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The Green Barley Network
– Make sustainability a competitive advantage

As part of the Green Building network, you will receive help to strengthen your business and make it more green and sustainable.

The network is for those of you who work in the construction industry and who want to have more customers, better access to financing and attract skilled employees.

A draft of your first ESG report

Today, companies are increasingly demanding that they think green, sustainable and responsible for the environment. If you can show that you work sustainably – and if you have the paper to prove it – then you have a clear advantage. It can open doors to new customers and strengthen your company.

It is also called an ESG report, and it means you can show that you care for the environment, treat people properly, and run a healthy and responsible business.

When you work with ESG, it can strengthen your business.

In the network you get access to the online tool ESG-Kickstart to start drafting your first ESG report.

You will receive personal help, sparring and inspiration, and at the same time you will be ready to present your green and sustainable strategy in black and white in a report - which you can use in both internal and external communication.

Your company will thus be in a very strong position in relation to green business opportunities.

Lean Academy is a teacher in the Green Building Network. With the Lean Academy on assignment, you will receive teaching that is based on graphic facilitation, high professionalism and strong relationships.

The networking process will

  • Provide insight into new markets and technologies
  • Help identify your company's strong position in the value chain and new business areas
  • Prepare the company for new supplier requirements, certifications and standards
  • Provide the opportunity for free upskilling of employees
  • Provide opportunities for exchange of experiences with other local companies that are passionate about green development

Contact us

Do you want to hear more?

If you would like to hear more about our network, contact us today.

Lars Gadgaard
Business developer

Green Building I

Calendar 2025/2026

Thursday, February 19, 2026, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Trade fair: Construction & Sustainability at the College of Crafts, Herning

Green Barley II

Calendar 2025/2026

Wednesday, December 11, 2025, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Network startup

  • Expectation poll
  • Location/time agreements
  • Insight into the potential

Thursday, February 19, 2026, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Trade Fair: Construction & Sustainability

Date to follow
Management, organization and sustainability

  • The requirements for the future UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals

Date to follow
The economic and social bottom line

  • We take your own business and value chain as our starting point.

Date to follow
The economic bottom line

  • Energy optimization, waste and circular economy

Date to follow
Sustainability report

  • Communication and drafting your own report

 

Josefine Gren Runge

Student assistant

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 Josefine Schou Lauesen

Communication and marketing

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 K. Thomsen

Business coordinator & Newcomer Service

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 Hestbech Witte

Business developer

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 Hensgen

Business developer

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 Gadgaard

Business developer

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 Skov Lillelund

Director

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.

Difference between A and B members

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.

Guest

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.

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