GreenDependent Institute

What GreenDependent Institute does

GreenDependent Institute (legal name: GreenDependent Intézet Közhasznú Nonprofit Kft.) is a Hungarian nonprofit research organization headquartered in Gödöllő, Hungary, focused on sustainable development, climate change mitigation, and responsible consumption. Its work centers on researching how European societies can meet the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C target through lifestyle and structural changes, with particular focus on sustainable consumption, energy communities, carbon footprint reduction, and responsible events/travel. The organization is led by Managing Director Vadovics Kristóf and operates within two intersecting customer segments: the EU research community and policy makers (delivered through participation in EU-funded consortia), and the general public and civil society (reached through newsletters, webinars, podcasts, social media, and public events).

The organization's core outputs are research programs, publications, and community engagement initiatives rather than proprietary technology products. Flagship offerings include the EU 1.5° Lifestyles research project (under Horizon 2020), the 'Kislábnyom' (Small Footprint) newsletter, the Másfélfokos életmód útmutató (1.5-Degree Lifestyles Guide), the TreeDependent program for carbon-offset events and travel, the EnergyNeighbourhoods program, and Hungary-focused Energy Communities initiatives. There is no proprietary software platform, mobile app, or disclosed API; outputs are distributed freely as guides, reports, policy briefs, videos, and event programming.

GreenDependent's business model is grant-funded rather than commercial. Revenue consists of participation shares in EU framework program grants (FP7, Horizon 2020, successor programs) administered through international research consortia that include academic partners such as the University of Bristol, Lund University, and Szent István University, alongside policy and sustainability networks including SCORAI Europe and CEEweb for Sustainability. Pricing is not applicable as no commercial products are sold; research outputs and educational tools are distributed at no cost. Geographic reach is European with prior international partners in India and Iceland.

Name

GreenDependent Institute

Legal name

GreenDependent Intézet Közhasznú Nonprofit Kft.

Website

https://intezet.greendependent.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GreenDependent Institute is a Hungarian nonprofit research organization that investigates sustainable consumption and lifestyle changes for meeting the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C target, serving EU research consortia, policy makers, and the general public via funded projects, publications, and community programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability Research Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAGAF

Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Environmental & Conservation Organizations

SECONDARYBPADALAA

Climate Policy, Governance & NDC Support

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Climate, Environment & Sustainable Development Programs

SECONDARYBPAGAGAD

Forestry & Reforestation

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Environmental & Conservation Organizations

SECONDARYEDAIAGAB

Environmental Conservation & Sustainability Volunteering

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/International Service Learning, Volunteering & Gap Year Programs

SECONDARYBPAGABAK

Climate Resilience & Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/International Development & Poverty Alleviation

Keywords

• Sustainability research
• Climate change mitigation
• Sustainable consumption
• Environmental education
• Energy communities

Headquarters

HQ city

Gödöllő

HQ country

Hungary

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. EU Research Project Funding: The institute operates primarily as a nonprofit research organization funded through participation in EU research programs including FP7, Horizon 2020, and other European Commission funded projects. Funding supports research activities, publications, and dissemination work.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

GreenDependent Institute conducts non-profit research, knowledge dissemination, and community programs focused on sustainable development, climate change mitigation, and responsible consumption. The organization leads and participates in EU-funded research projects (FP7, Horizon 2020) on 1.5°C lifestyles, energy communities, and sustainable consumption, and distributes practical guides, newsletters, and toolkits to citizens, researchers, and policymakers.

Product overview

GreenDependent Institute operates as a sustainability research and consulting organization rather than a technology product company. The organization offers a collection of research programs, publications, and community programs focused on sustainable development and climate action. Key offerings include the EU 1.5° Lifestyles research project, the Kislábnyom newsletter, the TreeDependent program for carbon offset events, and EnergyNeighbourhoods initiatives. The portfolio consists primarily of research outputs, educational guides, and community engagement programs rather than a unified software product platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TreeDependent: Program for responsible events and responsible travel with CO2 offset tree planting
• Kislábnyom Hírlevél
• EU 1.5° Lifestyles

Products and services

• Kislábnyom hírlevél (Small Footprint Newsletter) A regular newsletter providing updates on sustainable lifestyle topics, climate action, and the organization's research projects and findings, targeted at Hungarian citizens and sustainability stakeholders.
• EU 1.5° Lifestyles (Másfélfokos életmód) Project An EU Horizon 2020 research project investigating how European societies can develop in ways that meet the 1.5°C climate change threshold specified in the Paris Climate Agreement, focusing on lifestyle changes and systemic structural changes.
• Másfélfokos életmód útmutató (1.5-Degree Lifestyles Guide) A guidebook on how to reduce individual contribution to climate crisis while leading healthier and more equitable lives, produced as a deliverable of the EU 1.5° Lifestyles project.
• TreeDependent Program A program promoting responsible events and responsible travel through tree planting initiatives to offset carbon emissions.
• EnergyNeighbourhoods A program encouraging energy-saving practices and behavior changes among households and communities to reduce energy consumption, in collaboration with E.ON EnergyNeighbourhoods.
• Energy Communities (EnergiaKözösségek) Initiatives supporting the development and implementation of energy communities in Hungary.

