What Smart2Circle does

Smart2Circle is a privately-held ESG and sustainability consulting firm headquartered in Liège, Belgium. Founded in 2013, the company serves Belgian enterprises across multiple sectors — retail, industry, food and beverage, construction, technology, and media — with a portfolio of advisory services covering ESG strategy development (Stratégie ESG), carbon footprint assessment using the Bilan Carbone® methodology, CSRD compliance, annual ESG reporting, EcoVadis certification support, CO2 Performance Scale certification, and circular economy advisory. The firm also runs participatory ESG workshops and operates Smart2Circle Academy, a training arm. Named customers include Decathlon, RTL Belgium, Oxfam, Kiabi, John Cockerill, Equans, ICE-Watch, Tom&Co, EVS, BEMAC, Brasserie Caulier, Torrefactory, Maison Dandoy, Ecosteryl, and others; the firm states it has supported more than 100 (and separately, more than 150) clients.

The underlying technology stack is modest and consulting-centric. Smart2Circle relies on the third-party carbon accounting platform Tapio for data ingestion and emission calculations across Scopes 1–3, complemented by Matomo for website analytics and Brevo for email marketing. Its principal proprietary assets are methodological: the "Business Impact Game" and "Circular Canvas" — workshop-based tools used to drive participatory ideation of sustainability initiatives in client engagements. Smart2Circle is an Accredited EcoVadis Consulting Partner, B Corp certified, and holds EcoVadis Gold (2026, scoring 83/100 and placing the firm in the top 2% globally), credentials it leverages both internally and as advisory assets for clients pursuing comparable ratings.

The business model is straightforward professional services: project-based consulting engagements typically scoped at two to six months, ongoing advisory mandates, training programs through Smart2Circle Academy, and participatory workshops. Go-to-market is sales-led, combining direct enterprise outreach, content marketing via blog and the Business Impact podcast, educational webinars, and quarterly in-person networking events (Afterworks de l'Impact). Operating geographies are anchored in Belgium (Wallonia, Flanders, Brussels) with limited Benelux extension into the Netherlands and Luxembourg. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, indicating bespoke quote-based engagements correlated to client size and scope, with revenue likely dominated by recurring multi-year ESG and CSRD advisory mandates.

Name

Smart2Circle

Legal name

Smart2Circle

Website

https://smart2circle.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Smart2Circle is a Belgium-based ESG consulting firm that helps mid-to-large enterprises across multiple sectors measure carbon footprints, deploy sustainability strategies, and comply with regulations such as CSRD and EcoVadis certification via project-based advisory and workshops.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ESG & Sustainability Consulting

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainability, ESG & Climate Risk Advisory (BPAHAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainability & ESG Consulting (BPAHACAK), ESG Governance, Sustainability Reporting & Assurance Advisory (BPAHAFAJ), ESG/Sustainability Reporting & Disclosure Platforms (EUABAEAB), Supply Chain (Scope 3) Emissions & Supplier Engagement Platforms (EUABAEAE), ESG, Sustainability & Impact Research (BPAHALAL), Corporate & Voluntary Procurement Policy (PPAs, Green Tariffs, 24/7 CFE) (EUAMANAH)

Keywords

• ESG consulting services
• Carbon footprint assessment
• CSRD compliance advisory
• Circular economy consulting
• Sustainability reporting

Headquarters

HQ city

Liège

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. ESG Consulting Services: Professional consulting services for ESG strategy deployment, carbon accounting (Bilan Carbone), ESG reporting, CSRD compliance, Ecovadis certification, CO2 performance scale, and circular economy advisory. Services are delivered through project-based engagements, workshops, and ongoing advisory relationships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Smart2Circle is a Belgian ESG consulting firm that helps companies measure and reduce their carbon footprint, comply with sustainability regulations such as CSRD, and pursue certifications like EcoVadis and B Corp. Its core offerings include ESG strategy development, Bilan Carbone® carbon assessments, annual ESG reporting, CSRD compliance advisory, circular economy consulting, and participatory ESG workshops, supported by a training academy. Services are delivered by 10+ ESG experts to enterprise clients primarily across Belgium and the Benelux region.

Product overview

Smart2Circle is an ESG consulting firm offering a comprehensive suite of sustainability services organized around six core offerings: ESG Strategy development, Carbon Assessment (Bilan Carbone®), Annual ESG Reporting, CSRD Compliance, EcoVadis Certification, and CO₂ Performance Scale certification. The portfolio is complemented by participatory ESG Workshops using the proprietary Business Impact Game, Circular Economy consulting using the Circulab methodology, and professional training through Smart2Circle Academy. The company serves diverse sectors including industry, food & agriculture, technology, construction, and retail. All services leverage the Tapio carbon accounting software for quantitative analysis and follow internationally recognized methodologies including Bilan Carbone®, GHG Protocol, GRI, and CSRD standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Smart2Circle Academy: Training programs in ESG and carbon footprint assessment

