Esg Institute

What Esg Institute does

ESG Institute sp. z o.o. is a Warsaw-based ESG advisory and services firm founded in 2023 by Agnieszka Orłowska and Rafał Wiatr. It provides consulting, training, certification support, and digital tools for corporate sustainability practices, serving both large enterprises subject to CSRD and small/medium enterprises following the VSME standard across industries including real estate, automotive, IT, manufacturing, and finance. Core offerings include CSRD reporting, carbon footprint calculation (Scope 1-3 per GHG Protocol), Life Cycle Assessment, EcoVadis preparation, BCM/BCP consulting, and the ESG Institute Academy training programs. The company's technology stack centers on the Green0meter platform, distributed officially by ESG Institute, which adds modular compliance capabilities for EUDR, NIS2 (Cyberometer), pay equity (Paygapmeter), and AI-driven regulatory monitoring (Regumeter/Compliance Radar).

The business model is subscription- and services-led. ESG Institute monetizes through tiered consulting subscriptions (Basic 10h, Extended 20h, Premium 30h-40h monthly), annual ESG Collaboration Hub memberships across six tiers (Member through Community Partner), Green0meter platform license and implementation fees, and customized training and e-learning programs. Go-to-market blends sales-led consulting, community-led engagement via the Hub's networking events across major Polish cities, event-driven demand generation, and product-led growth through Green0meter. Customer concentration is moderate with named enterprise logos including Skanska, Carrefour Polska, and Fabryka Mebli FORTE, complemented by partnerships with PFR, ABSL, WSB Merito University, and a network of more than 20 strategic, technology, and GTM alliances.

Name

Esg Institute

Legal name

ESG Institute sp. z o.o.

Website

https://esginstitute.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ESG Institute is a Warsaw-based ESG advisory firm founded in 2023 that provides CSRD reporting, carbon footprinting, LCA, training, and the Green0meter compliance platform to large enterprises and SMEs in Poland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ESG Advisory and Sustainability Consulting

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

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

ESG Data Platforms, Controls & Audit Readiness (Data quality, internal controls) (EUAHAJAN), ESG Strategy & Materiality Assessment (EUAHAJAA), ESG, Sustainability & Impact Research (BPAHALAL), Stakeholder Engagement & ESG Governance (Policies, KPIs, incentives) (EUAHAJAJ)

Keywords

• ESG consulting services
• Sustainability reporting
• Carbon footprint management
• ESG training programs
• Regulatory compliance advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ESG Consulting and Advisory Services: Expert consulting services providing ESG strategy development, CSRD reporting, carbon footprint calculation, LCA analysis, BCM/BCP implementation, and EcoVadis preparation. Revenue generated through subscription packages with contracted monthly consulting hours.
2. ESG Collaboration Hub Membership: Subscription-based community model with multiple membership tiers (Member, Expert Solo, Expert SME, Expert Corporate, Strategic Partner, Community Partner). Provides networking, knowledge base access, working groups, mentoring program, and event discounts.
3. Green0meter Platform Distribution: Official distributor of Green0meter platform offering license sales (annual subscription), implementation services, training, and optional consulting support. Platform provides ESG reporting, carbon footprint calculator, and regulatory compliance tools.
4. ESG Institute Academy Training: Training services including customized closed training, open training sessions, and custom e-learning programs. Content aligned with regulations and standards, tailored to organizational needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ESG Institute provides expert ESG advisory and consulting services including CSRD reporting, carbon footprint calculation, Life Cycle Assessment, EcoVadis preparation, and BCM/BCP implementation for organizations across multiple industries. It complements advisory with subscription-based expert support, ESG training programs through the Academy, a subscription community platform (Collaboration Hub), and official distribution of the Green0meter ESG compliance platform.

Product overview

ESG Institute operates as an ESG consulting and services company offering a portfolio of advisory services and technology-enabled solutions. The core platform is Green0meter, a comprehensive ESG compliance platform featuring modular capabilities for carbon footprint calculation, CSRD reporting, EUDR compliance, cyber security (Cyberometer), pay equity analysis (Paygapmeter), and regulatory monitoring (Regumeter). The offering is complemented by professional services including Business Continuity Management, Life Cycle Assessment, EcoVadis preparation, training programs (Academy), and an ESG Support Subscription providing flexible expert access. The ESG Institute Collaboration Hub provides a community platform with networking, knowledge resources, and a mentoring program. The portfolio serves both large enterprises subject to CSRD and SME sectors with tailored reporting solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ESG Institute Collaboration Hub: A subscription-based community program focused on cultivating a community around ESG areas (environment, society, and corporate governance) and sustainable development services and solutions.
• Green0meter
• ESG Institute Academy

