What Goal 17 does

Goal 17 is a Netherlands-based sustainability and ESG consulting firm founded in 2021, structured as a Dutch cooperative (Coöperatie U.A.) with a parallel B.V. entity. Headquartered in Nieuw-Vennep (Hoofddorp area), the firm operates with a team of 1-10 employees and serves mid-sized companies and corporates subject to European sustainability regulation, including CSRD/ESRS-mandated reporters and organizations with complex supply chains requiring EcoVadis assessments.

The firm's core offering spans six service lines: ServiceNow Consulting (implementing ESG, IRM, TPRM, Source2Pay & Contract Management, and SPM applications on the ServiceNow platform), ESG Reporting advisory (CSRD/VSME implementation), Procurement Advisory with third-party risk management, EcoVadis Certification guidance, Digital Sustainability services, and broader Sustainability Transformation programs aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Its proprietary technology layer consists of a Digital Sustainability Framework (covering six dimensions including data management, impact measurement, and operational efficiency) and a Digital Sustainability Maturity Index (DSMI) tool for benchmarking client sustainability performance. Underlying implementation work is built on the ServiceNow cloud platform, supplemented by integrations with AI-driven ESG tools such as Fingreen AI, Diligent, and Position Green for CSRD data collection and report generation.

Goal 17 monetizes through professional-services engagements — consulting, implementation, training, and a 'Sustainability Officer as a Service' offering — priced on a quote basis tied to engagement scope and duration, with multi-year contracts as the typical cadence. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise consulting sales with channel leverage as a ServiceNow implementation partner, supported by content marketing (website Insights blog, LinkedIn, thought-leadership articles on EU Green Omnibus and CSRD) and ecosystem participation via MVO Nederland. Revenue figures, customer counts, and funding history are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Goal 17

Legal name

Goal 17 Coöperatie U.A.

Website

https://goal17.eco

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Goal 17 is a Netherlands-based sustainability consulting firm (founded 2021, 1-10 employees) that advises mid-sized companies and corporates on ESG reporting, CSRD compliance, digital sustainability, and ServiceNow ESG/IRM/SPM implementations as a certified ServiceNow partner.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability Consulting

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainability & ESG Consulting (BPAHACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainability & ESG Reporting (GRI/SASB/ISSB/CSRD) (EUAHAJAB), ESG Governance, Sustainability Reporting & Assurance Advisory (BPAHAFAJ), Sustainability, Energy & Environmental (ESG/LEED) Certifications (EDAAANAO)

Keywords

• Sustainability consulting
• ESG reporting services
• ServiceNow consulting
• Sustainable procurement advisory
• Digital sustainability

Headquarters

HQ city

Hoofddorp

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

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Professional consulting services for sustainability transformation, ESG reporting, CSRD implementation, and sustainability strategy development.
2. ServiceNow Implementation: Implementation and technical consulting services for ServiceNow ESG, IRM, SPM, and related applications.
3. Training Services: Sustainability Awareness & Training services to raise awareness on sustainability issues.
4. Sustainability Officer as a Service: Occasional support providing a Sustainability Officer as a Service for organizations needing a point of contact on sustainability issues.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Goal 17 is a sustainability consulting firm that delivers professional services across ESG reporting (CSRD/ESRS compliance), sustainability transformation, ServiceNow ESG/IRM/SPM/TPRM/Source2Pay implementation, sustainable procurement advisory, EcoVadis certification guidance, and digital sustainability advisory. The company operates as a specialized ServiceNow partner, configuring and implementing ServiceNow applications for clients alongside proprietary methodologies such as the Digital Sustainability Framework and Digital Sustainability Maturity Index (DSMI).

