Green Resources Company (GRC) whose vision is to be the leading world provider of sustainable, affordable clean technology and services to our valued clients and stakeholders was established in Zimbabwe 2011 to provide Renewable Energy, Environmental Management and Climate Smart Agriculture solutions. GRC has so far successfully achieved this through excellent services, products, innovation approach and complete solutions to its clients at an affordable cost. Ranked as a leader in environmental safety, health, quality, climate and renewable energy solutions; GRC is a leading beacon and one of the leading consulting organisations in Zimbabwe. As GRC approaches 10 years next year in the area of sustainability consulting, the Green Business Profile Section of the Green Business Gazette gives more insights into the operations of Zimbabwe’s leading consulting enterprise.
In recognition of its efforts, GRC scooped the International Global Green Era Award in Rome (Italy) on the 27th of July 2015. The coveted award further cements GRC as a global powerhouse in environmental, energy, climate and sustainability consulting.
The Green Era Award – One of the international accolades attained by Green Resources Company
GRC MOTTO
Development of today with tomorrow in mind.
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS
GRC solar power solutions are equipped with remote monitoring devices that can be viewed online. We are proud to be using only proven technologies from trusted suppliers and manufacturers. We have also found value partnering with leading internationally recognized and respected companies. Quality is part of our culture and we prioritise high quality installations led by experienced experts.
We constantly evaluate potential markets and new technologies and establishing new business relationships within the sector as the renewable energy market continues to expand. GRC oversees every phase of the development process – including site selection, project development and design, facilitating project financing, construction, installation, and ongoing maintenance. To date, the organization has carried out a national renewable energy market and feasibility study (peri-urban, rural and urban) that was financed by SNV and HIVOs, designed and installed solar home systems for over 100 households, installed and designed to the tune of 250kw (combined) commercial solar systems and in partnership with W Giertsen Germany. We also implemented Solar for Health Projects funded by UNDP, where four District hospitals were connected with 40Kw Solar systems. GRC is registered with Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (PRAZ) as a preferred supplier of solar energy solutions and is also a member of Renewable Energy Association of Zimbabwe (REAZ).
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS
Our Environmental Management Solutions Division offers consultancy services to industries, NGOs, CBOs, Government departments, miners, power developers, infrastructure developers, water infrastructure development projects, farmers and property developers etc. The aim of the services is to identify the environmental, social, and economic impacts of development projects, so that damage can be prevented and mitigation action taken. GRC offers Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) services to clients that legally require the study.
We have carried out assessments on various projects in the country that require EIAs, including mining, construction (roads, buildings, bridges, power generation etc) telecommunication, electricity distribution lines and other projects that have got significant impact to the environment.
GRC has carried out over 200 ESIAs since its inception. Some of its leading projects include: 150 base stations, 15 housing infrastructure developments, 420MW (combined ) solar power generating projects, transboundary electricity transmission lines, mining projects, environmental impact assessment notification for Zambezi Transnational Water Project (a project that intends to abstract water from Dete to Zimbabwe and distribute it to Mozambique, Botswana, S. Africa, Namibia and Zambia). GRC in partnership with Outrun carried out an ESIA for the National Matebeleland Water Project, (a project which aims to abstract water from Deka mouth Zambezi to Bulawayo).
Green Resources Company is a member of the Environmental Professional Council of Zimbabwe (EPCOZ), member of Business Council for Sustainable Development of Zimbabwe (BCSDZ) and registered with Environmental Management Agency (EMA) as an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Consultant.
AGRIBUSINESS SOLUTIONS
Green Resources Company works with smallholder farmers, peri-urban farmers, urban farmers and other institutions to set up sustainable smart agriculture projects. Climate change adaptation is the major focus of the trainings. We offer training in oyster mushroom production, food processing (solar drying), fish farming, horticulture and we provide market linkages for farmer’s produce. The division also offers micro-irrigation technology for small holder farmers and solar water pumping, and landscaping services.
GRC WISHES AND ASPIRATIONS
GRC is looking forward to see a global economy driven by green energy, where everyone is a steward of the environment and has access to healthy food. We aspire to see a prosperous world where a green economy is the foundation of Inclusive and Sustainable Socio-Economic Development.
CONTACT US:
4 Drummond Chaplin
Milton Park
+263 86 77 115 362, +263 777 469 266, +263 773 731 684, +263 714 391 163, +263 773 147 294, +263 715 198 326
Renewableenergy@greenresources.co.zw, johndends@gmail.com
sales@greenresources.co.zw, Katsidzirarish@gmail.com
agribusiness@greenresources.co.zw, gabrielkufa@yahoo.com
Rishon Katsidzira
Managing Director
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