Quantifiable outcome

• EU 1.5° Lifestyles project research found that no EU country or region can achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 without population lifestyle changes, in addition to comprehensive technological changes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• E.ON EnergyNeighbourhoodsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Participates in E.ON EnergyNeighbourhoods projects focusing on energy communities and sustainable energy practices in neighborhoods.
• EnergyPROSPECTS (Horizon 2020)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Participates in H2020 EnergyPROSPECTS project focused on energy transitions and sustainable energy governance.
• CIMULACT (H2020)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Participated in the H2020 CIMULACT project which engaged citizens across 30 European countries to inform EU research programs with citizen visions of the future.
• COMPETE4SECAP (Horizon 2020)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Participates in H2020 COMPETE4SECAP project supporting energy efficiency and sustainable energy action plans in European municipalities.
• ENERGISE (H2020)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Participates in H2020 ENERGISE project focused on understanding and reducing energy consumption through lifestyle interventions.
• EU 1.5° Lifestyles (Horizon 2020)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Lead organization in the EU 1.5° Lifestyles research project investigating how European societies can meet the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C target through lifestyle and structural changes.
• EUCF - European City FacilityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Partners with EUCF to support European cities in developing sustainable energy investment concepts.
• Save@Work (H2020)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Participates in H2020 Save@Work project focused on energy saving in workplace environments.
• SCORAI EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011GreenDependent Institute is a member of SCORAI Europe, a network focused on sustainable consumption and production research and practice in Europe.
• Dr. E.F. Schumacher Society Ltd (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Consortium coordinator of the CONVERGE (FP7) research project. The project explored 'Contraction and Convergence' concepts for rethinking globalization through sustainability frameworks, involving nine international partner institutions.
• University of Bristol (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Consortium partner in the CONVERGE (FP7) research project focused on rethinking globalization through Contraction and Convergence sustainability frameworks.
• Lund University (Sweden)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Consortium partner in the CONVERGE (FP7) research project.
• Szent István University (Hungary)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Consortium partner in the CONVERGE (FP7) research project.
• The Natural Step International (Sweden)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Consortium partner in the CONVERGE (FP7) research project.
• Social Change and Development - SCAD (India)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009International consortium partner from India in the CONVERGE (FP7) research project.
• Haskoli Islands - University of Iceland (Iceland)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009International consortium partner from Iceland in the CONVERGE (FP7) research project.
• CEEweb for SustainabilityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember organization of CEEweb for Sustainability, a network working on sustainability and resource use across Central and Eastern Europe.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Friends of the Earth Hungary (Magyar Természetvédők Szövetsége): Hungarian environmental NGO working on nature conservation, climate, and sustainability policy. Comparable as a Hungary-based nonprofit combining advocacy, public education, and research on climate and environmental issues, though with a broader biodiversity focus.
• Ökopolisz Alapítvány: Hungarian environmental NGO focused on sustainable lifestyles, consumption, and climate education. Highly comparable to GreenDependent as a Hungary-based nonprofit combining citizen engagement, sustainability education, and climate lifestyle research.

Broad incumbents

• Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI): International research institute working on environment and development policy, frequently involved in EU-funded sustainability and climate consortia. Comparable in its research-driven, EU-funded operating model and focus on sustainable consumption and climate transitions.
• European Environmental Bureau (EEB): Europe's largest network of environmental citizens' organizations, coordinating civil society input on EU climate and sustainability policy. Comparable as a sustainability advocacy network; GreenDependent engages with EEB-style coordination through its CEEweb membership.
• Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP): Brussels-based sustainability and environmental policy think tank active in EU research consortia and policy advisory work. Comparable as a specialized environmental policy research organization that competes with GreenDependent in EU project bids.
• Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe: European coalition of climate NGOs working on EU climate policy advocacy. Comparable as a climate-focused civil society network that operates in the same EU funding and policy ecosystem as GreenDependent.
• Wuppertal Institute: Large German sustainability research institute conducting applied research on climate, energy, and resource transitions. Comparable as a research-driven organization producing evidence-based policy recommendations for sustainable consumption and structural change, though at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• CEEweb for Sustainability: GreenDependent is a member organization of CEEweb, a Central and Eastern European NGO network focused on biodiversity, sustainability, and resource use. Directly comparable as a regional environmental advocacy and capacity-building network with overlapping Hungarian and CEE operations.
• The Natural Step International: Swedish sustainability research and advisory organization that was a core consortium partner with GreenDependent on the FP7 CONVERGE project. Comparable in its focus on systems-level sustainability frameworks and strategic sustainability advisory work.
• SCORAI Europe: SCORAI Europe is a knowledge network on sustainable consumption of which GreenDependent is a member. Directly comparable because both focus on research and dissemination around sustainable consumption and behavioral change in Europe, often co-organizing events.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GreenDependent
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/greendependent

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Profiles1 record

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