Earthqualizer traces its roots back to 2006, and a chance meeting between two very different experts. Adri and Eric were both investigating oil palm in West Kalimantan, and discovered a shared interest in using satellite imagery to combat environmental destruction. “
Adri and EricNatural resources such as rubber, timber, cocoa and palm oil can have a positive impact, but only if sourced and managed sustainably. Action is needed now to ensure the commodities industry has an equitable, sustainable future. And this is where Earthqualizer comes in.
We are a non-profit organization with international experience, rooted in the interests of local communities and dedicated to the sustainable management of natural resources.
Earthqualizer traces its roots back to 2006, and a chance meeting between two very different experts. Adri and Eric were both investigating oil palm in West Kalimantan, and discovered a shared interest in using satellite imagery to combat environmental destruction. They set up Aidenvironment Asia to hold international trade and investment accountable, by presenting brands and banks with evidence of their impact on the ground. With a combination of Adri’s knowledge of local actors and Eric’s international perspective, their collaboration helped to stop deforestation and land grabs.
Why is it important?
We strongly believe in the collaborative potential of the private sector, communities and (local and regional) government. We therefore design and implement programs based around a co-management approach, to deliver greater social, economic, and environmental values within a landscape.
In practice, this collaboration is channeled into three major areas where we can make a difference to environmental and social conditions:
Corporate Landscape Responsibility
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Success stories
The duo developed a reputation as deeply engaged about corporate accountability. They played important roles in the founding of Chain Reaction Research and the development of RSPO and its Grievance Procedure. Then, after a decade of growing the Aidenvironment Asia organization, the time had come to establish a domestic branch for environmental and social justice in Indonesia. And so Earthqualizer was born.
- We empower people through advocacy and legal support, while also helping companies transform their supply chains and practices for the benefit of people and nature.
- We support governments to create policy; communities to make their voices heard; and companies to implement sustainability commitments. All actions are ultimately geared towards the protection of forests and community rights.
- We transform agricultural industries to achieve environmental protection and socio-economic justice.
- We make it possible to reimagine a world where commodities are grown equitably and sustainably. Gathered and analyzed by our experienced local team, our GIS data helps drive decisions that can result in credible, more responsible management practices.
Recovery
Landscape recovery is an essential part of the work we do. Wherever NDPE non-compliance occurs, we take action to reduce harm and restore balance. Diversifying landscapes is key to environmental resilience, while handing management of natural resources back to local people can also open doors to social justice.
Together with our partners, we propose the following four approaches to recovery:
Tools
Recovery plans are comprised of three complementary tools:
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About us
Earthqualizer is a non-profit organization, dedicated to transforming commodity supply chains for the benefit of people and nature. Our work blends environmental recovery with corporate responsibility and socio-economic justice:
We support central and regional governments with reliable & actionable data.
We help companies deliver their sustainability commitments.
We fight to ensure a fairer deal for local communities.
Our aims
- Catalyze the revival and diversification of natural landscapes.
- Provide a foundation for more sustainable business models.
- Ensure that local people are the drivers of development affecting their communities.
Programmes
Earthqualizer programs are designed to achieve environmental recovery through the diversification of landscapes, while also targeting socio-economic justice for local and indigenous peoples. This covers the following areas, initiatives and groups:
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Social, Economic and Environmental Justice
We envision a future in which companies, communities and governments collaborate to become better integrated with landscapes. This future depends on finding a financial model that’s rooted in social justice, an agricultural system that’s sustainable, and an ecosystem of interests that works together.
Our vision for the futurePartner with us
If you want to join us on our mission to build a greener, fairer future, please get in touch.
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If you want to join us on our mission to build a greener, fairer future, please get in touch.
