Climate. Nature. Mapped.
​​​​​​​​Birch Group Consulting was founded in September 2024 by Ryan Bjorkquist, a climate finance specialist driven by a singular vision: to accelerate the transition to a nature-positive economy. The name "Birch" reflects my commitment to resilient growth—like the birch tree that thrives in challenging conditions and renews landscapes (in Swedish, "björk" carries this same spirit of renewal). I channel my passion for Impact, Nature, and Climate into developing innovative financial instruments that restore ecosystems while delivering measurable returns for SMEs, family offices, investment funds, and impact investors.​
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At Birch Group Consulting, we deliver comprehensive ESG solutions that drive real results. From regulatory compliance to risk assessment, Birch provides the expertise San Francisco businesses trust for sustainable transformation.
Our Story
Partnerships​
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Deep Regional Expertise: On-the-ground experience across Southeast Asia, North America, and the Pacific ensures culturally attuned project design and stakeholder engagement that respects local contexts.
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Technical Rigor: Engineered to ensure the highest standards of environmental integrity for nature-based projects. By integrating advanced geospatial analysis with certified carbon accounting methodologies, including Verra and Gold Standard, we provide a robust framework for maximizing credit issuance success. This service is designed for organizations that demand precision and accountability, delivering a comprehensive validation process that substantiates the environmental claims and financial viability of their initiatives. We establish a clear, data-driven foundation to navigate the complexities of carbon markets, ensuring your projects not only meet but exceed the required benchmarks for credibility and impact.
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End-to-End Support: From initial feasibility studies through credit issuance and monitoring, Birch Group provides continuous guidance that reduces risk and accelerates project timelines, ensuring your sustainability initiatives create significant long-term financial benefits.
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Services
Climate Finance and Natural Capital Solutions
Assess, value, and integrate natural capital into your financial and operational strategies. Let's turn environmental assets into sustainable growth opportunities while implementing strategies that strengthen operations and exceed evolving disclosure requirements.
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Impact Investing and Sustainable Finance Advisory
Expert guidance on the development of investment strategies that generate positive, measurable social and environmental impact, and building strong relationships with local communities to ensure sustainable development meets their needs.
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Climate Resilience and Decarbonization Planning
Identify and mitigate climate-related physical risks to your assets and operations, developing actionable pathways to reduce your carbon footprint and align your business with global net-zero targets.
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Climate Disclosure and Sustainability Strategy
Leadership and navigation through complex regulations like SFDR and the EU Taxonomy, developing clear strategies that meet compliance and stakeholder expectations while facilitating multi-stakeholder dialogue and knowledge sharing across sectors.