FN17 Business

What FN17 Business does

FN17 Business is a Danish business association (forening) headquartered in Tjele, Midtjylland, Denmark, founded in 2020 and operating with approximately 7 employees. The organization supports Danish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in integrating ESG and sustainability into their business operations, with a service portfolio spanning five core offerings: ESG reporting, ESG checks (assessment), double materiality assessments, strategic ESG anchoring workshops, and rental of ESG consultants. Member and partner companies gain access to a curated network, knowledge sharing, workshops, and facilitated peer-learning events focused on navigating CSRD, CSDDD, and EU Omnibus regulatory requirements.

The organization operates a community-led, event-driven go-to-market model with three revenue streams: recurring membership fees from 40+ member companies, project-based professional services revenue from ESG reports, materiality assessments, and consultant rentals, and a partner program (24 corporate partners including Grundfos, Jyske Bank, Vestjysk Bank, Biocirc, Energi Viborg, Genan, and Danrec) that offers discounted ESG services and co-marketing rights. Distribution is direct, primarily domestic to Denmark, delivered through on-site workshops at client locations, partner venues, and FN17's Tjele headquarters.

Strategic partnerships extend the organization's reach and capability surface: a strategic alliance with Quantified Impacts aims to combine ESG consulting with data-driven tooling; an academic partnership with Aarhus Universitet connects professional master's students with member companies; and a 2026 national collaboration agreement with Startblokken under Danmarks Idrætsforbund (DIF) extends FN17's social-responsibility work nationwide through football and handball clubs. The organization has no proprietary technology platform, patents, or AI/ML capabilities disclosed, operating instead as a consultancy-and-network hybrid with human-delivered expertise at its core.

Name

FN17 Business

Legal name

FN17 Business

Website

https://fn17.dk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FN17 Business is a Danish non-profit association founded in 2020 that helps Danish small and medium-sized enterprises navigate ESG regulations through consulting, double materiality assessments, ESG reporting, workshops, and a network of 40+ member companies and 24 corporate partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ESG and Sustainability Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

ESG Governance, Sustainability Reporting & Assurance Advisory (BPAHAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainability & ESG Consulting (BPAHACAK), Stakeholder Engagement & ESG Governance (Policies, KPIs, incentives) (EUAHAJAJ)

Keywords

• ESG consulting services
• Sustainability reporting
• Double materiality assessment
• Business network membership
• ESG strategy anchoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Tjele

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

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Companies pay membership fees to join the FN17 Business network, gaining access to networking events, knowledge sharing, and ESG expertise.
2. Professional services (ESG reports, consulting): Revenue generated from providing ESG reporting services, sustainability consulting, ESG checks, double materiality assessments, and renting ESG consultants to member and non-member companies.
3. Partner program: Companies become partners with benefits including discounted ESG report preparation (50% discount) and free membership for up to 3 participants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FN17 Business is a Danish association (forening) that delivers ESG and sustainability consulting services to Danish SMEs, including professional ESG reporting, ESG checks, double materiality assessments, strategic ESG anchoring, and ESG consultant rental. These services are delivered through facilitated workshops, hands-on consulting, and access to a member network of 40+ Danish companies and 24 partners for knowledge sharing and peer learning.

