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Terms and Conditions

Please read this Software License Agreement (“License”) carefully before using the ADEC software, aspects of which include integrations with third party software applications, such as Libryo Ltd (“Libryo”). After reading the License, you will be required to click “Agree to the Terms and Conditions” before proceeding and to agree to be bound by all the Terms and Conditions stated herein of this License. If you do not agree to the Terms and Conditions, you are not authorized to use ADEC software. This License is entered into by and between FCS International, Inc. (dba ADEC Innovations, Inc., dba FirstCarbon Solutions, Inc.), a California Corporation (“ADEC” or “Licensor”) for itself and on behalf of Libryo Ltd (“Libryo”) as its agent for this purpose and the party agreeing to these Terms and Conditions, herein after referred to as “you” or “Client”. Upon agreeing to the Terms and Conditions of this License, Client is granted a license to use the ADEC software further defined and identified below as a licensee. This License is effective on the date you agree to the Terms and Conditions.

1. Purpose

  • ADEC has developed and/or has proprietary rights to certain software applications and services, known as CleanChain™ which are of interest and benefit to Client for use in the course of their business.
  • This License governs the structure, use, and ownership rights of such software services and applications as between ADEC and Client, as well as any related third-party software

2. Software Licensing Definitions

  • Client as used herein refers to the Licensee under this License and shall include Client, Client’s Affiliates, and
  • Client Data means electronic data and information submitted by or for Client to the Services or System or collected and processed by or for Client using the Services or
  • Compliance Information means information available for a Formulation’s compliance with a specific industry standard or control Compliance Information may include, but is not limited to, accreditation certificates, test reports, and safety data sheets
  • Confidential Information means all information owned, possessed, or used by ADEC or Client, which is not generally known to the public, that is communicated to, learned, developed, or otherwise acquired by the other party or their employees or agents (a) in the performance of the Services, or (b) through any form of written, verbal, or electronic communication where the party receiving the information knows or should know that such information is confidential. Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to, trade secrets, methodologies, financial data (including costs and price data), personnel information, records, projections, sales and marketing data, technical processes, product designs, or other information regarding business operations, suppliers, customers, or computer
  • Content means the audio and visual information, documents, software, products, and services contained or made available to Client in the course of using the Service or the System, including third party data or other materials made available to Client by
  • Emergency Maintenance Outage means downtime of the System or Services outside of a planned outage or maintenance window in order to mitigate an imminent event outside of the reasonable control of
  • First Response means the time it takes from Client’s report of a problem, incident, or defect using ADEC’s issue reporting processes until Client speaks with the appropriate ADEC subject matter
  • Intellectual Property Rights means unpatented inventions, patent applications, patents, design rights, copyrights, trademarks, service marks, trade names, domain name rights, mask work rights, know-how, and other trade secret rights, and all other intellectual property rights, derivatives thereof, and forms of protection of a similar nature anywhere in the
  • Libryo Content means all Libryo generated content, materials, text, publications, articles, documents, know-how, files, data and software from time to time contained or comprised in the Compliance Module.
  • Libryo Services means access to the Libryo Content through the Compliance Module on the ADEC software, including the functionality provided and the related products and
  • License means these terms of use, and any materials available on any ADEC website specifically incorporated by reference herein, as such materials may be updated by ADEC from time to time in its sole discretion.
  • License Administrator(s) means those Users designated by you who are authorized to administer your use of the
  • Licensee as used herein shall mean “Client” and include Licensee, Licensee’s Affiliates, and
  • Licensed Products means collectively Licensed Software and Licensed
  • License Term(s) means the period(s) during which your organization is licensed to use the Service pursuant to this
  • Linked Data means Client data that Client elects to share with one or more companies utilizing the
  • Maintenance Window means periods of time during which the System may see slowdowns or outages during the specified timeframe to permit ADEC to perform regular maintenance activities.
  • Malicious Code means code, files, scripts, agents, or programs intended to do harm, including for example, viruses, worms, time bombs and Trojan horses.
  • Planned Outage means the System is unavailable for the specified timeframe to permit ADEC to perform regular maintenance activities.
  • Resolution Time means the time it takes from Client’s report of a problem, incident, or defect using ADEC’s issue reporting processes to the time ADEC implements a workaround, correction, or modification to the System that corrects the problem.
  • Service or Services means the provision, hosting, maintenance, support, and other services, including professional services and data processing, performed by ADEC pursuant to this License in connection with making the System available to
  • Software means the specific edition, suite, application, or module of ADEC’s technology identified during the ordering process and developed, operated, and maintained by ADEC, including ancillary online or offline products and services to which Client is being granted access by ADEC under this License, including the
  • Supplier means any company or organization accessing ADEC technology and entering data and information and agreeing to share that data and information with one or more licensees, including
  • System means the Software, Content, forms, reports, associated documentation, ADEC database, and all software, hardware, and systems accessed or utilized by ADEC, in connection with providing access to the Software to Client under this
  • System Availability means the degree to which the System is operable and functionality is behaving as
  • System Registration means the process by which data, information, payment, and necessary approvals are collected from the Client in order to provide Client access to the
  • Term means the initial term which is determined by the Client during initial System Registration, together with any additional subsequent renewal
  • User means Client’s employees, representatives, consultants, contractors, or agents who are authorized to use the Service and have been supplied user identifications and passwords by Client (or by ADEC at Client’s request).

3. System Access Term

  • Initial The term for System access granted pursuant to this License shall commence on the date Client makes payment for access to the System and agrees to the Terms and Conditions herein. The term of this License shall continue for the period of time elected and paid for by Client during System Registration.
  • Subsequent Terms. This License is not automatically to renew the License for subsequent terms, Client must update its System Registration, select the term for Services, make payment to ADEC, and agree to the Terms and Conditions at that time. Failure to submit payment to renew or extend the License prior to the expiration of the Initial Term or subsequent terms shall result in an interruption of System access until payment is received.

4. Use of Software and Content/Scope of License

  • The Software is intended for the uses described and defined during the System Registration process. Client may receive additional Services at the sole discretion of ADEC, including and limited to upgrades to the user interface/experience, functional enhancements, new features, and database
  • Users agree NOT to use any of the Content for any purpose that is illicit, prohibited in the User Terms & Conditions, potentially harmful to the rights of third parties, or which may damage, render useless, overload, deteriorate, or impede the normal use of the Content, the computer equipment or the documents, files, or any type of content stored, owned by ADEC, or of other
  • No warranty expressed or implied is made in connection with this site including, without limitation, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. All risk is assumed by the User and ADEC assumes no liability for faulty or inaccurate information. The site may utilize a variety of public and other sources reasonably available to ADEC, as well as third party ADEC cannot and does not assure, warrant, guarantee, or assume any liability for the correctness, comprehensiveness, timeliness, or completeness of any of such information, nor is the information to be construed as legal advice. Additionally, User specifically assumes all risks associated with information regarding any chemical. ADEC shall not be liable to anyone for any claims, causes of action, suits, damages, losses, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees and costs) arising out of or caused by this report regardless of the acts, errors, omissions, or negligence of ADEC. Any damages shall be limited to the purchase price of the User’s Agreement.

