Sustainability support
that moves you forward
We help you turn your sustainability commitments into measurable action.
Whether you need ongoing strategic leadership, project-based support,
or specialist expertise – we adapt to your needs.
Four areas where we help you move forward
Whether you’re building your foundation, executing programs, meeting requirements, or driving climate action – we have the expertise to support you. Choose what you need, when you need it.
Discuss your needsStrategy & Management
Build your sustainability foundation with clarity and confidence.
We help you understand what matters most, set realistic ambitions, and build a roadmap that connects sustainability to business strategy. Clear priorities, realistic timelines, defined ownership.
- Double Materiality Assessment (DMA)
- Sustainability strategy design
- Vision & ambition setting
- Gap analysis & roadmap development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Governance set-up
Best for: Companies starting their sustainability journey or restructuring their approach. Growing businesses building their first real strategy. Enterprises needing to refresh ambitions or improve governance.
Typical engagement:
- Timeline: 8-16 weeks depending on scope
- Delivery: Interim support or project-based
Implementation & Execution
Turn strategy into action. Build capability while you execute.
Programs don’t run themselves. We work alongside you to execute initiatives, engage your organization, and build the skills needed for long-term success. Hands-on support that transfers knowledge.
How we help with implementation:
- Employee engagement programs
- Flexible execution support
- In depth expertise
- Capacity building (training & workshops)
- ESG tooling implementation
Best for: Your strategy sits in a document while nothing happens. Your sustainability manager is stuck trying to engage people who don’t see it as their priority. You need practical help getting projects moving and departments involved. You lack the expertise to execute alone.
Typical engagement:
- Timeline: 2-6 months depending on program
- Delivery: Interim support, project-based, or workshop delivery
Example projects: “50-person ambassador program across retail chain” • “ESG data system implementation for manufacturing company”
Reporting & Compliance
Meet reporting requirements and rating expectations with confidence.
Navigate complex frameworks and deliver reports that pass scrutiny. We help you collect the right data, structure clear narratives, and improve your ratings year over year.
How we can help:
- Ratings: CDP, EcoVadis
- Reporting frameworks: ISSB, GRI, sustainability reporting
- Certifications: B Corp, TCFD
- Assurance readiness: EUDR, audit preparation
Best for: First-time reporters needing expert guidance. Companies improving scores and preparing for assurance. Organizations facing multiple frameworks and stakeholder requests.
Typical engagement:
- Timeline: 3-12 weeks depending on framework
- Delivery: Project-based or specialist on-demand
Example projects: “First CDP Climate submission achieving B- score” • “EcoVadis improvement from silver to gold” • “B Corp certification in 6 months”
Climate
From understanding your baseline to building credible transition plans.
Set science-based targets, calculate your full carbon footprint, and build credible decarbonization roadmaps. Assess climate risks and opportunities. Climate expertise that moves you from measurement to tangible reduction.
How we can help:
- Science-based target setting (SBTi)
- Scope 3 carbon accounting
- Value chain engagement
- Climate transition planning
- Climate risk assessment
- Decarbonisation roadmaps
- Carbon footprinting
Best for: Companies serious about climate leadership. Organizations setting first climate targets. Enterprises managing complex Scope 3 emissions and supplier engagement.
Typical engagement:
- Timeline: 4-16 weeks depending on scope
- Delivery: Project-based or interim support
Example projects: “Full Scope 1-3 footprint for 12-site manufacturer in 7 weeks” • “SBTi-approved targets for food company” • “Supplier engagement program covering 200+ suppliers”
We help you navigate every major framework
From carbon accounting to ESG ratings to sustainability reporting.
We know the requirements, what the added value is, and how to deliver results.
Support that adapts to you
Your sustainability priorities shift. Budgets change. Capacity fluctuates. We built our model around that reality.
Choose the intensity of support you need right now. Change it as your situation evolves.
Interim Sustainability Support
What it is: Part-time sustainability professional embedded in your team.
Best for:
- Temporary coverage
- Building the function
- Scaling support
How it works:
- 2-3 days per week, typically 6-12 months
- Fully embedded in your team and systems
- Strategic direction + hands-on implementation
- Knowledge transfer throughout engagement
Typical scenarios:
- “We need a Sustainability Manager but can’t justify full-time yet”
- “Our small team needs senior support to scale”
- “We have ambitious goals and need ongoing partnership”
- “Someone’s going on parental leave – we need continuity for 6-9 months”
- “We’re building this function from zero and need a trailblazer”
Projects &
Programs
What it is: From a single person on a short assignment to a full program team for a longer period, and everything in between.
