How does Ekonava's AI ensure IFC PS1 compliance?

Our NLP engine analyzes ESMS documents against IFC PS1 criteria, providing instant gap analysis, maturity scoring, and corrective recommendations.

Is Ekonava's platform suitable for African ESG regulations?

Yes, our AI is trained on both IFC standards and regional frameworks, ensuring local compliance.

Can you inquire for custom make framework?

Yes, for institutions using their custom made framework, we can customize the platform according to your needs.

How does Ekonava protect my uploaded documents and data?

We use military-grade AES-256 encryption for data at rest and TLS 1.3 for data in transit. All documents are processed in-memory with automatic PII redaction and are automatically purged after analysis under our zero-retention policy.

Is Ekonava GDPR compliant?

Yes, our platform is built with GDPR principles including data minimization, purpose limitation, and user rights support. We implement strict data protection measures aligned with EU data protection standards.

Do you store my original documents after processing?

No, we have a strict zero-retention policy. Documents are processed in memory and automatically purged immediately after analysis. Only assessment results are stored if you choose to save them.

How is Personally Identifiable Information (PII) handled?

Our system automatically detects and redacts PII using Microsoft Presidio before any analysis occurs. Sensitive information like names, emails, and ID numbers are replaced with anonymized tokens prior to processing.

What security certifications does Ekonava maintain?

We maintain SOC 2 Type II compliance, PCI DSS Level 1 for payments, and follow industry best practices for data security. Our infrastructure is hosted on secure AWS cloud platforms with enterprise-grade protections.

Who has access to my data?

Only authorized Ekonava personnel with strict access controls can access system data for legitimate operational purposes. Access is strictly limited to ethical and legally required circumstances such as technical support, system maintenance, or compliance with valid legal processes like court orders. Client data is protected by role-based access controls, and we follow the principle of least privilege. No third parties have access to your data without explicit consent.

What happens to my data if I cancel my account?

Upon account cancellation, all your data is permanently deleted from our systems. This includes assessment results, uploaded documents, and any personal information, in compliance with data protection regulations.

Where is Ekonava's cloud infrastructure hosted?

Our platform is hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS) with data centers located in secure, SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliant facilities. AWS provides enterprise-grade security including DDoS protection, network firewalls, intrusion detection, and 24/7 physical security monitoring.

What cloud security measures are in place?

We implement multiple layers of cloud security including: AWS Security Groups and NACLs for network segmentation, AWS WAF for web application protection, automated vulnerability scanning, encrypted database storage (AWS RDS/Aurora), regular security audits, and comprehensive audit logging with retention policies.

How is data backed up and recovered?

We maintain backups with point-in-time recovery capabilities. Backup data is encrypted and stored securely. Our disaster recovery plan ensures business continuity with defined RTO (Recovery Time Objective) and RPO (Recovery Point Objective) targets.

What is your incident response protocol?

We have in mind a formal incident response plan that includes immediate containment, investigation, notification procedures per GDPR requirements, and post-incident analysis. All personnel receive regular security training and incident response drills.

Can Ekonava be deployed on-premises for enhanced security?

Yes, for organizations requiring maximum data control, we offer on-premises deployment options. This gives you complete ownership of your data and infrastructure while maintaining all the AI-powered ESG assessment capabilities.

How do you ensure ethical data handling by staff?

All Ekonava personnel sign comprehensive confidentiality agreements and undergo rigorous background checks. We enforce strict ethical guidelines where data access is permitted only for legitimate operational needs, never for commercial exploitation. Access is logged and monitored, with violations subject to immediate termination and legal action.

What legal protections govern data access?

Our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy strictly prohibit unauthorized data access. Any staff access requires legitimate business purposes and is governed by legal frameworks. We will only disclose data when legally compelled by valid court orders, subpoenas, or other legal processes, and we notify affected clients whenever legally permitted.

ESG Due Diligence Assistant

EKONAVA Accelerates Environmental & Social Due Diligence for financial institutions & impact investors through AI-powered ESG analysis.

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What is EKONAVA

EKONAVA is an AI-powered platform that simplifies environmental sustainability assessments for financial institutions and impact investors.

The platform is trained on an extensive knowledge hub, including the IFC PS, AfDB ISS, Equator Principles, ILO standards, EHS guidelines, GBV/SEA frameworks, and modern slavery indicators, providing financial institutions and ESG teams with a trusted, globally aligned baseline for consistent, comparable, and defensible environmental & social screening. List of Reference Framework.

