🌱 You will be prepared to work with your company's sustainable profile, and you will be ready to tackle upcoming wishes, demands and needs from both your customers and business contacts. At the same time, you will learn, why ESG is important, and how it is good business to implement ESG in your strategy.
Many aha-experiences, concrete advice and networks with other industries. These are just some of the benefits that you as a company can experience when you participate in this ESG & Strategy course.
As a business owner, you probably know the problem of often working i your business instead of w/ your business.
In the ESG & Strategy course, which runs over three afternoons, you will receive help to work strategically. w/ your company. The course is particularly relevant for those of you who are ready to start working with ESG, and those who have taken the first steps in ESG.
The course is especially relevant for companies with +6 employees who are subcontractors/partners to companies with a sustainable profile.
ESG & Strategy – Because it's good business!
ESG & Strategy is a course, over three half days, where you will be equipped to tackle upcoming wishes, demands and needs from both your customers and business contacts - and at the same time you will learn why ESG is important and how it is really good business to implement ESG in your strategy.
If you are – or want to become – a supplier to large companies, you will undoubtedly be asked for information, if you want to borrow money from the bank it can also pay off to have control over your sustainability, and if you want to advertise your green profile, it is necessary that you ensure that it is actually green.
The course consists of three workshops of 2,5 hours each.
The course content has been developed and facilitated in collaboration with Improve Business, where participants are engaged in a practical learning environment where experiences and concrete challenges are exchanged.
Improve Business advises on how companies become robust and ready for future challenges within sustainable development, business development and recruitment and retention of employees.
Sustainability can seem complex and confusing, but Improve Business makes it simple and relevant. Working with sustainability not only creates value for the environment, but also strengthens the company by equipping it to meet demands from customers, suppliers and legislation.
Participation and price
Participation is free, and we offer up to 2 places per company.
Note: There are a limited number of places.
Contact
Contact business developer Lars Gadgaard for further information:
lg@billunderhverv.dk or +45 92 15 11 42.
The course is offered as part of the project “Beyond Fossil – Lighthouse for Green Energy and Sector Coupling”, which is supported by the EU. See more about the project here.
28 October 2025 at 13.00 – 16.00
“Why ESG at all? – Know your customer requirements”, duration: 2,5 hours
Results: You will gain insight into whether ESG is even relevant to you through customer requirements, but also whether and how ESG can be a competitive advantage.
11 November 2025 at 13.00 – 16.00
"Where should you start with ESG?", duration: 2,5 hours
Results: You will identify where you can start, and you will prioritize your efforts, depending on what has the greatest impact on your business.
25 November 2025 at 13.00 – 16.00
“How to make ESG a good business”, duration: 2 hours
Results: Rather than just being an expense, sustainable development should be made a good business. You will start to create a forward-looking strategy for how you can develop your business model or products that have a positive impact on all bottom lines.
After the course, you will be ready to work focused and strategically with your sustainability and ESG.
To get ahead with the next step, you can book a free personal and focused sparring session of approximately 1,5 hours with an ESG expert from Improve Business and one of Billund Erhverv's business developers, who can help guide you through the process - whether it's tools, support options or something else.
Anne Hørsted is an author, speaker, European Climate Pact Ambassador and founder and CEO of Improve Business.
Jonathan is a sustainability consultant and trainer at Improve Business.
Jonathan has several years of experience in sustainable business development and implementation of green transition.
Josefine is currently studying to become a Service and Experience Economist with a specialization in event management, where she will start a top-up in Innovation and Entrepreneurship this summer.
She primarily helps with communication tasks, including SoMe, updating the website and digital marketing. She also helps where she can, within her areas of expertise.
Josefine has extensive experience in the service and tourism industry, where she has acquired several experience-based skills - including how to best communicate to different target groups, as well as the ability to get a team to lift together. She has recently worked with PR, where she has created content for press releases, SoMe and much more.
Julie manages our communications and marketing.
She has experience in external communication, building websites and digital marketing via newsletters, social media and web content.
Julie is structured, efficient and has a sharp overview. She creates content that engages the target audience – from press releases and newsletters to social media posts, website content and telling a good story.
Marianne has extensive knowledge of workforce needs, recruitment, and retention. She maintains close dialogue with our companies on connecting with students and leads our local HR network for member companies.
Marianne has daily contact with potential and new immigrants looking to settle in Billund Municipality for work. With many years of experience in both the private and public sectors, she specializes in recruitment, training, and upskilling of employees.
Marianne is available to assist companies with international recruitment, helping to convey what may not always be captured on a website or in writing to potential recruits from around the world.
Marianne is our strong local expert in sales, marketing, and business development within retail, tourism, and entrepreneurship.
She brings a solid background with over 25 years of experience as a freelancer and at various agencies, where she has worked on outreach sales, retail concept development, tourism, and business development.
You will meet Marianne daily in our startup environment and business office at Kløvermarken, where she provides guidance and support to entrepreneurs across Billund Municipality. Marianne engages with you on a personal level, quickly identifying challenges and offering clear, actionable solutions. With a sharp focus on online and graphic communication, her goal is to ensure sustainable business practices.
Paul-Erik holds a Master of Science in International Marketing and has many years of experience as a marketing manager in large B2B and B2C companies, including manufacturing and the tourism industry. This has provided him with strong commercial expertise. Additionally, Paul-Erik has spent 10 years as an independent consultant for SMEs.
His focus areas at Billund Business include business development, entrepreneurship, and mentor and investor networks.
Lars brings a strong background in business development and a deep understanding of the business promotion system. With his commercial expertise, you can expect strategic sparring on development and growth.
He has 11 years of experience as an owner-manager and has held director-level positions in several companies.
Lars' areas of focus include business development, green and sustainable transition, digitalisation, competence development, and strategy. He is certified in various business development tools, including The Growth Wheel®.
If you need advice on developing your business, Lars is just a call away.
Marie holds the leadership position in the association, setting the direction in collaboration with the board of directors, and is closely involved in the association’s daily operations and development.
She is responsible for developing the association's strategic initiatives, prioritizing dialogue and networking with members and other key partners who contribute to growth and development in Billund Municipality.
Marie has extensive experience in organizational and business development, change management, sales, strategic communication, as well as network development and facilitation.
You become an A-member with the right to vote if your company is located in Billund Municipality.
You become a B-member without the right to vote if your company is outside Billund Municipality, but you get the same opportunities for exposure and participation in network activities and events.
Are you unsure whether a membership with Billund Business is right for you? Attend one of our upcoming events as a guest and see for yourself.
Contact us on info@billunderhverv.dk, then you can come along as a guest to an optional event if there is room.
