What 2BHonest does

2BHonest is a privately held sustainability advisory firm headquartered in Hilversum, Netherlands, founded in 2017 (per firmographics) and operating as a Dutch private limited company. It serves mid-to-large organizations across a horizontally broad set of Dutch sectors — including food and beverage (Royal Swinkels, Bolletje, Avebe, Volcafe), construction and real estate (TBI, J.P. van Eesteren, Dura Vermeer, Bouwend Nederland, Koninklijke Hibin, Wereldhave), energy and infrastructure (Alliander, Enexis, Eneco, Ørsted, Port of Rotterdam, Vopak), automotive and fleet (Van Mossel, Athlon), broadcasting and media (NPO, AVROTROS, De Gruyter Brill), retail and hospitality (Efteling, Plus, Vermaat), and industrial manufacturing (Mourik, Hydratec, Rensa Family, Actemium/Omexom) — by translating complex EU and Dutch ESG regulation into actionable, audit-proof client deliverables. Its purpose is the conversion of sustainability ambition into concrete organizational change rather than the production of strategy documentation in isolation.

The firm's core technology stack is methodological rather than software-based: 2BHonest operationalizes internationally recognized frameworks including the GHG Protocol (Scope 1, 2, 3 and Product Standard), CSRD, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi V1.3.1 and V2), ISO 14040 and 14044, EN15804+A2, ISO 21930, and the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) for Digital Product Passport (DPP) work. Service lines span ESG Strategy Development, Climate (CO₂ Footprint, CO₂ Reduction Plan, Product Carbon Footprint, Climate Risk Analysis), Circularity (LCA, EPD, DPP, packaging and critical raw materials strategy), Engagement (cultural-change and stakeholder activation programs), and Supply Chain Due Diligence (Ketenverantwoordelijkheid). Packaged programs branded KIEM, SPROUT, and STEK supplement bespoke engagements, and a monthly Sustainability Legislative Scan and Duurzaam Dialoog webinar series support thought leadership and demand generation.

The business model is professional services, project-based, and sales-led. Revenue is generated through custom-scoped consulting engagements with teams of 3–6 multidisciplinary experts assembled per client, covering the full lifecycle from design through implementation. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based, with services available in Dutch and English. Go-to-market is anchored in content marketing, the company's LinkedIn presence, individual expert networks, and the newsletter — there is no self-serve, product-led, or channel-distribution motion. Distribution is direct, regional (Netherlands primary, Europe latent), and operates through introductory meetings and long-term advisory relationships. Client outcomes are framed around full lifecycle support: measurement of current state, setting of science-based targets, and implementation of reduction and circularity roadmaps with organizational engagement embedded.

Name

2BHonest

Legal name

2BHonest

Website

https://2bhonest.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

2BHonest is a Dutch sustainability consultancy that helps mid-to-large organizations across food, construction, energy, automotive, media, and other sectors operationalize ESG strategy, CO₂ footprinting, reduction planning, circularity (LCA, EPD, DPP), and supply chain due diligence in line with CSRD, SBTi, and other EU regulations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability & ESG Consulting

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainability & ESG Consulting (BPAHACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainability, ESG & Climate Risk Advisory (BPAHAJAH), ESG Governance, Sustainability Reporting & Assurance Advisory (BPAHAFAJ), Climate Governance, Operating Model & Internal Carbon Pricing Design (EUABAKAF)

Keywords

• Sustainability consulting
• ESG advisory services
• Carbon footprint analysis
• Climate strategy consulting
• Circularity advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Hilversum

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ESG Advisory and Consulting Services: 2BHonest provides strategic consulting services to help organizations develop and implement ESG strategies. Revenue is generated through project-based consulting engagements, with teams of 3–6 experts assembled per client. Engagements are tailored and long-term in nature, covering strategy, climate, circularity, and supply chain due diligence. The firm operates as a professional services firm with custom project scoping.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

2BHonest provides ESG and sustainability consulting services to organizations across the Netherlands, covering ESG strategy development, climate action (CO₂ footprint calculations across Scope 1, 2, 3 and reduction planning), circularity (LCA, EPD, DPP, critical raw materials), supply chain due diligence, and stakeholder engagement. Engagements are delivered by dedicated multidisciplinary teams of 3–6 experts using internationally recognized frameworks such as the GHG Protocol, CSRD, SBTi, ISO 14040/14044, EN15804+A2 and ISO 21930.

