Sydney, Australia · Est. 2025

The Institute
for Economic
Strategy & ESG

EconNova Institute delivers proprietary ESG readiness assessments, economic policy research, and advisory services to mid-market and listed organisations across Australia and the MENA region.

Explore Services ESG Readiness Score
6
Revenue Streams
100pt
ESG Readiness Score
AU·MENA
Dual-Track Positioning
About EconNova Institute

A different business
architecture entirely

EconNova Institute is an international economics, ESG, and strategy advisory firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia — supporting governments, corporates, NGOs, and multilateral organisations across Australia, the Middle East, and Asia.

Vision

To become a global leader in sustainable economic strategy and ESG innovation, empowering institutions to build resilient, future-ready economies.

Mission

To deliver high-impact, data-driven advisory solutions that help organisations achieve sustainable growth, strategic clarity, and measurable results.

Value Proposition

Global-quality expertise with regional insight, cost agility, and hands-on strategic execution — delivering APAC and MENA market intelligence, circular economy capability, and future-ready digital tools at competitive cost.

Advisory model Institute model
Sells time to clientsGenerates knowledge the world needs
Competes on who you knowCompetes on what you publish
Scales with founder timeScales through IP, publications, events
Revenue ceiling ~$350K Y1Revenue potential $500K–$2M+ Y3
One funding sourceSix compounding revenue streams

"EconNova combines global expertise across Australia, the Middle East, and Asia with deep experience in economic modelling, strategic planning, ESG compliance, circular economy solutions, and digital transformation."

EconNova Institute · Company Profile
Services

Five pillars.
End-to-end capability.

From ESG readiness assessments to economic modelling, digital tools to government advisory — EconNova delivers evidence-based solutions across the full strategy and sustainability lifecycle.

01 — STRATEGIC ADVISORY

Economic & Strategic Advisory

Economic and commercial strategy, public policy design and program evaluation, market entry studies, investment strategies, and sectoral advisory for governments and corporates across APAC and MENA.

02 — ESG & SUSTAINABILITY

ESG Readiness & Sustainability

Proprietary 100-point ESG Readiness Score with peer benchmarking and board-ready action roadmap. Sustainability reporting frameworks (AASB S1/S2, TCFD, ISSB), circular economy transition modelling, and ongoing advisory retainers.

03 — ECONOMIC MODELLING

Economic Modelling & Research

Macroeconomic models, sectoral forecasting, demand and growth projections, and economic impact studies. Sponsored research reports commissioned by governments, industry bodies, and development banks.

04 — TRAINING & WORKSHOPS

Capacity Building & Workshops

Strategy formulation and cascading workshops, ESG and circular economy capability building for boards and management teams, evidence-based policymaking programmes, and bespoke training for government agencies.

05 — DIGITAL SOLUTIONS

Digital Tools & SaaS Platform

ESG diagnostic and readiness dashboards, circular economy assessment tools, economic impact modelling platforms. Licensable to accounting firms, law firms, and larger consultancies — revenue with zero additional delivery time.

06 — INSTITUTE SERVICES

Research, Memberships & Events

Corporate membership programme with three tiers, sponsored research publications, and the annual Australia–MENA ESG Summit. Convening authority available to institutes — not advisory firms.

Proprietary Methodology

The EconNova
ESG Readiness Score

A 100-point quantified framework across five AASB S1/S2-aligned dimensions. Peer-benchmarked and board-ready. It transforms every engagement from a consulting project into an Institute-certified assessment.

DIM 01 · 20 PTS

Governance

Board oversight, ESG policy framework, management accountability, stakeholder engagement

DIM 02 · 20 PTS

Strategy

Climate scenario analysis, transition plan, physical risk assessment, opportunity identification

DIM 03 · 20 PTS

Risk Management

ESG risk register, Scope 3 & supply chain exposure, regulatory monitoring, incident management

DIM 04 · 20 PTS

Metrics & Targets

Scope 1–3 data quality, quantified targets, social & workforce metrics alignment

DIM 05 · 20 PTS

Disclosure Integrity

Standard alignment, external assurance, completeness, machine-readable accessibility

Score Bands
0 – 39
Emerging
Full-scope ESG Readiness Assessment + 12-month implementation programme
40 – 59
Developing
Gap closure programme on lowest-scoring dimensions + ongoing retainer
60 – 79
Established
Targeted advisory on specific sub-criteria gaps + annual Score re-assessment
80 – 100
Leading
Annual re-assessment for benchmarking + strategic ESG positioning advisory
Performance Dashboard

Live metrics &
analytics coming soon.

