The Innovative Core of SEAS 1.0

Connecting companies with ocean-impact projects

Combining data, method, and innovation, SEAS 1.0 is the Sea the Change’s solution to the current challenges of corporate sustainability, helping companies turn intentions into measurable, actionable strategies.

Assessing ocean-impact projects is complex. Decisions are often influenced by bias and subjective judgment. Identifying initiatives that generate real ESG impact, align with business priorities, and allocating resources effectively require a systematic process, reliable data, and objective criteria.

Through proprietary algorithms developed by Sea the Change, SEAS 1.0 is the first digital platform that addresses these challenges and connects corporate sustainability strategies with ocean-focused projects, two areas that often speak different languages.

This connection is driven by two key innovations, forming the technological and methodological core of SEAS 1.0:

ECO Index – Environment, Community, Openness & Innovation

The ECO Index provides a standardized and transparent evaluation for every project submitted by SEAS 1.0 network partners. Each initiative is scored based on metrics related to its environmental impact (e.g., pollution reduction, decarbonization, habitat protection), social impact on local communities (e.g., socio-economic benefits, awareness, inequality reduction), and capacity for open and collaborative innovation (e.g., transparency, patents, R&D investments).

This approach ensures objective, consistent, and high-quality project assessments, reducing subjective interpretation. Built on internationally recognized indicators, including ESRS, SDGs, and the Ocean Impact Navigator, the ECO Index aligns fully with global sustainability frameworks.

Simplified Gap Analysis – Matching sustainability demand and supply

Through a dedicated company questionnaire, the Simplified Gap Analysis identifies sustainability needs and priorities, guiding ESG initiatives in a targeted and effective way.

By combining the identification of strategic focus areas with project evaluations through the ECO Index, SEAS 1.0 identifies the most suitable Sea-Based Solutions for each company. It then optimizes the matching process between sustainability demand and supply, maximizing positive impact for both businesses and project partners.

Thanks to these innovative tools, SEAS ensures the quality of projects within the Sea the Change network while optimizing the matching process, connecting each client with the projects that best align with their specific ESG goals and sustainability priorities.

Be part of the change: join SEAS as a partner or company and contribute to creating real, positive impact for the ocean.

🌊 SEAS 1.0 – Connecting companies to real impact for the ocean.

Access the platform here→ https://seas.seathechange.eu/login