Navigating global shifts.
Protecting business. Unlocking growth.
Tariffs, trade conflicts, and geopolitical uncertainty are reshaping the global economy.
At IRIS (Institute for Research and Innovation Studies), we help partners to stay ahead of disruption and to seize new opportunities.
Your challenges today
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U.S. tariffs and strong renewed protectionism under Trump.
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EU–US trade tensions affecting Danish exports.
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Energy security and the accelerating green transition.
How IRIS helps
We deliver early warning, foresight, and actionable strategies so your business can:
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Anticipate policy shifts.
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Mitigate risks in supply chains and compliance.
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Expand into new growth markets with confidence.
Our services
We provide solutions that combine political foresight with impact:
Trade & Tariff Risk Advisory
Anticipating U.S.–EU disputes and protecting export competitiveness.
Strategic Risk Management
Mitigating exposure to geopolitical shocks, sanctions, and regulatory risks.
Opportunity Mapping
Unlocking markets in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, aligned with EU global strategies.
Sector-Focused Advisory
Energy & Renewables
Security Channels
Foreign Policy
Finance & Investment
We provide expertise
Uncertainty creates opportunities. We provide expertise to help companies utilize emerging opportunities and navigate global environments.
Industries we work with
IRIS offers expertise in managing strategic risks and identifying opportunities across sectors, including climate and energy, environmental sustainability, defense, and green diplomacy.
Energy & Renewables
Helping Ørsted-like companies navigate EU climate policy, global energy security, and critical raw material supply.
Shipping &Logistics
Advising leaders like Mærsk on tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and trade strategy in uncertain markets.
Finance & Investment
Supporting institutions such as DIPO in assessing risk-return profiles in emerging economies.
Understanding geopolitical conditions enables businesses to seize emerging opportunities arising from global political shifts, such as identifying new markets or partners.
Expertise areas
CLIMATE
Climate awareness
and mitigation of risks
– becoming tuned-in to the
low-emission society
EUROPEAN UNION
Instruments are there to help your organization steer in the EU
– seize the opportunities
ARCTIC
Long-standing engagement in the Arctic has built a sustained focus on the region’s strategic and environmental dynamics and importance.
SECURITY
Geopolitical uncertainties and international relations
– be abreast of political developments
ENERGY
Energy security, sustainable energy, low-carbon economic growth, energy efficiency and renewables
– staying on top of developments
Events & Conferences
Examples of events arranged within the following areas:
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Large Power-to-X within hard-to-abate sectors, including global shipping and industry, ØRSTED A/S and MAERSK A/S
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Decarbonization at scale and across the industry, Power-to-X, TOPSOE A/S, and students from the TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF DENMARK (DTU)
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Renewable energy from floating wind farms, FLOATING POWER PLANT A/S
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Onshore versus offshore renewable energy, GREEN LAB SKIVE A/S
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Circular economy and the environment, JYSK A/S and JYSK Holding
Who we are
IRIS is an independent, non-profit institute with more than 20 years of experience as Diplomatic Advisor at the intersection of EU policy, global trade and business strategy.
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We provide clarity.
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We engage directly with the EU and global decision-makers.
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We translate complexity into actionable strategies for companies and organizations.
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We are trusted for our objectivity, independence and global perspective.
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We possess diplomatic skills, management skills, research, and negotiation expertise.
Through research and innovation, our primary aim is to use our robust expertise in managing strategic risks to provide guidance to organizations navigating complexities.
Sigurd Schmidt
Founder
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