Ecosia Search Engine

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Ecosia provides a search engine that plants trees to support climate action and biodiversity restoration.

Target Customer

Environmentally conscious internet users and organizations looking to support climate action.

Key Differentiator

Ecosia uses 100% of its profits to fund tree-planting projects worldwide, offering a transparent and impactful way to contribute to environmental sustainability.

Implementation Timeline

Immediate impact through search usage, with ongoing project updates available monthly.

Pain Points

1Need for environmental sustainability and climate action.
2Desire to support biodiversity restoration.
3Demand for transparency in how contributions are used.

Key Features

1Tree planting funded by search engine profits.
2Monthly financial transparency reports.
3Use of renewable energy to power searches.
4Collaboration with local communities for biodiversity projects.
5Availability of Ecosia Browser and Ecosia Search.

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Environmental Project Manager
2CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Manager
3Sustainability Officer

Client Results

1239,867,708 trees planted globally.
2Contribution to 70+ active projects in 35+ countries.
3Significant financial commitment to climate action (€96,233,665).

Competitive Advantages

1Transparent financial reporting.
2100% profit reinvestment in environmental projects.
3Use of solar energy to power operations.

Key Benefits

1Positively impacts the environment with every search.

2Transparent use of profits for climate action.

3Promotes renewable energy through solar-powered operations.

Case Studies & Success Stories

Tree Planting in Brazil

Case #1

Projects in Brazil protect thousands of endangered plants and animals.

Desertification Reversal in Senegal

Case #2

Planting trees to restore desertified land to fertility.

Forest Restoration in Indonesia

Case #3

Restoring forests on former palm oil plantations and providing alternative income sources.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A search engine that funds tree-planting projects with its profits.

Target Market

Individuals and organizations interested in supporting environmental sustainability and climate action.

Unique Value Proposition

Ecosia offers a free and easy way to contribute to global reforestation through everyday internet searches.

Technical Requirements

None noted; accessible via standard web browsers and mobile apps.

Pricing Model

Free to use; funded through ad revenue and profit reinvestment.

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