5. Data Ownership and Accuracy

  • ADEC shall provide Client with the means to enter (or have entered) any necessary Client Data into the Responsibility for ensuring that the Client Data entered is accurate and reflects Client’s requirements lies solely with Client unless otherwise indicated. Client retains ownership of all right, title, and interest in and to the Client Data. Subject to Section 6 regarding Linked Data, Client grants ADEC a license to use the Client Data to perform its obligations in accordance with the terms of this License and to use the data in an aggregated unidentifiable format for benchmarking, research, and data analysis for ADEC and its customers. Client warrants that it may freely transmit all Client Data to ADEC or will obtain all necessary consents to do so.
  • Client warrants information entered into the system either as Client Data or as Linked Data is accurate and reliable to the best of Client’s understanding and knowledge and agrees not to knowingly enter false or inaccurate information into the Client understands that ADEC does not guarantee or verify that Data entered into the System by third parties and Users are accurate or reliable and that, while all Users must agree to only enter accurate information into the System, Client understands and agrees that sole reliance upon Linked Data is at Client’s own risk.

6. Linked Data

While Client retains ownership at all times of its Client Data provided to ADEC, if Client elects to share Client Data with one or more other companies utilizing the System as Linked Data, then in addition to the rights granted in Section 5 above, Client hereby grants an irrevocable, perpetual, royalty- free, non- exclusive license to all such Linked Data for ADEC to use the Linked Data in connection with this License and the Services and in connection with the provision of services to other ADEC customers and such other companies. Linked Data is limited to the Client Data entered during that period of time in which Client elects to share Client Data with one or more other companies utilizing the system and does not include data prior to that time or after Client stops sharing. Client understands that the Linked Data and Client’s identity may remain accessible to the other companies to which the Client agreed to share Linked Data even after Client decides to stop sharing new data, information, or material, and even after the expiration or termination of this License.
  • Client acknowledges that any and all information Client chooses to enter into the System has the potential to be seen by other users of the System should Client choose to share Client Data at any The decision whether to share Linked Data is at the sole discretion and control of the Client and Client agrees that ADEC is not the controller of Client Data. Client authorizes ADEC, the Software, Services, and the System to carry out Client’s request to share Linked Data at the time Client gives such direction.
  • Client further agrees and acknowledges that it is Client’s duty to ensure the data it enters into the System and all its uses of the Services comply with all applicable privacy laws. ADEC’s privacy policy can be found here.

7. Compliance Module Users

  • Intended Use. The Compliance Module is intended for and should be used for general informational purposes only. The information contained in ADEC software and Client’s access to it is not provided as and should not be relied upon or construed as legal advice or counsel. Use of this software application and/or the information contained within it does not create or constitute an attorney-client relationship between ADEC and the Client, User, or browser or Libryo and the Client, User, or Client or User should consult with their attorney for legal counsel and advice regarding any specific issues or situations.
  • Scope of ADEC and/or Libryo may, in its/their sole discretion, upon giving 30 (thirty) days advance Notice to Client, remove any state, province, country, or region from the Compliance Module. Less notice may be given in certain cases:
  • to address an emergency or threat to the security or integrity of Libryo;
  • to respond to claims, litigation, or loss of license rights related to third party intellectual property rights; or
  • comply with the law or requests of a government
  • Libryo Terms of Upon agreeing to the Terms and Conditions of this License, you acknowledge and agree that your use of the Libryo Services and Libryo Content is subject to the Libryo Customer Terms and User Terms, which is a separate agreement between you and Libryo, the current versions of which are available at https://libryo.com/terms/. The Libryo Customer Terms and User terms are incorporated by reference into this License agreement.
  • Intellectual Property/Copyright. Client acknowledges that Libryo is the owner of all rights of whatever nature in the Libryo intellectual property and that it has no claims of any nature to either the Libryo Content, Libryo Services, or to any element of the Libryo intellectual property or
  • This paragraph sets out the basis and scope of Libryo’s disclaimer in relation to the provision of the Libryo Content and the Libryo Services. Please read this carefully.
  • Except as may be expressly stated to the contrary, Libryo gives you no warranty or assurance and all implied conditions, warranties, representations or other terms in relation to the Libryo Services and the Libryo Content are excluded to the maximum extent permitted by
  • You acknowledge and agree that:
  • the Libryo Content is provided for information purposes only and is not intended to be a definitive or complete statement of the law on any given subject;
  • the Libryo Content does not address a Client’s or any third party’s individual requirements and is not tailored to answer any specific question or set of facts raised by a Client or any third party;
  • any of the Libryo Content may be out of date at any given time;
  • the Libryo Content and Libryo Services may be added to, removed, updated, or otherwise changed at any time without notice to ADEC; and
  • Libryo does not guarantee or give any warranty, representation, or undertaking (whether express or implied) as to the accuracy, currency, or completeness of the Libryo

8. Fees and Payments

  • Licensing Annual fees related to the System are due and payable in advance of using the System. In addition to access, availability, and maintenance of the System, the Fees include:
  • Sharing Linked Data with up to a specified number of companies as confirmed by the Client in the System Registration, upgrade, or renewal process;
  • Access for up to a specified number of users at a single facility as confirmed by the Client in the System Registration, upgrade, or renewal process;
  • Reports and dashboards; and
  • Access to formulation database in conjunction with third-party Compliance Information (subject to availability by third-parties).
  • Additional Additional fees related to System and Services may apply and shall be set forth in a separate written agreement and Service Order. These may include:
  • Configuration fees;
  • Training fees;
  • Integration fees;
  • Request for additional users/sites, reconfiguration of data input, database, calculations, reporting requirements, advanced analytics, business intelligence, and dashboards; and
  • Fees for other professional, data processing, or software services to be charged on an as-quoted
  • Fee ADEC reserves the right to modify its fees and charges, as well as introduce new charges that would take effect upon expiration of the current term or at the time of System Registration or renewal of this License. All pricing terms are confidential, and Client agrees not to disclose them to any third party.
  • New Functionality Charges: Client understands that additional functionality or Services requested by Client from ADEC after System Registration or upgrade shall be separately charged to client. ADEC may also offer new functionality that is introduced following execution of this License agreement to Client for an additional fee. Client shall have the sole and absolute discretion to decide whether or not to use the new functionality, and ADEC shall not charge Client for new functionality absent Client’s use or communication of a decision to use the new
  • Enhanced Functionality Charges: ADEC may offer enhancements to existing functionality that is introduced following execution of this License agreement to Client that results in an increase in fees. Client shall be able to use the enhanced functionality for no additional charge until the expiration of the current Upon renewal of this License, the System fees will incorporate charges for the enhanced functionality that was introduced during the previous term.
  • Client will pay the amounts set forth by ADEC on the System (“Fees”). Fees are exclusive of taxes, levies, duties, governmental charges, or expenses, including wire or bank expenses for payment. In addition to the Fees and expenses specified in this License, Client is solely responsible for and will pay (or reimburse ADEC for) all withholding, value added, and sales taxes due, except for taxes on ADEC’s income.