Products and services

• ESG Strategy Consulting (Stratégie ESG) Founder and CEO of Smart2Circle, leading an ESG consulting firm that has supported 100+ companies with sustainability strategy deployment, carbon assessment, CSRD compliance, EcoVadis certification, and circular economy advisory
• Bilan Carbone® Carbon Footprint Assessment Carbon footprint assessment using the Bilan Carbone® methodology and Tapio carbon accounting platform to measure and understand a company's greenhouse gas emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3, enabling identification of reduction levers. Targeted at organizations seeking to baseline and reduce their emissions.
• Annual ESG Reporting (Rapport Annuel ESG / Extra-Financier) Annual ESG / extra-financial reporting services to present sustainability commitments transparently, demonstrating actions and CSR performance for stakeholders including regulators, investors, and customers.
• CSRD Compliance Advisory (Mise en Conformité CSRD) Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) compliance services to help companies meet EU transparency and sustainability reporting requirements, including materiality assessments and double materiality analysis.
• EcoVadis Certification Support (Certification Ecovadis) EcoVadis certification advisory services to help companies prepare for and improve their EcoVadis sustainability ratings through structured ESG assessment processes, supported by Smart2Circle's status as an Accredited EcoVadis Consulting Partner.
• CO2 Performance Scale Assessment (Échelle de performance CO₂) CO2 Performance Scale assessment and certification services to evaluate and guide corporate climate engagement, particularly targeted at high-emission sectors including construction, industry, and logistics.
• Participatory ESG Workshops (Ateliers ESG / Business Impact Game) Half-day participatory ESG workshops combining energy-climate training with the proprietary Business Impact Game canvas tool to generate concrete sustainability ideas from employee teams. Each engagement produces a pipeline of measurable sustainability initiatives (e.g., 100+ ideas for Trendy Foods, 114 ideas across 42 participants for Nelles Frères, 59 ideas for NB Beton).
• Circular Economy Consulting (Économie Circulaire) Circular economy consulting to help companies transition from linear to circular business models through strategic assessment, change management, and specialized resources, delivered over typical 2–6 month engagements. Often combined with the Circulab Canvas / Circular Canvas workshop tool for collaborative ideation.
• B Corp Certification Support (Certification B Corp) Advisory service supporting companies through B Corp certification to achieve recognition for meeting high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.
• GRI and VSME Sustainability Reporting (Reporting GRI / Reporting VSME) Implementation of Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards and Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standards for SMEs (VSME) to help organizations structure their sustainability communications, including non-GRI/CSRD reporting for smaller enterprises.
• Smart2Circle Academy: ESG and Bilan Carbone Training (Formation ESG et Bilan Carbone) Professional training programs under the Smart2Circle Academy sub-brand covering ESG fundamentals, carbon accounting methodology (Bilan Carbone), circular economy principles, and CSR strategy, designed for professionals and organizations building internal sustainability competency.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 2% globally in EcoVadis sustainability rating (83/100 score)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers29 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TapiocoreTechnology or IntegrationTapio is the carbon accounting software platform used by Smart2Circle for client carbon assessments. The partnership enables Smart2Circle to deliver Bilan Carbone compliant carbon footprint measurements using Tapio's accounting tools. Smart2Circle also recommends Tapio to clients for ongoing carbon data management.
• EcoVadiscoreTechnology or IntegrationSmart2Circle is an Accredited EcoVadis Consulting Partner, authorized to advise clients on EcoVadis assessment preparation and sustainability performance improvement. This partnership enables Smart2Circle to provide certified guidance for companies seeking EcoVadis ratings.
• RealcominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRealco was featured at a Noma Invest ESG event co-organized/co-sponsored by Smart2Circle. Victoria Blackman, CFO of Realco, participated as an expert panelist on governance.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Greenly: Paris-based carbon accounting platform combined with advisory services for SMEs and mid-market; directly comparable to Smart2Circle's Bilan Carbone® and CSRD-oriented offering and a key French/European competitor.
• Carbone 4: Independent French carbon strategy and climate consulting firm with deep Bilan Carbone® expertise; competes head-to-head with Smart2Circle on carbon assessment, decarbonation roadmaps and CSRD-aligned advisory.
• EcoAct: Paris-based climate strategy and carbon management consultancy, now part of Accenture; comparable service stack (carbon footprinting, climate strategy, CSRD reporting) targeting European enterprises.
• South Pole: Swiss-headquartered climate solutions and sustainability consultancy offering strategy, carbon advisory, and ESG reporting to corporates; a scaled European peer serving overlapping client profiles.
• Quantis: Swiss sustainability consultancy (now part of BCG) focused on environmental footprinting, science-based targets and ESG strategy; comparable services, similar European mid-market enterprise client base.

Broad incumbents

• Carbon Trust: Established UK-based sustainability advisory and certification body with deep carbon footprinting and ESG advisory heritage; broader portfolio and global reach but overlapping methodologies and target clients.
• PwC Belgium (Sustainability Services): Big Four firm operating a Sustainability and Climate Change practice in Belgium offering CSRD assurance, ESG strategy and reporting; competes with Smart2Circle on larger Belgian enterprise mandates.
• Deloitte Belgium (Sustainability & Climate): Big Four sustainability practice in Belgium providing ESG advisory, CSRD readiness and climate strategy; broader capabilities and global delivery network than Smart2Circle.
• KPMG Belgium (Sustainability Services): Big Four sustainability practice with Belgian CSRD and ESG advisory teams; overlaps with Smart2Circle on mid-to-large enterprise reporting and assurance-readiness mandates.

Regional players

• Sustainer: Belgian sustainability and ESG advisory firm offering similar ESG strategy, reporting and CSRD services to Belgian SMEs and mid-market; closest same-market peer to Smart2Circle within Belgium.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/smart2circle

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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