Under Construction

The EconNova live performance dashboard — including real-time ESG readiness benchmarks, client metrics, and regional analytics — is currently being built. Check back soon.

ESG Benchmarks Client Metrics Regional Analytics Live KPIs
Our Clients

Trusted across
three continents.

EconNova serves governments, corporates, NGOs, and multilateral organisations across Australia, the Middle East, and Asia — bringing the right expertise to each region's unique challenges.

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Australia
Government · Infrastructure · Sustainability

Supporting federal, state, and territory governments on economic strategy, ESG compliance, and policy reform. Partnering with universities, corporates, and think tanks to deliver evidence-based advisory.

Federal & State Governments
Listed Corporations
Universities & Research Bodies
Infrastructure Agencies
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Middle East
Economic Diversification · ESG · Vision 2030

Partnering with government-linked corporations and sovereign-aligned entities across the UAE, KSA, and Qatar to deliver ESG readiness, Vision 2030 alignment, and investment strategy advisory.

Ministries & Regulators
Government-Linked Corps
Family Offices & Funds
Development Agencies
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Asia
Smart Cities · Sustainability · Investment Advisory

Engaging with sustainability accelerators, smart city programmes, and innovation hubs across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and South Korea to support green transformation and economic impact strategies.

Smart City Authorities
Sustainability Accelerators
NGOs & Development Banks
Private Sector Partners
Who We Work With
Ministries, authorities & regulators
Corporates pursuing ESG alignment
NGOs & development agencies
Universities & research organisations
Multilateral organisations & funds
Infrastructure & investment authorities
Our Expertise

What sets EconNova
apart from the rest.

EconNova occupies a rare intersection — no Big 4 firm, no single-market ESG boutique, and no academic research centre combines deep Australian regulatory experience with hands-on Gulf Cooperation Council and Asian market delivery.

Core Expertise Areas

Economic & Financial Strategy

Macroeconomic modelling, sectoral forecasting, investment strategy, and financial advisory backed by government-grade rigour.

ESG & Sustainability Advisory

Proprietary ESG Readiness Score framework, AASB S1/S2 compliance, TCFD/ISSB alignment, and circular economy transition modelling.

Circular Economy Modelling

Quantitative circular economy transition models, resource efficiency assessments, and value-chain sustainability mapping.

Policy, Planning & Governance

Public policy design and evaluation, sectoral masterplanning, regulatory reform support, and national strategy development.

Digital Transformation & SaaS

ESG diagnostic platforms, economic modelling tools, circular economy dashboards, and scalable SaaS advisory products.

Capacity Building & Workshops

Executive education, strategy workshop facilitation, and bespoke training programmes for government and corporate teams.

What Makes Us Different
01

Cross-Continental Expertise

Genuine delivery experience across Australia, MENA, and APAC — not just market knowledge, but proven track records in each region.

02

Hyper-Localised, Globally Benchmarked

AASB, CMA, ADX regulatory depth with ISSB, TCFD, and GRI global benchmarking — insights calibrated for the market you operate in.

03

Strong Government & NGO Background

Long-term government partnerships, national policy programme delivery, and 10+ years of public sector advisory across multiple regions.

04

High Agility & Cost-Effective Premium

Boutique speed and cost efficiency without sacrificing Big 4 quality — delivering senior-level advisory at a fraction of the price.

05

Innovation Pipeline

The only ESG boutique with a proprietary quantified Readiness Score, circular economy modelling tools, and a live SaaS product roadmap.

Proven Track Record
Led economic modelling for national policy programmes
Secured long-term government partnerships (10+ years)
Cross-border advisory in MENA, APAC & Australia
Built circular economy & ESG strategic frameworks
Enquire

Begin with a
Diagnostic Conversation

EconNova Institute offers a complimentary 45-minute ESG Compliance Diagnostic for qualifying organisations. This is the starting point for understanding your AASB disclosure obligations and where the ESG Readiness Score can take you.

For research commissioning, partnership discussions, or MENA enquiries, use the form or contact directly.

Location Sydney, Australia
Focus Australia · MENA
Speciality AASB S1/S2 · TCFD · ISSB · GCC ESG

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