At Data for Better, we help organizations transform ESG and sustainability information into financial-grade confidence. As a boutique consultancy, we bridge the gap between non-financial and financial reporting – making pre-financial data reliable, auditable, and decision-ready. Our strategic approach empowers businesses to access capital, manage risks, and comply with evolving standards such as ISSB, CSRD, and EUDR. Through our data-to-impact journey, we turn complex data into clarity, and compliance into performance.
Build a trusted foundation for non-financial data.
Select and implement the tooling to make ESG manageable.
From obligation to reliable, repeatable ESG reporting.
Turn ESG data into insight and action.
Drive long-term impact with data-driven business cases and activiation.
Discover our services
We bridge the gap between sustainability and performance, with pragmatic solutions that move you from data to real-world impact.
We connect quality ESG data to business results
Digital solutions that people actually use
We ensure auditability and readiness from day one
Translating between CFOs and CSOs
Practical, scalable, and tailored to your systems
At Data for Better, we ensure that data is used to create greater impact. By combining deep expertise in sustainability, finance, and technology with a no-nonsense, pragmatic approach, we help your organization make sustainable choices that add long-term value. Where others deliver ESG theory, we deliver outcomes, measurable, actionable, and built for performance.
About Data For Better
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Junior Consultant
Rutger Jager brings a unique blend of academic and practical expertise to Data For Better, making him an invaluable part of our growing team. With a background in Public Policy & Governance and Environment & Resource Management, Rutger specializes in transition management and sustainability within diverse contexts.
His professional journey includes roles at iChoosr, where he advanced solar energy adoption, and Teia.nl, where he conducted ecological field research on bats and swifts. This combination of strategic insight and hands-on experience equips Rutger to help businesses bridge the gap between compliance and innovation.
Passionate about empowering organizations to integrate sustainability into their operations, Rutger is dedicated to guiding companies toward meaningful, data-driven change. When not driving impact, he enjoys cycling, playing guitar, and exploring history.
Your Future Role
Are you passionate about sustainability and ready to make a real impact? At Data For Better, we’re always looking for talented, driven individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a data expert, strategist, or communicator, we believe in the power of collaboration to drive meaningful change.
If you’re excited about bridging the gap between finance and sustainability, and eager to work in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment, we want to hear from you. Take a look at our vacancies or simply reach out to us to see how you can contribute to a better future.
Co-founder
Jessica Boekhoudt RA is the visionary behind Data For Better. With a strong background in both finance and sustainability, she began her career at one of the Big Four accounting firms, gaining deep expertise in financial systems and organizational processes. Over time, she transitioned into sustainability, driven by the belief that companies need to go beyond traditional financial metrics and incorporate environmental and social impact into their decision-making.
Jessica is also a lecturer at Erasmus University and serves as a juror for the prestigious ‘Koning Willem I Plaquette voor Duurzaam Ondernemerschap.’ Her passion lies in bridging the gap between finance and sustainability, empowering companies to make data-driven choices that benefit both business and the planet.
Discover how Jessica’s vision shaped the foundation of Data For Better. Read her inspiring journey as a leader in sustainability and finance, which is captured in greater depth in: About the Founder: Jessica’s Story.
Partner
As Advisory Partner of both The Overview Effect and Data For Better, Nick brings a wealth of experience from his time at the Big Four, co-founding Sustainalize, where he led a market-leading sustainability consultancy.
Nick is passionate about supporting sustainable entrepreneurs, helping them realize the full potential of their journey. He excels at building partnerships that enhance collaboration, deliver results, and amplify impact. With his extensive network, Nick embodies the 1+1=3 philosophy, ensuring that the collective outcome of his partnerships exceeds individual efforts, driving real, sustainable change.
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Driven by a passion for aligning innovation with impact, Pascal’s experience spans continents and industries. As Global Director of Innovation & Sustainability at SHV, he spearheaded transformative projects in Europe and Latin America.
Known for his collaborative spirit and expertise in ESG and digital transformation, Pascal brings bold ideas to life. Now at The Overview Effect, he focuses on empowering businesses to embrace sustainable practices through people-focused digital transformation. For Pascal, every project is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
Unlock the power of data to drive sustainable change in your organization. Check our cases to see how we combine deep expertise in sustainability, finance, and technology for impact.