9. Suspension of Services

  • In addition to any other rights granted to ADEC herein, ADEC reserves the right to suspend or terminate this License and Client’s access to the System and/or Services if, prior to the end of the current Term, Client does not renew this License by updating its System Registration, submitting payment for additional terms or extension of the License, and agreeing to the applicable Terms and
  • If ADEC initiates termination of this License for violation of these Terms and Conditions, failure to make payment or renew the License, or for other cause, Client will not be refunded any prorated portion of the License Fee from the time of termination until the end of the current
  • ADEC reserves the right to impose a reconnection fee in the event Services are suspended pursuant to this Section and Client thereafter requests access to the System and/or Services with all previously entered and/or configured Client and Linked Data
  • ADEC will have no obligation to retain Client Data or provide access to Linked In addition, any such Client Data may be irretrievable and inaccessible by if Client’s account is suspended for thirty (30) days or more.
  • ADEC may, at its expense, audit Client’s use of the System, provided that any such audit shall not materially interfere with Client’s business activities. ADEC shall also be permitted to conduct automated audits at its discretion, provided that such automated audits take place without accessing Client’s internal information technology networks and do not materially interfere with Client’s use of the System. If an audit reveals that Client has underpaid fees to ADEC, Client shall pay ADEC such underpaid fees and if any such underpayment exceeds five percent (5%) of the amounts due, Client shall pay ADEC the reasonable costs of the audit. If necessary, Client shall cooperate with ADEC to provide passwords and other information necessary for ADEC to conduct such audits.
 

10. System Access

  • Use of ADEC hereby grants to Client a limited, royalty-free, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sub-licensable and irrevocable, unless terminated per Section 10 of this License, right to use the System during the Term, solely for Client’s own internal business purposes, subject to the terms and conditions of this License. All rights not expressly granted to Client are reserved by ADEC and its licensors. Client may not access the Service for purposes of monitoring its availability, performance, or functionality, or for any other benchmarking or competitive purposes.

11. Term and Termination

  • Termination Upon Expiration of This License will terminate at the end of the Term unless Client renews or extends the License pursuant to Section 3.2. Upon termination, Client will no longer have access to the System.
  • Breach of Any breach of Client’s payment or other obligations or unauthorized use of the System or any Service will be deemed a material breach of this License. In the event that such material breach is incurable or is not remedied within three (3) business days ADEC, in its sole discretion, may withhold Services, documents, or deliverables, terminate Client’s password, account, or use of the System or Service and/or terminate this License. If termination of the License is the result of a material breach by Client, Client agrees and acknowledges that ADEC has no obligation to retain or provide Client access to the Client Data. Client shall be responsible for any consequential damages related to said breach.
  • Effect of Upon termination for any reason, Client shall cease all use of the System and Client shall be entitled to receive an electronic copy of the Client Data it has input into the System; provided, however, the license granted to ADEC in Section 5 above shall survive the expiration or termination of this License. ADEC will also provide all documentation and deliverables that have been completed and paid for until the date of Termination. Sections 1, 6, 7, 10-13, 16-21, and 23-25 will survive the expiration or termination of this License.

12. Limitations and Restrictions

The System and Services include confidential and proprietary information. Client shall not disclose, provide, or use, directly or indirectly, any of the System or Services or any portion thereof to or in connection with any other party.
  • Client shall not: (i) license, sublicense, sell, resell, transfer, assign, distribute, or otherwise commercially exploit or make available to any third party the Service, System, or the Content in any way; (ii) modify or make derivative works based upon the Service, System, or the Content; (iii) create Internet “links” to the Service or the System or “frame” or “mirror” any Content on any other server or wireless or Internet-ased device without express written agreement by both Parties; or (iv) reverse engineer, access, or provide access to the Service or System, including in order to (a) build a competitive product or service, (b) build a product using similar ideas, features, functions, or graphics of the Service or System, or (c) copy any ideas, features, functions, or graphics of the Service or System.
  • Password Client agrees to maintain the privacy of usernames and passwords associated with ADEC Services and the System. Client is fully responsible for all activities that occur under License’s password or Internet account, including all User accounts, and will cooperate with ADEC in the enforcement of this License against all Users. Client will implement reasonable controls to ensure that the System is only accessed and used by the then-currently authorized Users and to ensure that each User’s access to and use of the System is in compliance with the terms of this License. Client agrees to immediately contact ADEC as soon as it becomes aware of any unauthorized use of Client’s or a User’s password or account or any other breach of security. In any case, said notification shall not be later than 24 hours after Client has knowledge of or should have known of such unauthorized use or breach. Client shall be solely liable for any fines levied against ADEC by data protection authorities or damages incurred by Client or any third party arising from Client’s failure to comply with this section. ADEC will have the right to immediately discontinue a User’s access to and use of the System if such User breaches the terms of this License or otherwise impedes or disrupts any third party’s use of the System. Where reasonably possible, ADEC will deliver notice to Client of the termination of a User’s access to and use of the System.
  • Reservation of Rights
  • Subject to the limited rights expressly granted hereunder, all software and products licensed or made available to Client hereunder are the licensed and/or owned property of and embody the proprietary trade secret technology of ADEC and/or its licensor(s) and are protected by copyright laws, international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws, that among other things, prohibit the unauthorized use and copying of any ADEC Client receives no rights to any ADEC products or intellectual property of ADEC or its licensors, except as expressly stated herein.
  • Certain of the Content is provided to ADEC by third parties and Client may have access to such Content through the use of the System, it being understood that Client’s access to certain Content may change during the Term, including if ADEC no longer has the right to use and distribute

13. Training and Implementation of Services

All training and implementation of services shall be provided under the terms of a separate written agreement or Service Order. To the extent any additional services are requested by Client and not otherwise covered in a written agreement, Client will be charged at ADEC’s current rate plus all reasonable travel, lodging, and meal expenses.

