Phoenix Design Aid

From reducing our environmental footprint and promoting responsible paper choices to supporting community-driven initiatives, such as the Kilimanjaro Development Center (KDC), continues to be integrated into the way we work ♻️📄🌱

This reporting period, our carbon footprint accounting showed a reduction in overall CO₂ emissions compared to the previous period. At the same time, initiatives such as paper-minimized offices and our paper guide continue to promote more informed and responsible paper choices, while KDC continues to demonstrate the importance of local engagement and ownership in contributing to more sustainable long-term development.

Discover how our work with and n supports and on pages 54-61 of our latest sustainability report.

https://phoenixdesignaid.com/sustainability-report-2026

𝐀 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 🎓🙏🏼

We had the pleasure of participating in the 2026 Career Fair, where we met many talented and motivated students and professionals eager to learn more about our work with design, communication, digital solutions, sustainability, international development and the activities of the PDAid Foundation.

We enjoyed the engaging conversations and appreciated your interest in Phoenix Design Aid and the PDAid Foundation. We look forward to staying connected!

Thank you to Randers Kommune and Business Randers for organising another great event and creating a valuable opportunity for businesses and talent to connect.

Pictured: Torsten Westh, Business Consultant at Business Randers, and Azra Mujačić, Communication Specialist at Phoenix Design Aid. Photo: Dennis Lundø Nielsen.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠-𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 🫱🏼‍🫲🏼💥

We firmly believe that partnerships are essential to achieving all , as change rarely happens in isolation.

In 1996, Dennis Lundø Nielsen, CEO of Phoenix Design Aid, participated in the inauguration of Randers Regnskov and gifted the tropical zoo its first guest book.

That moment marked the beginning of a decades-long friendship and partnership between Dennis and Henrik Herold, Founder and Managing Director of Randers Regnskov. Over the years, they have shared many experiences, ideas and perspectives on , community engagement and responsible business practices.

Learn more about how Phoenix Design Aid and Randers Regnskov have created value across industries through knowledge-sharing, collaboration and a shared commitment to sustainable development, on pages 62-64 of our latest sustainability report.

https://phoenixdesignaid.com/sustainability-report-2026

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 💡🌱 Our CEO, Dennis Lundø Nielsen, recently met with Charles Oluchina, Tanzania Country Director, and Luther Anakur, Regional Director for Eastern and Southern Africa at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), during his trip to Kenya.

Youth empowerment was once again central to the discussion, as part of Phoenix Design Aid’s support for the PDAid Foundation. The conversation also explored how Phoenix Design Aid and IUCN can build on each other’s competencies and strengthen their collaboration – for example in relation to supporting the need for sustainable agriculture.

Phoenix Design Aid is proud to support and work with IUCN. Most recently, we managed the full production process of IUCN’s latest annual reports – from editorial coordination and content structuring to graphic design, layout, translations and final publication.

𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 🙏🏼 Our CEO, Dennis Lundø Nielsen, recently met with Dr. Richard Amenyah, UNAIDS Regional Director in Kenya, alongside representatives from several United Nations (UN) agencies, engaging in inspiring conversation on youth empowerment – a central element of the work of the PDAid Foundation.

The meeting was arranged by Gary Conille, UN Resident Coordinator in Kenya, and led by Dr. Richard Amenyah, bringing together representatives from a range of United Nations agencies, including UN Environment Programme, the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office, International Labour Organization, IOM - UN Migration UN Women, United Nations Development Programme - UNDP, UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

During the board room meeting, Dennis shared the story of the PDAid Foundation and its mission to empower young change agents in disadvantaged communities through mentoring, learning opportunities and skills development. The conversation also explored potential opportunities for collaboration in support of youth development in the region.

We look forward to continuing the dialogue and exploring how shared efforts can help create lasting impact for young people and their communities.

𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐱 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐀𝐢𝐝'𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭!

In a year marked by global uncertainty, changing development priorities and organizational transformation, Phoenix Design Aid has continued its commitment to responsible business practices, the Sustainable Development Goals and meaningful partnerships.

The new report shares stories from across the Phoenix Design Aid group – from ISO certifications to international partnerships, educational initiatives and support for young people through the PDAid Foundation.

Thank you to our employees, partners, clients and stakeholders who continue to be part of the journey.

Read the full report here: https://phoenixdesignaid.com/sustainability-report-2026

𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐱 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐀𝐢𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 🫱🏼‍🫲🏼🛡️

Through this partnership, we support employees who serve as reservists or volunteers in uniformed emergency services, helping strengthen Denmark’s preparedness and resilience.

Our CEO, Dennis Lundø Nielsen, attended a networking event at Kronborg Castle, marking the official start of our support for InterForce.

With this commitment, Phoenix Design Aid is pleased to support InterForce’s important work and to recognise those who contribute to Denmark’s security and emergency preparedness alongside their professional roles.

The planet is sending clear signals: rising heat, extreme weather, and growing pressure on people and ecosystems. The good news is that solutions already exist, and action starts with all of us. This , we join the call to act : by supporting ideas, policies, communities and conversations that move us forward.

At Phoenix Design Aid, we are proud to support organizations working on climate, environment and resilience around the world, helping turn important work into stories that inform, engage and inspire action. Most recently, and for the second year in a row, we finalized the 2025 Annual Report for IUCN, supporting the communication of global efforts to protect nature and advance sustainable development. (Link to the report in comments.)