ABOUT US
About Ecological Economics
If your company use palm oil and/or natural rubber as part of your product, you may intuitively understand the importance of responsible sourcing of deforestation free product, but you may be confused about what exactly your company should be focusing on.
Zero deforestation related regulations are complex and evolving, different institutions have different opinions about how to approach responsible sourcing, and on top of that, there are plenty of tools, platforms and initiatives to choose from. You may be wary of investing in activities that leads to nowhere, and if you are like us, you may also be concerned about providing benefits local communities.
We are a responsible sourcing consultancy that is committed to supporting your company’s unique journey towards zero deforestation by providing our client with concise information, innovative ideas and a place for a dialogue with key stakeholders. In essence, we are a guide for you to make informed decisions related to responsible sourcing of deforestation free palm oil and natural rubber.
Company Profile
Company Name
Ecological Economic Solutions Sdn. Bhd.
Company Number
1005160-P
Office Address
Suite 09, Block 1B, Level 15, Plaza Sentral, Jalan Stesen Sentral 5, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
Tel:+60-3-9236-3631
Fax: +60-3-9236-1122
E-mail: enquiries@2esolutions.com
Date of Incorporation
7th June 2012
Directors
Shiro Chikamatsu
Karunakaran Karthigeyan
Dr. Mohamed Yunus Bin Mohamed Yasin
Paid Up Capital
RM 350,000.00
Business Domain
Research & Consultancy Services
Sectors
(Private and Public)
Nature Conservation, Forestry, Agriculture, Fisheries, Waste & Recycling, Mining, Energy, Manufacturing, Civil Engineering, Construction, Logistics, Trading, ICT, Finance.
Activities
Research & Consultancy, Project Management, Remote Sensing & GIS, Fieldwork, Training, Seminar & Publication.
Our Team
Shiro Chikamatsu
Shiro’s main area of expertise is in global environmental policy and sustainable natural resource management strategy. His topics include Payment for Ecosystem Service (PES) for rainforest conservation, Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) of commodities, and climate change mitigation and adaptation in the land use sector.
He has over 10 years of experience in environmental research and consultancy including development of carbon offset projects, analysis of environmental markets and regulations, advice on corporate/governmental climate change and biodiversity management strategies, and facilitation of sustainability capacity building. He has conducted numerous fieldworks, workshops, and assessments involving sustainability appraisal, ecosystem valuation, supply chain analysis, biomass survey, remote sensing and carbon accounting.
He has previously worked in a biotechnology lab of Riken as a Genetic Researcher, and in a Japanese environmental business development company, Smart Energy, as a Senior Consultant before joining 2E Solutions. He holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Environmental Technology from Imperial College London.
Karunakaran Karthigeyan
Karuna’s main area of expertise is in application of various management tools and innovate technologies to strengthen supply chain sustainability and environmental performance of the organisation. He is currently developing and operating Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), which could be used for remote sensing activities.
He has over 15 years of experience in various corporate management activities which includes supply chain management, project management, and business management both in the industry and consultancy. This includes sustainability management & reporting, life cycle assessment, supply chain strategy, supply chain operations, project supply quality management, vendor/supplier management, quality control / quality assurance management, and plant operation & maintenance.
He is LRQA, Internal Auditor for ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001:2004, and OHSAS 18001:2007. He has worked in Alstom as a Project Supply Quality Manager and Accenture as a Supply Chain Strategy/Operations Manager before joining 2E Solutions. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Cranfield School of Management.
Dr. Mohamed Yunus Bin Mohamed Yasin
Yunus’ main area of expertise is in multi-stakeholder engagement and sustainability education. He led development of agriculture and aquaculture projects engaging with diverse stakeholders from institutional investors to rural communities. He has conducted various sustainability seminars and workshops for corporate executives, technical professionals, entrepreneurs, NGOs, university students and school children.
He has over 18 years of experience in various corporations and NGO and has been in the forefront of entrepreneurial activities. He was the Member of the wining team at Cambridge University Entrepreneurs Society-1k competition, and has contributed towards starting up range of projects, companies and NGOs. Notably, he is the founder of Science Fair for Young Children, and Association of Science Technology and Innovation (ASTI). He has inspired many young leaders, and corporate executives to become active in social and sustainability issues.
He has worked in SIRIM Berhad as a Researcher and Khazanah National Berhad as a Vice President before joining 2E Solutions. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical Engineering from University of Cambridge.