14. Other Services

Any other services including, but not limited to, data management, processing, and/or professional/technical consulting services shall be provided under the terms of a separate written agreement or Service Order. To the extent any additional services are requested by Client and not otherwise covered in a written agreement, Client will be charged at ADEC’s current rate plus all reasonable travel, lodging, and meal expenses. In absence of such a Service Order, Client acknowledges and agrees that ADEC is not providing any consulting, management, or advisory services to Client, legal or otherwise, in connection with the System, Client Data, or otherwise, including with respect to the input of data, the accuracy of the data, its evaluation, or its compilation for internal or external reporting purposes.

15. Maintenance and Support

  • Scope of ADEC is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and management of the System.
  • Monitoring of System and ADEC shall provide 24-hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year monitoring of critical computing infrastructure, and related software services within the hosting environment.
  • ADEC will provide regular and ongoing maintenance of the System to correct bugs or other errors in the System. Maintenance will be scheduled so as to cause as minimal interference with Client usage as reasonably as possible. During the Maintenance Window, Client may experience slowdowns or outages. Reasonable efforts will be made to complete maintenance within the designated Maintenance Window.
  • Planned ADEC will perform regular maintenance which will at times require Planned Outage of the System. Minimum 24 hours notice will be provided to Client of any such Planned Outage and ADEC will use reasonable efforts to schedule such maintenance activities outside of the majority of Client’s business hours.
  • Emergency ADEC may need to perform an Emergency Maintenance Outage for System maintenance. ADEC will use commercially reasonable efforts to notify Client prior to any such Emergency Maintenance Outage or as soon as reasonably possible after beginning an Emergency Maintenance Outage.
  • Client Client shall notify ADEC immediately of any unexpected outages or system malfunctions. ADEC shall provide a First Response to Client to assess the problem and provide a Resolution Time estimate for resolution of the issue.
  • Technical Technical support not otherwise contemplated in this License may incur additional fees. ADEC shall provide a reasonable assessment of such fees to Client prior to completion of support services.
  • ADEC warrants that it will provide 99% System availability as measured on a monthly basis, excluding any System maintenance or force majeure events that result in the System not being available to any User, as measured and monitored from ADEC facilities. The System Availability measure shall not include interruptions caused by Client’s equipment, local area network, Client caused interruptions, internet system providers, or interruptions caused by any third parties.
  • Internet The System and ADEC Services may be subject to limitations, delays, and other problems inherent in the use of the Internet and electronic communications out of ADEC’s control. ADEC is not responsible for any delays, delivery failures, or other damage resulting from such problems and any unavailability of the System due to any of the foregoing will not count against the System availability warranty set forth above.
  • Under no circumstances does ADEC warrant or represent that all System errors or bugs can or will be corrected.
  • Client Obligations. ADEC’s ability to fulfill its support obligations is conditioned upon Client (a) promptly providing all relevant information necessary for ADEC to respond to a support request; (b) providing all relevant Information and any additional requested information and documentation necessary for ADEC to reproduce the error; (c) designation of primary and secondary contacts (along with afterhours contact Information for such people) who have been trained on the System and who can provide ADEC with all requested information; (d) submission of support requests promptly in response to a System error;
(e) using commercially reasonable efforts to diagnose and resolve problems in the operation of the Client’s interface to the System prior to contacting ADEC for support; (f) using commercially reasonable efforts to confirm that reported problems are not due to Client’s system or third-party system; (g) consultation of ADEC documentation before submitting requests; and (h) providing ADEC with remote access to Client’s systems.
  • Out of Scope. If ADEC determines that a reported problem is not a System error, ADEC will Inform Client and work with Client to attempt to identify the For problems not solely caused by ADEC or problems that are not System errors, including problems caused by Client’s or third party equipment or environment, then ADEC may charge Client reasonable fees for services performed to diagnose and efforts to repair such problem. Without limiting the foregoing, the following support services are outside the scope of ADEC’s support obligations: (a) support provided outside of mutually agreed upon business hours or timeframes; (b) support which becomes necessary due to failure of computer hardware, equipment, or programs not provided by ADEC, negligence of Client, error by Client in operation of the System, or improper modification or use of hardware or software by Client; (c) maintenance and support of hardware, software programs, or data connections owned, operated, or developed by Client; and/or (d) development, customization, coding, installation, integration, consulting, and training.
  • Notwithstanding any other provisions of this License, ADEC shall not be responsible for any failure to meet the service level or support commitments set forth above if such failure is due to:
  • Client acts or omissions, including any Client misuse or abuse of the System or use in violation of the License;
  • Any force majeure event;
  • Third party or Client software, content, or services;
  • Viruses not prevented by ADEC’s application of industry standard anti-virus software;
  • Client’s or any User’s violation of the License;
  • Malicious attacks on the System not prevented by ADEC’s application of industry standard intrusion prevention software;
  • An increase in System utilization by Client beyond the agreed upon and paid for hosting
  • Sole The foregoing constitutes Client’s sole and exclusive remedy and ADEC’s entire liability for System downtime.

16. Intellectual Property Rights

Without limiting the generality of the provisions included in the License, ADEC shall at all times solely and exclusively own all rights, title, and interest in and to the System and Content and any and all improvements, enhancements, derivative works and extensions thereof, and all intellectual property rights therein. Client shall not remove, modify, or obscure any ADEC or other copyright, trademark, and other proprietary notices affixed to or displayed on the System, and shall not allow any third party to take any such action. The site contents are proprietary to ADEC, and contain copyrighted material and trademarks of ADEC. All other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners. All rights of ADEC as to intellectual property are reserved.

17. Ownership

ADEC warrants and represents that: (a) ADEC has the full and unrestricted right, power and authority to enter into this License and to perform its obligations in accordance with the terms of this License; (b) ADEC has all right, title, and interest in the Licensed Products and in all related copyrights and other intellectual property rights, and that ADEC has the right to license the Licensed Products to Client for use in accordance with the terms of this License; (c) no portion of the Licensed Products infringes upon any copyright, trademark, trade secret, patent, right of publicity, or right of privacy of a third party or otherwise violates the rights of any third party; (d) that Licensor’s performance of services and grant of licenses under this License will not violate any agreement to which ADEC is a party or any applicable law, rule or regulation; and (e) ADEC has given no commissions, payments, gifts, kickbacks, lavish or extensive entertainment, or other things of value to any employee or agent of Client or of an Affiliate in connection with this License.

18. Disclaimer

EXCEPT FOR THE WARRANTIES STATED HEREIN, THE SYSTEM AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, AND LICENSEE’S USE OF THE SYSTEM AND SERVICES IS SOLELY AT LICENSEE’S OWN RISK. ADEC DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SYSTEM OR SERVICES WILL MEET LICENSEE’S REQUIREMENTS OR THAT THE OPERATION WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, ADEC DISCLAIMS ALL REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, AND STATUTORY, CONCERNING THE SYSTEM, THE SERVICES OR OTHERWISE RELATED TO THIS LICENSE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE, AND ANY STATUTORY WARRANTIES OF NON- INFRINGEMENT.

