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Baseline and upskilling in one.
Are you:
- Certain that biodiversity and nature are material issues for your business, but unsure how to tackle them effectively?
- Overwhelmed by the various reporting frameworks, methodologies, and tools available for biodiversity?
- Reluctant to spend on consultants when you could build in-house capacity to get the job done?
Our guided baseline process equips your employees to develop the foundation for biodiversity reporting and action, all under the expert guidance of our specialists and with access to state-of-the-art tools.
In just 12 weeks, you’ll gain clarity on your biodiversity impact and dependencies, while your employees will be empowered to update and expand on the baseline, driving your company’s plans, actions, and targets forward.
Online
60,000 DKK (ex VAT)
Face-to-face
Varies depending on location – contact us for details
Baseline process overview.
The guided baseline process centers on 12 expert advice sessions alternating between guidance sessions, where new topics and tools are introduced and review sessions where our experts review participants “homework” between sessions.
Between sessions participants use what they have learned to gather data, discuss with colleagues and practice the tools provided. In this way we deliver high quality expertise in biodiversity reporting and management with a minimum cost as most groundwork is done by clients. After the process, the participant(s) are able to maintain the data and structure of the baseline for years to come.
The cost of the guided process includes a full year membership for 1 person of our excellence networks, where we share updates on reporting requirements, new available data and other tools and facilitate peer learning.
Guided baseline process description
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Who is it for?
Our guided baseline process is for companies that need to understand their impact and dependency on nature and biodiversity, either from a wish to manage business critical risks or to be in compliance with reporting requirements.
It is targeted to companies that wish to do this without spending a fortune on consultants but would rather build capacity with staff to update and expand your biodiversity baseline.
The process will deliver the basis of data and insights for developing risk analysis, strategic plans actions and targets. The process also engages resources across your organization and raises awareness of your company’s biodiversity exposure as well as the ability to respond.
We encourage clients in the guided baseline process to sign up for our Excellence Networks. The networks keep members updated on developments on compliance requirements, access to data and other resources and the chance to share best practice insights.
What will you gain from the process?
- Data and insights to manage and report on your business’ exposure to biodiversity and nature in compliance with leading reporting frameworks (ESRS, TNFD, Science based Targets for Nature)
- 12 1-on-1 expert advice and feedback sessions leading you through the process step by step
- Access to premade tools and resources saving your employees hundreds of work hours
- Curated reading list of background material to save time and focus on essentials
- Up to 5 employees can participate – and share tasks – to ensure new skills stay with the organization
How does it work?
Expert sessions are done online via Teams (or other platform if needed). After each session, participants will receive a follow up mail with minutes from the meeting and a task list for the homework. At the same time, introduced tools are shared in the Teams room.
Timing is flexible, but we suggest that the process is done in 12 weeks or as close to that as possible to keep momentum, while still having time to develop skills and embed learnings in the organization.
You should expect that the process will take up approximately half a full time equivalent (FTE) for the 12 weeks of the program. Some, but not all, of the homework between expert advice sessions can be distributed between participants.
Timing is flexible, but we suggest that it is done in 12 weeks or as close to that as possible to keep momentum, while still having time to develop skills and embed learnings in the organization.
What’s in the toolbox?
- Slide deck for introducing the biodiversity and nature agenda ready to be integrated into a management/ board presentation
- Intro to leading reporting systems, strengths and weaknesses – continuously updated
- Stepwise work plan for the guided baseline process including playbooks and supporting materials for key meetings/workshops
- Guides on how to access and use selected online tools for screening and quantifying impacts
- Stakeholder engagement tools including interview guide and questionnaire as well as guide on how to use them
- Full list of mandatory, recommended and voluntary disclosures in ESRS E4, TNFD and Science Based Target for Nature – continuously updated,
- Curated guide to available biodiversity indicators and metrics
- Integrated assessment tool (spreadsheet) supporting analysis, organizing findings and presenting them
The cost covers:
- 12 online expert guidance sessions* – all recorded and accessible for up to 12 months after process end
- Access to toolbox (see above) including updates for 12 months after process end
- Access to Excellence Network for 1 person for 12 months
* Some or all guidance session can be done face-2-face if preferred. Cost is dependent of location. Contact us to discuss further.
Your options
Solid methodology, centered on your business.
Our baseline processes share core methods and tools, but your business is always in center creating business relevant insights and guidance
Biodiversity board primer
A 1-hour briefing on biodiversity—why it matters for business and how to manage it. Ideal for management and boards needing to build a solid understanding. Can be paired with a tailored business workshop.
Online
Face-to-face
Guided baseline process
A 12-week program to develop your biodiversity baseline and train employees to maintain and evolve it. Covers the Screening, Locate, and Evaluate phases of TNFD's (S)LEAP framework.
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Online
Face-to-face
Portfolio baseline assessment
A tailored baseline process for asset managers and the financial sector. The portfolio assessment process is currently in development, but will be available from Q1 2025.
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Online
Face-to-face
Consulting
Prefer that we do the work?
Contact us for consultancy services
Tools4change provides full-service consultancy for biodiversity management and reporting. We follow TNFD's (S)LEAP process, delivering results that also align with Science Based Targets for Nature and CSRD reporting. Contact us to learn more and find the right solution for your business.
Jesper Oelert has 18 years of experience in developing business strategies both as an executive and consultant with a special focus on sustainable value propositions and business models.
Morten Jastrup has 25 years of experience working with sustainability as a strategy consultant, educator and entrepreneur.
Jesper Oelert
Partner
Morten Jastrup
Partner
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Get a free advisory session to explore your options
If you have any questions about guided process offers, our consultancy services or just need to find the best suited solution for you and your company, feel free to call us or fill out this form, and we will contact you as soon as possible.
Jesper Oelert +45 4244 6688
Morten Jastrup +45 3164 1043
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