Product overview

FN17 Business is a Danish association offering a portfolio of ESG and sustainability consulting services designed to help companies integrate sustainability into their business development. The core offering consists of five distinct service modules: ESG-rapport (professional ESG reporting), ESG-tjek (ESG assessment), Dobbelt Væsentlighedsvurdering (double materiality assessment), Forankring af ESG-arbejdet (strategic ESG anchoring), and Lej en ESG-konsulent (rental ESG consultant). These services are delivered through facilitated workshops, strategic sparring, and hands-on consulting engagements. The organization also operates membership and partnership programs that provide access to networks, knowledge sharing, and exclusive events for companies committed to responsible business development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ESG-rapport (ESG Report) Professional ESG reporting service that helps Danish companies document their sustainability efforts, meet regulatory requirements (CSRD, EU Omnibus), and strengthen competitiveness through facilitated workshops and custom report creation.
• ESG-tjek (ESG Check) ESG assessment service providing guidance and recommendations to help companies optimize their sustainability efforts, typically delivered in a 1-2 hour session.
• Dobbelt Væsentlighedsvurdering (Double Materiality Assessment) Strategic analysis service that helps companies understand their ESG impacts and risks, including structured analysis of material ESG risks and opportunities, mapping of business and societal impacts, and guidance on optimizing ESG efforts in line with CSRD requirements.
• Forankring af ESG-arbejdet (Strategic ESG Anchoring) Service to strategically anchor ESG work within the organization, targeting management, board, or entire company through workshops and sparring to establish sustainability as culture and business foundation.
• Lej en ESG-konsulent (Rent an ESG Consultant) Temporary ESG consultant rental service providing structure, momentum, and action in ESG work, establishing workflows and processes anchored in the company without requiring a full-time hire.
• Medlemskab (Membership) Association membership providing access to a network of Danish companies, knowledge sharing, exclusive events, and sparring with like-minded companies focused on sustainable business development. Annual billing cadence.
• Partnerskab (Partnership) Strategic business partnership program offering participation in exclusive partner events, ongoing sparring, free membership with up to 3 participants, 50% discount on ESG reporting, and marketing rights as a partner.

Quantifiable outcome

• Companies receive professional ESG reports that meet regulatory requirements
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

31 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Startblokken (under Danmarks Idrætsforbund/DIF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026FN17 Business entered a national collaboration agreement with Startblokken to support companies across Denmark in strategic work with social responsibility, collaborating primarily with football and handball clubs.
• Quantified ImpactscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFN17 Business and Quantified Impacts entered a strategic partnership to create better solutions for businesses. The partnership combines FN17 Business's broad insight into Danish companies with Quantified Impacts's data-driven approach to develop new tools and make ESG and data work more practical.
• Aarhus UniversitetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFN17 Business supports Aarhus Universitet in connecting students from professional master's programs with future companies. The organization hosts student visits and workshops to bridge academia and business.
• SCANGLAS A/SminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSCANGLAS, a supplier of glass for Danish construction with focus on lowest possible CO2 footprint, joined as a partner. CEO Jesper Hørup Rasmussen represents the company in the partnership.
• Fredborg A/SminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFredborg A/S, a versatile construction company serving commercial businesses, housing associations, and investors throughout Jutland, joined as partner to integrate sustainability into their business.
• Danrec A/SminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDanrec A/S, a leading manufacturer of drive plates made from 100% recycled plastic, joined as partner. The company won the World Goal Prize in 2024 for their sustainability efforts.
• Won WonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWon Won joined the partner network to strengthen how companies communicate their ESG efforts, helping businesses communicate their sustainability initiatives internally and externally.
• GenanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGenan, a company that processes used tires into rubber granules, hosts member events and showcases how strategic partnerships drive business value.
• Jyske BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerJyske Bank partners with FN17 Business and provides expertise on how banks work with ESG in credit assessments. Hosted member events on bank credit evaluation and ESG.
• BeierholmminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeierholm participated in ESG-Kickstart Skive program, providing expertise on sustainability and climate accounting.
• GrundfosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal pump manufacturer Grundfos is listed as a partner in the FN17 Business network.
• SkanluxminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSkanlux, a house building company, entered partnership along with VillaVilla.
• VillaVillaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVillaVilla, a house building company, entered partnership along with Skanlux.
• All In On Green ApSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAll In On Green ApS develops SeaProtectorOne, a system to collect waste and especially plastic before it enters the world's oceans. Partnered for support with double materiality assessment and ESG reporting.
• Nova-CminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNova-C, an IT solutions provider, joined as partner and is having FN17 Business facilitate their ESG report.
• AC GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAC Group is listed as a partner in the FN17 Business network.
• Lindholm Biler & LeasingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLindholm Biler & Leasing is a partner with an ESG report prepared by FN17 Business available on the website.
• S. VestergaardcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerS. Vestergaard is a key partner hosting general assembly 2025 and providing insights on EU Omnibus handling. Their sustainability specialist Louise Kristine Johansen serves on the board.
• Tjele GodsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTjele Gods, an organic farm, is a partner and hosted the 2026 general assembly.
• Vestjysk BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVestjysk Bank is listed as a partner in the FN17 Business network.
• VFF (Viborg Fodsports Forening)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerVFF partnered with FN17 Business for networking meetings focused on social responsibility.
• Peter Larsen KaffeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPeter Larsen Kaffe is listed as a partner in the FN17 Business network.
• Nybolig DevelopmentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNybolig Development is listed as a partner and has received ESG consulting services.
• BiocircminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBiocirc is listed as a partner in the FN17 Business network.
• Energi ViborgminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnergi Viborg is listed as a partner in the FN17 Business network.
• MammenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMammen is listed as a partner in the FN17 Business network.
• Viborg Innovation FondminorGTM or Marketing PartnerViborg Innovation Fond is listed as a partner in the FN17 Business network.
• AU ViborgminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAU Viborg (Aarhus Universitet) is listed as a partner and collaborates on connecting students with businesses.
• Anders Brøndums FondminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnders Brøndums Fond is listed as a partner in the FN17 Business network.
• Asmildkloster LandbrugsskoleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAsmildkloster Landbrugsskole is listed as a partner, with their headmaster Lars Møgelbjerg Andersen serving as vice-chairman of FN17 Business board.
• Agro Business ParkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAgro Business Park is listed as a partner in the FN17 Business network.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Plan A: Berlin-based ESG and carbon accounting SaaS platform offering CSRD-aligned reporting, decarbonization planning and double materiality. Comparable as an emerging European ESG reporting platform serving SMEs and corporates.
• Greenly: Paris-based carbon accounting and ESG reporting platform. Comparable as an emerging European ESG software player helping SMEs measure emissions and produce sustainability disclosures.

