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First in White Paper Pandemic Series, Produced by USGBC-LA and its Committee of LA’s Top Sustainability…
Learn moreADEC Innovations CEO James Donovan spoke at the Asia CEO Forum 2021, where he discussed global sustainable…
Learn moreAs more COVID-19 cases are confirmed in the U.S. and globally, we at ADEC Innovations are taking extra…
Learn moreADEC Innovations CEO James Donovan speaks in front of governments, private sector and civil society representatives…
Learn moreADEC Innovations and Libryo team up for the CleanChain Compliance Module, which provides global fashion…
Learn moreDirector of Global Solutions named as Honoree at the 4th Annual Environment & Energy Manager Conference.
Learn moreADEC Innovations, a leader in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) solutions that create positive…
Learn moreADEC Innovations has been awarded the OutSystems Innovation Awards 2018 Environmental Impact Award. Presented…
Learn moreFourth Accolade in a Year for Recently Launched Software Solution Providing Unprecedented Transparency…
Learn moreLeading Apparel Manufacturer Gains Unprecedented Visibility & Progress Towards Eliminating Hazardous…
Learn moreThe third industry recognition received for CleanChain, built with the OutSystems low-code development…
Learn moreRecently Launched Software Solution Provides Unprecedented Transparency into Global Supply Chain Practices…
Learn moreTrends ranging from globalization and social media to rising consumer demand for responsibly and sustainably…
Learn moreJoint Effort to Provide Underlying Technology and Data Management Solutions to Facilitate Chemical Conformance…
Learn moreAs CDP’s global outsourcing partner, FirstCarbon Solutions expands geographic climate change support…
Learn morePartnership will expand global coverage and create innovative joint initiatives from two leaders in climate…
Learn moreKuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 28, 2014 - FirstCarbon Solutions participated in the recently concluded…
Learn moreManila, Philippines, July 28, 2014 – FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS) will sponsor the Green Company of the…
Learn moreThree-year agreement designates FCS as CDP’s global sustainability business process outsourcing partner…
Learn moreSupplier Leadership Index is newest way to benchmark best practices and for CDP Supply Chain Program…
Learn moreADEC Innovations Global President and FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS) Chief Executive Officer James M. Donovan…
Learn moreNovember 15, 2013, Manila, Philippines – The executive management team of FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS),…
Learn moreSan Jose Becomes the Second Location Providing Sustainability and Environmental Services to the San Francisco…
Learn moreNew Nairobi location will meet the pressing need for cost-effective environmental best practices in developing…
Learn moreLeader In Environmental and Sustainability Business Solutions Improves Services to Support Complex, Multijurisdictional…
Learn moreFirstCarbon Solutions Talks Big Data and Energy Efficiency at the ACEF 2013
Learn moreFirstCarbon Solutions (FCS) and CDP, today announce their expanded partnership to increase services that…
Learn moreFirstCarbon Solutions Sponsors First PEISS National Convention
Learn morePioneer and Industry Leader In Environmental and Sustainability Business Solutions Offers Rapid, Cost-Effective…
Learn moreUnique Web-Based Tool Design Helps Chef and Managers
Learn moreFirstCarbon Solutions Selected To Prepare Environmental Studies For L.A.’s Groundbreaking Hollywood Central…
Learn moreMajor Climate Threat to Global Supply Chains Identified by New Research from the Carbon Disclosure Project
Learn moreSchedule # GS-21F-0127Y Will Help FirstCarbon Solutions Streamline, Expedite Procurement Process, Allowing…
Learn moreFirstCarbon Solutions will deliver vital information to signatory investors of the Carbon Disclosure…
Learn moreFirstCarbon Solutions to deliver vital information to organizations working with the Carbon Disclosure…
Learn moreFirstCarbon Completes Carbon Footprint Assessments for First Title
Learn moreFirstCarbon Selected by Mahindra Satyam for Sustainability Monitoring
Learn moreDEPOSIT, NY and IRVINE, CA - (April 17, 2012) – FirstCarbon Solutions, a pioneer and industry leader…
Learn moreFocused on achieving carbon transparency for organizations and suppliers for which sustainability has…
Learn moreDEPOSIT, N.Y., July 13, 2011 (8AM EST) – FirstCarbon Solutions, a pioneer and industry leader in environmental…
Learn moreInitiative will Help Organization Estimate Energy and Water Consumption across Entire Planning Region…
Learn moreSeven, the award-winning, multi-channel customer engagement agency, today announced it has selected FirstCarbon…