Built on IFC Performance Standards

Our Sustainability Mission

Credits to: Corporate Finance Institute

Why EKONAVA Matters

ESG due diligence has evolved from optional compliance to critical business imperative. We're redefining sustainability risk assessment with sovereign AI solutions built for Africa's unique challenges.

The Challenge

Financial institutions face overwhelming manual ESG document reviews-hundreds of documents-resulting in slow processes (weeks to months), inconsistent evaluations, and escalating operational costs.

Our Solution

EKONAVA's sovereign AI analyzes ESMS against global standards with 90-95% accuracy, delivering automated scoring, comprehensive gap analysis, and actionable improvement roadmaps.

The Advantage

ESG teams achieve 10x faster assessments, 99% consistency in evaluations, and 40% cost reduction through automated, auditable due diligence processes built for African markets.

Globally Recognized Innovation

We are a growing initiative developing sovereign AI in Africa to support sustainable development. Our goal is to help institutions access reliable ESG insights that improve compliance, reduce risk, and support better decision-making.

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Selected as AI Infrastructure Builder for Sustainable Development

Recognized among Africa's top AI innovators under the Africa-Italy Mattei Plan. Part of the AI Hub's exclusive Infrastructure Builder programme, endorsed by G7 leaders and partnered with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the European Union (EU) to advance sovereign AI ecosystems for ESG excellence.

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From Manual Reviews to Automated Intelligence

Upload your Environmental & Social related documents,EKONAVA scans, interprets, and scores against all nine elements of a comprehensive ESMS as guided by IFC PS1, providing evidence-based findings and actionable recommendations based on the Good International practices - turning days of work into minutes.

Weeks → Minutes

Ekonava automates manual compliance reviews in minutes

Privacy First

Automatic PII protection & document clearance

Global Standards

Benchmarked against international best practices

How It Works

Four simple steps to transform your compliance process

Upload & Analyze

Upload documents. Ekonava scans and interprets content the selected ESMS elements with built-in privacy protection.

Comprehensive Scoring

Receive detailed scores with evidence-based justifications for each assessment area.

Identify Gaps & Get Recommendations

See exactly where you need to improve with prioritized, actionable recommendations.

Report & Data Clearance

Download audit-ready reports. Your documents are automatically cleared from our systems.

Your Results

Clear, actionable ESMS insights aligned to IFC PS

Maturity Scoring (0–5)

Scores across all nine IFC PS elements with a clear explanation of your current level.

Gap Identification

Highlights missing documents, weak areas, and non-aligned practices.

Evidence-Based Justifications

Every score includes a clear justification referencing international standards.

Actionable Recommendations

Step-by-step improvement actions tailored to your ESMS and industry needs.

Performance Dashboard

Visual charts of trends, category scores, and overall ESMS maturity at a glance.

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See It In Action

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Our Green Commitment

At the heart of our mission lies a deep-rooted commitment to sustainability. For every project started through our platform, we plant a tree - nurturing both digital transformation and our planet's future.

Target +1000 trees this year

Who Benefits from EKONAVA

Designed for organizations committed to environmental sustainability

Banks

Commercial and investment banks integrating ESG into their lending practices

DFIs

Development finance institutions funding sustainable projects worldwide

Impact Funds

Fund managers seeking measurable social and environmental impact

Private Equity

Private equity firms incorporating ESG in due diligence and portfolio management

Blended Finance

Platforms combining public and private capital for development goals

Sustainability Teams

Corporate sustainability professionals managing ESG performance

Enterprise Security

Your Data is Protected

We implement industry-leading security measures to ensure your sustainability data remains confidential and protected

End-to-End Encryption

AES-256 & TLS 1.3

PII Protection

Automatic redaction

GDPR Compliant

EU data protection

SOC 2 Type II

Audited annually

Advanced Data Protection

In-Memory Processing

Documents processed in memory without permanent storage
Automatic PII Redaction

Sensitive information automatically detected and removed
Minimal Data Retention

Documents automatically purged after processing

Enterprise Security Features

AES-256 Encryption

Military-grade encryption for data at rest and in transit
Role-Based Access

Granular permissions and access controls
Comprehensive Audit Logs

Detailed tracking of all system activities

Data Privacy Protection: All sensitive information is automatically redacted prior to AI analysis. We employ a strict zero-retention policy, with documents permanently purged from our systems immediately following assessment.

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