Get in touchThe Earthqualizer DREAM
Earthqualizer has a DREAM – a new vision for the commodities production, in which business includes and empowers local people to participate in the sustainable management of natural resources, and government can be the catalyst for change:
- Deliver equitable results based on socio-economic justice
- Restore degraded areas
- Encourage co-management of natural resources with other stakeholders
- Achieve wider inclusion and diversity
- Mitigate the negative impacts of business operations
The Earthqualizer DREAM
Earthqualizer has a DREAM – a new vision for the commodities production, in which business includes and empowers local people to participate in the sustainable management of natural resources, and government can be the catalyst for change:
- Deliver equitable results based on socio-economic justice
- Restore degraded areas
- Encourage co-management of natural resources with other stakeholders
- Achieve wider inclusion and diversity
- Mitigate the negative impacts of business operations
Who we work with
Public (government, NGOs and communities)
Our goal is to nurture livelihoods that rely on and thrive in diverse landscapes. To achieve this natural synergy, we support public sector organizations with in-depth analysis in the following areas:
- Identification of potential natural resources
- Exploration of funding opportunities
- Capacity building
- Support for social forestry schemes
- Development of sustainable business models
- Integration of government policies into initiatives at the site level
Private (companies, suppliers and distributors)
Earthqualizer is taking a root-and-branch approach to commodity supply chains. An essential branch of this collaborative network reaches into the private sector, where Earthqualizer is active in the following areas:
- Implementing sustainable business practices
- Working at all levels to improve practices and raise standards
- Ensuring that natural resources are managed sustainably
- Protecting biodiversity
- Making sure local people are included
Job vacancies
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The Data Mining and Mapping Officer manages all geospatial (GIS) data management activities and conducts related technology and data analysis in support of the Research and Analysis and Monitoring and Evaluation teams. S/he is responsible for aiding in all project information services, primarily data management, GPS support and data collection and processing and reporting quality control.
Job Function/ Description:
- Oversees all geospatial data management activities and conducts related technology and data analysis.
- Responsible for aiding in all project information services, primarily data management, GPS support and data collection and processing and reporting quality control.
- Managing geospatial and file based documents to ensure data quality standards are maintained, editing geospatial data and preparing cartographic products.
- Interpret and enter data to CMORE regularly and conduct data cleaning and quality assurance to ensure the validity and verification.
- Oversee geospatial verification and training others in the use of geospatial software systems.
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The Data Mining and Mapping Officer manages all geospatial (GIS) data management activities and conducts related technology and data analysis in support of the Research and Analysis and Monitoring and Evaluation teams. S/he is responsible for aiding in all project information services, primarily data management, GPS support and data collection and processing and reporting quality control.
The Data Mining and Mapping Officer manages all geospatial (GIS) data management activities and conducts related technology and data analysis in support of the Research and Analysis and Monitoring and Evaluation teams. S/he is responsible for aiding in all project information services, primarily data management, GPS support and data collection and processing and reporting quality control.
Job Function/ Description:
- Oversees all geospatial data management activities and conducts related technology and data analysis.
- Responsible for aiding in all project information services, primarily data management, GPS support and data collection and processing and reporting quality control.
- Managing geospatial and file based documents to ensure data quality standards are maintained, editing geospatial data and preparing cartographic products.
- Interpret and enter data to CMORE regularly and conduct data cleaning and quality assurance to ensure the validity and verification.
- Oversee geospatial verification and training others in the use of geospatial software systems.
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The Data Mining and Mapping Officer manages all geospatial (GIS) data management activities and conducts related technology and data analysis in support of the Research and Analysis and Monitoring and Evaluation teams. S/he is responsible for aiding in all project information services, primarily data management, GPS support and data collection and processing and reporting quality control.
Job Function/ Description:
- Oversees all geospatial data management activities and conducts related technology and data analysis.
- Responsible for aiding in all project information services, primarily data management, GPS support and data collection and processing and reporting quality control.
- Managing geospatial and file based documents to ensure data quality standards are maintained, editing geospatial data and preparing cartographic products.
- Interpret and enter data to CMORE regularly and conduct data cleaning and quality assurance to ensure the validity and verification.
- Oversee geospatial verification and training others in the use of geospatial software systems.
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