19. Limitation of Liability

EXCLUDING THE PARTIES’ RESPECTIVE INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS, OR DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR OUT OF A PARTY’S GROSS NEGLIGENCE, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, OR FRAUD, IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNTS ACTUALLY PAID BY AND/OR DUE FROM LICENSEE DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO SUCH CLAIM (OR THE AMOUNT PAID FOR THE INITIAL TERM IF DURING THE INITIAL TERM). EXCLUDING THE PARTIES’ RESPECTIVE INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS, OR DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR OUT OF A PARTY’S GROSS NEGLIGENCE, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OR FRAUD, IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY AND/OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR ANY INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY TYPE OR KIND (INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, REVENUE, PROFITS, USE OR OTHER ECONOMIC ADVANTAGE) ARISING OUT OF, OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE SYSTEM OR THE SERVICES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SYSTEM, OR FOR ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM OR THROUGH THE SYSTEM, OR ANY INTERRUPTION, INACCURACY, ERROR OR OMISSION, REGARDLESS OF CAUSE, IN THE CONTENT, EVEN IF THE PARTY FROM WHICH DAMAGES ARE BEING SOUGHT OR SUCH PARTY’S LICENSORS HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

20. Governmental Matters

  • Governmental Approval or If this License or any associated transaction is required by the law of any nation and/ or locality to be either approved or registered with any governmental agency, Client shall assume all legal obligations to do so. Client shall notify ADEC if it becomes aware that this License is subject to a United States or foreign government reporting or approval requirement. Client shall make all necessary filings and pay all costs including fees, penalties, and all other out-of-pocket costs associated with such reporting or approval process.
  • Export Control Client shall observe all applicable United States and foreign laws with respect to the use of the System and the transfer of related technical data to foreign countries, including, without limitation, the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and the Export Administration Regulations.
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23. Insurance

  • During the Term, ADEC will maintain the following:
  • General liability coverage in which the minimum policy limit is $1,000,000, combined single limit for both bodily injury and property
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Any notices given by either Party hereunder will be in writing and will be given by personal delivery, national overnight courier service, email, read receipt requested, or postal service, certified or registered, postage prepaid, return receipt requested to ADEC at the address specified below or to Client at the address specified during System Registration. All notices will be deemed effective upon personal delivery, read receipt received for emails, or two (2) business days following delivery confirmation with any overnight courier services. All notices related to this License shall be addressed to the following: To ADEC: ADEC Innovations / FCS International Attn: Legal Department 250 Commerce, Suite 250 Irvine, CA 92602 USA

25. General Provisions

  • This License shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon the Parties hereto, together with their respective legal representatives, successors, and assigns.
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Programme Management

ADEC Innovations offers programme management services tailored to support impact-driven projects in land, ocean, urban, and circular economy sectors. Our expertise ensures that sustainability initiatives are not only well-managed but also achieve their intended impact, delivering measurable environmental and social benefits. We help investors manage and monitor the execution of projects, ensuring alignment with sustainability goals, regulatory requirements, and global impact standards.

Land Conservation & Sustainable Agriculture

Our programme management services for land- based projects focus on restoring ecosystems, enhancing carbon sequestration, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

  • Reforestation: We manage large-scale reforestation projects aimed at restoring degraded ecosystems, enhancing biodiversity, and increasing carbon sequestration.
  • Soil Carbon Sequestration: We oversee soil carbon sequestration initiatives, ensuring projects capture carbon while improving soil health and agricultural productivity.
  • Sustainable Agriculture: Our team manages sustainable agriculture programmes that emphasize environmental stewardship, resource efficiency, and climate resilience.
  • Water Management: We design and manage water conservation programmes, ensuring that projects prioritize sustainable water use and help protect vital freshwater resources.

Marine Conservation & Blue Carbon

For marine and coastal projects, ADEC provides programme management expertise to help protect ocean ecosystems and increase carbon capture in marine environments.

  • Marine Conservation: We oversee marine conservation initiatives, managing the restoration of critical habitats like coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrasses to protect marine biodiversity.
  • Blue Carbon: Our programme management includes projects aimed at increasing blue carbon capture, protecting coastal ecosystems, and promoting the role of oceans in climate change mitigation.

Urban Sustainability & Green Infrastructure

We support urban sustainability initiatives by managing projects that promote climate resilience, reduce environmental footprints, and improve resource efficiency in cities.

  • Green Energy: ADEC manages programmes focused on the development and adoption of renewable energy technologies, reducing reliance on fossil fuels in urban areas.
  • Green Buildings: Our team manages green building projects, ensuring that sustainable construction, energy efficiency, and environmental considerations are at the forefront of urban development.
  • Water Conservation: We design and manage urban water conservation programmes, reducing water consumption and improving water management in cities.
  • Waste Management: We oversee waste management projects that promote recycling, reduce landfill waste, and improve resource recovery processes.
  • Climate Resilience Improvement: Our programme management includes initiatives aimed at enhancing urban resilience to climate change impacts, such as extreme weather, flooding, and heat stress.

Circular Economy Projects

ADEC provides expertise in managing projects that support the transition to a circular economy, from infrastructure development to innovative technologies and sustainable supply chains.

  • Circular Economy Infrastructure: We manage the creation of infrastructure such as repair centres and resource recovery facilities, essential for implementing circular economy practices.
  • Circular Economy Technologies: Our team oversees projects that develop and implement circular economy technologies, such as advanced recycling systems and digital platforms for resource sharing and reuse.
  • Circular Economy Supply Chains: We manage supply chain initiatives focused on sustainable sourcing, reverse logistics, and partnerships, ensuring circularity in product lifecycle management and resource use.
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Capacity Building & Training

ADEC provides tailored Capacity Building & Training programs for impact-driven projects across land, ocean, urban, and circular economy sectors. Our goal is to equip organizations, communities, and companies with the knowledge and skills they need to implement sustainable practices, meet environmental goals, and maximize the impact of their projects. Through our specialized training, education, and toolkits, we help build lasting capabilities for sustainable development.

Land Conservation & Sustainable Agriculture Training

Our training programs focus on empowering stakeholders to adopt sustainable land management, agriculture, and conservation practices.

  • Training in Sustainable Farming Practices: We offer training to improve agricultural productivity while reducing environmental impact through techniques like organic farming, regenerative agriculture, and precision farming.
  • Training in Sustainable Forestry Practices: We provide education on sustainable forestry methods, including responsible logging, forest conservation, and reforestation efforts.
  • Education on Biodiversity: Our training covers the importance of biodiversity in land ecosystems, teaching strategies to protect and enhance biodiversity in agriculture and conservation projects.
  • Training in Efficient Water Management Practices: We train stakeholders on sustainable water use in land and agricultural settings, focusing on conservation, irrigation efficiency, and watershed management.

