ForScale

We develop and scale climate solutions

Our mission is to stop climate change profitably by scaling better solutions. We do not seek dividends – out of our love for nature, we reinvest all profits into increasing the impact of our operations. We are not a traditional consultant or venture capital investor, but a trusted and agile partner who develops climate projects in collaboration with our clients, sharing the risks.   

Our expertise is particularly focused on projects that promote the production of clean energy or raw materials, energy efficiency, carbon sequestration, and sustainable land and marine use.

Let’s make our planet cool again!

We develop and scale projects profitably, quickly, and efficiently

We scale ideas and business models quickly into implementation

We scale both our own and our clients' developed business models and ideas – independently or in close collaboration with our clients. Our goal is to implement concrete and impactful solutions quickly and agilely, leveraging the power of scaling to achieve better results. As project developers, we boldly take on pioneering and innovative projects that promote both environmental and economic sustainable development.

Partners to the pioneers of the green transition

Our clients consist of venture capitalists, energy sector players, and cleantech companies with clear goals for advancing the green transition. We support them in areas such as the implementation of investment projects, permitting processes for climate initiatives and environmental businesses, and scaling their operations.

 

Our references

ForRiver: Carbon sequestration by improving the condition of rivers

The world's first international river liming partnership.

Grid solar power

Development of a 2.5 GVA portfolio in Finland.

Commercialization of bio-oil technology

Reference coming soon!

Waste heat transfer

Real estate and energy consulting

Over 800 clients in Finland. 

ForVentures

We develop our own ideas.

Development and scaling of climate projects.

Our project development services cover the entire project lifecycle – from preliminary studies and planning to securing funding, implementation, and scaling.

Our strengths are based on the following factors:

In-depth expertise and references

We have experience with green projects across various sectors, including renewable energy production, circular economy, green technology development, and managing permitting processes.

Comprehensive project management

We take responsibility for all phases of the project, including preliminary studies, planning, and risk management, ensuring adherence to the schedule and budget.

Networks and relationships

Our extensive network and strong relationships with financial institutions, various industries, authorities, and technology providers accelerate project progress.

Risk management and responsibility

We anticipate and carefully manage project risks at various stages, ensuring a sustainable foundation and long-term value and returns for the projects.

Innovation and sustainable solutions

We develop innovative and climate-friendly solutions that enhance the profitability of projects and improve their climate impact. In all our operations, we emphasize sustainable development, economic viability, and significant environmental impact.

Knowledge of financing

We help clients identify the best financing options from both public and private sources, ensuring a strong financial foundation for their projects..

Quick access to new markets

We help our clients scale their business to new markets.

The ability to drive things forward quickly and successfully complete them!

Too many projects do not come to fruition. It is crucial to integrate different sectors, needs, and technologies into viable and fundable solutions.

Our approach

Identifying needs and solutions

What are the needs of our client and the environment? An analysis of how the idea can be turned into a profitable business.

Business planning

 Drafting an initial plan for implementing a commercial demo project, including the permitting process and preliminary financing structure.

Pilot

Preparing the commercial demo project for an investment decision, developing the value chain and project, and securing financing.

Scaling

We scale the business rapidly, with a local team, regulatory compliance, and grants. Tailored services to meet local needs. 

Special forces of scaling

Our team consists of over 20 experts, as well as an experienced and reputable board of directors and advisory board. We do not act as consultants or venture capitalists; instead, we develop projects through genuine collaboration with our clients, sharing the risk of success.

Are you looking for a project developer or a potential partner for your project? Get in touch, and let's discuss your needs.

Contact us!

Eero Oksanen

CEO
eero@forus.fi

Outi Iltanen
Executive Assistant
+358 40 564 1604

"Our cooperation with Forus has been splendid. I value their idealism and their ambition to protect the environment through their work. They are highly proactive, with excellent ability to find and create solutions. I'm confident that our partnership will continue.”

Denis Strandell, Mayor, City of Hanko

Yrityksemme on sitoutunut tarjoamaan huippuluokan hankekehityspalveluita. Tehtävämme on saada asioita aikaiseksi: nopeasti ja ketterästi. Yhdistämme syvällisen asiantuntemuksemme, kattavan verkostomme ja laajan kokemuksemme erilaisten ilmastohankkeiden toteutuksessa, ja tuemme asiakkaitamme projektien kaikissa vaiheissa – ideasta toteutukseen. Hankekehityksemme on suunnattu organisaatioille, jotka haluavat edistää kestävää kehitystä ja luoda samalla taloudellisesti kannattavia skaalattavia ratkaisuja.

Hankekehityksen vaiheet

Esiselvitykset ja analyysit

Projektin tarpeiden, tavoitteiden ja mahdollisuuksien arviointi.

Suunnittelu

Hankkeen tekninen ja taloudellinen suunnittelu, budjetointi ja aikataulutus.

Riskianalyysi

Mahdollisten riskien tunnistaminen sekä  hallitseminen. Kannattavuuden arvioiminen.

Lupaprosessit ja sidosryhmätyö

Viranomaisluvat, ympäristövaikutusten arviointi sekä yhteistyö eri sidosryhmien kanssa.

Rahoituksen suunnittelu

Taloudellisten resurssien hankkiminen ja varmistaminen.

CarbonRun

CarbonRun is a Canadian environmental company that restores the health of rivers by reducing their acidity and improving water quality using limestone. 

This method aims to sequester carbon dioxide in the oceans for the long term. CarbonRun combines the restoration of aquatic ecosystems with carbon removal by utilizing natural minerals.