ABOUT US
Architects of Positive Impact
From strategy to implementation.
At Plan4Sustain we help businesses lead with clarity and conscience — aligning strategy with sustainability to build a future that creates value for people, planet and performance.




SERVICES
Empowering Businesses with
Strategic Consulting

Strategy
Anticipate change, set priorities, plan actions, mitigate risks, and drive sustainable growth.

ESG Reporting
Strengthen trust, enhance transparency, and turn ESG into a lasting competitive advantage.

Circularity
Optimize resources, reduce impact, and maximize value. Assess your products’ life cycle.

Innovation
Turn ideas into impact. Innovate with new business models and sustainable solutions.

Decarbonization
Reduce emissions, increase efficiency, and meet climate targets with decarbonization strategies.

Certification
Ensure credibility. Obtain certifications that strengthen your business competitiveness.

Training
Empower your team for the future. Hands-on training in ESG, innovation, and circular economy.

Communication
Communicate impact with transparency. Strengthen reputation and market credibility.
SERVICES PACKAGES
From Vision to Action:
Your Sustainability Journey Starts Here

ESG Diagnosis
Initial assessment of the company’s ESG performance, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement.
What’s included?
• Diagnostic questionnaire aligned with the voluntary EFRAG standard for SMEs.
• Analysis of results and identification of priorities.
• Summary report with recommendations for priority actions.

Sustainable Action Plan
Development of a simplified ESG strategic plan to guide the company in the coming years.
What’s included?
• 2 to 3 workshops with the company’s management team.
• Definition of objectives and initiatives across Environmental, Social, and Governance pillars.
• Development of a basic set of ESG KPIs.
• Formulation of a code of conduct and simple policies.

Carbon & Efficiency
Reducing the carbon footprint and improving energy efficiency.
What’s included?
• Calculation of the company’s organizational carbon footprint
• Identification of energy efficiency measures.
• Brief training for the team on best practices for carbon reduction.
• Simplified emissions inventory and reduction plan with estimated savings.

Green Communication
Support in preparing reports and ESG communication materials.
What’s included?
• Collection and organization of key ESG data.
• Drafting of a short Sustainability Report aligned with GRI or SME-VSME standards.
• Consultancy on dissemination strategies (website, social media, institutional materials).
OUR TEAM
The Team Behind the Purpose
Every strategy we shape, every impact we make, begins with people.
This is the team that turns vision into action — and purpose into progress.

Vítor Ferreira
• Diplom. in Economics | University of Coimbra; Master’s in Economics and Management of Science and Technology | ISG; PhD in Innovation | University of Lisbon
• Adjunct Professor at IPLeiria and Visiting Associate Professor at IBS – ISCTE, Coimbra Business School, and Feevale University
• General Director of Startup Leiria
• Founder of Plan4Sustain
• Innovation | Strategy | Entrepreneurship
Email: vferreira@plan4sustain.pt

Carla Ferreira
• Diplom. in Architecture, Master’s in Energy for Sustainability, and PhD in Sustainable Energy Systems | University of Coimbra
• Associate Researcher at the Center for Industrial Ecology – ADAI-LAETA
• Adjunct Assistant Professor at FCTUC – University of Coimbra
• Sustainability and circular economy consultant at Plan4Sustain
Email: crodrigues@plan4sustain.pt

Henrique Miranda
• Bachelor’s in Electrical and Telecommunications Engineering | University of Coimbra
• Master’s in Relationship Marketing | IPLeiria
• Graduate in General Management and Internet Business | Universidade Católica Portuguesa
• Graduate in Innovation | Singularity University
• Founder of Plan4Sustain and Better2Earth Group
• Environmental Ambassador for the GOES Foundation
• Senior Member of IEEE and the Portuguese Order of Engineers
Email: hmiranda@plan4sustain.pt
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Get In Touch
Meet Us
Startup Leiria Mercado, Av. Cidade de Maringá 55 1º piso, 2400-137 Leiria
Email Us
comercial@plan4sustain.pt
Let’s Start the Conversation
We’re here to turn ideas into action and challenges into opportunities.