EcoCovenant

Intelligent Sustainability Management for Integral Ecology & Net Zero Goals

"Living our vocation to be protectors of God's handiwork is essential to a life of virtue." — Pope Francis, Laudato Si'

A Platform for Catholic Environmental Stewardship & Net Zero Commitment

Our Mission

To empower Catholic communities worldwide to practice Integral Ecology through intelligent sustainability management, responding to the Cry of the Earth and the Cry of the Poor with measurable impact, financial stewardship, and progress toward net zero goals—while supporting the vulnerable communities most affected by climate change.

Faith-Based

Rooted in Catholic social teaching and the timeless wisdom of Laudato Si', aligned with USCCB guidelines and climate justice principles.

Data-Driven Intelligence

AI-powered insights that identify cost savings, grant opportunities, and optimize resource stewardship while tracking impact on vulnerable populations.

Community-Focused

Connecting Catholic institutions for shared learning, collaborative funding, and greater collective impact in serving those most affected by climate change.

The Challenge

Catholic institutions want to live out the vision of Laudato Si' and achieve environmental stewardship goals, including net zero commitments, but often lack the intelligent tools to effectively track impact, identify funding opportunities, and demonstrate financial returns on their carbon reduction journey.

  • Track environmental impact and carbon footprint with precision
  • Identify and secure sustainability and net zero grants
  • Demonstrate clear ROI on green initiatives and carbon reduction
  • Report progress to diocesan and Vatican leadership
  • Optimize energy costs and operational efficiency toward net zero

Our Solution

EcoCovenant is an intelligent sustainability management platform providing comprehensive tracking, AI-powered insights, and grant discovery tools—all grounded in the principles of Integral Ecology and designed to support net zero goals.

  • Real-time sustainability tracking & carbon footprint analytics
  • Automated grant discovery for net zero and sustainability projects
  • Financial ROI calculation and carbon reduction cost optimization
  • Vatican-aligned reporting frameworks
  • Community engagement and formation resources

Tailored Solutions for the Church

We provide targeted value for every part of the Catholic ecosystem, helping each institution fulfill its unique role in caring for our common home.

Parishes

What You Track:

Energy consumption, utility costs, carbon footprint, waste reduction, community service hours, parishioner engagement in creation care.

Tangible Benefits:
Identifies significant cost-saving opportunities in energy and operations, with average savings of 15-30% on utility bills while progressing toward net zero goals.
Net Zero Grant Discovery Carbon Reduction Financing Bishop Reporting Youth Engagement

Dioceses

What You Track:

Portfolio-wide energy metrics, parish performance, ESG investments, diocesan sustainability initiatives, carbon footprint reduction across all properties.

Tangible Benefits:
Streamlines Vatican reporting while identifying millions in potential grant funding for net zero initiatives and energy cost reductions across the diocese.
USCCB Compliance Net Zero Grant Opportunities Carbon Risk Mitigation Strategic Planning

Who We Serve (Cont.)

Catholic Universities

What You Track:

Campus sustainability metrics, curriculum integration, research impact, student engagement, energy consumption across facilities.

Tangible Benefits:
Reduces annual costs on utilities and campus operations while unlocking research grants and sustainability funding.
Research Grant Opportunities Student Recruitment Accreditation Federal Funding Access

Catholic Healthcare

What You Track:

Medical waste reduction, supply chain sustainability, environmental health impact, energy efficiency across facilities.

Tangible Benefits:
Lowers waste disposal costs and energy expenses while accessing healthcare sustainability grants and incentives.
Healthcare Sustainability Grants Regulatory Compliance Insurance Discounts Staff Retention

Religious Orders

What You Track:

Simple living metrics, community gardens, charitable impact, ecological spirituality, resource consumption patterns.

Tangible Benefits:
Promotes resource stewardship and tracks consumption reduction while identifying funding for community sustainability projects.
Community Grant Access Mission Alignment Donor Transparency Vocation Attraction

Catholic NGOs

What You Track:

Program effectiveness, volunteer impact, grant compliance, partnership outcomes, environmental justice initiatives.

Tangible Benefits:
Strengthens grant applications with data-driven impact documentation while identifying new funding opportunities.
Foundation Grant Readiness Federal Program Access Donor Confidence Program Scaling

A Framework for Integral Ecology

An integrated suite of tools to move from inspiration to action, structured around the seven Laudato Si' Goals.