Products and services

• Green0meter ESG Compliance Platform Subscription-based online ESG compliance platform (a 'Compliance One Stop Shop') distributed by ESG Institute covering CSRD/ESRS reporting, carbon footprint calculation (Scope 1-3 per GHG Protocol), EUDR deforestation compliance, gender pay gap analysis, NIS2 cybersecurity, and AI-powered regulatory monitoring via Compliance Radar, with ERP integration for automated ESG data collection.
• CSRD Reporting Service ESG reporting service aligned with the EU CSRD Directive and EU Taxonomy, delivered in collaborative or outsourced models and covering preliminary analysis, training, value chain analysis, data collection, report preparation, and post-project support for CSRD-obligated large enterprises and public interest entities.
• Carbon Footprint Calculation Service Carbon footprint calculation service covering Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions following the GHG Protocol, including identification of emission sources, decarbonization planning, and integration with the Green0meter calculator, targeting organizations needing emissions measurement and CSRD environmental reporting.
• ESG Reporting for SME Sector ESG reporting service for small and medium enterprises following VSME standards, offered either as a collaborative model supporting client teams for independent reporting or as a fully outsourced ESG-as-a-Service model.
• ESG Institute Collaboration Hub Subscription-based community platform for ESG professionals with multiple membership tiers (Member, Expert Solo, Expert SME, Expert Corporate, Strategic Partner, Community Partner) providing networking events, knowledge base, mentoring program, working groups, and discounted access to ESG Institute training and events.
• BCM/BCP Business Continuity Management Service Comprehensive business continuity management service including business impact analysis, continuity plan development, legal support, and testing/training for crisis scenarios, aligned with BCM/BCP frameworks.
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Service Product lifecycle assessment service compliant with ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 standards, including LCA modeling, Digital Product Passport preparation, and decarbonization consulting for product manufacturers facing ESPR and DPP regulatory requirements.
• EcoVadis Preparation Service

