Q&A with Ecologi: Working Together for Real Sustainable Impact

Here at CycleSaver, we want to make it easier for people to commute in ways that are better for the planet. That’s why, this Earth Day, we were thrilled to announce our climate action partnership with Ecologi – the UK’s most trusted climate action platform. 

To shine a light on the importance of collective climate action, we sat down with Sean Earp, Associate Account Director at Ecologi, to find out more about the work they do for climate action and the impact it makes.

Q: For those who might not be familiar, can you tell us what Ecologi is all about?

Ecologi is the UK’s most trusted climate action platform. Our mission is to inspire and empower businesses to accelerate global climate action through funding high quality, high integrity climate solutions including reforestation, habitat restoration, carbon avoidance and removal projects around the world. 

We help businesses take credible, science-led steps toward climate impact, from funding high-integrity carbon removal projects to engaging employees and customers in meaningful sustainability journeys. Our goal is to make climate action both accessible and effective, whether you’re just starting out or scaling your strategy.

Q: What kind of climate action projects does Ecologi support, and how do you choose them?

Ecologi supports a diverse mix of climate solutions, from nature-based projects like reforestation and wetland restoration to innovative carbon removal technologies such as biochar and enhanced rock weathering.

Every project undergoes a rigorous, science-led due diligence process. This includes our proprietary assessment framework, which scores projects across climate, nature, and community impact – adjusted for risk -to ensure each one delivers high integrity and measurable benefits .

When it comes to carbon credits we source credits exclusively from ICROA-endorsed programmes and align closely with guidance from the ICVCM, while also conducting our own in-depth project-level assessments. Our evaluations are informed by data from leading ratings agencies – Sylvera, BeZero, Renoster, and Calyx Global – as well as AlliedOffsets, Earth Blox, and the INFORM Risk Index .

For reforestation and restoration projects, we apply a dedicated risk policy that includes detailed partner screening, a Responsible Reforestation questionnaire, and ongoing monitoring to ensure ecological viability, community benefit, and long-term success .

Our focus is on projects that are additional, durable, and locally appropriate – delivering real impact for climate, biodiversity and people.

Q: What’s one Ecologi-supported project that you personally find really exciting?

Delta Blue Carbon, based in Pakistan’s Indus Delta, is one of the most ambitious and impactful nature-based projects in the world, and one I’m particularly inspired by. At its core, it’s about restoring degraded mangrove forests at scale. Over its lifetime, it’s projected to remove an extraordinary 127 million tonnes of CO₂e, making it the largest blue carbon project globally in terms of climate impact.

But what makes this project exceptional is the way it brings climate, biodiversity and community together. Mangroves are among the most efficient carbon sinks on the planet – but they also play a vital role in protecting coastal ecosystems from sea level rise and extreme weather. In a region that’s highly vulnerable to climate related disasters, that dual benefit is critical.

The Indus eco-region is a Key Biodiversity Area, home to 11 globally threatened species, including the fishing cat and the Indus River dolphin. Restoring these habitats helps preserve one of the world’s most threatened arid zone mangrove systems – while improving the ecological integrity of the wider region.

Equally important is the community dimension. The project is built on Mangrove Stewardship Agreements with local forest-dependent communities. These agreements provide sustainable livelihoods and enhance local climate resilience, all while fostering deep-rooted engagement in conservation. It’s a rare example of climate finance delivering long-term, systemic benefits – environmentally, socially and economically.

Q: We often hear that individual actions ‘don’t matter.’ What’s your take on that?

That narrative is misleading. Systemic change is essential – but systems are made of people. Individual and organisational actions help build the demand, momentum and cultural shift that makes wider change possible. When a business decarbonises its supply chain, when a team chooses lower-carbon ways of working, when millions of people make more sustainable choices – those actions stack up.

Q: What are some simple but underrated things people and businesses can do to reduce their carbon footprint?

While systemic change is essential, there are many practical, high-impact steps individuals and businesses can take right now to reduce emissions – and many are simpler than you might think.

For individuals:

• Walk, cycle or use public transport for short journeys.
• Cut food waste – it’s one of the most overlooked sources of emissions.
• Switch to renewable energy where available.
• Prioritise reuse over recycling; reducing consumption is even better than managing waste.

For businesses:

• Use footprinting tools to identify your emissions hotspots and tackle them systematically.
• Embed climate considerations into procurement and supplier decisions.
• Fund high-quality, high integrity climate solutions – and be clear and transparent about why you’re doing it.
• Start small, but build towards a science-aligned net-zero strategy that evolves over time.
  

Perfection isn’t the goal, progress is. What matters is making a start, and then committing to keep going.

Q: What does Earth Day mean to you and to Ecologi as an organisation?

It’s a moment of collective reflection and recommitment. At Ecologi, Earth Day isn’t about one-off gestures – it’s about celebrating progress while recognising the scale of what’s still needed to be done. It’s also a platform to elevate the voices of our partners and the real stories behind the incredible climate solutions we support. At its core, it’s about turning awareness into impact – embedding climate action across teams, systems, and decision-making.

Q: How does a climate action partnership, like this one with CycleSaver, contribute to the wider climate movement?

These partnerships are crucial. They embed sustainability into the systems people interact with every day – how we move, shop, work and live. By linking low-carbon transport with verified climate impact, CycleSaver makes it easy for people to be part of the solution. And that ease – making climate action feel possible and relevant – is a powerful force for change.

Q: What role do you think sustainable transport plays when it comes to sustainability goals?

It’s fundamental. Transport is one of the largest contributors to global emissions. Shifting to walking, cycling and shared mobility isn’t just a carbon decision – it’s a systems decision. It reduces pollution, congestion, and negative impacts on health impacts. It reclaims space for communities. When done well, it’s a climate win that improves everyday life, not just the carbon ledger.

From restoring forests to rethinking our daily travel habits, it’s clear that meaningful climate action needs to happens at every level – and often starts with a single decision. 

Our climate action partnership with Ecologi is just one part of CycleSaver’s commitment to making sustainability a seamless part of daily life.

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