For Startups: Unlock your impact potential

The Train4Impact project equips startups with the tools to understand sustainability fundamentals, develop strategic goals, and measure real impact. Gain hands-on experience in setting KPIs and tracking progress to elevate your business impact.

Challenge

Startups and SMEs are facing increasingly demanding expectations from stakeholders and regulatory authorities on sustainability. Most companies lack resources and experts to minimize risks and maximize their impact.​

Solution

A software-assisted education and value creation program targeting startups and SMEs interested in leveraging sustainability and impact for competitive advantage. Funded by the European Union, the project is completely free of charge.

How we do it

For:
For Founders, Startups & SMEs interested in developing sustainable business models and driving impact.

We offer:
Webinar / workshops
3 different online sessions. Choose the session that fits your needs.

Innovative Tools & Solutions
Workshop participants will receive a free license to use ESG Starter, ESG KPIs and GHG & Impact Estimator software modules.

Workshop overview

Understand and integrate sustainability

Sustainability isn’t just a trend—it’s a business advantage. This workshop provides participants with a solid foundation of sustainability topics, covering key international frameworks, regulatory must-knows, and the differences between ESG and impact strategies.

Discover how integrating sustainability into your business model can drive growth, attract investors, and future-proof your startup. Gain insights into integrating sustainability for long-term business success!

Set relevant targets and KPIs for competitive advantage

Want to build a startup that is both successful and sustainable? This hands-on workshop will help you define the key sustainability factors for your business and set clear, measurable KPIs to drive sustainable results.

Learn how to leverage digital tools to track progress, optimize performance, and communicate your results effectively — giving you a competitive advantage in today's market.

Build your impact model and forecast meaningful results

Want to maximize your startup’s impact and demonstrate its value? This workshop will guide you in developing a powerful Impact Model using the Theory of Change framework.

Learn how to set and track key impact KPIs, leverage digital assessment tools, and measure the GHG reduction potential of your products and services.

Turn your mission into measurable success and attract investors, customers, and partners who care about real impact.

1:1 Coaching

Estimate the CO2 reduction potential ofyour innovation

In this personalized 1:1 coaching session, we’ll help you estimate the CO₂ reduction potential of your startup’s product or service using the GHG & Impact Estimator tool.

Get expert guidance on data collection, calculation, and impact reporting - all in a time-efficient and structured approach.

Receive a solid climate impact forecast and a compelling report to strengthen your pitch for investors, customers, and partners.

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Impact Hotline

Get Quick Answers to Your Impact Questions

Do you need help defining impact goals, measuring your progress, or applying our tools?

Get expert guidance in a short and focused call to quickly tackle your impact challenges.

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The Train4Impact project is funded by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action through the European Social Fund Plus (ESF Plus).

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