreAugust 17, 2016
ADEC Innovations CEO and Global CEO Alliance Chairman Mr. James M. Donovan will be the keynote speaker…
Learn moreAugust 15, 2016
Corporate sustainability reporting and disclosure to climate organizations like CDP is a must-do for…
Learn moreAugust 11, 2016
ADEC Innovations continues to raise the bar in corporate governance with the induction of Chief Compliance…
Learn moreJuly 28, 2016
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) lauded the valuable insights shared by…
Learn moreJuly 21, 2016
Mr. David Young, COO of impact-investing technology company ADEC Innovations, spoke at the ASEAN Corporate…
Learn moreJuly 18, 2016
Mr. James Donovan, CEO of impact-investing technology company ADEC Innovations and Chairman of the Global…
Learn moreJune 24, 2016
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) extended their gratitude to ADEC Innovations CEO and…
Learn moreMay 26, 2016
For ADEC Innovations CEO James M. Donovan, data can help improve Africa. Know more about our data management…
Learn moreMay 25, 2016
Transparency in processes, perceptions and governance in public-private partnership projects is essential,…
Learn moreMay 23, 2016
"Data is the new currency, and I don't believe we are truly embracing it and all its possibilities."…
Learn moreApril 29, 2016
December 8, 2014 - ADEC Innovations CEO Mr. James Donovan receives the United Nations Office for South-South…
Learn moreApril 28, 2016
ADEC Innovations' senior management was awarded Executive Leadership Team of the Year at the Asia CEO…
Learn moreApril 20, 2016
James M. Donovan, CEO and Founder of ADEC Innovations, shared a presentation about innovation at the…
Learn moreApril 20, 2016
ADEC Innovations CEO James Donovan takes post as UNECE Business Advisory Board member of the International…
Learn moreApril 20, 2016
James Donovan, CEO of ADEC Innovations, will share his expertise at the Asia SME Summit with entrepreneurs…
Learn moreMarch 17, 2016
ADEC Innovations CEO Mr. James Donovan led the formal opening of the new ADEC Innovations China office…
Learn moreMarch 14, 2016
GOAL Founder, James M. Donovan believes the eLearning industry in the Phil. will bring in at least a…
Learn moreMarch 02, 2016
ADEC Innovations has partnered with Asian Institute of Management to advance the development of PPP standards…
Learn moreMarch 02, 2016
James Donovan, ADEC Innovations CEO & Co-Chair of the Environment & Urban Development Committee of AmCham…
Learn moreMarch 02, 2016
James Donovan, ADEC Innovations CEO and Co-Chair of the Environment Committee of AmCham Philippines,…
Learn moreFebruary 29, 2016
ADEC Innovations joined the Philippine delegation to the Healthcare Information and Management Systems…
Learn moreFebruary 16, 2016
GOAL Founder James M. Donovan believes the Learning Summit 2016 advances eLearning and generates lasting…
Learn moreFebruary 16, 2016
The GOAL Learning Summit 2016 aims to promote new eLearning technologies and related opportunities.
Learn moreFebruary 16, 2016
Internationally esteemed futurist and analyst Elliott Masie will keynote the GOAL Learning Summit 2016.
Learn moreNovember 23, 2015
AmCham Philippines' November 2015 meeting discussed how the Philippines can have more climate- and disaster-resilient…
Learn moreNovember 11, 2015
ADEC Innovations bestowed the 'Green Company of the Year' award to E-Motors at the 2015 Asia CEO Awards.
Learn moreOctober 20, 2015
ADEC Innovations sponsors the October 2015 Australia-New Zealand Climate Change and Business Conference.
Learn moreAugust 24, 2015
ADEC Innovations participated in the August 2015 Strategy Forum on South-South Cooperation for Sustainable…
Learn moreAugust 10, 2015
ADEC Innovations CEO James Donovan is UN Economic Commission for Europe Business Advisory Board member…
Learn moreAugust 10, 2015
UNEP entrusts sustainability thought leader and data expert, James Donovan, to help drive efforts in…
Learn moreNovember 17, 2014
ADEC Innovations signs Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United Nations Office for South-South…
Learn moreMarch 12, 2014
CDP designates FirstCarbon Solutions as its global sustainability business process outsourcing (BPO)…
Learn moreMarch 02, 2023
The worldwide focus on a global transition to a low-carbon economy has organizations in a rush to define…
Learn moreMarch 02, 2023
Visit the ADEC Marketplace to explore comprehensive solutions that reduce risk, secure compliance, source…
Learn moreNovember 08, 2022
Mr. Peter Formisano will apply his experience leading global business expansion and growth to the ADEC…
Learn moreOctober 18, 2022
Mr. Matthew Clarke’s in-depth experience in on-, near-, and off-shore business process outsourcing has…
Learn moreSeptember 29, 2021
Decades of Cameron-Cole environmental compliance, assessment, and remediation consulting experience added…
Learn moreLeadership Team
Our executive leadership team is dedicated to advancing our mission and collaborating with clients to develop solutions that drive change.
James Donovan
Chief Executive Officer
As co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Jim brings over 25 years of investment banking expertise and entrepreneurial vision into the company.
Carol Esguerra
Chief Financial Officer
As co-founder and Chief Financial Officer, Carol negotiates high-level partnerships and acquisitions using her investment banking expertise.
.png "Corporate Profile")
Brian Myller
President, Professional Services
With more than 30 years’ experience as a scientist and leader, Brian has helped Fortune 500 firms and many federal, state, and local agencies find integrative ways to improve sustainability, resilience, and business performance. Brian brings a holistic perspective for cross-connecting disciplines, services, and people to strengthen the value we provide our clients and society.
Mike Stopka
Vice President, Impact
Mike leads ADEC ESG with a focus on strengthening connections between diverse technical teams and ADEC's strategic solutions. The core of his expertise lies in creating sustainability programs and businesses, strategic planning, decarbonizing supply chains, and change management. Over the past twenty years, Mike has led sustainability groups at design, engineering, and higher education organizations, and founded his own strategy firm.
Patrick Schultz
Senior Vice President and
Chief Operating Officer
With over 25 years’ experience in operations management, process improvement, and project management, Patrick is responsible for working collaboratively across all ADEC Innovations operations and business units to deliver outstanding services and products to our clients worldwide.
Mary Bean, AICP
Director, Environmental Services
Mary has more than 24 years of experience managing the preparation of CEQA and NEPA documents in both the public and private sectors. She specializes in leading interdisciplinary teams in the preparation of technical studies that support environmental clearance at the local, State, and national levels.
Jason Brandman
Vice President/Director,
ESG Technical Services
Jason Brandman is an experienced Project Director with more than 33 years of experience. As Project Director of the ADEC ESG Solutions team, he’s helped to provide key ESG consulting services to global companies, improving ESG reporting, data systems, and disclosure performance.
Culley Thomas
Head of ESG Strategy and Implementation
Culley has more than 20 years of experience in greenhouse gas emissions inventory development, climate strategy identification and prioritization, performance monitoring, and related analyses. He has extensive experience in leading multi-sector teams in the design and execution of complex data-driven environmental, social, and governance projects.
Ben Wilde
Director, UK
Ben is an innovations specialist with a focus on social impact and sustainability, working to identify and assess the potential of new business solutions, models, and technologies. He works with ADEC’s global partners to design new and early-stage programs and ventures to help make their sustainability strategies more efficient.
Our Vision
Improve the lives of all the people we work with, whether they are clients, partners, or colleagues, by advancing sustainable business practices around the world.