beSirius

At beSirius, we envision a future where sustainability intelligence transforms heavy industry from a regulatory obligation into a dynamic strategic asset. We are pioneering a platform that transcends the traditional ESG reporting burden, enabling companies to harness real-time, AI-driven insights that fuel better decisions, stronger stakeholder relationships, and lasting impact.

Our mission is to revolutionize how metals, mining, and manufacturing sectors approach sustainability — shifting from manual, disconnected efforts to automated intelligence that delivers meaningful business value. By integrating advanced AI technologies with deep industry expertise, we empower our clients to streamline compliance while unlocking new opportunities for revenue protection and operational excellence.

We are building the cornerstone of a future where sustainability data becomes a competitive advantage, driving innovation and resilience in some of the world’s most critical industries. Through relentless focus on actionable insights and contextual intelligence, beSirius is shaping a new era of transparent, efficient, and impactful sustainability management.

We've been watching beSirius since their Amsterdam launch in 2022, and honestly, it's refreshing to see a sustainability platform built by people who've actually lived through the pain they're solving. When founders have spent decades in metals and mining—dealing firsthand with those mind-numbing ESG questionnaires—you know they're not building another generic compliance tool.

What Got Our Attention

The "Sustainability Twin" concept immediately caught our eye. Instead of yet another data visualization dashboard, beSirius created what feels like a living, breathing profile of your company's sustainability footprint. It's AI-powered, sure, but more importantly, it actually talks to your existing systems and updates in real-time.

Their client roster speaks volumes—ArcelorMittal, Freeport-McMoRan, and FLSmidth aren't exactly companies that experiment with unproven tech. These are industrial giants with complex operations, and they've bet on beSirius to handle their sustainability intelligence.

The 80% Time-Saver Promise

We're typically skeptical when companies throw around big efficiency numbers, but beSirius's claim of saving 80% of manual reporting time seems believable given their approach. Their AI Digital Copilot doesn't just organize data—it actively fills out frameworks like CDP and EcoVadis, handles supplier screening, and automates those repetitive compliance tasks that make sustainability teams want to quit.

What we appreciate is how they've positioned this time savings. It's not about reducing headcount; it's about freeing up experts to do strategic work instead of data entry.

Industry-First Mentality

There's something compelling about founders who can joke about making sustainability "less tedious" while building genuinely sophisticated technology. The team's candid communication style—they literally call existing ESG workflows "broken"—shows they understand their market intimately.

Their recent €3 million seed round, led by NAP, validates what we've observed: investors recognize that heavy industry needs purpose-built solutions, not adapted consumer software. The fact that they've grown from three founders to 17 team members while maintaining client satisfaction suggests they're scaling thoughtfully.

Who Should Pay Attention

If you're a Chief Sustainability Officer at a large industrial company drowning in ESG reporting, beSirius deserves a serious look. The platform seems particularly well-suited for organizations that have moved beyond basic compliance and want to turn their sustainability data into competitive intelligence.

We're also watching how they expand beyond their current metals and mining focus. The underlying platform could easily apply to other heavy industries facing similar reporting burdens—and that represents significant growth potential.