Product overview

Goal 17 is a sustainability consulting company offering professional services as a specialized ServiceNow partner. Their portfolio consists of consulting and implementation services rather than a software product. The core offerings include ServiceNow Consulting (for ESG, IRM, TPRM, Source2Pay, and SPM implementations), ESG Reporting Services (CSRD/ESRS compliance), Procurement Advisory, Ecovadis Certification, Digital Sustainability, and Sustainability Transformation. As a ServiceNow partner, they implement and configure ServiceNow's ESG, IRM, and SPM applications as part of their sustainability management system approach. They also recommend and work with complementary ESG software platforms including Fingreen AI, Diligent, and Position Green for organizations requiring additional CSRD reporting support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ESG Reporting Advisory services for ESG and sustainability reporting, including implementation of CSRD, VSME, or other legally required standards. Goal 17 advises organizations on preparing sustainability reports in accordance with European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).
• Sustainability Transformation End-to-end program guiding organizations to become net-positive organizations supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals, using an iterative assessment, prioritization, implementation, and reporting approach.
• ServiceNow Consulting Comprehensive consulting services for implementing ServiceNow ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), IRM (Integrated Risk Management), TPRM (Third Party Risk Management), Source2Pay & Contract Management, and SPM (Strategic Portfolio Management) applications to enable sustainable growth while enhancing operational and cyber resilience.
• Procurement Advisory Strategic procurement consulting focused on sustainable procurement strategies, third-party risk management, and supply chain sustainability, including supplier ESG evaluation, EcoVadis certification guidance, and governance development.
• EcoVadis Certification Consulting and guidance to help companies achieve EcoVadis sustainability assessment certification, assessing performance across environment, labor practices, ethics, and sustainable procurement themes.
• Digital Sustainability Advisory on reducing ICT environmental footprint and leveraging sustainable IT practices, including quick-scans, sustainability assessments, ESG data model development, and architectural redesign for energy efficiency, structured around the proprietary Digital Sustainability Framework and DSMI.

Quantifiable outcome

• Organizations can streamline compliance with CSRD legislation by using integrated platforms that consolidate DMA results and ESRS data in one place.
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ServiceNowcoreTechnology or IntegrationGoal 17 is a ServiceNow partner implementing ServiceNow Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), Integrated Risk Management (IRM), and Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) applications. Using these applications, they enable companies to navigate and manage their sustainability programmes and initiatives, risk and compliance, and ESG reporting requirements effectively.
• MVO NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMVO Nederland (Corporate Social Responsibility Netherlands) is a leading network organization focused on promoting sustainability and social responsibility within the Dutch business community. Goal 17 is a member, connecting companies, knowledge institutions, and governmental bodies to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable and circular economy.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Position Green: Nordic-headquartered ESG reporting and CSRD software platform. Competes in the same mid-market CSRD tooling space that Goal 17 implements, including API-driven data conversion and audit tagging.
• Fingreen AI: AI-driven ESG reporting and CSRD software platform. Direct peer and technology partner that Goal 17 selects and deploys at clients for double materiality, ESRS data collection, and compliant report generation.
• EcoVadis: Global sustainability ratings platform widely used for supplier assessments. Goal 17 runs EcoVadis certification advisory, making EcoVadis both a content source and indirect competitor in the supplier sustainability space.
• Diligent: Governance, risk and ESG software vendor offering ESG reporting and CSRD functionality. A directly competing platform that Goal 17 benchmarks against and sometimes implements alongside its ServiceNow stack.

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte (Sustainability & Climate practice): Global consulting firm with a dedicated CSRD and ESG reporting advisory practice. Competes for the same mid-sized and corporate CSRD transformation budgets, typically at higher price points.
• Workiva: Established SaaS platform for sustainability/ESG, regulatory and financial reporting. A broader incumbent that competes for the same CSRD reporting budget that Goal 17's clients are allocating.
• KPMG (Sustainability Services): Big-4 firm with a substantial CSRD/ESRS advisory and assurance practice. A broader incumbent competing for the corporate sustainability transformation engagements that Goal 17 targets.
• Accenture Sustainability Services: Global systems integrator with deep ServiceNow partnerships and a large ESG/CSRD advisory practice. Competes with Goal 17 for ServiceNow-based sustainability implementation work at enterprise clients.
• ServiceNow (ESG / Sustainability Management): Cloud platform vendor whose ESG, IRM, and SPM applications are the foundation of Goal 17's implementation practice. Both a core partner and the upstream platform whose roadmap shapes Goal 17's service scope.

Emerging players

• Watershed: Enterprise climate and sustainability data platform. Emerging competitor in the same ESG measurement/reporting stack that Goal 17 helps clients operationalize.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/goal17

Compliance1 record

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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