Marine & Ocean Management Training

ADEC offers training for marine conservation, sustainable fisheries, and ocean resource management, aimed at preserving marine biodiversity and ensuring sustainable use of marine ecosystems.

  • Training on Sustainable Fishing Practices: Our training supports fisheries in adopting sustainable practices that protect fish stocks and marine ecosystems while supporting local economies.
  • Training on Ocean Management: We provide in-depth education on marine resource conservation, coastal planning, and sustainable fisheries management to ensure long-term ocean health.
  • Education on Biodiversity: Our programs include education on marine biodiversity, teaching stakeholders how to conserve and restore marine life through sustainable practices and conservation initiatives.

Urban Sustainability & Smart City Training

Our urban-focused training programs help cities and urban projects adopt sustainability measures, enhance resilience, and implement green infrastructure.

  • Training on Smart Cities, Resilience, and Green Infrastructure: We provide training on smart city technologies, resilient urban infrastructure, and green building solutions to help cities thrive sustainably. 
  • Training on Climate Adaptation Strategies: We train stakeholders on developing and implementing climate adaptation strategies, ensuring urban areas are prepared for the impacts of climate change.
  • Training in Efficient Water Management Practices: Our urban water management training focuses on reducing water use, improving efficiency, and implementing sustainable urban water systems.
  • Education on Renewable Energy Benefits and Technologies: We provide education on renewable energy options, including solar, wind, and energy storage, to help urban projects transition to clean energy.
  • Capacity Assessment Toolkit: We offer a toolkit to help organizations assess their current capacity to implement sustainability measures and identify areas for improvement.
  • Capacity Building Toolkit and Self-Learning Repository: Our toolkit and online repository offer resources for self-guided learning on sustainability practices, providing ongoing support for capacity building.

Circular Economy & Resource Efficiency Training

ADEC provides training and education to help organizations transition to circular economy models, focusing on resource efficiency and sustainable supply chain practices.

  • Training on Circular Economy Principles: Our training explains the principles of the circular economy, helping organizations shift from linear production models to more sustainable, closed-loop systems.
  • Education on Resource Efficiency: We offer education on optimizing resource use, reducing waste, and improving material reuse, driving more sustainable business practices.
  • Training on Sustainable Practices for Suppliers: Our programs focus on educating suppliers about sustainable sourcing, production, and supply chain management, ensuring environmental responsibility throughout the supply chain.

Project Implementation & Management

ADEC offers expert project implementation and management support for organizations and companies creating measurable environmental and social impact. We provide hands-on management and oversight to ensure that sustainability-focused initiatives across land, ocean, urban environments, and the circular economy are successfully executed. Our services ensure that projects deliver on their impact goals, remain on budget, and comply with regulatory and sustainability standards.

Land Conservation & Sustainable Agriculture

ADEC provides management services for projects focused on land restoration, agriculture, and biodiversity conservation, ensuring sustainable practices are implemented effectively.

  • Reforestation: We manage reforestation projects, overseeing planning, tree planting, and long-term maintenance to ensure restored forests thrive.
  • Sustainable Agriculture: Our project management includes implementation of sustainable agricultural practices that enhance food security, reduce environmental impact, and improve soil health.
  • Water-Saving Initiatives: We oversee water- saving projects, ensuring efficient use of water in agriculture and land management through technologies and best practices.
  • Biodiversity Conservation: Our team manages biodiversity conservation efforts, ensuring the protection and enhancement of ecosystems within land-based projects.

Marine & Coastal Restoration

For marine and coastal projects, ADEC offers specialized management services to protect ocean biodiversity and promote sustainable use of marine resources.

  • Coastal Restoration: We implement coastal restoration projects, from rebuilding mangroves and wetlands to restoring natural barriers that protect shorelines.
  • Marine Ecosystem Management: Our team ensures the successful management of projects focused on preserving and restoring marine ecosystems, such as coral reefs and seagrass beds.
  • Sustainable Fisheries: We manage projects that implement sustainable fishing practices, balancing ecological health with the needs of local communities.
  • Marine Biodiversity Conservation: Our expertise includes biodiversity conservation in marine environments, ensuring the protection of endangered species and critical habitats.

Urban Sustainability & Smart Cities

ADEC provides management services for urban sustainability projects, ensuring the successful execution of climate resilience initiatives, smart city technologies, and infrastructure improvements.

  • Energy Retrofit: We manage energy efficiency retrofitting projects for buildings, helping reduce energy consumption and improve environmental performance.
  • Public Transport Upgrades: Our team manages upgrades to public transport systems, improving sustainability and efficiency while reducing emissions in urban environments.
  • Climate Resilience Projects: We implement and manage urban climate resilience projects, ensuring cities are better equipped to handle climate change impacts, such as extreme weather and flooding.
  • Urban Green Spaces: We oversee the creation of green spaces in cities, enhancing public health, environmental quality, and climate resilience.
  • Water-Saving Projects: We manage urban water-saving initiatives, reducing water waste and enhancing water management strategies.
  • Renewable Energy Installations: Our team handles the implementation of renewable energy projects, such as solar and wind installations, ensuring smooth execution and maximum efficiency.
  • Smart City Maturity Assessment: We assess smart city readiness and implement digital solutions to help cities achieve sustainability goals through technology.
  • Smart City Digitalisation: We manage the digitalisation of urban systems, including public transit, traffic management, utilities smart metering, and city digital twins, to enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

Circular Economy & Waste Management

ADEC offers project management for circular economy initiatives, focusing on recycling, waste management, and sustainable supply chains.

  • Recycling Projects: We oversee the implementation of recycling projects, ensuring materials are efficiently processed and reintegrated into the supply chain.
  • Waste-to-Energy: Our team manages waste- to-energy projects, converting waste into renewable energy sources, reducing landfill waste, and supporting energy security.
  • Green Supply Chain Management: We manage the transition to green supply chains, ensuring sustainable sourcing, reduced emissions, and environmental best practices.
  • Supply Chain Transparency: We oversee projects aimed at improving supply chain transparency, using technology and monitoring systems to ensure responsible sourcing and sustainability.

Financing & Funding Support

ADEC offers tailored financing and funding support for companies, organizations, and projects committed to creating positive environmental and social impact. We assist impact-driven enterprises in securing the necessary resources to fuel their sustainable initiatives, with a focus on land conservation, ocean protection, urban sustainability, and the circular economy. Our services are designed to help investee projects access capital, funding mechanisms, and partnerships that align with their sustainability goals.

