LET'S CHANGE THE SYSTEM

We know companies can have a positive impact. On planet and people. Working on sustainable energy & food systems. We all need to pick up the pace, though.

The future is now.

GO FURTHER,
MOVE FASTER

We help you accelerate these changes. Using our transformation expertise and industry know-how. Working from our unique head & heart methodology.

We’ll show you the way.

HOW WE GUIDE YOU

Sustainability & Innovation

You’re navigating the sustainability landscape. You want to make more impact. We help you towards a sustainable business model.

Change & Transformation

You’re heading in a new direction. Your organization needs to change, big time. We support to change the structure and culture of your organization.

Performance & Reporting

You’re facing a challenge. You want to improve, perform fast and proof it. We support in SBTi and CSRD and enable improved performance of your organization.

Curious about the way we work?

Sustainability & Innovation

You’re navigating the sustainability landscape. You want to make more impact. We help you towards a sustainable business model.

Change & Transformation

You’re heading in a new direction. Your organization needs to change, big time. We support to change the structure and culture of your organization.

Performance & Reporting

You’re facing a challenge. You want to improve, perform fast and proof it. We enable improved performance of your team and impact reporting.

Curious about the way we work?

Featured cases

Clinic Care Services

How we supported the company's growth throughout from its start, 10 years ago.

Dynagroup

How Dynagroup uncovered its potential to use its logistic services 'for green and good'.

KOGA

How we helped premium bike brand KOGA keep up with a surge in the demand for its e-bikes.

International retailer

How we guided this retailer in adopting B Corp standards.

Global law firm

How a global law firm redefined the strategy for its Amsterdam offices.

OLVG

How we supported OLVGs gastroenterological clinic to ease workload of its specialized nurses.

Latest news

Leadership Talks – Interview with Marleen Hoogendijk

When Marleen started working at Schiphol, she had one condition: she wanted her work to have an immediate impact on making Schiphol more sustainable. In the second interview of our “Leadership Talks” series, Marleen walks us through her work as Program Manager Building Circular and Emission Free and shares her key lessons, actions, and approaches in making Schiphol more sustainable.

Leadership Talks – Interview with Stendert Krommendam

As the CHRO at Ecotone, Stendert Krommendam shares his key lessons as a leader in sustainability. He talks about the importance of making sustainability more accessible for everyone, and how good governance helps balancing short-term incentives and long-term strategy.

Organizational Design,+Transformation

Meet Hannah Foaden

Hannah Foaden switched 'from Big4 to Been' to join our Food Transition team. What consulting expertise does she bring along? Why did Hannah choose us? In what way does she hope to make impact on the food transition? Let’s meet Hannah.

Sustainability

Energy

‘Innovative collaboration in the Energy Transition’

Embracing the wisdom of "If you want to go far, go together," we recognize that achieving a net-zero energy system requires collective and decisive action. While individual efforts are commendable, combining forces across businesses amplifies the impact.

Sustainability

Food

‘Impact Business Models in the Food transition’

The transition towards a sustainable food system is needed to meet our food needs now and in the future. How do we realize this change and make a positive impact for the earth, people, animals and economy?

Announcing a new alliance for impactful business

Been Management Consulting and Powered by Enviu are joining forces to accelarate futureproof business for B Corp Organizations.

Sustainability

Food

Presenting Huhtamaki’s journey to 100% sustainable packaging

Together with our client Huhtamaki, we took the stage at the B for Good Leaders Summit in Amsterdam. Consultant Marieke Siero interviewed her coworker Marine Clément and Huhtamaki’s Wouter Kienstra. What sustainable transformation did this food packaging company undergo?

Scaling up sustainable food packaging

How interim manufacturing manager André Seldeslachts helped Huhtamaki meet demand. Showing efficiency and sustainability go hand in hand. Let's catch up.

Energy

How do big users respond to the energy crisis?

We surveyed 13 large energy users in The Netherlands. How are they handling the energy crisis? How does it affect the transition to a sustainable energy system? We're pleased to share the results in the report 'Speeding up when it's time to slow down'

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Meet our experts

To stimulate change you need different perspectives, expertise, and backgrounds. You need to think outside of the box, find new solutions, and build communities. You need to be a trailblazer.

Hannah Foaden

Organizational design & Transformation Consultant

"I'm a flexible, pragmatic person and I enjoy addressing questions with a multidisciplinary perspective"

Hannah Foaden

Organizational design & Transformation Consultant

5+ years of experience in strategy & operations consulting and project management

Works in various industries and is passionate about the food transition

Background in International Relations

Head

I like to employ a multidisciplinary perspective to issues and questions to understand the different dynamics and interconnections affecting them. I value honesty and integrity in other people and use it myself to instill trust in the teams I work with.

