Sustainable Change Makers

What Sustainable Change Makers does

Sustainable Change Makers (SCM) is a Danish non-profit sustainability network founded in 2021 in Copenhagen by Lasse Alfastsen, Mie Skjødt, and Varan Pathmanathan. The organization connects approximately 100 sustainability change agents — professionals working in or passionate about the green transition — across sectors and competencies in Denmark, addressing what the founders identified as the absence of a meaningful, agenda-setting community for cross-sector sustainability collaboration. Daily operations are run by a secretariat led by Secretariat Chief Anette Hallstrøm, with governance provided by a professional board that includes a regional board for events west of Storebælt.

The network's core offering is a curated annual membership delivered through the Mighty Networks platform, with four annual tiers: Full Business at 3,600 DKK, Full Private at 1,800 DKK, Reduced Business at 1,800 DKK, and Reduced Private at 900 DKK per 12 months. Reduced pricing applies to members west of Storebælt or on parental leave. Membership includes free access to 4–6 annual events (e.g., New Year Relay, Summer Party, Christmas Lunch, and themed sessions on ESG, biodiversity, AI, and sustainable mobility), participation in thematic groups (ESG, Communication, Health & Food), and inclusion in member spotlights and content features such as 'Den Grønne Mikrofon'.

SCM monetizes exclusively through membership subscriptions and supplements its programming through partnerships with funders and public-sector actors — notably Tuborgfondet, Copenhagen Municipality, and Center for Væredygtighed — as well as participation in external events such as Folkemødet, Green Innovation Week, and Klimafolkemødet. Distribution is digital-first via Mighty Networks with human-led intake by the secretariat, supported by content marketing on LinkedIn (~17,000 followers), Instagram (~2,060 followers), a Mailchimp newsletter, and the sustainablechangemakers.dk website. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed, and the organization has no parent company or external investors.

Name

Sustainable Change Makers

Legal name

Sustainable Change Makers

Website

https://sustainablechangemakers.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sustainable Change Makers is a Danish non-profit sustainability network founded in 2021 in Copenhagen, connecting approximately 100 sustainability change agents across sectors and competencies in Denmark through a curated annual membership, recurring events, and thematic groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability Professional Network

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation (BPAGAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Circular Economy & Sustainable Products (Reuse, Repair, Upcycling) (BPAGALAF), Community Environmental & Sustainability Events (Earth Day, Clean-Up Festivals) (MPAGAEAO), Sustainability Engagement, Training & Behavior Change Programs (On-site) (BPABALAK)

Keywords

• Sustainability network
• Professional membership community
• Green transition networking
• Cross-sector collaboration
• Esg community events

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from individual members (both employed and private individuals) provide the primary revenue stream. The network operates on a membership model where fees grant access to events, thematic groups, and the internal communication platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sustainable Change Makers operates an annual membership-based sustainability network in Denmark that connects approximately 100 change agents across sectors and competencies. Membership grants access to 4–6 annual events, thematic groups (ESG, Communication, Health & Food), an internal Mighty Networks communication platform, and exposure through the organization's LinkedIn and Instagram channels. Non-members can purchase individual event tickets at 100 DKK per event.

Product overview

Sustainable Change Makers is a Danish cross-sectoral sustainability network that connects approximately 100 change agents working with or passionate about sustainability. The organization operates as a unified platform offering membership with access to events, theme groups (ESG, Communication, Health & Food), and promotional opportunities. Key offerings include: membership tiers (Full and Reduced access) via Mighty Networks, four to six annual events with speakers and networking, the 'Den Grønne Mikrofon' interview/podcast series, Change Maker portraits, and a member newsletter. The network bridges people, competencies, and industries to advance the green transition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Den Grønne Mikrofon: An interview format where Change Makers share their perspectives on sustainability, how they live sustainably, and how they want to change the world.