Land Conservation & Sustainable Use

We support land conservation projects by helping investee companies and organizations secure the funding they need to achieve their goals in sustainable land management.

  • Carbon Credits & REDD+ Funding: We assist in securing carbon credits and REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) funds to help finance reforestation and land conservation projects.
  • Impact Investment Facilitation: We connect land conservation initiatives with impact investors to provide the necessary financial backing for their projects.
  • Green Bonds Development: We help structure and secure green bonds tailored to sustainable land use, unlocking capital for environmental stewardship.
  • Public-Private Partnerships: We work to establish partnerships between the public and private sectors to finance large-scale land restoration projects.

Ocean Conservation & Blue Economy

For organizations focused on marine conservation and sustainable ocean use, ADEC offers specialized support in accessing critical funding sources.

  • Blue Carbon Financing & Conservation Grants: We assist in securing blue carbon financing and ocean conservation grants, ensuring that marine sustainability projects have the necessary financial backing.
  • Marine Impact Investing: We facilitate access to impact investing for projects dedicated to marine conservation, supporting initiatives such as sustainable fisheries and ocean biodiversity protection.
  • Blue Bonds Development: We provide expertise in developing blue bonds, a financing tool designed to support sustainable ocean-related projects.
  • Public-Private Partnerships: We promote collaborations between private enterprises and government bodies to finance marine renewable energy and other sustainable blue economy ventures.

 

 

Urban Sustainability & Green Infrastructure

Our services empower projects that aim to transform cities into sustainable, climate-resilient urban areas through access to specialized funding and investment.

  • Green Bonds & Climate Finance: We assist urban sustainability projects in securing green bonds and climate finance to fund initiatives such as renewable energy, smart cities, and green transportation.
  • Urban Impact Investing: We connect urban sustainability projects with impact investors, ensuring access to capital for projects that reduce carbon footprints and improve urban resilience. 
  • Infrastructure Bonds Development: We help create and secure infrastructure bonds that support green building projects, sustainable water management, and resilient urban infrastructure.
  • Public-Private Partnerships: We promote collaborations between municipalities and private investors to accelerate sustainable urban development.

Circular Economy & Waste Management

For organizations focused on reducing waste and promoting circular economy practices, we provide support to access funding and financing mechanisms.

  • Green Finance for Circular Projects: We help secure green finance for circular economy projects, such as recycling, sustainable manufacturing, and waste reduction initiatives.
  • Impact Investing for Circular Initiatives: We facilitate connections between circular economy projects and impact investors who prioritize resource efficiency and sustainability.
  • Circular Economy Bonds Development: We assist in structuring circular economy bonds, providing an innovative funding channel for waste management, recycling, and product lifecycle optimization.
  • Public-Private Partnerships: We seek out partnerships between the public and private sectors to finance large-scale waste management and recycling programs.

Data & Technology Solutions

ADEC offers cutting-edge Data & Technology Solutions designed to support impact investors in monitoring and managing sustainability projects. Our solutions leverage advanced technologies, such as satellite monitoring, IoT, blockchain, and data analytics, to provide real-time insights into environmental and social impact. These tools enable investors to make informed decisions, track project progress, and ensure that investments deliver measurable, positive outcomes across land, ocean, urban, and circular economy projects.

Land Conservation & Sustainable Agriculture Technology

We provide advanced technological tools to monitor and manage land conservation and sustainable agricultural projects, ensuring real-time tracking of environmental impacts.

  • Satellite Monitoring for Deforestation: We use satellite technology to track deforestation in real time, providing accurate data on forest cover changes and identifying areas at risk of deforestation.
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Spatial Analysis: Our GIS solutions offer spatial analysis capabilities for land use, helping stakeholders visualize and manage land resources efficiently.
  • Data Management and Analytics: We provide data solutions to track and analyze land use patterns, deforestation rates, soil health, and water resource management, enabling more effective decision-making.

Marine & Ocean Monitoring Technology

For ocean and marine conservation projects, ADEC offers cutting-edge technologies to monitor marine ecosystems and ensure the sustainable management of ocean resources.

  • IoT-Based Ocean Monitoring Systems: We deploy Internet of Things (IoT) devices to monitor ocean health, marine biodiversity, and environmental parameters in real time, allowing for dynamic management of marine ecosystems.
  • Satellite Oceanography for Remote Sensing: Our satellite-based remote sensing technology provides detailed data on ocean temperatures, sea levels, and marine resource health, supporting long-term ocean conservation.
  • Data Management and Analytics: We offer data solutions for monitoring ocean health, marine biodiversity, and fisheries, providing insights into the effectiveness of marine conservation efforts and sustainable fisheries management.

Urban Sustainability & Smart City Technology

ADEC provides advanced data and technology solutions to help cities and urban projects enhance sustainability, improve efficiency, and build resilience against climate challenges.

  • Smart Sensors for Air Quality, Noise Pollution, and Traffic Congestion: We deploy smart sensors to monitor and manage urban environmental indicators such as air quality, noise levels, and traffic, supporting more livable cities.
  • Smart City Management Technology Platform: Our smart city platform integrates data from multiple urban systems, enabling cities to manage energy, water, waste, and transportation systems more efficiently.
  • Data Management and Analytics: We provide data solutions to track urban emissions, energy consumption, water usage, and waste generation, helping cities optimize resource use and reduce environmental footprints.
  • Real-Time Geospatial Data and Dashboards: Our dashboards offer real-time geospatial data on socio-economic developments, territorial inequalities, and access to public facilities, helping city planners make data-driven decisions.
  • City Digital Twins: We offer digital twin technology to create virtual replicas of cities, enabling real-time monitoring, simulation, and optimization of urban systems for enhanced sustainability and resilience.

Circular Economy & Supply Chain Technology

ADEC offers innovative technology solutions to drive transparency, traceability, and sustainability within circular economy projects and global supply chains.

  • Blockchain for Supply Chain Transparency and Traceability: We implement blockchain technology to provide transparent, traceable data on supply chain activities, ensuring responsible sourcing, ethical practices, and reduced environmental impact.
  • Digital Twin Technology for Product Lifecycle Management: Our digital twin technology enables companies to monitor the entire lifecycle of their products, from design to recycling, supporting circularity and sustainability.
  • Data Management and Analytics: We provide data solutions to monitor waste generation, recycling rates, and supply chain sustainability, enabling organizations to improve resource efficiency and reduce waste.

Policy Development & Advisory

ADEC provides policy development and advisory services to guide companies, organizations, and projects driving positive environmental and social impact. We support impact investors and their investees in shaping, implementing, and aligning policies that promote sustainability across land management, ocean conservation, urban resilience, and the circular economy. Our expertise ensures that projects not only meet regulatory requirements but also lead the way in sustainable innovation and practice.

