Online tool that starts and runs the ESG report

As a member company of Billund Business, we now have a new offer for you: You can get access to an online tool for sustainability reporting in your company.

The tool is designed to help small and medium-sized companies take their first steps in ESG reporting. It makes it easy and clear to describe the company's efforts and initiatives in a report that can be further developed and used both internally and externally.

How does the tool work?

ESG stands for Environment, Social and Governance, and in our tool we work with the three letters as layers: The ECONOMIC layer, the SOCIAL layer and the ENVIRONMENTAL layer.

Each layer consists of nine building blocks based on the recognized business model Business Model Canvas. For each building block, there are inspirational questions that guide you through the process and help you fill in the different parts of the report.

The tool then creates a nice report that you can download and work on later.

Now you have a report with a lot of text (depending on how thorough you have been with your wording), but the report is not a definitive ESG report. You can subsequently add any necessary data yourself, and the report should be revisited and updated approximately once a year.

New thoughts on strategies and actions at PIPER ApS

PIPER ApS in Grindsted has worked with the sustainability tool in collaboration with Billund Erhverv and Kim Søgaard from Buchhave Rådgivning.

PIPER ApS is an advertising and sign company that produces signs, advertisements, labels and graphic design.

At PIPER ApS, thinking sustainably is not new. The company works with a long-term and responsible focus, where sustainability, profitability and development go hand in hand. The company believes that economic success can be combined with social and environmental considerations, and this belief is deeply rooted in the way it does business.

When Uffe Hansen, CEO of PIPER ApS, was first presented with the tool, it sparked new thoughts about the company's future, but at the same time it became clear how to work with the building blocks:

"We have a really good tool here, and it was really just a matter of getting started. We have been guided through the different layers of the E, S and G, so that in the end we have a really good starting point for a sustainability report. It is also clear that it sparks new thoughts and perspectives on strategies and actions when we focus on sustainability in this way. We also want to have a good and sustainable company in the future.", says Uffe Hansen, CEO of PIPER ApS.

The UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals are part of the report

In addition to the three ESG layers, the sustainability tool also includes a fourth layer: the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

The UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals provide companies with a framework for working purposefully with sustainable development and responsible business practices, and Billund Erhverv recommends that companies choose to focus on 1-3 of the goals.

PIPER ApS has chosen to work with the following three global goals: 3. Health and well-being, 7. Sustainable energy and 12. Responsible consumption and production. To achieve these goals, the company has introduced a number of concrete initiatives.

In production, PIPER ApS, for example, has a strong focus on waste, garbage and recycling, and over recent years the company has significantly reduced waste from, for example, cleaning processes and felts for printers.

"I would estimate that today we only have a waste of about 10% compared to what we had 10 years ago. This is a result that I am very proud of, as we have worked specifically to reduce and manage waste and waste.", says Uffe Hansen, CEO of PIPER ApS.

Why work with ESG and sustainability?

A sustainable business model and working with ESG create many benefits, and with our sustainability tool you can easily get started.

For example, you will find that you:

Meets various requirements from customers, stakeholders and legislation
Increases sales and creates long-term customer relationships
Gets an eye-opener, as innovation and development are created through greater insight
Reduces costs
Attracts and retains the most talented and competent employees
Creates a better version of your business – also in the future

Would you like to access the sustainability tool and start your ESG work? Contact business developer Lars Gadgaard at lg@billunderhverv.dk or call 92 15 11 42 for help getting off to a good start!

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.

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