We transform complex data into actionable insights and strategies, empowering organizations to make critical decisions and drive measurable success—for business and society.
A common challenge
In an ever-changing world, leveraging the right data and building resilient strategies has never been more challenging.
By bridging the gap between data science and strategic expertise—and drawing on deep domain knowledge—we transform complexity into actionable insights, align strategies with stakeholder needs, and empower leaders to create meaningful value for both business and society.
Turning Complexity into Opportunity Through Data-Driven Insights
Our expertise
By combining advanced analytics, strategic insight, and deep expertise, we create solutions that generate measurable value for both business and society.
Discover below how our expertise drives innovation and sustainable outcomes across four critical areas.
• Built Environment and Urban Innovation
• Philanthropy, Science Funding, and Impact Investment
• Health and Societal Change
• Nature-based Solutions
Recognizing the growing need to integrate strategic thinking, data-driven analysis, and a societal perspective, we set out to help leaders gain the insights needed to make timely, relevant decisions.
Agnes is an expert in strategy, data science, and systems thinking. With a background in engineering, design, and corporate strategy, and as former scholar at a leading U.S. business school, she combines analytical depth and the ability to connect ideas across disciplines. Torben brings deep experience in public policy, qualitative research, and impact evaluation. As CEO of Damvad Analytics, he led large-scale projects and worked with leaders across sectors to make sense of impact and navigate competing interests.
Together, we combine domain expertise with a shared mission: to drive net-positive societal impact.
We work with organizations to identify barriers and incentives, define impact, measure change, communicate clearly, position strategically, and deliver sustainable, measurable value. We believe better decisions—grounded in clarity, curiosity, and courage—can move us a long way forward.
Agnes Günther and Torben Bundgaard Vad, Co-founders of Netsocietal
We founded Netsocietal to help organizations create measurable value for business and society.
Who we work for
Our clients
What clients say
Testimonials
Christian Peter Ibsen
We were very impressed by the stakeholder analysis. Your exceptional work not only highlighted positive insights but also identified critical observations and dilemmas. These points will be instrumental in our upcoming board seminar discussions and significantly contribute to our ongoing development.
Thank you for delivering such a comprehensive and valuable report. It was a great pleasure to read the analysis and work with you.
We are very satisfied with Netsocietal’s analytical skills and innovative approach demonstrated in the global funder mapping project for the LEO Foundation. By combining in-depth publication analysis, extensive web searches, and review of financial statements, they delivered valuable insights into the funding landscape.
The team’s expertise and close collaboration with our staff were key to the project’s success. We highly appreciate their professionalism and dedication.
Signe Krabek
Thomas Alslev Christensen
Building on this analysis, Netsocietal is now guiding us through the strategic planning and facilitation of an international impact conference, helping us drive forward best practices in impact reporting for the philanthropic sector.
Most value lies in realizing how things are connected
We are experts in our fields. This does not mean that we are blind to other areas. In fact, we believe that the greatest value lies in understanding and leveraging linkages and connections between disciplines, problems, and approaches.
This is why we work together, analyze issues from different perspectives, use different data points and approaches, and bridge different disciplines. Doing this allows us to create holistic solutions that offer a systematic and meaningful contribution to society and businesses.
Some of our work at netsocietal
Projects
Our work blends quantitative and qualitative data analytics with scientific insights and strategy. The questions we address range from “How to create impact?” and “How to measure impact?” to “How to align impact strategy and business model to make profit while solving the world’s problems?”. Below are some of our projects.
Bygherreforeningen
The interplay between national building regulations, best practices, and the green transition
This project examines the critical interplay between national building regulations, industry best practices, and the green transition to:
- Reveal diverse user needs that influence the construction industry.
- Illuminate the dynamic relationship between regulations and best practices to ensure both high-quality construction and environmental responsibility.
- Generate new insights that will guide the future evolution of Denmark’s “Alment Teknisk Fælleseje,” building regulations, and support the global shift towards sustainable development.