Product overview

2BHonest is a sustainability advisory firm offering consulting services across ESG strategy, climate action, and circularity. The core offering combines Strategy Development with climate-focused services (CO₂ Footprint, CO₂ Reduction Plans, Product Carbon Footprint, Climate Risk Analysis), supplemented by circularity services, engagement programs, and regulatory advisory (Sustainability Legislative Scan, SBTi guidance). The firm operates as a professional services consultancy rather than a software product platform, delivering assessments, reports, and strategic recommendations through expert-led engagements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ESG Strategy Development Consulting service for developing and implementing ESG strategies aligned with corporate goals and Dutch/EU regulatory requirements, delivered as a custom-scoped engagement by a dedicated team.
• CO₂ Footprint (Scope 1, 2, 3) Calculation and analysis of an organization's greenhouse gas emissions across all three scopes (Scope 1, 2, and 3 including upstream and downstream chain emissions), based on the GHG Protocol methodology.
• CO₂ Reduction Plan Development of concrete, prioritized reduction measures with clear responsibilities, timelines, cost estimates, and expected impact, aligned with CSRD and SBTi Net-Zero standards.
• Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Calculation of carbon emissions for specific products following the GHG Protocol Product Accounting Standard.
• Climate Risk Analysis Assessment of the financial and operational impacts of climate change on a client's business operations.
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Comprehensive analysis of environmental impact across the full product lifecycle, covering 19 impact categories according to ISO 14040 and ISO 14044.
• Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Standardized communication of a product's environmental impact based on an LCA, following EN15804+A2 or ISO 21930 standards.
• Digital Product Passport (DPP) Advisory Advisory on the digital product identity system containing LCA/PCF/EPD data plus circularity, repairability, and product identification information, mandated by the EU ESPR framework.
• Engagement Services Programs to increase employee involvement in ESG strategy implementation, including engagement research, planning, and phased implementation to create sustainable change culture within organizations.
• Sustainability Legislative Scan Monthly updates tracking EU and Dutch sustainability legislation developments, translating regulatory changes into actionable steps for organizations.
• Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Advisory Guidance on setting and validating science-based emission reduction targets aligned with the SBTi methodology and Net-Zero Standard (including near- and long-term target formulation and transition planning).

Named customers25 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• INGminorOthersING is listed among 2BHonest's client/partner logos on the homepage slider, suggesting a consulting or advisory relationship. ING appears in the 'Partners in positieve impact' section alongside other client organizations.
• Techniek NederlandminorOthersTechniek Nederland (a trade association for installation and technology companies) appears in the partner logos section, indicating a client/advisory relationship for sustainability strategy support.
• TBIminorOthersTBI (a construction and real estate concern) appears as both a client in the success stories section and in the partner logos section.
• EnecominorOthersEneco (energy company) is listed in the partner logos section, indicating a client relationship for sustainability advisory.
• ASMLminorOthersASML appears in the partner logos section, suggesting a sustainability consulting engagement.
• Port of RotterdamminorOthersPort of Rotterdam is listed in the partner logos, indicating a client/advisory relationship for sustainability strategy.
• ØrstedminorOthersØrsted (renewable energy company) appears in the partner logos section.
• ASRminorOthersASR (insurance company) appears in the partner logos section.
• BNP ParibasminorOthersBNP Paribas appears in the partner logos section.
• RenewiminorOthersRenewi (waste-to-product company) appears in the partner logos section.
• VopakminorOthersVopak (tank storage company) appears in the partner logos section.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Anthesis Group: Global sustainability consulting firm offering ESG strategy, climate, circularity, and disclosure advisory across Europe. Direct competitor for enterprise ESG/CSRD/SBTi mandates at larger scale, including Dutch-market engagements.
• Metabolic: Amsterdam-headquartered sustainability consulting and venture studio advising companies, governments, and NGOs on circular economy, climate, and ESG strategy. Comparable Dutch-headquartered sustainability advisory with overlapping climate, circularity, and supply chain service lines.
• EcoAct (ENGIE Impact): Paris-based carbon and climate advisory firm (now part of ENGIE) offering GHG inventories, SBTi advisory, CSRD support, and net-zero strategy. Direct competitor for the same European corporate climate advisory work 2BHonest performs.
• South Pole: Global climate solutions and sustainability advisory firm with strong European presence. Directly comparable on carbon footprinting, SBTi target setting, climate strategy, and supply chain decarbonization services — competing for the same Dutch enterprise ESG mandates.
• Steward Redqueen: Amsterdam-based boutique sustainability and impact advisory firm serving European enterprises. Directly comparable to 2BHonest as a similarly-sized Dutch ESG consulting competitor targeting corporate sustainability strategy and reporting.
• Impact Institute: Amsterdam-based impact advisory and research firm supporting companies with impact measurement, ESG reporting, and CSRD/CSRD-aligned disclosure. Comparable Dutch peer on the strategy and reporting side of ESG advisory.

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte Sustainability & Climate Services: Big 4 sustainability advisory practice with Netherlands presence offering CSRD, SBTi, climate strategy, and assurance. Broad incumbent with multinational delivery footprint competing for Dutch enterprise ESG work.
• KPMG Sustainability Services: Big 4 advisory practice with a major Netherlands-based sustainability and ESG team covering CSRD, SBTi, climate risk, and assurance. Large incumbent competing for the same Dutch enterprise ESG advisory mandates, with broader service portfolio.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): Global environmental and sustainability consultancy with extensive European operations. Larger incumbent offering overlapping ESG, climate, and circularity advisory across the same enterprise buyer segment 2BHonest serves.
• PwC Sustainability / Climate Service: Big 4 sustainability and climate advisory practice serving Dutch and EU enterprises on CSRD, GHG inventories, climate risk, and ESG strategy. Broader incumbent with substantially larger bench and cross-border delivery capacity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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