Inspiring Sustainable Innovation: Meet Team BC1® – Our Motivators of the Year 2026

At My Name is Climate Foundation, we are dedicated to highlighting the visionaries who don’t just talk about change but actively document and drive it. It is our distinct honour to introduce our second Motivators of the Year 2026: Hans and Tilly Scholtze, the visionary founders of BC1® (Business Channel One). It was a true pleasure for us at My Name is Climate Foundation to hear their story and witness the deep connections they are forging across industries to bridge the gap between complex sustainable innovation and public awareness.

A Unique Platform for Global Impact

BC1 is far more than a video production company; it is a unique film platform and sustainable content publisher. This distinction is vital. Their mission is to contribute to a climate-friendly future by sharing powerful, inspiring stories that make sustainable innovations visible. BC1 helps companies and organisations highlight their sustainable initiatives and promotes awareness and commitment to climate change and sustainability.

As a participant in the Startup Hero Journey 2024, BC1 has managed to make significant strides in professionalisation and future-proofing. The journey allowed Tilly to sharpen the platform's positioning and communicate more effectively what makes BC1 unique. "The Journey not only gave us focus, but also the confidence that we can make a difference with our concept," says Tilly.

Cinematic Storytelling for a Sustainable Future

The content produced by BC1 is amazingly cinematic and beautiful. By utilising a high-end documentary approach, they capture the authentic, unembellished human stories behind green technology. This ensures that the transition to a sustainable economy is not just understood, but truly felt.

BC1 distinguishes itself by creating high-quality video productions and offering them without paywalls or advertisements. This makes their platform widely accessible, allowing sustainable stories to reach a wide audience. Tilly stresses, "We don't just want to inform, but really touch. A good story can inspire people to look at their own choices differently." By supporting companies in their sustainability journey, BC1 not only captures the impact of their clients, but also reinforces the urgency of a shared sustainable future.

A Call for Cooperation: Government and Municipal Action

While BC1 is doing incredible work, the scale of the climate challenge requires a collective effort. We urge local governments, municipal bodies, and all organisations working toward a greener future to come forward and work in close cooperation with BC1.

By partnering with platforms like BC1, local authorities can more effectively communicate how regional businesses are moving forward to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). It is not enough for these stories to exist in a vacuum; they need the support of public institutions to reach the widest possible audience. When we align our narrative with public policy, the impact is multiplied, turning local success stories into global blueprints for change.

Empowering the Next Generation: Academic Integration

The value of BC1’s content is a goldmine for academic institutions. We believe that schools and universities should use these films as a primary reference for students. BC1 provides factual, high-quality visual case studies that ground theoretical lessons in the practical reality of 2026, helping students understand what is possible when we work together on sustainability.

Stronger Together in Sustainability

During the Startup Hero Journey, Tilly found not only valuable coaching but also a community of like-minded entrepreneurs. Looking to the future, Hans and Tilly have ambitious plans for BC1 to grow into a platform that presents sustainable innovations in an inspiring way worldwide.

"We see so many great initiatives that don't get the attention they deserve," says Tilly. "Our goal is to give those stories a stage, worldwide. Everyone needs to see what is possible when we work together on sustainability."

Join the Movement

• Watch and Learn: Visit the BC1 website to see how future-proof entrepreneurship is captured through a lens of excellence.

• Share the Vision: Share these films with like-minded people who are looking for reliable, beautiful information.

• Tell Your Story: If your company is working on groundbreaking solutions to achieve SDG goals, we highly encourage you to connect with BC1.

Connect with Business Channel 1 and Explore the Mission

• Official Website: https://www.bc1.nl/en/

• About BC1: https://www.bc1.nl/en/about/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-channel-one-bc1/

• Founder LinkedIn (Hans Scholtze): https://www.linkedin.com/in/hansscholtze/

• Founder LinkedIn (Tilly Scholtze): https://www.linkedin.com/in/tilly-scholtze-10707611/