Ecochain Technologies

“We didn’t start this business with the intention to become a sustainable business. But we quickly realized that what we are doing is inherently more sustainable than what’s happening in the industry.”

““Data is the solution to allow customers to make informed decisions.””

“We are trying to get our message out there. However, nobody knows who makes their garments.” –”

“Ecochain helps us with our calculations and helps make our company more sustainable, by finding and using available solutions and technologies.”

““Thanks to Ecochain software we generated insight in our impact on the world around us, furthermore, it also showed us on what main activities we should focus in our mission to reduce that impact””

“Secrid has a strong internal drive to be a front-runner in sustainability. From the start until the end of the project Secrid was on top of the matter, curious about the background and science behind the methods. Besides their enthusiastic attitude, Secrid also helped with improving our tool and data collection procedure by providing valuable feedback. As a proud owner of a mini-wallet, this project was very tangible and it is funny to realize I’m actually wearing a product LCA that Ecochain calculated.”

“Yes, it feels intimidating at first. But once you commit yourself and apply the tools Ecochain provides, you’ll realize you’re fully capable of owning your impact.”

“It helps us all be better – and collaborate to take action together.”

“Ecochain enabled us with the resources and tools to allocate our production process to a single product. That gave us the clarity to calculate an accurate carbon footprint, down to the kilogram.”

“Ecochain software was very navigable, user-friendly, and their specialists were very helpful in our journey.”

“I knew nothing about Scope 3 reporting before we got started. But once we committed, we got rolling, and it was so much easier than I thought it would be.”

“I was completely focused on data processing – just computer work, computer work. At the end of the day, it keeps running through your head. And at the same time, real estate companies were increasingly asking: ‘Do you have EPDs for your products?’. That’s when I realized we needed a structured solution like Ecochain to make it scalable.”

“Starting early makes all the difference. You really can’t begin too early. When customers start asking for EPDs or product footprint data, you need the knowledge and structure in place. That’s not something you build overnight.”

“We were able to generate and verify all 72 EPDs at once using Ecochain – a scale that wouldn’t have been possible without the right software and the right expertise behind it.”

“With Ecochain, you see which products have the highest impact. But you might also discover something counterintuitive: a product might have a high per-unit footprint, but if you sell very little, it doesn’t move the needle on company impact. Meanwhile, a low-impact product you sell massive quantities of – that’s where a 10% reduction actually matters.”

“Ecochain’s LCA experts supported me with background reports, especially in the beginning. The idea is that we build the knowledge internally – I handle the work, and they support when complexity increases. As time went on, my understanding improved and I could challenge things more critically myself. I didn’t have to become an LCA expert overnight.”

“When you create an EPD with Ecochain, you can’t hide behind assumptions. Every ingredient needs to be broken down, modeled, and justified – exactly what external verifiers need to see. You have to be able to demonstrate to an external verifier that you’re doing it the right way – and Ecochain enables you to document all that data properly.”

“You can’t submit a tender in the European Union without that data. And if you do and your competitors don’t, then you’re in a better position per definition.”

“The greener, the better. But you can’t change the entire world yourself – you need everybody within the chain. Customers and suppliers alike. Ecochain helps us identify the areas where we can be the first to really succeed.”

“Through Ecochain’s software we have the possibility to make our environmental footprint transparent. This also allows us to convince our clients and partners to take sustainable steps.”

“By giving back more than we ask from the environment, we can add long-lasting value and contribute to a healthier, sustainable living environment for all. Now, and for generations to come.”

““As long as there is no benchmark, we strive to be that benchmark ourselves. To our suppliers but also to other catering companies.””

““Ecochain has ensured that the environmental footprint of Vermaat’s suppliers has become concrete and tangible. As a result, Vermaat can now start looking with its suppliers at the best possible ways in which we can reduce our joint environmental footprint.””

“Where we suffer from obesity, food surpluses, and a lot of waste- there are countries where people are starving and cannot even access food. Yet, we produce enough food to feed all these mouths. We see an opportunity to reduce the environmental impact of the food we produce and serve so that we can make the world a little better.”

“One of my favorite updates that I’m happy to share, is being able to provide customers with LCA documentation tailored to their specific project: that would’ve required a lot of time and work in Excel a few years ago, but now we can calculate and visualize the data in a much more efficient way.”