Bæredygtigt Kulturliv NU

What Bæredygtigt Kulturliv NU does

Bæredygtigt Kulturliv NU is a Danish non-profit association founded in 2020 (originally as Bæredygtig Scenekunst NU, rebranded in April 2023) that helps cultural-sector institutions, artists, and municipalities in the Nordics implement sustainability practices and measure carbon footprints. The organization operates as an interest organization rather than a commercial enterprise, generating revenue through a mix of foundation grants, paid consulting, and educational programs while providing core tools free of charge.

Its product portfolio centers on three pillars: (1) BeregnHandling.NU, a free CO2 calculation platform that replaced Statens Kunstfond's prior calculator and is operated in partnership with Kulturens Analyseinstitut; (2) the Danish adaptation of the Theatre Green Book, the emerging European standard for sustainable theatre operations, which the organization is licensed to translate and implement; and (3) the Værktøjskasse toolbox of guides covering sustainable production, scenography, touring, and regenerative leadership. Delivery is supported by the Theatre Green Book Acceleratorprogrammet (funded with a 2.7 million DKK Augustinus Fonden grant), the Regenerativ Ledelse training course, and Klimasalon facilitated discussion events.

The go-to-market combines community-led knowledge sharing (workshops, climate salons, newsletter, social media) with sales-led consulting to municipalities and cultural institutions. The organization serves a diversified base of more than 200 Nordic cultural institutions, 70+ orchestras and opera houses that signed its green declaration, and 9 case theatres in the Acceleratorprogram, anchored by core partnerships with Theatre Green Book, Dansk Teater, Det Kongelige Teater, the Nordic Council of Ministers, and a board chaired by Greenpeace's climate policy lead.

Name

Bæredygtigt Kulturliv NU

Legal name

Bæredygtigt Kulturliv NU

Website

https://baeredygtigtkulturliv.nu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bæredygtigt Kulturliv NU is a Danish non-profit founded in 2020 that helps Nordic cultural institutions, artists, and municipalities implement sustainability practices through free CO2 measurement tools (BeregnHandling.NU), the Danish Theatre Green Book framework, paid consulting, and educational programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Sector Sustainability Consulting

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Circular Economy & Waste/Materials Reporting (Zero waste, packaging) (EUAHAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sustainable/Green Building & LEED Consulting (BPAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Sustainable cultural production
• Cultural sector consulting
• CO2 emissions reporting
• Green transition services
• Performing arts sustainability

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Paid consulting services for developing sustainability strategies, climate action plans, and implementing organizational transitions for cultural institutions and municipalities
2. Educational Programs: Courses, workshops, and seminars on regenerative leadership and sustainable production, including the Theatre Green Book Acceleratorprogram
3. Free Tools and Resources: Free CO2 calculator and downloadable guides provided to support broad adoption and knowledge sharing in the cultural sector

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bæredygtigt Kulturliv NU is a non-profit interest organization that helps arts and cultural institutions, artists, and cultural actors become more sustainable. It delivers sustainability consulting, the free BeregnHandling.NU CO2 calculation platform, the Theatre Green Book Acceleratorprogrammet, and educational offerings including workshops, regenerative leadership courses, and Klimasalon facilitation. The organization balances inner and outer sustainability by integrating regenerative leadership practices with practical environmental tools.

