See how mission-driven organisations use ProBench to run scalable, credible benchmarking programmes — in their own words.
Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative
Use Case: Claims Reporting Platform
VCMI plays a leading role in enabling high-integrity carbon markets through the credible use of high-quality carbon credits. To do this, they needed a digital platform that allows companies to apply for a VCMI Claim — a recognition that signals climate leadership based on VCMI's Claims Code of Practice. Before Probench, there was no manual process to replace — VCMI launched its claims process digitally from day one. Designing this from scratch would have meant building Excel-based surveys, managing manual data collection via email, and coordinating review loops — all highly time-consuming.
VCMI chose Probench for its off-the-shelf flexibility, trusted by many mission-driven organizations. Within weeks, Probench was configured into the VCMI Claims Reporting Platform, allowing VCMI to:
And it worked — right out of the box.
"The Probench platform has made it significantly easier to track, collect, and verify company applications. It saves us time and provides structure that manual tools never could. One especially valuable feature has been the flag function, which streamlines collaboration with third-party verifiers and reduces confusion."
Probench's flag function allowed third-party verifiers to mark specific questions during their reviews. No long email threads. No confusion about "which cell" or "which version." Just clarity and accountability — all in one system.
"It's been incredibly helpful to let verifiers work directly in the system. They can flag issues, and applicants know exactly what to fix. That wasn't something we originally aimed for, but it's made the process even more efficient."
VCMI continues to evolve their questionnaire annually, adding new requirements as carbon market standards develop. With Probench, these updates can be implemented quickly without disrupting the user experience — transforming VCMI from a manual, email-based operation into a streamlined digital standard-setter.
The Coller FAIRR Initiative
Use Case: Increasing Efficiency of Protein Producer Index
Established by the Jeremy Coller Foundation, the FAIRR Initiative is an investor network that raises awareness of the ESG risks and opportunities brought about by intensive animal agriculture. The Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index assesses 60 of the largest, listed global meat, dairy and aquaculture companies on ten critical ESG risk and opportunity factors, tracking company performance since 2019.
Before adopting Probench, FAIRR's ESG index assessments were conducted manually using Excel. This presented several limitations:
FAIRR needed a platform that would help them professionalize, industrialize, and scale their assessment process while reducing the operational burden on their team.
FAIRR onboarded Probench primarily to run its ESG Index assessments, conducting assessments for 60+ companies annually. Probench enabled the FAIRR team and its external contractor to work within a single environment, eliminating the need to exchange dozens of Excel files.
"Probench is the most user-friendly platform I've worked with, especially compared to CDP and GRI. Its conditional logic and structure made assessment completion a breeze."
"We've really appreciated your support—always responsive and helpful, even when we've been slow to respond. It feels like we have true partners backing us."
While Probench's audit trail was expected to support transparency with external stakeholders, FAIRR discovered that it also improved internal collaboration — minimising confusion, rework, and improving team accountability, even during staff transitions.
"It became easier to hand over assessments between team members because of the timestamped version history. We hadn't initially considered that benefit, but it's now essential to our workflows."
FAIRR continues to evolve their questionnaire annually, also adding new assessments from other departments as they see the benefits of using Probench. The platform has transformed FAIRR from a manual, Excel-based operation to a streamlined digital web-based operation, helping FAIRR scale while increasing their efficiency.
Access to Nutrition Initiative
Use Case: Secure platform for multiple indexes & assessments globally
ATNi (Access to Nutrition initiative) is a global foundation actively challenging the food industry, investors and policymakers to shape healthier food systems — analysing and translating data into actionable insights, driving finance, partnerships and innovations for market transformation so that all people have access to nutritious and sustainable food. Their flagship initiatives include the Global Index, Spotlight Index, and Breast-milk Substitutes (BMS) Index. To manage their data-heavy, multi-stakeholder evaluations, ATNi adopted Probench as their core platform for digital data collection, structured analysis, and stakeholder feedback.
As a global leader in nutrition benchmarking, ATNi needed a secure and scalable solution to collect, manage, and analyze sensitive data from hundreds of companies worldwide. Their Excel-based workflows were becoming inefficient, error-prone, and time-consuming — especially with increasing complexity in methodology and the need for parallel assessments across regions. Key issues:
ATNi chose Probench, a benchmarking automation platform built for public and self-assessment workflows. Probench offered:
This allowed ATNi to transition from a waterfall model to an agile, iterative process — enhancing speed and flexibility.
🌍 Global and Regional Indexes
🍼 Infant Nutrition & BMS Monitoring
🛒 Retail and Market Assessments
"The platform is secure, reliable, and incredibly intuitive. What really stands out is the collaboration we've grown with Probench. It's not just a tool, it's part of how we think about our processes."
"We have had the pleasure of working with 73Bit for several years, and their expertise and adaptability have been truly invaluable. They take the time to understand our needs and consistently deliver thoughtful, effective solutions. Thanks to their support, we have been able to bring our surveys online, making our assessments of food companies more efficient. Since 2017, Probench has been an essential tool for creating and managing our surveys for the Indexes. Its centralized features have streamlined our processes, while custom algorithms have enhanced data analysis, giving us deeper insights. The peer review sheets they developed are also significantly supporting our research process. Their flexibility, responsiveness, and dedication to quality make them a trusted and highly valued partner."