Learn moreWEST CHESTER, Pa., April 12, 2011 – FirstCarbon Solutions, a pioneer and industry leader in environmental…
Learn moreFirstCarbon Solutions, a pioneer and industry leader in environmental business intelligence, today announced…
Learn moreFirstCarbon Solutions, a pioneer and industry leader in environmental management optimization, today…
Learn moreWEST CHESTER, Pa., Jan. 10, 2011 – FirstCarbon Solutions, a pioneer and industry leader in environmental…
Learn moreFirstCarbon Solutions, a pioneer and industry leader in environmental management optimization, today…
Learn moreMandarin Version of ghgTrack Software to Help Local Companies Manage and Report Greenhouse Gas (GHG)…
Learn moreWEST CHESTER, Pa., June 21, 2010 - FirstCarbon Solutions, a pioneer and industry leader in environmental…
Learn moreFirstCarbon Solutions Expands Presence in Asia-Pacific with Opening of Singapore Office
Learn moreFirstCarbon Solutions, a pioneer and industry leader in environmental management optimization, today…
Learn moreFirstCarbon Solutions, a pioneer in environmental management optimization, today announced that it is…
Learn moreFirstCarbon Solutions, a pioneer in environmental management optimization, has announced the opening…
Learn moreFirstCarbon Solutions, a pioneer in environmental management sourcing (EMO), today announced the first…
Learn moreFirstCarbon Solutions , a global carbon management firm, was the major event sponsor of the prestigious…
Learn moreFirstCarbon Solutions (www.firstcarbonsolutions.com), a pioneer in environmental management outsourcing,…
Learn moreFirstCarbon, through its parent company ADEC Solutions (www.adec-solutions.com), received ISO 14001:2004…
Learn moreFirst in White Paper Pandemic Series, Produced by USGBC-LA and its Committee of LA’s Top Sustainability…
Learn moreADEC Innovations CEO James Donovan spoke at the Asia CEO Forum 2021, where he discussed global sustainable…
Learn moreAs more COVID-19 cases are confirmed in the U.S. and globally, we at ADEC Innovations are taking extra…
Learn moreADEC Innovations CEO James Donovan speaks in front of governments, private sector and civil society representatives…
Learn moreADEC Innovations and Libryo team up for the CleanChain Compliance Module, which provides global fashion…
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Decades of Cameron-Cole environmental compliance, assessment, and remediation consulting experience added…
Learn moreADEC Innovations expands its global Business Processing and Workforce Solutions into Europe and provides…
Learn moreThe Society for Marketing Professional Services recently announced the finalists for its 2021 Marketing…
Learn moreADEC Innovations CEO James Donovan spoke at the Asia CEO Forum 2021, where he discussed global sustainable…
Learn moreADEC Innovations remains true to its commitment to excellence after receiving three International Organization…
Learn moreAt the core of the thriving health information and management systems industry are the skilled Filipinos…
Learn moreADEC Innovations’ winning the Top Services Exporter Award for the third consecutive year comes across…
Learn moreAs more COVID-19 cases are confirmed in the U.S. and globally, we at ADEC Innovations are taking extra…
Learn moreADEC Innovations CEO James Donovan speaks in front of governments, private sector and civil society representatives…
Learn moreDTI again recognized ADEC Innovations and its significant contributions in the field of knowledge process…
Learn moreADEC Innovations and Libryo team up for the CleanChain Compliance Module, which provides global fashion…
Learn moreADEC Solutions USA is the Greater Binghamton Chamber Business of the Week.
Learn moreDirector of Global Solutions named as Honoree at the 4th Annual Environment & Energy Manager Conference.
Learn moreThe Global CEO Alliance (GCEOA), a coalition dedicated to bringing the private sector together to achieve…
Learn moreThe UNDP through the Biodiversity Finance Initiative together with the Department of Environment and…
Learn moreEnvirosite Corporation, a leading provider of environmental data solutions that enable better decision-making,…
Learn moreADEC Innovations has been awarded the OutSystems Innovation Awards 2018 Environmental Impact Award. Presented…
Learn moreTrends ranging from globalization and social media to rising consumer demand for responsibly and sustainably…
Learn moreThe issue of compliance can be complicated for textile companies, which have to comply with various regulatory…
Learn moreLondon, United Kingdom (October 16, 2017)– ADEC Innovations was recognized as Solution Provider of the…
Learn moreMachine learning can significantly contribute to business’ efficiency. It can help identify which products…
Learn moreA supply chain that is not transparent can lead to continued implementation of unsustainable and unethical…
Learn moreWhen your brand is on the line, gain visibility and control of your supply chain.