Heart

I enjoy cooking, eating good food and exploring wine pairings and love to host dinners for family and friends. I unwind through yoga and pilates and am most at peace at the beach, both in summer and winter.

Roderick Oe

Performance Diversity & Inclusion Expert

"I want to create an inclusive and fair economy through my work."

Roderick Oe

Performance Diversity & Inclusion Expert

Expert in performance management, and diversity & inclusion

10+ years consulting experience various industries: energy, healthcare & life sciences, hospitality, tech

Leads Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Been Management Consulting

Head

In every change, it’s essential to focus on people. I'm energized by realizing sustainable results together with others. I want to create an inclusive and fair economy through my work.

Heart

I cannot sit still and I am always on the move. Sports are an important part of my spare time. Especially Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Malou Bok

Sustainability & Change Expert

"I want to make positive impact through my client projects."

Malou Bok

Sustainability & Change Expert

Expert in sustainable business & change management

10+ years experience in management & consulting

Solid interim & operational management experience in various industries

Head

I enjoy facilitating meaningful conversations, bringing clarity and helping others to set ambitious, sustainable goals. As pragmatist, I support to make these goals reality. It's my aim to improve the positive impact of our clients.

Heart

I like good conversations and hosting dinner for friends and family. I'm at peace when I'm in nature, on the water or at height enjoying a new view.

Leen Zevenbergen

Systemic Change Expert

"I work on my walnut farm in South-West France. Close the ground, physical work in the open air."

Leen Zevenbergen

Systemic Change Expert

Speaker and author on the topic of sustainable business & innovation

35+ years working experience in innovative technology and sustainability organizations

Founder of B For Good Leaders and B Lab Europe, the non-profit behind the European B Corp community.

Head

Since 1996 I’ve been working sustainably. First as a member and president of Social Venture Network Europe. Later as founder and president of the European B Corp community.

Heart

I work on my walnut farm in South-West France. Close to the ground, physical work in the open air. The combination of worldly challenges and small farm problems gives me energy.

Lieke van den Dungen

Transformation & Change Consultant

"I help organizations to create sustainable impact together."

Lieke van den Dungen

Transformation & Change Consultant

Experience in consulting & project management

Works mostly in energy and healthcare industries

Background in organization studies

Head

I believe focus on culture and change is needed to drive lasting improvement in organizational performance. I get energy from interacting with others and achieving concrete results together.

Heart

I really enjoy outdoor activities, like a canoe trip in Sweden, cycling around Utrecht or hiking all day long during the holidays. And, spending time with friends and family

Hinkelien Schreuder

Systemic Change & Performance Improvement Expert

"I always strive to get the best out of people and their organisations. Creating impact together."

Hinkelien Schreuder

Systemic Change & Performance Improvement Expert

Expert in systemic change, transformation management and performance improvement

15+ years consulting experience in various industries: logistics, semi-public, health & life sciences

Olympic Gold Medalist and still active in sports governance

Head

I'm performance-oriented with a focus on the people and culture site of organisations. I'm keen to connect with people and strive to develop and improve businesses by focussing on sustainability aspects.

Heart

My heart sings when making adventurous trips and getting to know new people. Being together in the open air and spending time with family and friends is the best combination.

Esther Eijkemans

Sustainability Expert

"I focus on sustainability. Creating shared value: for people, planet, profit"

Esther Eijkemans

Sustainability Expert

Expert in sustainability and international projects

Works mostly in healthcare & life sciences industry

Responsible for sustainability performance at Been Management Consulting

Head

I grew up in a family of entrepreneurs. I use that background and my analytical skills in my work. I focus on sustainability. Creating shared value: for people, planet and profit.

Heart

I like to discover the world by travelling. I unwind when I'm in nature and enjoy learning about new cultures. During weekends, I like to chat and play board games with my friends.

Laura Yap

Sustainability Consultant

"People tell me they appreciate my enthusiasm and fresh perspective."

Laura Yap

Sustainability Consultant

Experience in sustainability consulting & business development

Works in various industries: food, energy, mobility

Background in global business & sustainability

Head

I find smart and new solutions for complex problems with others. I will keep asking questions until I’ve found the root cause to a problem. People tell me they appreciate my enthusiasm and fresh perspective.

Heart

I love traveling and exploring new destinations with lots of unspoilt nature and local food. A visit to the beach and the sea with friends and/or famility always cheers me up.