Product overview

Bæredygtigt Kulturliv NU operates as an interest organization offering a suite of sustainability tools and services for the cultural sector. The core product portfolio centers on BeregnHandling.NU (a free CO2 calculation platform for climate action planning and ESG reporting) and Theatre Green Book (a European sustainability framework for cultural productions, buildings, and operations). These are supported by the Værktøjskasse (Toolbox) containing various guides on sustainable production, scenography, and art creation. The organization also delivers services including Klimasalon facilitation, regenerative leadership courses, and consulting. The Theatre Green Book Acceleratorprogrammet is a major initiative helping Danish theatres implement sustainable practices through structured workshops and courses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BeregnHandling.NU A free CO2 calculation platform (sister platform) that helps cultural institutions and artists calculate their carbon footprint, create climate action plans, generate climate budgets, and report on ESG and SDG goals.
• Theatre Green Book (Danish version) The leading European tool for green transition of theatre and cultural productions, offering clear standards for sustainable production, building operations, and daily operations with easy-to-understand guidance. Bæredygtigt Kulturliv NU is the official Danish representative.
• Theatre Green Book Acceleratorprogrammet A pilot project funded with 2.7 million DKK from Augustinus Fonden that helps Danish theatres implement Theatre Green Book methodology through workshops, courses, seminars, and teaching.
• Værktøjskasse (Toolbox) A comprehensive collection of tools, guides, and publications organized under Learn (Lær), Calculate (Beregn), and Act (Gør) categories, including sustainable production guides, CO2 calculators, and climate action templates.
• Guide til Bæredygtig Produktion A guide focusing on a production's climate and environmental sustainability, condensed into checklists for each professional group in the production process, divided into pre-production, production, and post-production phases.
• Guide til Bæredygtig Scenografi A guide for stage designers, costume designers, makeup artists, workshop staff, builders, theatre managers, and producers on sustainable stage design practices.
• Kunstnernes håndbog til bæredygtig kunstproduktion A handbook providing concrete advice and guidance for creating sustainable art productions as an individual artist, developed in collaboration with Aarhus Kommune.
• Klimasalon A facilitated discussion format for exploring climate topics with cultural actors, municipalities, and citizens, used for onboarding workshops, climate symposia, and industry discussions.
• Nordic Green Roadmap A roadmap for cultural institutions in the Nordic Region to enable action on green transition, part of the Nordic Council of Ministers' Sustainable Living Programme to achieve Agenda 2030 goals.
• Regenerativ Ledelse (Regenerative Leadership) A holistic management approach course focusing on creating balance and rebuilding for individuals, organizations, and ecosystems, with a focus on well-being for all life.
• Sustainability consulting services Paid consulting services for developing sustainability strategies, climate action plans, and implementing organizational transitions for cultural institutions and municipalities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% reduction in climate footprint achieved by Teater MÆRKVÆRK
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Theatre Green BookcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 February 2023Official Danish representatives for Theatre Green Book - the European standard for sustainable theatre operations. Partnership involves translating and adapting the framework for Danish context, including standards for sustainable production, building operations, and daily operations.
• Dansk TeatercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with the Danish theatre employers' organization. Jointly launched Rethink Scenekunst NU campaign and Theatre Green Book Acceleratorprogram.
• Kulturens AnalyseinstitutcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner taking over Statens Kunstfonds CO2 calculator. Bæredygtigt Kulturliv NU provides support for climate action plans and reporting on their platform BeregnHandling.NU.
• Den Danske ScenekunstskoleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership where Christian Gade Bjerrum teaches holistic sustainability and Theatre Green Book to second-year management students.
• Udviklingsplatformen for ScenekunstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on Moving Identities EU residency program. Bæredygtigt Kulturliv NU serves as eco-manager, providing CO2 calculations and sustainable transport mapping.
• Region SkåneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-border Nordic partnership for climate salons and cultural sustainability initiatives.
• Renew CultureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership with UK-based sustainability organization working on cultural sector transformation.
• KulturværftetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on cultural sustainability initiatives in the Øresund region.
• Assitej SverigeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNordic collaboration on performing arts sustainability, including workshop series 'Performing Green' and development of sustainability policies for 12 Swedish theatres.
• Det Kongelige TeatercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on Theatre Green Book implementation. Hosted Danish launch of Theatre Green Book at the Royal Theatre.
• Aarhus KommunecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partnership for lifting competence levels among local cultural institutions, including collaboration on sustainability handbook for artists.
• Helsingør KommuneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on Green Leaf EU project with 11 cultural institutions.
• Julie's BicyclecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK organization providing inspiration and frameworks for CO2 calculator development. Pioneers in cultural sector sustainability with Creative Green Tools.
• DEOOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on Green Orchestra Guide for Nordic symphony orchestras and opera houses.
• Nordic Council of MinisterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in Nordic Green Roadmap project for sustainable cultural experiences, part of the Nordic Council of Ministers' Sustainable Living Programme.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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