What the Project Is
The Footprint Firm is an advisory and investment company with a sole focus on sustainability. It works together with a wide array of clients—from established businesses and government institutions to emerging start-ups—helping to bridge the gap between traditional industries and innovative new companies. This firm lives and breathes sustainability, channeling its profits into promising sustainable start-ups to create measurable, real-world impact. Its mission is to facilitate climate-positive innovations through connections with science, academia, government institutions, and capital, ensuring that sustainable solutions are both actionable and scalable…
Main Benefit
- Dedicated to sustainability and impact in every endeavor
- Innovative business model: no bonuses or dividends, just reinvestment of profits
- Seasoned advisors with extensive experience from top Nordic companies and government institutions
- Active in the pre-seed and seed stages, partnering with ambitious, scalable start-ups
- Trusted frameworks in use: GHG, SASB, TCFD, TNFD, SBTi, SBTN, SDGs, PRI, and the EU taxonomy
- BCorp score of 117.6, ensuring robust sustainable practices
- Main keywords: consulting, investment, advisory, impact
Advisory Expertise and Strategic Action
With an approach that is as intellectually rigorous as it is practical, The Footprint Firm advises clients on making sustainability both measurable and impactful. It brings together seasoned management consultants, many of whom have held executive roles and handled pressing topics in strategy, organization, and sustainability for large Nordic companies and central Scandinavian government institutions. Their knowledge is transferred to each client, ensuring that sustainability strategies are solidified by hard measurements and robust business cases… This results in actionable plans that move well beyond the theoretical, focusing on realistic outcomes and tangible impact.
Active Investment in Sustainable Innovation
The Footprint Firm thrives on investing in ambitious start-ups that are poised to accelerate the green transition. By engaging in pre-seed and seed investments, it supports innovative entrepreneurial ventures that have sustainable business models. With hands-on involvement, the firm helps these start-ups realize their full impact potential. Their investment strategy is built on personal experience from building, scaling, and selling companies, ensuring that each venture is nurtured with practical, real-world insights… This dynamic approach infuses every investment with a blend of careful analysis and entrepreneurial spirit.
Integrating Established Wisdom with New Ideas
This project is built on the philosophy that a sustainable future can only be reached by merging the expertise of seasoned industries with the fresh perspectives of emerging innovators. Rather than simply following traditional advisory models, The Footprint Firm challenges outdated principles by investing in new sustainable solutions. The firm’s approach is a real-life demonstration of how old-school wisdom and new-school creativity can work together to create impactful sustainability. By drawing connections between established companies and innovative start-ups, every initiative becomes a catalyst for broader change…
The Project Impact
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) support
- GHG Protocol: Aiming for measurable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions
- TCFD and TNFD frameworks: Promoting transparency and climate-related disclosures
- PRI and EU taxonomy: Guiding responsible investment practices
- SBTi and SBTN initiatives: Ensuring business models are grounded in scientific targets for long-term sustainability
Collaboration & Future Pathways
By fostering collaborative partnerships, The Footprint Firm creates a platform where diverse voices—from policymakers to rebel creators—come together to drive sustainable change. Its project not only advises businesses on integrating sustainable practices but also actively invests in start-ups that embody these principles. The firm’s model is a blend of strategic advisory work and hands-on investment, all designed to catalyze real change in the sustainability landscape. Its work is a testament to the belief that impactful sustainability requires both thoughtful planning and dynamic action… The Footprint Firm continues to pave the way for a future where sustainability is fully integrated into everyday business operations, proving that practical, measurable change is within reach.
