2-part workshop series:

Sustainability is quickly becoming a competitive edge — especially when talking to investors, partners, and customers. Working with sustainability starts with having access to the right data about your company, services and products, and that’s what these workshops are helping you get access to.

In this practical, beginner-friendly workshop series, you’ll learn how to understand and calculate your startup’s greenhouse gas emissions — and turn it into real business value.

In this fully funded workshop series, you will create a climate account for your startup, saving you a lot of time, money and effort. Green Survey makes complex and hard work easier for you to overcome and benefit from.

No prior experience needed.

What you’ll get:

• A clear understanding of climate accounting & ESG
• Hands-on experience calculating your own greenhouse gas emissions
• Skills to repeat the calculations year after year
• Insight into how climate data strengthens:
  • funding & investor dialogue
  • communication (without greenwashing)
  • your competitive advantage  

Why join?

• Climate data is becoming a standard in funding, investment and partnerships
• It helps you make smarter decisions and reduce costs
• It can unlock new business opportunities and competitive advantages
• You’ll be able to communicate legally without greenwashing

Who can join?

• Startups and early-stage companies from Aarhus (0–10 employees)
• Students and researchers connected to Kitchen, Aarhus University

If you have any questions about the workshops, you can reach out to Karoline Valentin Ry at kry@au.dk

Program

Workshop 1: Understand Your Climate Impact

• 15 September, 13.00-15.00

Workshop 2: Build Your Climate Account

• 24 September, 13.00-15.00

Preparation

• Short intro material + simple data collection (~1 hour) before Workshop 1
• Light preparation in between workshop 1 and workshop 2

About Green Survey

Green Survey is an Aarhus-based consultancy helping companies turn climate data into action.

They specialize in:

• Climate accounting (GHG Protocol)
• ESG reporting and strategy
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPD)
• Digital Product Passport and Climate Transition Plans
• Green business development

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Friday is for teaming up around ideas. Participants pitch fresh startup ideas, the room votes, and diverse teams of 4-6 people form around the strongest ones.

‍Saturday is for building and feedback: Teams spend the day validating, testing and iterating including 1:1 mentor feedback from experienced founders and operators.

‍Sunday is the final stretch. Teams refine their ideas, prepare their pitches and present to a panel of expert judges before the winners are announced.

From the organizer

On 29 September at 16:00, DanBAN (Danish Business Angels) invites aspiring, curious and experienced startup investors to an exclusive afternoon and evening at Michelin-starred Gastromé in Aarhus.

This is a rare opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at the world of successful business angels and founders. Expect an afternoon of knowledge sharing, meaningful conversations and valuable networking—leaving with fresh inspiration and new connections.

Choose whether you'd like to join DanBAN's introduction to startup investing from 16:00–18:00 (free of charge), or continue the evening with an unforgettable Michelin dinner afterwards.

👉 Secure your spot here: : https://forms.monday.com/forms/7aee182664c3c4837f2c738d21fc9306?r=euc1

The programme features perspectives from leading voices in venture capital, discussions on current market trends, and opportunities to connect with business angels, venture funds, family offices, and other investors with an interest in startups and growth companies. (Full programme TBA, ending at 14.30)

This year, we are strengthening the investor focus even further with a curated audience and a programme designed to make Aarhus worth the trip, whether you are travelling from Copenhagen, elsewhere in Denmark, or abroad.

The day concludes with the INCUBA Awards, celebrating Startup of the Year and Investor of the Year for their contribution to growth, innovation, and the development of the Aarhus startup ecosystem.

‍Please note: Aarhus Investor Summit is exclusively for investors.