The project is supported by: Arkitektforeningen, BAT-Kartellet, Danske Arkitektvirksomheder, DI Byggeri, FRI, Konstruktørforeningen, and TEKNIQ Arbejdsgiverne, Grundejernes Investeringsfond, and Realdania
Grundejernes Investeringsfond & Realdania
Choose Reuse: Unlocking the Potential of Reused Materials in Renovation Projects
Despite growing climate awareness, reuse and recycled materials are rarely prioritized in renovation projects. While 79% of Danes believe they act sustainably, and 77% intend to do so in the future, only 1 in 3 consider using recycled materials in home renovations. At the same time, 150,000 kitchens and 250,000 toilets are discarded in Denmark every year.
The Choose Reuse project explores the gap between individuals’ sustainable intentions and actual actions by examining the social and cultural barriers that prevent reuse from becoming mainstream.
Using anthropological methods, we examined how social perceptions, the perceived value of reused materials, and interactions with key actors –such as advisors, contractors, and suppliers – shape choices in renovations.
Impact: ChooseReuse aims to provide actionable insights to the construction industry, housing associations, and policymakers, helping them uncover what it takes to make reuse a desirable, mainstream choice in renovations.
An anthropological study exploring why sustainable intentions fall short in renovation decisions
Our industries
Built environment and urban innovation
The built environment is a cornerstone of modern life, shaping how people live, work, and connect. Cities and infrastructure play a pivotal role in driving economic growth, enhancing societal well-being, and fostering sustainable development. Yet, the sector faces pressing challenges: rapid urbanization, climate change, resource scarcity, and shifting demographics threaten the resilience and adaptability of urban spaces and construction practices.
We partner with organizations to develop customized pathways for the green transition, identify unmet needs, build capacity for organizational change, and provide data-driven and strategic insights that align with legal requirements and market demands.
We help with
• Capacity building and organizational change
• Green transition pathways and legal frameworks
• Circular business models
• Customer segmentation and engagement
• Stakeholder and landscape analyses
• Scenario and trend mapping
• Tools for urban development and innovation
• Aligning investor and community interests
Aabenraa Kommune
Evaluation design and baseline analysis for Rødekro city center
Rødekro is a part of a new legal framework that allows municipalities to initiate innovative ideas to revitalize the city center that would not be possible under current regulations.
To help Aabenraa Kommune to track the projects over the coming years, Netsocietal
- Developed a theory of change that connects the overall vision for Rødekro with concrete activities and results.
- Identified the relevant context and factors that might influence life in the city center and the success of the initiatives.
- Designed the evaluation framework, including clear descriptions of data, sources, collection, and analysis methods.
- Conducted the baseline analysis documenting the current state
Realdania By og Byg
Screening model for life in city centers
Development of a 4-stage screening method to evaluate life in city centers and retail businesses to derive recommendations on what should be initiated, kept, and supported.
- Stage 1: A quantitative screening tool
- Stage 2: Qualitative frameworks to assess individual cities that provide quantifiable observational data
- Stage 3: In-depth data analysis, resulting in screening indicators
- Stage 4: Geographic mapping of key data
Analyses: quantitative analysis, urban analysis, document analysis
Realdania, Grundejernes Investeringsfond, DI Byggeri
Boost Reuse
- 88% of all construction waste is estimated to be recycled
- 85% is downcycled for road filling
- Only 8% of the materials in construction are either recycled materials or recyclable materials
The Boost Reuse Project addresses a critical challenge in the construction industry: How to increase the trade and utilization of reused materials. With only 8% of building materials currently being reused or recycled in Denmark and reused materials accounting for less than 1% of total trade, there is an urgent need for action.
The boost reuse project contributes to creating a more circular construction industry by identifying barriers, uncovering opportunities, and accelerating market development for reused materials.
Collaboration partners: Smith Innovation, ConTech Lab
Our industries
Health and Societal Change
Health is the foundation of resilient societies, deeply influenced by factors like social change, innovation, and funding priorities. Yet, challenges such as rising health inequities, underfunded research areas, and the social determinants of health require systemic, people-centered solutions.
