Call for proposal: To conduct consultancy sessions with selected startups covering the development of an impact report and transition to circularity strategy-CLUSTER4GREEN

About Berytech:

Berytech is a leading organization in the Entrepreneurial Eco-system in Lebanon, that aims to provide a conducive environment for the creation and development of startups, through incubation, business support, counseling, funding, networking, and company hosting, hence taking part in the economic revival of the country, participating in wealth and job creation, and retaining graduates and high-level skills in Lebanon.

About CLUSTER4GREEN:

Berytech is an implementing partner in Lebanon of the CLUSTER4GREEN Project. Cluster4Green is a project funded by the European Union under the ENI CBC Med Program to support and encourage the creation of economic opportunities through the promotion and development of the Mediterranean Circular Economy. The objective of this program is to support MSMEs in adopting Circular Economy innovation processes and in establishing national and international consolidated collaboration agreements including the building of Public-Private Partnerships.

Component 1: Sustainability Investment Framework
The objective for the consultant is to assess the efficiency and impact of the startup on 4 levels: Economic, Social, Environment, and Territory.

The consultant will use the IMPACT RATING TOOL. The tool proposes a scoring method that focuses on the local impacts of businesses and economic development organisations. The IMPACT RATING scoring method provides an assessment of the performance of a business in terms of local impacts, with regards to four areas: Economic, Social, Environment and Territory. The tool is aligned with international initiatives and allows to assess a company’s contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals – SDGs.

It meets two objectives:

1. Provide businesses with a concrete method to assess and - maximise their local impact in the management of their affairs.
2. Allow citizens, public/private institutions, and all stakeholders to identify and acknowledge the achievements and commitments of enterprises who are present on their territory.

The impact rating tool questionnaire consists of 90 questions and 33 criteria to provide a rating of impact. The questions are divided into four impact categories and startups will have the possibility to evaluate themselves on one or more of these categories. Once the questionnaire is completed, startups will be able to view their scores by category and overall. The Impact rating tool will allow startups to engage towards more positive impacts of their territories and encourage them to develop their social responsibility and contribution to sustainable development.

Component 2: Impact Strategy Development/Action Plan

Based on the results of the IMPACT RATING TOOL, the consultant will work closely with the startups to develop an impact strategy report and action plan that allow the start-up to achieve better rating results. The start-up will therefore receive tailored support from the consultant to adopt better economic/social/environmental/territorial practices.

Component 3: Methodology for the implementation of a circular economy

Based on the outcome of component 1 and component 2, the consultant is required to develop a methodology for startups and SMEs for the transition to circular economy. It will consist of defining the steps needed for businesses and different stakeholders to achieve a more circular environment. In addition to highlighting the role of startups and SMEs to steer the Lebanese economy towards circular economy.

The consultant should cover the three components. The consultant will be working with one, two or three selected startups; The consultancy mission should be delivered between March 2023 until May 2023.

• Consultant experienced in working with the startups on the required topics (refer to the above) with a minimum of 7 years’ experience.
• The consultant should be an expert in circular economy, ESG and SDG
• Expert trainers or training firms will be selected based on: - The proposal and methodology suggested and its fit for the program’s objectives. - Experts bio, proven track records and experience in the required field - Budget scope