WE ARE STRATEGIC THINKERS
UNLOCKING BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES THAT
ARE SOCIALLY AND ENVIRONMENTALLY
BENEFICIAL.

Economic growth has unleashed technological innovation and raised living standards across the globe. Yet new, distinctively modern environmental challenges have emerged as a result of growing and increasingly afﬂuent populations, such as overﬁshing, plastic debris, deforestation, and climate change.

Marine Change and Financing Change bring creativity, deep sectoral expertise, and diverse networks to help our clients confront these signiﬁcant challenges. We generate scalable solutions and investment opportunities for industry, civil society, and policymakers.

MARINE CHANGE CREATES INNOVATIVE BUSINESS MODELS AND FINANCING STRUCTURES IN SUPPORT OF SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES AND ECO-TOURISM.

Our approach focuses on aligning the vision and incentives of industry, community, and civil society to ensure the sustainability of both incomes and the environment.

FINANCING CHANGE MOBILIZES INVESTMENTS IN CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGIES THAT ADVANCE THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND ADDRESS WATER SCARCITY.

We also create groundbreaking business models to increase incentives for improved waste management and novel financial structures to mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Vision

To inspire changes that are socially and environmentally beneficial, including ecosystem protection, food security for all and adaptation to climate change

Mission

To develop strategies and to mobilize investments that lead to regeneration of ecosystems, supply chain efficiencies, resilient and financially sustainable communities and businesses

VALUES

Versatility – We catalyze change by creating momentum built on solid industry knowledge and research methods.

Commitment – Our team is committed personally and professionally to sustainable and equitable projects.

Collaboration – We believe in the principles of partnership – respect for each other and support for our stakeholders.

WE PROVIDE OUR CLIENTS WITH EVIDENCE-BASED INSIGHTS AND SOLUTIONS THROUGH AN ARRAY OF SERVICES:

Business Development and Financial Strategy

We conduct financial statement and cash flow analyses to highlight strategic opportunities and identify risks.

Research and Assessment

We provide tailor-made approaches to data capture and analysis, synthesizing our findings in clear, incisive reports.

Coordination and Technical Assistance

We connect stakeholders in industry, civil society, communities and governments to drive cross-sectoral change.

Marketing and Product Positioning

Our team has expertise in sustainable product development and placement, especially in the seafood, green packaging, and eco-tourism sectors.

Read more on how we expand our expertise to land-related issues through our Marine Change and Financing Change areas of expertise:

Sustainable
fisheries

Marine Protected Areas
& Eco-tourism

Circular economy &
Waste management

Water scarcity &
Climate mitigation

meet our team
of strategic thinkers

Andrew Bassford
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CEO
The can-do attitude: Andrew has the ability to turn simple ideas emerging from casual conversation into profitable and sustainable business ideas.

Sari Tolvanen
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Director of Sustainability
Sari is our moral compass when it comes to marine programs. She makes sure we deliver the highest environmental and social returns.

Roderic Hodges
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Director of Investment
Roderic creates complex financial models and distills key findings in a way that’s easy for any audience to understand.

Sven Blankenhorn
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Associate
Sven is our Fair Trade specialist. He has deep experience in FIP, sustainable aquaculture, and SME business development.

Rosa Buntaran
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Senior Finance
Rosa makes sure all our contracts are delivered on time and within budget.

Lalu Hizbulloh
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Associate
Lalu is our socio-economic guru, with years of knowledge working with fishing communities across Indonesia and implementing Fair Trade practices.

Karli Thomas
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Associate
Nothing escapes the eye of our Pacific Islands specialist. Karli will track all aspects of a project to deliver creative solutions

Jessica Winarto
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Finance Analyst
With her passion for creative economic models and for community resilience, Jessica loves to think outside the box.

WE PROVIDE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS AND STRATEGIC GUIDANCE TO SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF EARLY-STAGE ENTERPRISES SEEKING TO POSITIVELY IMPACT COMMUNITIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT.

One such example is I Want to Smell the Perfume

They repurpose discarded fishing nets - some of the most damaging debris in the ocean - into eco-friendly shopping bags that are later sold to reduce the high number of single-use plastic bags. This social enterprise provides women with a regular income while working from home, providing access to broader social visibility through different means such as bank accounts and insurances.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT I WANT TO SMELL THE PERFUME

Monthly earning per woman =
up to 40% of
household income

1 bag = 1m² of used fishing
net removed from the ocean

WE ARE STRATEGIC THINKERSUNLOCKING BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES THATARE SOCIALLY AND ENVIRONMENTALLYBENEFICIAL.

MARINE CHANGE CREATES INNOVATIVE BUSINESS MODELS AND FINANCING STRUCTURES IN SUPPORT OF SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES AND ECO-TOURISM.

FINANCING CHANGE MOBILIZES INVESTMENTS IN CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGIES THAT ADVANCE THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND ADDRESS WATER SCARCITY.

Vision

Mission

VALUES

WE PROVIDE OUR CLIENTS WITH EVIDENCE-BASED INSIGHTS AND SOLUTIONS THROUGH AN ARRAY OF SERVICES:

Business Development and Financial Strategy

Research and Assessment

Coordination and Technical Assistance

Marketing and Product Positioning

Sustainablefisheries

Marine Protected Areas& Eco-tourism

Circular economy &Waste management

Water scarcity &Climate mitigation

meet our teamof strategic thinkers

Andrew Bassford -

Sari Tolvanen -

Roderic Hodges -

Sven Blankenhorn -

Rosa Buntaran -

Lalu Hizbulloh -

Karli Thomas -

Jessica Winarto -