At Netsocietal, we help organizations navigate these complexities by aligning health strategies, funding efforts, and cross-sector initiatives to drive long-term societal transformation. Our approach identifies opportunities to address unmet needs, such as underfunded or understudied disease areas, while connecting broader societal initiatives, like housing or urban innovation, to health outcomes.
We help with
• Strategic Development & Vision Alignment
• Context analysis and organizational positioning
• Data Analytics for Health and Well-being Trends
• Funding Strategies for Life Science Research and Innovation
• Connecting Social Determinants of Health to Broader Initiatives
• Stakeholder and Community Engagement
• Systems Thinking for Resilient Health Solutions
• Scenario Mapping and Strategic Foresight
CONCITO
Stakeholder analysis
Qualitative analysis among the most important stakeholders in Denmark and internationally to understand the positioning within Denmark and globally. The analysis identifies and evaluates impact areas, validates the DNA, and identifies driving factors, as well as opportunities and risks.
Analysis types: Stakeholder analysis, interviews
Landsbyggefonden
Case studies of health initiatives in the public housing sector
Qualitative analysis of preventative, treatment, and rehabilitative initiatives in the public housing sector to
- describe the initiatives, including partners, and stakeholders
- understand how the initiatives affect inhabitants
- link initiatives to relevant data to show the scope of the effects
- communicate the initiatives in the form of a one-pager to decision-makers
Analyses: Interviews, document analysis
Our industries
Philanthropy, Science Funding, and Impact Investment
At Netsocietal, we believe philanthropy, science funding, and impact investments hold the potential to drive transformative societal change, leaving the world better than we found it. By bridging the gap between scientific innovation, funding expertise, and actionable impact strategies, we empower organizations to maximize their contribution to society.
Leveraging specialized expertise in areas including science, funding and urban development, we partner with foundations, investors, and research institutions to enhance their strategies, build transparent frameworks, and optimize resource allocation. Whether supporting cutting-edge research or enabling large-scale systemic change, we align missions with measurable results.
Our work enables organizations to achieve measurable results, communicate their value to stakeholders, and amplify their societal contributions through collaboration and optimized investments and resource allocation.
We help with
• Strategic Development & Vision Alignment
• Funding Strategies for Science and Research Impact
• Impact Frameworks & Reporting
• Data-Driven Storytelling with Credibility and Transparency
• Resource Allocation & Organizational Support
• Collaboration for Systemic Change and Greater Impact
• Measuring & Communicating Value
• Capacity Building & Organizational Strengthening
Novo Nordisk Foundation
Developments in Impact Reporting
Analysis of impact reporting among 23 leading philanthropic and public foundations invited to the study.
The study provides insights into the development of impact reporting, including challenges, methods, systems, organizational setup, and the application and value of impact reporting and impact data.
Analysis types: Interviews, qualitative and quantitative analysis
LEO Foundation
Identification and mapping of the biggest investors in specific fields of research worldwide
Cancerfonden
Measuring and evaluating impact of strategic grants and research funding
Evaluation of strategic grants to fellowships and complementary initiatives, conferences, and planning groups to support the research in underdeveloped and underfunded areas within cancer research.
The evaluation provides insights into the goal fulfillment and delivers proposals for the adaptation and amendment for further development of the Swedish Cancer Society’s strategic grant-making.
BørneBasket Fonden
Impact storylines
Analysis types: impact chain analysis
Our industries
Nature Based Solutions
Nature is essential for life, providing ecosystems, climate regulation, and resources that support all living beings. Yet, habitats are degrading, biodiversity is declining, and ecosystems are strained, creating not only an environmental crisis but also a significant economic burden.
At Netsocietal, we believe nature-based solutions can drive both ecological restoration and economic opportunity.
We partner with organizations to align biodiversity goals with market potential, leveraging economic insights, stakeholder analysis, and systemic impact to co-create sustainable, measurable strategies for complex environmental landscapes.
Our support enables organizations to develop impactful, market-driven solutions that enhance biodiversity, foster stakeholder alignment, and maximize both ecological and economic value.
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