Quantifiable outcome

• e-Mission platform achieved 50,000+ users who submitted 5,000+ ideas with measurable ESG results
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Green0metercoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial distributor of Green0meter platform - comprehensive ESG compliance platform offering carbon footprint calculation, CSRD reporting, EUDR, pay gap analysis, NIS2 cybersecurity, and AI-powered regulatory monitoring. Provides license sales, implementation, and consulting support.
• Fundacja Mamo PracujcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation building better labor market by empowering women. Supports companies in talent acquisition and creating inclusive organizational cultures. Key ESG partner translating diversity concepts into measurable outcomes.
• DEI TeamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supporting organizational culture transformation through practical DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) implementation. Operates through conferences, consulting, training, and strategic support helping companies from startups to large corporations.
• Fundacja Las Na ZawszeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation protecting ecosystems and restoring biodiversity by returning land to nature. Plants new deciduous forests and provides permanent protection for mature forest ecosystems as part of Polish Connected Forests initiative.
• Fundacja Polska Górom!minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation promoting local tourism and ecotourism as foundations of modern region. Focuses on knowledge transfer, competence building, and lasting partnerships between public and private sectors for regional development.
• Uniwersytet WSB Merito WrocławcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for developing ESG initiatives, reporting education, and future competency building for leaders and specialists during economic and climate transformation.
• POPONcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish Organization of Employers of Disabled Persons - largest employer association for disabled workers since 1995. Supports employers through consulting, training, job placement, legislative representation, promoting inclusivity and ESG-aligned disability employment.
• Polski Fundusz RozwojucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPFR supports companies in ESG implementation through ESG Start program combining ESG readiness diagnosis with comprehensive educational-consulting support from testing through courses, webinars, workshops to practical tools.
• Kancelaria Wiatr i PartnerzycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLaw firm specializing in ESG procedure creation and implementation, workplace safety, compliance, anti-mobbing, anti-corruption, and anti-discrimination policies. Provides comprehensive compliance and corporate governance support.
• HelprisecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSpecialized business services company offering ESG as a Service for non-financial reporting, emission management, and ESG strategy implementation aligned with standards.
• e-Mission GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationAI-powered employee engagement platform helping companies transform sustainability from declaration to culture through education and action platforms.
• CirculenscoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital Product Passports provider enabling product lifecycle tracking including sustainability and authenticity. Engaged in industrial carbon footprint reduction supporting global climate goals.
• Sophia HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmployee health support through Health Days, Health Barometer, and health education. Promotes healthy habits, reduces absenteeism, and builds ESG/DEI-aligned organizational culture.
• Libra PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEcological pallet production from recycled materials reducing CO2 in supply chains. Introduced antibacterial pallet for pharmaceutical industry.
• Cedepe ConsultingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerESG strategy consulting with external experts in HR, finance, and cybersecurity. Helps build diversity culture, implement equal pay policies, talent management, process optimization, and ESG data reporting.
• MovellominorGTM or Marketing PartnerApp supporting corporate ESG strategy through physical activity promotion and CSR. Engages employees in local community activities improving organizational image and social impact.
• CoffeeideasminorGTM or Marketing Partner15-minute team-building meetings strengthening collaboration and engagement. Combines technology and values to promote team interaction, break barriers, and support organizational culture.
• Agencja Rozwoju Aglomeracji Wrocławskiej (ARAW)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerEconomic development agency for Wroclaw region for 20 years. Has facilitated 125,000+ jobs through 270 investment projects. Manages Invest in Wroclaw, Startup Wroclaw, Study in Wroclaw, Made in Wroclaw brands.
• Fundacja BloomprominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supporting children and youth during difficult adolescence by developing mental resilience. Organizes workshops and preventive activities, equipping young people with stress management and relationship-building skills.
• Wielka Koalicja Przeciwko HejtowiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of 9 organizations fighting hatred through education, movement, and positive relationship building. 'Stop hejt, Start respect' campaign is sports-education challenge for schools and communities.
• Sieć Młodych Liderek / Fundacja SMLminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit foundation supporting development of young girls as future leaders through various projects. Promotes personal development and intergenerational dialogue, supporting social equality and ESG sustainable development.
• Fundacja RakietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation providing support for oncology patients and their families. Offers specialist help, disease education, treatment funding assistance. Conducts corporate workshops promoting social responsibility in health support.
• ro.lab consultingcoreTechnology or IntegrationCost and LCA/EPD consulting specializing in advanced cost and environmental analysis for electronics, automotive, aviation, pharma, and appliance sectors. Expert partner providing LCA modeling and decarbonization consulting.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Carbon Trust: Independent sustainability advisor helping organisations measure, report and reduce carbon emissions, including advisory, certification and training. Closely matches ESG Institute's carbon footprint, LCA, strategy and training mix.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): Global sustainability consulting firm offering ESG strategy, reporting, carbon footprinting and LCA services to large corporates. Directly comparable to ESG Institute's advisory portfolio and target buyer (large enterprises pursuing CSRD and net-zero targets).
• South Pole Group: Climate consultancy and project developer providing carbon advisory, ESG strategy and sustainability services to enterprises. Comparable offering in climate strategy, carbon management and CSRD-style advisory.

Broad incumbents

• Workiva: Cloud platform for sustainability, ESG and regulatory reporting with strong adoption among large public companies for CSRD/ESRS. Adjacent/competing platform layer to Green0meter plus ESG Institute's CSRD advisory.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection and certification company with a dedicated ESG and sustainability line covering reporting assurance, carbon and supply-chain due diligence. Overlaps with ESG Institute's EcoVadis preparation and EUDR/compliance services.
• Deloitte Sustainability Services: Big 4 sustainability practice providing CSRD assurance, ESG strategy, climate and regulatory advisory to large multinationals. Competes for the same CSRD-obligated Polish enterprises from a much larger resource base.
• PwC Sustainability: Big 4 ESG and climate practice delivering non-financial reporting, ESG assurance and strategy across Central Europe. Directly addresses the same enterprise buyer for CSRD, EU Taxonomy and climate-related services.

Emerging players

• Sweep: SaaS ESG data and reporting platform for carbon, CSRD and supply-chain sustainability. Competes with Green0meter (which ESG Institute distributes) for the same mid-market and enterprise reporting buyers.
• Position Green: Nordic-headquartered ESG software and advisory firm offering CSRD-ready reporting, carbon accounting and double materiality. Similar hybrid software-plus-advisory model targeting Northern European mid-market and enterprise.
• EcoVadis: Global sustainability ratings platform used by procurement teams to score suppliers on ESG. ESG Institute prepares clients for EcoVadis assessments; overlapping methodology and buyer base across CSRD and supply-chain ESG programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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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