Lean & Green NL

What Lean & Green NL does

Lean & Green NL is a non-profit community initiative of Connekt, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Delft, Netherlands. The organization operates a standardized 5-Star Framework for CO2 reduction in transport and logistics, guiding participating companies through annual emissions measurement, progressive reduction milestones, and third-party verification. The 4th Star targets 55% CO2 reduction by 2030, aligned with the Paris Agreement. Lean & Green NL serves transport companies (transporteurs) and shippers (verladers), with named enterprise participants including Lidl, Grolsch, CHEP, DHL, and Refresco, and a total community of 600+ companies across 11 European countries.

The core technical offering is the Mijn Lean & Green Dashboard, an online portal where participants enter CO2 monitoring data, track progress toward Star levels, and manage their certification status. Annual monitoring relies on self-reported transport and cargo data, with BigMile integration recommended for emissions analysis. External auditors verify reduction milestones every three calendar years, ensuring independent validation of certification claims. The organization publishes downloadable brochures, hosts an annual Summit, runs a monthly "Star op Sokken" recognition program, and maintains a newsletter and social media presence to support the community.

Lean & Green NL monetizes exclusively through annual subscription memberships, priced on a three-tier structure based on company size: €832 (small, fewer than 50 employees), €1,664 (medium, fewer than 250 employees), and €2,496 (large, more than 250 employees). The go-to-market is community-led, combining self-serve website enrollment, consultative engagement via Calendly-scheduled appointments with project managers, and community-driven word-of-mouth. Revenue is constrained by the non-profit structure and a lean team of 5 employees, with growth primarily driven by geographic expansion across Europe and increasing regulatory demand for credible CO2 reporting under frameworks like CSRD.

Name

Lean & Green NL

Legal name

Lean & Green | Connekt

Website

https://lean-green.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lean & Green NL is a non-profit initiative of Connekt that runs a standardized 5-Star Framework for CO2 reduction in transport and logistics across 11 European countries, serving 600+ companies through annual measurement, certification, and community engagement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability Certification Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

GHG Accounting & Net-Zero/Decarbonization Planning (Scopes 1–3) (EUAHAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Net-Zero Assurance & Readiness Assessments (limited assurance prep, audit support) (EUABAKAJ), Circular Economy & Resource Efficiency (BPADALAM)

Keywords

• Carbon reduction programs
• Sustainability certification
• Logistics decarbonization
• CO2 measurement framework
• Green transport certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Delft

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership/Subscription Program: Annual subscription fees based on company size (employee count). Organizations pay yearly membership fees to participate in the Lean & Green program, receive access to tools, benchmarks, community, and the right to display Lean & Green Star certifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lean & Green NL operates a non-profit community sustainability program that helps logistics companies measure, monitor, and progressively reduce CO2 emissions through a standardized, independently verified 5-Star Framework. Participants pay annual membership fees, submit CO2 data via an online dashboard, and earn progressively higher Star certifications (with the 4th Star targeting 55% CO2 reduction by 2030 aligned with the Paris Agreement) verified by external accountants every three calendar years.

Product overview

Lean & Green NL operates as a single, unified sustainability program for the logistics sector, built around its 5-Star Framework for CO2 reduction. The core offering consists of the Lean & Green Program itself, which guides companies through annual CO2 measurement and reduction using the Monitoring tool accessed through the Mijn Lean & Green Dashboard. Participants progress through five Star levels, with each level requiring verified CO2 reductions verified by external accountants. The organization also runs the Star op Sokken recognition program to highlight exceptional sustainability cases. The program is active in 11 European countries and connects over 600 companies in a community-focused, non-profit initiative.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lean & Green Program A non-profit sustainability program that helps logistics and shipping companies measure, monitor, and reduce CO2 emissions through a standardized, independently verified 5-Star Framework. Participants pay annual membership fees, gain access to monitoring tools and community benchmarks, and progressively earn verified Star certifications.
• 5-Star Framework A uniform and independently verified 5-Star Framework for CO2 reduction in transport and logistics. Each Star represents a verified level of CO2 reduction achievement, with the 4th Star targeting 55% CO2 reduction by 2030 aligned with the Paris climate agreement.
• CO2 Monitoring Service Annual CO2 performance monitoring and measurement service in which participants track their emissions, submit data on transported cargo and CO2 usage through the Mijn Lean & Green environment, and get verified by external accountants every three calendar years.
• Mijn Lean & Green Dashboard Online participant portal where member companies enter their CO2 monitoring data, track progress toward higher Star levels, and access their Lean & Green certification status.
• Star op Sokken Recognition Program A monthly recognition program that spotlights logistics companies with the best sustainability tips or cases. Winners receive unique green Lean & Green socks as a symbol of their commitment to zero-emission logistics and gain visibility across the program's channels.

Quantifiable outcome

• 55% CO2 reduction by 2030 (aligned with Paris Agreement)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ConnektcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLean & Green is an initiative of Connekt, the parent organization that runs the program. Connekt provides organizational infrastructure, project management, and institutional support for the Lean & Green program. Lean & Green operates as a community without profit motive under the Connekt umbrella.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi): Broader corporate net-zero target validation body for companies across all sectors, including logistics. Comparable as a third-party verified corporate climate target-setting framework, though it covers all industries rather than specializing in transport.
• Carbon Trust: International climate consultancy offering carbon footprinting, certification, and reduction advisory for businesses including transport and logistics. Comparable in providing third-party verified emissions reduction certifications but across all sectors.
• CO2 Logic (ENGIE Impact): Carbon footprinting and decarbonization consultancy under ENGIE that helps companies including logistics firms measure and reduce emissions. Comparable advisory services to Lean & Green but as a commercial consultancy rather than a community program.
• South Pole Group: Large climate solutions provider offering carbon accounting, decarbonization strategy, and sustainability advisory across industries including logistics and transport. Comparable to Lean & Green in delivering corporate CO2 reduction services, but at much larger scale and scope.

Emerging players

• Tooploox CSRD / Carbon Trackers: Emerging software vendors building CSRD and Scope 3 reporting tools for logistics and supply chains. Comparable to Lean & Green's regulatory-readiness value proposition but delivered as SaaS platforms rather than community programs.
• Connekt / Lean & Green International: Parent organization of Lean & Green NL, running the broader Lean & Green network across 11+ European countries. Effectively the parent brand of the same program; comparable as the umbrella entity expanding the certification across Europe.

Direct peers

• Smart Freight Centre: Global non-profit that develops and promotes standardized methods for measuring and reducing logistics emissions, including the Global Logistics Emissions Council (GLEC) Framework. Directly comparable to Lean & Green as a logistics-focused emissions certification and standards body.
• EcoTransIT World: Initiative by European railways and partners providing standardized methodologies and tools for calculating CO2 emissions in freight transport. Closely comparable to Lean & Green in providing logistics-specific emissions measurement and benchmarking tools.
• BigMile: Dutch-based platform for CO2 emissions calculation and reporting in road transport, and explicitly integrated with Lean & Green's monitoring workflow. Direct partner and technology comparable in logistics emissions measurement.
• Green Freight Europe: European program certifying sustainable road freight with a label system for participating carriers. Operates in a very similar niche to Lean & Green, offering verified green freight certifications across European logistics markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/leanandgreen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lean-green-nl

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

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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