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About Us
The Environmental Certification Organisation is a not-for-profit company that creates, publishes, and updates standards relating to the illegal wildlife trade based upon the commitments contained in the Buckingham Palace Declaration.
Our mission is to help organisations around the world to implement robust responses to the illegal wildlife trade and to make it impossible for traffickers to use their infrastructure or services.
We believe in on-the-ground impact and working with partners to eradicate the trade and create ecosystems of end-to-end certified supply chains to disrupt trafficking and stop the destruction of Earth’s biodiversity
ECO is a proud United for Wildlife partner.
How We Work
Technology & Assessments
We leverage cutting-edge software, data analytics, and risk assessments to help organizations identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in their supply chains. By integrating real-time compliance monitoring, we enable businesses to proactively detect and prevent wildlife trafficking risks before they become liabilities.
Training & Certification
We ensure that businesses have access to essential IWT training, implementation strategies, and certification pathways through our collaboration with United for Wildlife and Impact for Wildlife and other specialized organisations. These partnerships help organisations strengthen their operations against wildlife trafficking and align with global anti-IWT commitments.
Best Practices & Compliance
We develop and maintain internationally recognized certification standards that prevent the exploitation of company infrastructure in wildlife trafficking. Our compliance frameworks guide organisations in aligning with the Buckingham Palace Declaration and other critical anti-IWT initiatives, ensuring their operations are resilient against illicit activities.
Global Knowledge Pool
We contribute to the global fight against IWT by developing and sharing best practices and integrating compliance into standards through the ECO Councils and partner with IfW to leverage insights and intelligence to ensure businesses, governments, and industries have the necessary frameworks and intelligence to combat IWT and protect biodiversity.
Our Commitment
VISION
A world where traffickers can no longer exploit corporate infrastructure and supply chains for the trafficking of illegal wildlife and wildlife products, ensuring that businesses, governments, and communities can operate free from the devastating impact of the Illegal Wildlife Trade. Through accountability and collaboration, we contribute to the global efforts to eliminate IWT and actively protect the biodiversity of our world.
MISSION
To create, maintain, publish and continuously improve global certifications that eliminate the ability of criminals to use commercial infrastructure for wildlife trafficking. To equip organisations with compliance frameworks, real-time assessment tools, and access to specialised training to help organisations make a positive contribution to biodiversity in their daily operations and business activities. We aim to empower businesses to eliminate the illegal wildlife trade and to strengthen ethical trade practices.
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Why Certification Matters
In today’s global landscape, sustainability and ethical business practices are more important than ever. As consumers and businesses alike are becoming more conscientious about environmental and nature impacts and legal standards, certification against the Illegal Wildlife Trade standards offers essential benefits that contribute to both your business’s success and the protection of our planet.
CREDIBILITY & COMPLIANCE
Being certified demonstrates your organization’s commitment to conservation and adherence to legal trade practices. It’s a clear signal to customers, partners, and regulators that you prioritise sustainability and ethical sourcing. This not only builds trust but also positions your brand as a leader in responsible business practices.
RISK
MITIGATION
In an ever-changing regulatory environment, the risk of being connected to illicit trade networks or unknowingly violating laws is high. Certification helps you minimise these risks, protecting your organisation from potential legal and financial consequences.
MARKET & PARTNER ACCESS
As sustainability becomes a top priority for governments, NGOs, and businesses, certification opens up new opportunities for market access and partnership building. Ethical sourcing is now a key requirement in many industries, and certified businesses are increasingly preferred by government bodies, NGOs, and like-minded companies.
Certification is more than just a logo—it’s a statement of your values, a step toward sustainability, and a strategic advantage in the market. Ready to take the next step?
Want to contact us?
Whether you're ready to get certified, want to learn more about our efforts, or have a general inquiry, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out today and let’s work together to make a positive impact on wildlife conservation and ethical business practices.