Broad incumbents

• KPMG Denmark: Big Four firm in Denmark with a sizable ESG assurance and CSRD advisory practice. Comparable as a broader incumbent increasingly packaging sustainability services for SME clients.
• PwC Denmark: Big Four firm in Denmark offering sustainability reporting and ESG strategy services. Comparable as a large incumbent competing for the same Danish ESG/CSRD mandates.
• Implement Consulting Group: Nordic management consultancy with a dedicated sustainability practice covering ESG strategy, CSRD and climate advisory. Comparable as a broader Nordic consulting incumbent offering overlapping ESG advisory to Danish/Nordic clients.
• Ramboll: Large Danish engineering, sustainability and management consultancy with extensive ESG/climate advisory practices. Comparable as a broad Danish incumbent with overlapping ESG strategy and sustainability reporting capabilities.
• EY Denmark: Big Four firm in Denmark with a sustainability and ESG consulting practice including CSRD readiness. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping ESG advisory services for Danish companies.

Direct peers

• CO2 Logic (South Pole): Belgium-based sustainability consultancy (now part of South Pole) providing carbon accounting, ESG strategy and CSRD support. Comparable as a European ESG advisory targeting corporate climate strategy and reporting.
• Sustainalize (now part of Sphera): Copenhagen-based ESG/CSRD advisory firm acquired by Sphera. Comparable as a Danish-headquartered ESG advisor focused on sustainability strategy and CSRD reporting for companies, including SMEs.
• Position Green: Stockholm-based SaaS platform specializing in ESG reporting, CSRD compliance and double materiality assessments for Nordic companies. Direct peer given overlapping CSRD/ESG reporting focus on the Nordic SME and mid-market segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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