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How À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Enhances Sustainability Data Management for ECHTERHOFF

Published on

21 Sep 2026

In conversation with the

Echterhoff

team

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ECHTERHOFF is a medium-sized construction company, offering services in civil engineering, sewer and pipeline construction, specialized foundation engineering, industrial and turnkey construction, and project development.

Industry

Construction

Company size

> 700

FTE

Headquarters

Osnabrück, Germany

Revenue

ca. € 300 Million (2024)

Website

Table of Contents

Case name

What

Echterhoff Holding GmbH

achieved with À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ:

200+

collected ESG data points

+20

points at EcoVadis Assessment

3

À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Modules: EcoVadis, DNK and UN Global Compact

Challenge

Preparing for EcoVadis and the first sustainability report takes a considerable amount of time, especially since assessment standards are constantly changing.

Solution

Sustainability proof that is:

  • systematically documented
  • centrally managed
  • enriched with qualitative data

forms the basis for any requirement.

The Situation

Sustainability at ECHTERHOFF

constructs complex infrastructure projects both above and below ground for a variety of public and private customers, including Deutsche Bahn AG, waterway and shipping authorities, road and highway departments, water and wastewater associations, energy providers, municipal entities, and other public service organizations.

In response to the increasing demand for sustainability data in construction, ECHTERHOFF is dedicated to meeting these requirements by enhancing their practices and achieving the sustainability certifications increasingly requested by their clients. Pursuing sustainability ratings, such as EcoVadis, underscores their commitment to meeting the growing demand for information and data about sustainability in today’s market.

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The Challenge

Mastering ESG Ratings and Reporting efficiently

Recognizing the significance of the EcoVadis rating as a crucial requirement from their customers, the ECHTERHOFF team committed to effectively completing the sustainability reassessment. Furthermore, the company wanted to establish holistic sustainability reporting.

The process of preparing responses posed a significant challenge. Moreover, sustainability data had to be compiled from various spreadsheet files and e-mails. 

Additionally, yearly modifications to EcoVadis' medal program heightened the complexity, necessitating that companies remain updated on the latest methodology changes for reassessments.

In light of these challenges, ECHTERHOFF was looking for a solution to efficiently address the EcoVadis reassessment while concurrently establishing robust long-term processes for collecting and managing sustainability data for future endeavors. 

They were also looking for consolidated documentation and a clear overview of their sustainability initiatives. Qualitative data points in particular had not yet been systematically documented and centrally managed.

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The Solution

The À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Moment

In partnership with À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ, ECHTERHOFF succeeded in:

  • creating a consistent basis for managing the EcoVadis questionnaire
  • coping with the growing number of customer requirements
  • using the DNK module to create a standardised sustainability report based on their data

They are supported by À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ's team of experts in preparing questionnaire responses and setting up data processes through templates and sparring.

By using À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ's Collaborative Proof Platform, ECHTERHOFF is now integrating consistent documentation of qualitative and quantitative data into their workflows.

In this way, À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ creates a dynamic data foundation that evolves with each new sustainability questionnaire answered, and each data point stored.

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How ECHTERHOFF Uses À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ

ECHTERHOFF uses several modules from À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ's Collaborative Proof Platform. These include the EcoVadis module, the DNK module and the UN Global Compact module. Each newly answered question generates a data record stored in the software, which simplifies documentation and ensures compliance with standards.

With À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ's AI-based platform, all sustainability data is collected in real-time, facilitating collaboration among team members. This enables seamless data sharing and communication, empowering ECHTERHOFF to effectively tackle the EcoVadis assessment. In 2025, ECHTERHOFF achieved an additional 20 points with À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ at EcoVadis.

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À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ empowers ECHTERHOFF’s team to effectively organize incoming customer requirements, along with the necessary measures to achieve continuous progress and long-term results in their ESG initiatives.

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The Results

Centralized Collection of Proof

+20 points at EcoVadis Assessment

Achieved in 2025 with À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ.

Efficient Resource Allocation

Resources are used more efficiently, freeing the team to focus on core activities while still ensuring timely responses to customer enquiries.

Long-term Processes

Robust, long-term processes for collecting and documenting sustainability data, ensuring qualitative and quantitative information is systematically gathered and readily accessible.

Flexible Data Foundation

Data in À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ can be used flexibly, whether for the EcoVadis assessment or a sustainability report, and adapts to changing requirements.

"Our commitment to sustainability is substantial, but the reality of managing construction projects often leaves us stretched for time and resources. We needed a solution that would streamline our sustainability data processes while ensuring our ongoing compliance with evolving standards."

Udo Wessel
Head of Engineering Construction / QHSE Manager

“For us, À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ serves as more than just a data repository; it's a dynamic platform that fosters our collaboration and drives efficiency to achieve our long-term sustainability goals.â€�

Udo Wessel
Head of Engineering Construction / QHSE Manager

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team walked us through the project.

Udo Wessel
Echterhoff Holding GmbH

Head of Engineering Construction / QHSE Manager

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