Land Conservation & Sustainable Use Policies

We offer expert advisory to support sustainable land management practices that enhance environmental resilience and biodiversity while ensuring long-term sustainability.

  • Sustainable Land Management: We provide policy frameworks for land conservation, balancing development needs with environmental preservation.
  • Reforestation/Afforestation: We assist in developing policies to promote reforestation and afforestation, crucial for carbon sequestration and restoring ecosystems.
  • Carbon Sequestration: We offer guidance on policies that enhance carbon capture through forest management and other nature-based solutions.
  • Biodiversity Conservation: Our advisory services help organizations adopt policies that protect and enhance biodiversity within landscapes.
  • Climate Change Adaptation: We support the development of strategies and policies to mitigate the impacts of climate change and improve resilience to climate-related risks.
  • Sustainable Agriculture: We advise on sustainable agricultural policies that promote soil health, water conservation, and responsible land use.
  • Sustainable Water Use & Conservation: We help develop water use policies that prioritize conservation and sustainable management of water resources in agricultural and land-based projects.

Ocean & Marine Conservation Policies

For organizations committed to protecting marine environments, ADEC provides guidance on policy development that safeguards ocean ecosystems and supports sustainable marine economies.

  • Marine Protection Regulations: We offer advisory services on establishing and enhancing marine protection regulations that conserve ecosystems and promote sustainable use of ocean resources.
  • Sustainable Fisheries Policies: Our team assists in the development of policies that ensure responsible and sustainable fishing practices, protecting marine biodiversity and supporting coastal economies.
  • Ocean Biodiversity Protection: We provide guidance on policies aimed at protecting and restoring marine biodiversity, ensuring healthy and resilient ocean ecosystems.

Urban Sustainability & Smart City Policies

Our advisory services in urban sustainability help cities and urban projects design and implement policies that promote energy efficiency, climate resilience, and sustainable growth.

  • Smart City Policy Toolkit: We provide a policy toolkit for smart city development, helping cities adopt innovative technologies and practices for sustainability.
  • Urban Sustainability: Our advisory services include policies for energy efficiency, sustainable water use, and resilience in urban infrastructure, supporting climate-smart growth.
  • Climate Resilience – Adaptation & Mitigation: We assist cities in creating policies to address both climate change mitigation and adaptation, ensuring long-term urban resilience.
  • Sustainable Water Use & Conservation: We help cities implement water conservation policies that promote efficient use and long- term sustainability of water resources.
  • Renewable Energy Adoption: Our advisory supports the creation of policies that accelerate the adoption of renewable energy sources, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering urban carbon footprints.

Circular Economy & Waste Management Policies

ADEC supports organizations in developing policies that promote circularity, reduce waste, and encourage sustainable procurement practices.

  • Circular Economy Policies: We help design policies that facilitate the transition to a circular economy, where resources are reused, recycled, and reintegrated into the supply chain.
  • Recycling & Waste Reduction: Our advisory services support the development of recycling policies and waste reduction strategies that minimize environmental impacts and enhance resource efficiency.
  • Sustainable Sourcing & Procurement: We provide guidance on adopting sustainable sourcing and procurement policies, ensuring that organizations prioritize environmental and social responsibility in their supply chains.

Impact Measurement & Reporting

ADEC offers a suite of Impact Measurement & Reporting solutions designed to help impact investors evaluate the environmental and social outcomes of their investments. Our services are tailored to assess projects across land, ocean, urban sustainability, and the circular economy, providing transparent and reliable data that ensures measurable impact. We enable investors to track key performance indicators (KPIs), monitor progress, and report on the tangible impact of the projects they fund.

Land Conservation & Reforestation Metrics

We provide detailed measurement and reporting on land-based projects, focusing on carbon capture, water use, and ecosystem restoration.

  • Carbon Sequestration Metrics: We measure the amount of carbon captured through reforestation and land management projects, ensuring alignment with carbon offset goals.
  • Water Usage Tracking: Our team tracks water consumption across projects, monitoring efforts to conserve and use water sustainably.
  • Assessment of Reforestation Efforts: We provide data-driven assessments of reforestation activities, evaluating tree survival rates, ecosystem restoration progress, and biodiversity impacts.
  • Assessment of Conservation Efforts: Our reporting includes evaluations of biodiversity conservation initiatives, tracking their effectiveness in protecting endangered species and ecosystems.

Marine Conservation & Blue Carbon Monitoring

For ocean and marine projects, we specialize in tracking the health of marine ecosystems and quantifying carbon capture in coastal environments.

  • Blue Carbon Sequestration Monitoring: We measure the amount of carbon sequestered in coastal ecosystems like mangroves, seagrasses, and wetlands, providing key data on blue carbon storage.
  • Biodiversity Monitoring: Our team monitors marine biodiversity, assessing the effectiveness of conservation efforts to protect ocean life and restore marine ecosystems.
  • Assessment of Conservation Efforts: We provide evaluations of marine conservation projects, ensuring that efforts to preserve coastal and ocean habitats deliver measurable environmental benefits.

Urban Sustainability & Climate Resilience Reporting

ADEC offers impact measurement services for urban sustainability projects, focusing on energy efficiency, emissions reductions, and climate resilience.

  • GHG Emissions Tracking: We track greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from urban sustainability projects, evaluating the effectiveness of emission reduction strategies and reporting on progress toward net-zero goals.
  • Water Usage/Reduction Tracking: Our services include detailed monitoring of water consumption and reduction efforts in urban areas, ensuring sustainable water management practices.
  • Evaluation of Green Buildings: We evaluate the environmental performance of green buildings, measuring energy efficiency, resource use, and sustainability certifications.
  • Evaluation of Resilience Measures: Our reporting assesses the effectiveness of climate resilience initiatives, ensuring that cities are prepared to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Circular Economy & Waste Management Metrics

For circular economy projects, we provide specialized measurement and reporting on waste reduction, resource efficiency, and supply chain sustainability.

  • Waste Diversion Measurement: We track the amount of waste diverted from landfills through recycling, reuse, and waste-to-energy initiatives, measuring the environmental benefits of waste reduction efforts.
  • Supply Chain Emissions Measurement: Our team assesses the carbon footprint of supply chains, measuring emissions at each stage and identifying opportunities to reduce environmental impact.
  • Resource Efficiency Measurement: We track the efficiency of resource use across circular economy projects, measuring how effectively materials are reused, recycled, and conserved.
  • Assessment of Waste Reduction Initiatives: We evaluate the success of waste reduction programs, reporting on key metrics such as waste diversion rates, resource recovery, and circularity in product life cycles.
  • Assessment of Supply Chain Environmental and Social Impacts: Our services include assessments of supply chain sustainability, evaluating both environmental and social impacts to ensure responsible sourcing and operations.