Products and services

• Annual Sustainability Network Membership Annual subscription to Sustainable Change Makers providing access to the sustainability network for individual sustainability change agents. Members receive free access to 4–6 annual events, participation in thematic groups (ESG, Communication, Health & Food), access to the internal Mighty Networks communication platform for knowledge sharing, and exposure through SCM's LinkedIn and Instagram channels. Four pricing tiers are offered: Full Business (3,600 DKK/year), Full Private (1,800 DKK/year), Reduced Business (1,800 DKK/year for those west of Storebælt or on parental leave), and Reduced Private (900 DKK/year for those west of Storebælt or on parental leave). Half of the business membership fee is tax-deductible for organizations.
• Annual Sustainability Events (paid access for non-members) 4–6 annual events each year featuring inspirational speakers, visionary companies, and networking activities on sustainability topics such as ESG, biodiversity, AI, and sustainable mobility. Events are free for SCM members; non-members can purchase individual event tickets at 100 DKK per event.

Named customers15 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Københavns Kommune (Copenhagen Municipality)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCopenhagen Municipality supported the event series 'Sammen skaber vi fremtidens grønne iværksættermiljø i København' (Together we create Copenhagen's future green entrepreneurial environment) with the goal of creating the best opportunities for future generations of green entrepreneurs.
• FCG Global GoalsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on a survey about diversity in SME boards, launched at the SDG Birthday event celebrating the anniversary of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• Hansen & Ersbøll AgendaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in the 'Utålmodige, bæredygtige handlinger' (Impatient, sustainable actions) event at Folkemødet 2025 on the Action Ship (Handlingsskibet).
• GAIAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in the 'Utålmodige, bæredygtige handlinger' (Impatient, sustainable actions) event at Folkemødet 2025 on the Action Ship (Handlingsskibet).
• Center for Væredygtighed (Center for Worth-sustainability)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on a Masterclass in Væredygtighed (worth-sustainability) held in Copenhagen in October 2025.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Dansk Erhverv: Large Danish chamber of commerce covering retail, transport, and service industries with active sustainability/ESG programming for members. Comparable as a Denmark-based business membership organization with sustainability focus, but broader in scope.
• Green Power Denmark: Danish industry organization representing energy companies and the green transition, hosting events and producing thought leadership. Comparable in sustainability positioning and convening power, but focused on the energy sector.

Emerging players

• GreenBiz Group: Media and events company serving sustainability professionals across industries with conferences, content, and peer networks. Comparable audience of corporate sustainability professionals and event-driven engagement format, though US-focused.
• B Lab (B Corp): Global non-profit network certifying and convening purpose-driven companies around social and environmental performance. Comparable in curating a community of sustainability-committed organizations, though organized around certification.

Direct peers

• Net Impact: Global professional network for students and professionals driving sustainable business and social impact. Directly comparable membership-community model focused on sustainability change agents, but global rather than Denmark-only.
• Concito: Denmark's leading green think tank based in Copenhagen, convening climate and sustainability experts, businesses, and policymakers. Highly comparable to SCM in its Danish, sustainability-focused, expert-convening mission and Copenhagen base.
• 2030-panelet: Danish cross-sector panel of sustainability leaders supporting Denmark's 2030 climate goals. Directly comparable to SCM in convening sustainability professionals and executives in Denmark to drive green transition.
• Plastic Change: Danish non-profit focused on plastic pollution and broader sustainability issues, hosting events and engaging professionals. Comparable Danish sustainability NGO with event-driven programming and partner networks.
• Klimabevægelsen (The Climate Movement): Danish grassroots climate organization mobilizing citizens, professionals, and businesses for climate action. Comparable to SCM in mobilizing Danish change agents around sustainability, with a broader public-facing orientation.
• CSR Denmark (Forum for Bæredygtig Forretning): Danish non-profit membership network for companies working on sustainability and CSR. Directly comparable as a Danish sustainability professional membership community, with member events, partnerships, and thought-leadership content.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sustainable-change-makers
• Instagraminstagram.com/sustainablechangemakers

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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