Best for:
- Reporting deadlines
- Compliance needs
- Client/tender requirements
- Foundation work
How it works:
- 3-6 months, clearly defined scope and deliverable
- Dedicated project team assigned
- Regular check-ins and progress updates
- Knowledge transfer and documentation included
Typical scenarios:
- “We need our first carbon footprint calculated”
- “CDP submission deadline is in 8 weeks”
- “We’re pursuing B Corp certification this year”
- “Our first sustainability report is due and we have no capacity”
- “We need a materiality assessment before building our strategy”
Specialist On-Demand
What it is: From a few days of expert input to several months of specialized support – flexible expertise exactly when you need it.
Best for:
- Technical deep-dives
- Gap-filling
- Facilitation & workshops
- Quality assurance
- Specialized questions
How it works:
- Flexible engagement from days to months
- Deploy specific expertise for specific needs
- No long-term commitment required
- Scale up or down as needed
Typical scenarios:
- “We need Scope 3 expertise for 3 months”
- “Can you facilitate our stakeholder workshops?”
- “We’re stuck on a technical reporting question”
- “We need a B Corp specialist to review our application”
- “Can you support our transition planning workshop?”
Why companies choose The Overview Effect
Part of Your Team
We become part of your team. We understand your constraints, adapt as priorities shift, and own outcomes alongside you. When you face challenges, we face them with you.
Value From Day One
The work starts immediately. We build your carbon footprint, co-run your workshops, and train your team. Tangible outcomes that move you forward, with knowledge transfer built into how we work.
Collective Model
Consulting done differently. One engagement gives you access to 20+ specialists across our collective. Senior consultants with enterprise experience. Fair pricing through an entrepreneurial model with lower overhead. Scale flexibly as needed.
Strategic Sustainability
Partner with people who see sustainability as business strategy, resilience and shared long-term value creation. We push you to set ambitious targets. Challenge comfortable answers. Build strategies that create real business value and competitive advantage.
We partner with companies at every stage
From growing businesses building their first strategy to large enterprises driving corporate sustainability programs.
We customize our approach to your size, stage, and priorities.
For growing companies
Your situation:
- < 250 employees, < €100M revenue
- You’re taking your first steps in sustainability
- You need to respond to customer or investor questions
- You don’t have dedicated sustainability staff
- You want to build a foundation without overcomplicating things
What we typically focus on:
- Strategy: Materiality assessment, roadmaps, quick wins
- Climate: Carbon footprint (Scope 1 & 2), basic reduction planning
- Reporting: Understanding what’s coming, gap analysis, rating preparation
- Implementation: Practical first steps, internal awareness building
Common engagement types: Project-based support or specialist on-demand
For mid-market companies
Your situation:
- 250-3,000 employees, €100M-€1B revenue
- You’re building or implementing your first real sustainability strategy
- Reporting requirements are approaching (or already here)
- You’re preparing for future requirements or getting ahead of them
- Hiring a full-time sustainability manager or growing your sustainability team isn’t realistic yet
What we typically focus on:
- Strategy: Foundation-building – DMA, strategy design, roadmapping
- Climate: Carbon footprinting (full Scope 1-3), reduction planning
- Reporting: Gap analysis, reporting readiness, rating preparation (CDP, EcoVadis)
- Implementation: Governance setup, internal capacity building
Common engagement types: Interim support or project-based expertise
For established enterprises
Your situation:
- 3,000 employees, > €1B revenue
- You have sustainability goals but struggle with execution
- Small sustainability team stretched across too many topics
- New areas emerging: nature, water, biodiversity, circularity, human rights
- Stakeholder expectations are increasing (investors, customers, regulators)
What we typically focus on:
- Climate: SBTi target-setting, full Scope 3 accounting, transition planning
- Reporting: Sustainability reporting, assurance readiness, ratings (CDP, EcoVadis)
- Strategy: Stakeholder engagement, governance optimization, emerging topics (nature, biodiversity, circularity)
- Implementation: Employee engagement programs, supplier collaboration
Common engagement types: Interim support, specialist on-demand or tailored projects & programs
Common questions about working with us
How quickly can you start?
Typically within 1-2 weeks. For urgent deadlines (e.g., CDP submissions), we can often start within days.
Do we need to commit long-term?
No. Our project-based and specialist on-demand models have no long-term commitment. Even interim support can be structured flexibly.
Do you work remotely or on-site?
Both. We’re based in Amsterdam and work on-site as needed. Much of our work can be done remotely, which keeps costs down and provides flexibility.
How do you transfer knowledge to our team?
Knowledge transfer is built into every engagement. We document processes, train your team, and ensure you can continue the work after we’re done.
Let’s discuss your needs.
Book a free 30-minute consultation. We’ll discuss your challenges & priorities, answer your questions, and help you figure out the smartest next steps. Whether we work together or not, the conversation will be valuable.
What we’ll cover:
- Your current priorities and timeline
- Which service areas are most relevant
- Potential approach and engagement model
- Indicative timeline and investment