The community and co-learning aspect emerged as an unexpected bonus. Strategic conversations with the Probench team helped ATNi refine internal workflows, improve clarity in assessments, and explore innovations such as AI-powered analysis. Since 73bit have been in this space for more than a decade, they cater to other clients doing similar work in other spaces like DEI, Mental Health at Workplace, Talent Inclusion, LGBTQ+ Inclusion, Diversity Projects, Racial Justice, Workforce Disclosure, Child Rights, Biodiversity, Responsible Investments, and Animal Welfare.
ATNi is now exploring advanced visualizations, further AI integration, and expanding assessments in new geographies — all powered by Probench's flexible infrastructure and continuous support.
Chronos Sustainability Ltd.
Use Case: A secured and robust platform to conduct multiple indexes & assessments efficiently
Chronos Sustainability (Chronos), a leading architect of benchmarks and trusted research partner to investor, corporate and civil society clients, sought to streamline and professionalise its company benchmarking process by adopting a single, integrated platform designed to enhance data management, strengthen document control, and ensure the robustness and consistency of company assessments.
Adopting Probench transformed Chronos' benchmarking processes by:
"After several years of use, Probench continues to receive positive feedback from internal and external users, who value its intuitive design, reliability, and ease of use."
One of the most valuable features discovered has been the "Show History" function, which allows:
Chronos is exploring advanced data analysis, smart technology, and advanced dashboard interface — all powered by Probench's flexible infrastructure and continuous support.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Consulting · United Kingdom
Use Case: Inclusive Leadership Diagnostic & Impact Assessment
Fairer Consulting had developed a powerful, research-driven framework on inclusive leadership. But turning that into a scalable, repeatable assessment product was the challenge. They needed:
In-house development or hired contractors would have taken 6+ months and considerable cost — creating overheads and distractions.
Working with Probench, Fairer Consulting launched a robust Inclusive Leadership Assessment in just a few weeks. Key features delivered:
"Probench creates an opportunity to offer an assessment service to the client which we would not have normally being able to offer."
Fairer Consulting onboarded Probench in 2020 primarily to run Inclusive Leadership Assessments, conducting assessments for 1000+ employees and leaders across different companies striving for an inclusive workplace culture. Probench enabled the Fairer team and its clients to assess their team members online to know how inclusive they are in their work environment.
A recommended way to implement the assessment tool is to use it in a "Before–Intervention–After" format. Begin by running the assessment as a diagnostic tool to identify which of the seven inclusive leadership competencies need improvement. Based on the results, design and deliver targeted interventions tailored to the client's specific gaps. Once the program is completed, conduct the assessment again to measure progress. This approach not only personalizes the intervention journey but also clearly demonstrates the positive behavioral shifts and measurable impact of the program, making it a powerful tool for both culture change and ROI tracking.
One of the most immediate behavioral changes observed was among managers, who began proactively connecting with colleagues outside of their usual "in-group." This shift translated into more intentional acts such as regular one-on-one check-ins, coffee chats, and lunches, which, though simple, played a powerful role in building relationships and affinity across teams. These small yet meaningful steps marked the beginning of a more inclusive leadership culture.
As these new connections took root, a clear shift in work allocation patterns emerged. Managers began identifying and engaging team members they hadn't previously worked closely with, assigning them stretch projects and new opportunities. This not only surfaced hidden potential but also created a positive ripple effect, as more team members developed new skills, gained visibility, and became eligible for future leadership pipelines. Over time, this approach strengthens the organisation's talent strategy and fosters a more equitable culture of growth.
"Probench allowed us to scale our inclusive leadership assessments without losing our core: ease, clarity, and impact. It's intuitive for users, efficient for our team, and powerful in the insights it generates."
A powerful advantage emerged when Fairer Consulting began using the tool repeatedly with the same clients across multiple years — Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, and beyond. This longitudinal use enabled the creation of year-on-year benchmarks and the ability to compare progress across different organisations. It also revealed valuable trends and behavioural patterns that clients could use to assess their journey and progress in building inclusive leadership cultures.
Internally, this also meant access to a growing dataset of inclusion maturity levels across sectors. These insights became instrumental in informing new research, shaping future programs, and refining service offerings — a benefit that extended far beyond the original use case.
Another surprising, yet impactful, benefit was the psychological accountability created by scheduling a follow-up assessment. When participants knew they would be re-assessed in six months, it served as a powerful motivator encouraging sustained engagement with learning materials and intentional behavioral change.
This aligns closely with the Theory of Change, where accountability and time-bound feedback loops drive action. The assessment tool evolved from a one-time measure into a change-enabling mechanism that sets expectations, prompts reflection, and reinforces lasting transformation.
"73bit provided us with a tool that is incredibly easy to understand and highly accessible for end users. It offered exactly what we needed: a simple, seamless user experience from link to questionnaire to automated scorecard. We have partnered with 73bit for over 5 years, and they've remained our trusted collaborators for all assessment and tooling needs within our Inclusive Leadership offers. 73bit has helped us conduct assessments for 1000+ employees and 100+ leaders across multiple organisations, enabling us to deliver insights with clarity, consistency, and impact."