Learn moreThe ability to monitor the behavior and condition of one's suppliers depends on having access to hard…
Learn moreCompany Named to CDP's Climate A-List, Supplier Engagement Leader Board & Supplier Climate A-List
Learn moreA growing number of companies are taking steps to eliminate hazardous chemicals from their products and…
Learn moreADEC Innovations (ADEC), a pioneer in environmental, social and governance (ESG) solutions that create…
Learn moreSHANGHAI – Global impact investment business, ADEC Innovations (ADEC) has been named the preferred strategic…
Learn moreTo create “a new plan of action for people, planet and prosperity,” the United Nations developed 17 Sustainable…
Learn moreIn 2015, the United Nations proposed the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030, which the organization…
Learn moreThe Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) group has debuted the world’s first safer chemistry…
Learn moreGlobal concerns like water shortage, poverty and wealth inequality have the potential to radically change…
Learn moreADEC Innovations CEO and Global CEO Alliance Chairman Mr. James M. Donovan will be the keynote speaker…
Learn moreCorporate sustainability reporting and disclosure to climate organizations like CDP is a must-do for…
Learn moreADEC Innovations continues to raise the bar in corporate governance with the induction of Chief Compliance…
Learn moreThe United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) lauded the valuable insights shared by…
Learn moreMr. David Young, COO of impact-investing technology company ADEC Innovations, spoke at the ASEAN Corporate…
Learn moreMr. James Donovan, CEO of impact-investing technology company ADEC Innovations and Chairman of the Global…
Learn moreThe United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) extended their gratitude to ADEC Innovations CEO and…
Learn moreFor ADEC Innovations CEO James M. Donovan, data can help improve Africa. Know more about our data management…
Learn moreTransparency in processes, perceptions and governance in public-private partnership projects is essential,…
Learn more"Data is the new currency, and I don't believe we are truly embracing it and all its possibilities."…
Learn moreDecember 8, 2014 - ADEC Innovations CEO Mr. James Donovan receives the United Nations Office for South-South…
Learn moreADEC Innovations' senior management was awarded Executive Leadership Team of the Year at the Asia CEO…
Learn moreJames M. Donovan, CEO and Founder of ADEC Innovations, shared a presentation about innovation at the…
Learn moreADEC Innovations CEO James Donovan takes post as UNECE Business Advisory Board member of the International…
Learn moreJames Donovan, CEO of ADEC Innovations, will share his expertise at the Asia SME Summit with entrepreneurs…
Learn moreADEC Innovations CEO Mr. James Donovan led the formal opening of the new ADEC Innovations China office…
Learn moreGOAL Founder, James M. Donovan believes the eLearning industry in the Phil. will bring in at least a…
Learn moreADEC Innovations has partnered with Asian Institute of Management to advance the development of PPP standards…
Learn moreJames Donovan, ADEC Innovations CEO & Co-Chair of the Environment & Urban Development Committee of AmCham…
Learn moreJames Donovan, ADEC Innovations CEO and Co-Chair of the Environment Committee of AmCham Philippines,…
Learn moreADEC Innovations joined the Philippine delegation to the Healthcare Information and Management Systems…
Learn moreGOAL Founder James M. Donovan believes the Learning Summit 2016 advances eLearning and generates lasting…
Learn moreThe GOAL Learning Summit 2016 aims to promote new eLearning technologies and related opportunities.
Learn moreInternationally esteemed futurist and analyst Elliott Masie will keynote the GOAL Learning Summit 2016.
Learn moreAmCham Philippines' November 2015 meeting discussed how the Philippines can have more climate- and disaster-resilient…
Learn moreADEC Innovations bestowed the 'Green Company of the Year' award to E-Motors at the 2015 Asia CEO Awards.
Learn moreADEC Innovations sponsors the October 2015 Australia-New Zealand Climate Change and Business Conference.
Learn moreADEC Innovations participated in the August 2015 Strategy Forum on South-South Cooperation for Sustainable…
Learn moreADEC Innovations CEO James Donovan is UN Economic Commission for Europe Business Advisory Board member…
Learn moreUNEP entrusts sustainability thought leader and data expert, James Donovan, to help drive efforts in…
Learn moreADEC Innovations signs Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United Nations Office for South-South…
Learn moreCDP designates FirstCarbon Solutions as its global sustainability business process outsourcing (BPO)…
Learn moreCameron-Cole
Decades of Cameron-Cole environmental compliance, assessment, and remediation consulting experience added…
Learn moreADEC Innovations expands its global Business Processing and Workforce Solutions into Europe and provides…
Learn moreThe Society for Marketing Professional Services recently announced the finalists for its 2021 Marketing…
Learn moreADEC Innovations CEO James Donovan spoke at the Asia CEO Forum 2021, where he discussed global sustainable…
Learn moreADEC Innovations remains true to its commitment to excellence after receiving three International Organization…
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.
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.
Glenn Lajoie, AICP
Director, Environmental Services
Glenn has more than 30 years of experience in environmental planning, and extensive knowledge of the CEQA and NEPA environmental review processes, community planning, and policy development. He has also managed the preparation of policy planning programs and has an extensive background in business development, proposals, public relations, and outreach.
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.
George Lu
Associate Director, ESG Technical Services
George manages ADEC ESG Solutions’ technical teams, bringing together experts from around the world to help our clients operate more sustainably. With more than 16 years of experience, George works closely with clients on data management improvements, ESG reporting, and corporate sustainability strategy.
Culley Thomas
Head of ESG Services
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.