Response to the Cry of the Earth

Track energy use, carbon footprint, biodiversity, and water conservation efforts.

Response to the Cry of the Poor

Manage social justice projects, community outreach, and support for vulnerable populations.

Ecological Economics

Align finances with ethics through sustainable procurement and investment tracking.

Adoption of Simple Lifestyles

Assess consumption patterns and track progress toward greater sustainability.

Ecological Education

Access a rich library of curricula and educational resources for all ages.

Ecological Spirituality

Utilize resources for retreats, prayer, and liturgical integration of creation care.

Intelligent Sustainability Analytics

Our advanced analytics engine provides deep, multi-faceted insights into your ecological journey, turning raw data into actionable intelligence for cost savings, grant opportunities, and impact optimization.

Energy Analytics
  • Real-time consumption tracking & cost analysis
  • Building-by-building efficiency comparisons
  • Predictive maintenance and optimization alerts
  • Utility bill analysis and savings identification
Grant Discovery Engine
  • Automated federal and state grant identification
  • Foundation funding opportunity matching
  • Application deadline tracking and reminders
  • Grant compliance monitoring and reporting
Financial Analytics
  • ROI calculation for green initiatives
  • Cost-benefit analysis for sustainability projects
  • Energy efficiency financing options
  • Long-term savings projections
Spiritual Impact
  • Laudato Si' Goal progress tracking
  • Formation program effectiveness metrics
  • Community spiritual growth indicators
  • Creation care engagement measurement
Community Impact
  • Volunteer engagement and participation metrics
  • Social justice program effectiveness
  • Community outreach impact measurement
  • Environmental justice initiative tracking
Resource Management
  • Waste reduction tracking and cost savings
  • Water conservation monitoring
  • Supply chain sustainability assessment
  • Carbon footprint reduction measurement

From Data to Transformation

Our platform translates complex data into clear, actionable insights, revealing the tangible financial, social, and spiritual returns of your ecological commitment.

Value
Track Annual Value Created
ROI
Calculate Return on Investment
Score
Measure Laudato Si' Progress

AI-Powered Sustainability Advisor

  • Identify high-impact energy efficiency upgrades with clear payback periods and ROI calculations.
  • Discover relevant federal, state, and foundation grants with automated application support.
  • Receive proactive maintenance alerts to prevent costly equipment failures.
  • Get strategic recommendations for community sustainability projects that maximize impact and funding potential.
  • Access financing options for solar, storage, and efficiency projects through Catholic Energies partnerships.

Performance Benchmarking & Optimization

  • Benchmark your sustainability performance against similar Catholic institutions nationwide.
  • Compare energy costs, efficiency metrics, and carbon reduction against diocesan and regional averages.
  • Track progress toward Laudato Si' Goals with measurable impact scores.
  • Identify top-performing institutions for best practice sharing and collaboration opportunities.
  • Celebrate achievements and showcase success stories to stakeholders and funding organizations.

Compliance & Empowerment

USCCB Guideline Compliance

Our platform helps Catholic institutions implement the USCCB's socially responsible investment guidelines, focusing on environmental stewardship.

  • Track investments in companies with strong environmental policies.
  • Monitor divestment from fossil fuels and investments in renewables.
  • Track outreach to communities affected by environmental degradation.

Laudato Si' Animators

We provide specialized tools and resources for Laudato Si' Animators to effectively guide communities toward ecological conversion.

  • Access a full toolkit of presentation and workshop materials.
  • Track event impact and participant engagement.
  • Connect with a global community of fellow animators.

Our Commitment

We continuously monitor USCCB guidelines and Vatican updates to ensure all financial and ecological activities tracked within EcoCovenant remain in full compliance with Catholic social teaching.

Begin Your Journey in Integral Ecology

Join the EcoCovenant movement. Let's answer the call to care for our common home, together.

"What we need is an integral ecology that clearly respects its human and social dimensions." — Laudato Si' 137

Reach out for a personalized demo:

ecocovenant@geteffix.com

EcoCovenant is a project of tech startup founders building the Effix Sustainability Intelligence and Compliance Reporting product suite in The Netherlands for global audiences.