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The problem / why we exist

Built to bring sustainability solutions and the businesses who need them together

Finding the right sustainability solution can be overwhelming. Buyers face seemingly endless choices with few reliable ways to compare their options.

When we shared this frustration two years ago, more than 1,100+ sustainability leaders told us they were experiencing the same problem.

Our founders have worked on both sides of the market — as buyers searching for the right support and as solution providers trying to reach the right audience. We saw strong solutions being overlooked and organizations settling for options that did not fully meet their needs.

So we built KanataQ: one place where trusted sustainability solutions can be discovered, compared, and connected to the right businesses.

Our mission: to accelerate the global sustainability transition by making the market more connected, transparent, and efficient.

Our mission: to accelerate the global sustainability transition by making the market more connected, transparent, and efficient.

Page visits

207,400

Solutions listed

460+

Connections made

7,500

Value generated

$4.7M+

Since August 2024

Meet the team

The people behind KanataQ

A founding team bringing together experience across sustainability, technology, market intelligence, content, and global networks

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Gigi Alsaadi

Co-Founder - Experience

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Rich Munro

Co-Founder & Co-CEO

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Rich Munro

Co-Founder & Co-CEO

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Nawar Alsaadi

Co-Founder & Co-CEO

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Gigi Alsaadi

Co-Founder - Experience

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Ardit Naka

Co-Founder - Content

Our network

Guided by market experts

More than 20 sustainability advisors and ambassadors support KanataQ’s mission, bringing expertise from across the sustainability ecosystem

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Marc Lawn

Partner

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Fran Lopez de Saa

Associate Partner

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Eduardo Alfonso

Partner

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Daniel Lösch

Partner

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FAQs

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Everything you need to know about KanataQ

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GENERAL

What is KanataQ?

KanataQ helps businesses discover, compare, and evaluate sustainability solutions. We cover sustainability software, data providers, consultants, and advisory firms across 75+ categories.

Who uses KanataQ?

KanataQ is built for:

  • Sustainability, procurement, finance, and strategy teams looking for software, data, or advisory solutions.

  • Investors and analysts researching the sustainability solutions market.

  • Solution providers seeking greater visibility, buyer insight, and market intelligence.

Is KanataQ free?

Yes. Searching, comparing, and contacting solution providers is free. 

A free Member account lets you:

  • View available pricing information

  • Save solutions to watchlists

  • Receive research and market updates

Solution providers can also create a free Launch listing.

How does KanataQ make money?

KanataQ earns revenue through optional SaaS subscriptions.

Solution providers can upgrade to Scale for richer solution listings, multiple listings, performance insights, and market intelligence.

Buyers and investors can subscribe to Intelligence for deeper insight into sustainability market supply, demand, and emerging trends.



What is the KanataQ Trust Score?

The KanataQ Trust Score is a dynamic measure of profile completeness, credibility, and transparency.

Higher-scoring solutions receive greater visibility across the platform - up to 7× more - helping buyers identify trusted solutions faster.

FOR SOLUTION PROVIDERS

How do I list my solution?

Create a free account and complete the Solution Listing form.

Most listings take about 10 minutes to complete. Once submitted, our team will review your information before it goes live.



How much does it cost to list?

Launch is free, with no listing fees or commissions.

Upgrade to Scale for richer listings, multiple solution listings, performance insights, and Intelligence.



How do I update my listing?

Log in, open your Solution Listing, make your changes, and select Update.

How do I get recommended by Matchy?

Matchy is KanataQ’s AI-powered solution discovery assistant.

Buyers describe what they need, and Matchy identifies relevant KanataQ-listed solutions, asks clarifying questions, and helps build a shortlist.

Matchy only considers solutions listed on KanataQ. More complete and relevant listings are better positioned to match detailed buyer requirements.



What does Scale include?

Scale includes:

  • Multiple solution listings.

  • Enhanced listings with videos, screenshots, client logos, documents, and news.

  • Performance and engagement insights.

  • Market intelligence.

OTHERS

Can KanataQ help us choose the right solution?

Our partner, Higher Impact, can help you choose the right solution.

Specifically, buyers can access expert-guided support to define their requirements, build a tailored shortlist, compare solutions, and prepare for vendor evaluation.

Explore Expert Support →

Still have questions?

We're happy to help. Contact our team and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Need help?

Contact our team and we’ll point you in the right direction

Looking for step-by-step support?

Browse our guides and tutorials

GENERAL

What is KanataQ?

KanataQ helps businesses discover, compare, and evaluate sustainability solutions. We cover sustainability software, data providers, consultants, and advisory firms across 75+ categories.

Who uses KanataQ?

KanataQ is built for:

  • Sustainability, procurement, finance, and strategy teams looking for software, data, or advisory solutions.

  • Investors and analysts researching the sustainability solutions market.

  • Solution providers seeking greater visibility, buyer insight, and market intelligence.

Is KanataQ free?

Yes. Searching, comparing, and contacting solution providers is free. 

A free Member account lets you:

  • View available pricing information

  • Save solutions to watchlists

  • Receive research and market updates

Solution providers can also create a free Launch listing.

How does KanataQ make money?

KanataQ earns revenue through optional SaaS subscriptions.

Solution providers can upgrade to Scale for richer solution listings, multiple listings, performance insights, and market intelligence.

Buyers and investors can subscribe to Intelligence for deeper insight into sustainability market supply, demand, and emerging trends.



What is the KanataQ Trust Score?

The KanataQ Trust Score is a dynamic measure of profile completeness, credibility, and transparency.

Higher-scoring solutions receive greater visibility across the platform - up to 7× more - helping buyers identify trusted solutions faster.

FOR SOLUTION PROVIDERS

How do I list my solution?

Create a free account and complete the Solution Listing form.

Most listings take about 10 minutes to complete. Once submitted, our team will review your information before it goes live.



How much does it cost to list?

Launch is free, with no listing fees or commissions.

Upgrade to Scale for richer listings, multiple solution listings, performance insights, and Intelligence.



How do I update my listing?

Log in, open your Solution Listing, make your changes, and select Update.

How do I get recommended by Matchy?

Matchy is KanataQ’s AI-powered solution discovery assistant.

Buyers describe what they need, and Matchy identifies relevant KanataQ-listed solutions, asks clarifying questions, and helps build a shortlist.

Matchy only considers solutions listed on KanataQ. More complete and relevant listings are better positioned to match detailed buyer requirements.



What does Scale include?

Scale includes:

  • Multiple solution listings.

  • Enhanced listings with videos, screenshots, client logos, documents, and news.

  • Performance and engagement insights.

  • Market intelligence.

OTHERS

Can KanataQ help us choose the right solution?

Our partner, Higher Impact, can help you choose the right solution.

Specifically, buyers can access expert-guided support to define their requirements, build a tailored shortlist, compare solutions, and prepare for vendor evaluation.

Explore Expert Support →

Still have questions?

We're happy to help. Contact our team and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

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