About Planet First Consultants
Sustainability is complex. Working with us shouldn’t be. Clear advice, honest answers and work that holds up under scrutiny.
Planet First Consultants (Planet First Solutions FZE LLC) is a Dubai-based sustainability consultancy.
Who we are
A UAE sustainability consultancy grounded in sound science
Planet First is a sustainability consultancy based in the UAE, helping businesses integrate sustainability into everyday operations with confidence and clarity. We believe sustainability should be accessible, actionable and grounded in sound science, not limited to large corporations with dedicated sustainability departments.
We work closely with small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as growing and export-oriented companies, to build credible sustainability systems that stand up to regulatory, customer and third-party scrutiny.
Our core services are EPD consultancy, life cycle assessment (LCA), product carbon footprints, GHG reporting, EcoVadis consultancy, FSC and PEFC certification, ISO consultancy and sustainability reporting. See how we have helped clients in our case studies: improving a market intelligence firm’s EcoVadis score from 28 to 76 and how Q-Product transformed its EcoVadis score.
10+
years of sustainability consultancy experience
250+
projects across LCA, EPD, carbon footprinting, EcoVadis, FSC and PEFC
UAE & GCC
regulatory and market focus
Why we exist
Bridging complex sustainability frameworks and real-world business capability
Many organisations struggle to keep pace with evolving sustainability expectations, from ESG reporting and carbon disclosure to EcoVadis assessments and product environmental documentation. Planet First was established to bridge the gap between complex sustainability frameworks and real-world business capability in the UAE and the wider region.
Our role is to make sustainability understandable and implementable, without compromising technical quality or compliance.
How we work
More than consultants: your sustainability partners
We break down complex concepts such as ESG, GHG accounting, LCA, EPD and ISO management systems into practical, industry-relevant steps. Whether a company is starting its sustainability journey or strengthening existing systems, we act as a trusted extension of the internal team.
Our approach emphasises collaboration, transparency and long-term capability building.
Core values
What guides our work
01
Planet First thinking
All decisions are evaluated through an environmental and long-term impact lens.
02
Accessibility
Scalable, right-sized sustainability services designed for businesses of all sizes.
03
Simplicity meets innovation
Complex challenges translated into clear solutions without oversimplification.
04
Integrity & transparency
Honest guidance, documented assumptions and defensible results.
05
Collective action
Sustainability solutions are co-created with clients, not imposed.
06
Continuous learning
Ongoing alignment with evolving standards, science and regulatory expectations.
Why choose us
Technical depth with a practical understanding of business
Planet First is more than a consultancy: we are a long-term sustainability partner. Our team combines strong technical foundations with a practical understanding of business realities in the UAE.
Certified LCA and EPD expertise
Our experts hold LCA and EPD certifications from the University of Michigan, the National Cleaner Production Centre Sri Lanka and One Click LCA.
Recognised LCA software
We model with SimaPro, openLCA, Ecochain and Air.e LCA, matched to your programme operator and product category rules.
Standards-based delivery
Work aligned with ISO 14040/44, ISO 14067, EN 15804, ISO 14064-1, the GHG Protocol, GRI, EcoVadis, FSC and PEFC.
UAE business reality
A practical understanding of how UAE and GCC companies operate, and what local regulators and international buyers expect.
Right-sized, not simplified
Credible sustainability outcomes without unnecessary complexity, cost or intimidation.
Impact, quality and trust
Our focus is not on size, but on impact, quality and trust: a long-term partner, not a one-off report.
Our services
EPD, LCA, carbon, EcoVadis and certification consulting in the UAE
We specialise in customised sustainability consultancy and training: ESG reporting, GHG calculations, EcoVadis, EPD and LCA, FSC and PEFC, ISO compliance and sustainability strategy.
Product footprints & declarations
EN 15804 and ISO 14025 EPDs for construction and manufactured products, from LCA modelling to verification and registration.
ISO 14040/44 studies covering raw materials, manufacturing, transport, use and end of life.
ISO 14067 product carbon footprints and practical carbon management plans.
Corporate reporting & ratings
Scope 1, 2 and 3 inventories under the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064-1, aligned with UAE requirements.
Assessment preparation, policies and evidence across all four EcoVadis themes to improve your score.
GRI-aligned sustainability and ESG reports, from materiality assessment to the final report.
Certification, strategy & training
Chain of Custody certification support: procedures, records, training and audit preparation.
ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001 and other management systems, from gap analysis to certification.
Sustainability strategy, team training, subscription support and freelance expertise.
Client feedback
Testimonials
Planet First team delivers expert guidance and support across EcoVadis, EPD, LCA, FSC/PEFC Consultancy, ESG reporting, sustainability documentation, and strategic initiatives, helping businesses achieve measurable ESG success.
Planet First – was on top of the game. Extremely fast and took everything out of my hands. Knew exactly what was asked and had patience with us in delvering the paperwork needed. They adjusted when we made errors and have a sharp eye on the whole project. All in all a pleasant experience.
Planet First team managed and supplied all required documents and guided our team to submit the missing pieces of the puzzle in a simple and efficient way. Very much appreciated. We will get back to him with sustainability-related documentation. Thank you, and well done.
Planet first Team was very helpful in completing our EcoVadis submission. We were starting from a low-base and hey were very patient in helping to coach us through the completion of our submission. I am likely to use them with future ESG related activities.
I am extremely satisfied with our collaboration. The Planetfirst team delivered high-quality work, submitted all required documents on time, and consistently met all deadlines. Communication was smooth, clear, and efficient throughout the process. I highly recommend working with them.
FAQ
About Planet First: common questions
Quick facts about who we are and how we work. More questions? Ask our experts.
Planet First Consultants is the trading name of Planet First Solutions FZE LLC, a sustainability consultancy based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. We provide EPD, LCA, product carbon footprint, GHG reporting, EcoVadis, FSC and PEFC, ISO and sustainability reporting services.
We are based at 112, Normandy 2, Al Nahda 2, Dubai. We support clients across the UAE and the GCC, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain, and help exporters meet the requirements of buyers in Europe and North America.
Mainly manufacturing, construction products and building materials, aluminium, printing and packaging, timber and furniture, logistics and service companies, from first-time sustainability projects to advanced reporting programmes.
No. Planet First Consultants (Planet First Solutions FZE LLC, theplanetfirst.org) is a sustainability consultancy and is not connected to Planet First General Trading or to other businesses with similar names.
Book a free consultation through our contact page, email info@theplanetfirst.org or call +971 50 253 5594. We confirm the scope, timeline and a fixed quote after the first call.
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A sustainability consultancy supporting ESG reporting, carbon footprint calculations, and compliance for businesses.
Main Services
Contact
- 112, Normandy 2, Al Nadha 2, Dubai, UAE
- info@theplanetfirst.org
- +971 50 253 5594