A consultancy that supports the sustainable transition with strong commitment, 35 years of experience and a wide range of expertise – from idea to action.
Our people are all passionate about sustainability and we apply and combine our different competences in a wide variety of interdisciplinary projects. We are anthropologists, environmental planners, political scientists, technologists, sociologists and economists, and we are highly skilled at understanding needs, creating relevant solutions and managing projects with a steady hand.
We changed our name from PlanMiljø to NORION in 2022 to reflect the broad, holistic approach to sustainability that both our competences and our projects embrace. The name NORION – NORdic solutION – also signals our Nordic roots, which are the very foundation of our work. We come from the Nordic culture of innovation and sustainability. Whether we work in Denmark, across the Nordic region or internationally, we challenge existing knowledge and solutions in the local context through a Nordic perspective. The result is context-specific solutions that capture every aspect of sustainability.
We address all aspects of sustainability
We are passionate about sustainability which we understand as a comprehensive concept encompassing all three pillars; environmental, economic, and social. We understand how these three aspects are interrelated and affect one another. We make use of this connectivity in our work, ensuring that all aspects are covered as far as possible and don't become mutually exclusive.
We bring ideas to life
We are constantly devising new projects that can contribute to increased sustainability and to solving real problems. We are creative and good at coming up with ideas and solutions in collaboration with our partners. At the same time, we have extensive experience with applications and fundraising – both for national and international projects and programs – and we have extensive knowledge of pools, foundations, project structure, budgets and requirements for a good application.
We embrace professional diversity
Our staff carries a wide spectrum of competencies and professional backgrounds. This results in a broad knowledge base and it means that we can supplement one another as necessary to ensure highly successful implementation of projects. We are anthropologists, ethnologists, environmental planners, LCA experts, technologists, communicators, political scientists, socio-economists, and sociologists, and we make use of our variety of methods through interdisciplinary projects.
We develop methods specifically
to each situation
We possess a solid methodical toolbox, which we constantly review and adapt to the changing demands of our projects, our clients and our partners. We strive to keep up-to-date with the latest methodological advances and optimize our approaches as necessary, so they remain useful and effective.
We collect, process, and convey data
We are data nerds and we are thorough in both data collection and data processing. We crush numbers and code interviews and can draw out insightful messages from large amounts of data. We are experts in mapping out new areas of knowledge both nationally and internationally, and our critical approach to data ensures robust and thorough results.
We communicate
We understand the necessity of good communication - both with our clients, and with the stakeholders connected to our projects. That's why we care about conveying our messages clearly and constructively, and always translate complicated information into comprehensible analyses and action-oriented recommendations. We keep constant contact with our clients concerning progression in our projects and inform early on any foreseen challenges or adjustments.
We are
user-centered
Our ambition is that our work results in concrete sustainable change. Therefore, we focus on those whom our solutions address and whose activities, approaches or behaviour would benefit from our inputs. We care about well-prepared user surveys that explore needs, attitudes, and behaviour, and we care about involvement and co-creation with those who have to carry through the sustainable transition.
We bring people together
We believe that cooperation empowers us. That's why we always strive to use our comprehensive network to include experts and key actors who can contribute with invaluable knowledge and experience. We are experienced facilitators. We know how to bring together many different stakeholders under one common goal or theme and lead the process so that all competencies and arguments are included, and synthesis can be reached.
We manage projects
with a steady hand
Our focus is always on the good process, and we customise a solution for you that ensures the success of your project. We are flexible and accommodating, and our solid experience and results guarantee that we can solve a problem together within an agreed framework. We are not satisfied with results until you are.
Our values
Passion
We approach every task with an interest in substance and the people behind it - and always with the desire to make a difference. We invent projects that match our ambitions and support the sustainability of society. We both implement projects with passion and innovation as well as continuously discuss how we can do it better.
Quality
We take quality seriously, investing the time and resources needed to deliver work that exceeds our clients' expectations. With more than 400 successful projects worldwide behind us, we have built a solid foundation for developing innovative, evidence-based methods and approaches. We continually strive to improve and to ensure that our work is of the highest quality.
Integrity
We put our values into practice – in relation to both the environment and people. We maintain detailed carbon accounts and sustainable procurement principles. Our company culture is built on mutual trust, with minimal control and maximum dialogue. We continually develop our skills and sustain motivation by giving everyone the opportunity to pursue their own ambitions and interests. We foster a supportive and inclusive working environment where we look after one another and prioritise everyone's wellbeing.
Wider impact
We create added value – for our clients and for sustainability – by listening before we speak, and by seeking knowledge before we shape the solution. We secure the process before tackling the problem, and we think creatively before letting challenges hold us back. We focus on the overall goal rather than partial results, and we evaluate thoroughly before making decisions. We insist on delivering outcomes that advance the sustainability of society as a whole.
Vores samarbejdspartnere siger…
“DIEH faciliterer vi sammen med NORION projektet ”Partnerskab om Bæredygtig Fiskeri”, hvor vi samler danske aktører fra fiskeribranchen med meget forskellige interesser for at indgå i konstruktiv dialog og skabe samarbejde om bæredygtighedsudfordringer på tværs. Vi sætter stor pris på vores samarbejde med NORION; det er altid lærerigt, konstruktivt og sjovt. Sammen står vi stærkere i forhold til at skabe fremgang for bæredygtig forandring i denne sektor.”
“Vi sætter enormt stor pris på vores samarbejde med NORION. Et både berigende og meningsfyldt samarbejde, som oprindeligt udspringer af projektet Grøn Cirkulær Omstilling.
With tremendous professionalism and expertise in sustainable transition, including a solid business understanding, NORION is able to ensure that our ambitions for meaningful growth are translated into concrete actions and initiatives on a daily basis, benefiting both the environment and the people we surround ourselves with."“
“HORESTA med samarbejdspartnere kørte et madspildsprojekt, som NORION stod for. NORION gjorde et fantastisk stykke arbejde i forhold til ansøgning, gennemførelse af antropologiske studier i køkkener, udarbejdelse af målrettet kommunikationsmateriale og efterfølgende evaluering af projektet. Det gjorde det nemt for os at holde fokus på budskaber og indhold frem for en masse administrativt arbejde.”
“Vi havde i længere tid gået med en vision om at få vores rengøringsservice Svanemærket, og derfor kontaktede vi i 2018 NORION, som hjalp os gennem processen, stod for kontakten til Miljømærkning Danmark og fik sat vores miljøarbejde i system. De indsamlede dokumentationen til brug for svanemærkeansøgningen og hjalp os desuden med at optimere rengøringen på en række miljøparametre […]. Vi følte os i trygge hænder og kan på det varmeste anbefale NORION til at facilitere en miljømærkningsproces.“
“NORION har været en vigtig sparrings-partner for Stop Spild Af Mad både i faglige spørgsmål om madspildsdagsordenen, i projektledelse og fundraising, samt ikke mindst i udviklingen af foreningens bæredygtige forretningsmodeller, erhvervspartnerskaber og varigt samarbejde med fødevaresektoren.”
“Vi har nydt godt af vores strategiske samarbejde med NORION, der har været dygtige til at strukturere store projekter, så at de fremstår logiske og gennemførlige. Vi har altid opfattet medarbejderne i NORION som lydhøre og samarbejdsorienterede og de har altid reageret hurtigt hurtigt på muligheder og med en stor fleksibilitet. Vi har således kun ros til overs for NORION og deres medarbejdere!”
