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Techday NZ
24-06-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
EcoOnline acquires D4H to strengthen crisis management platform
EcoOnline has announced the acquisition of D4H, a provider of crisis management software, in a move aimed at enhancing organisational preparedness for emerging risks. The integration of D4H's platform into EcoOnline's suite will deliver customers a unified crisis readiness and response system, connecting D4H's incident management tools with EcoOnline's existing environmental, health and safety (EHS), chemical safety, and environmental, social and governance (ESG) solutions. D4H is recognised by users on the peer-to-peer review site G2 for its adaptable and collaborative approach to digital crisis management. The company enables organisations across various sectors to manage crises such as environmental incidents, workplace safety events, and other critical disruptions. Industry focus on proactivity The acquisition comes as organisations globally seek solutions that enable proactive crisis readiness rather than simply reacting to incidents as they occur. Companies are increasingly required to navigate complex and unpredictable risks, ranging from climate change-driven emergencies to industrial accidents. A recent report from the World Economic Forum highlights this shift in risk perception, with 54% of surveyed business experts expecting some instability and a moderate risk of global catastrophes within the next two years, and 30% anticipating even more turbulent conditions. As a result, the focus for many organisations has turned from reactive responses to improving anticipation and prevention strategies. "The risks businesses face today are more complex and unpredictable than ever. Whether it's a chemical spill, workplace safety event or an environmental disaster, the need to respond and communicate quickly and decisively is more critical than ever. By embedding D4H's crisis control capabilities into EcoOnline's suite, our goal is to enable organisations to anticipate, prepare for and prevent incidents before they happen," said Tom Goodmanson, CEO of EcoOnline. The connection between D4H and EcoOnline's range of platforms aims to provide users with a 360-degree view of hazards and real-time readiness for all types of critical events. This includes advanced incident intelligence, real-time situational awareness, and automated communications and coordination. The combined offering is positioned to support businesses in improving resilience, minimising operational disruptions, and enhancing the protection of employees, assets and wider communities. Mission alignment D4H's Founder and CEO, Robin Blandford, commented on the alignment of his company's mission with the acquisition. D4H has focused on providing response teams with software designed to make crisis response quicker and easier across industries. "Since founding D4H, our singular mission has been to empower response teams to act quickly and effectively in crises and keep people safe with the easiest-to-use platform on the market. Joining EcoOnline takes that mission to the next level by intelligently connecting emergency management into EcoOnline's impressive suite of health, safety, chemical and ESG reporting capabilities—helping businesses anticipate and prepare for risks, not just react." The collaboration is expected to facilitate better use of data and insights across these areas, supporting the move towards process-driven resilience within organisations. Enhancing operational visibility By broadening both companies' product capabilities, the acquisition seeks to deliver improved operational visibility and control. The newly connected software solutions are designed to equip businesses to address power outages, wildfires, extreme weather, and other threats by enabling teams to anticipate, prepare for, and manage emergencies of varying scales. Industry observers note that integrated systems which support real-time situational awareness and automated coordination are increasingly sought after by organisations managing distributed workforces and critical infrastructure. The addition of crisis response to EcoOnline's offerings is intended to satisfy this demand for greater operational resilience and oversight in the context of modern risk management challenges. EcoOnline and D4H plan to continue supporting their respective customers with the combined suite, which spans EHS, chemical safety, ESG and now crisis readiness and response capabilities.
Cision Canada
24-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
EcoOnline announces acquisition of D4H to address critical need for crisis readiness
TORONTO, June 24, 2025 /CNW/ -- EcoOnline today announced the acquisition of D4H, a global leader in crisis readiness and response software. Recognized as a top choice by users on peer-to-peer review site, G2, D4H redefined crisis management with an intuitive, highly collaborative and adaptable solution. By integrating D4H into EcoOnline's safety and sustainability suite, customers gain an industry-leading crisis response solution that intelligently connects to EcoOnline's EHS, Chemical Safety and ESG products — providing greater visibility, coordination and control to mitigate risks before they escalate. This connection gives customers a 360-degree view of hazards and enables real-time readiness for any type of critical event. "The risks businesses face today are more complex and unpredictable than ever. Whether it's a chemical spill, workplace safety event or an environmental disaster, the need to respond and communicate quickly and decisively is more critical than ever," said Tom Goodmanson, CEO of EcoOnline. "By embedding D4H's crisis control capabilities into EcoOnline's suite, our goal is to enable organizations to anticipate, prepare for and prevent incidents before they happen." In a recent report from the World Economic Forum, 54% of business experts surveyed expect some instability and a moderate risk of global catastrophes, while another 30% expect even more turbulent conditions over the next 2 years. Organizations cannot just "react" to crises any longer but instead take control of available data and insights to better anticipate, plan for and mitigate emergencies before they unfold. With D4H's advanced incident intelligence, real-time situational awareness and automated response communications and coordination, EcoOnline is equipping businesses with the tools to stay ahead of planned or unexpected events—enhancing resilience, minimizing operational disruptions and protecting employees, assets and communities. Robin Blandford, Founder and CEO of D4H, commented, "Since founding D4H, our singular mission has been to empower response teams to act quickly and effectively in crises and keep people safe with the easiest-to-use platform on the market. Joining EcoOnline takes that mission to the next level by intelligently connecting emergency management into EcoOnline's impressive suite of health, safety, chemical and ESG reporting capabilities—helping businesses anticipate and prepare for risks, not just react." To learn more about D4H and EcoOnline's full suite of EHS, ESG and Chemical Management offerings, please visit About EcoOnline EcoOnline delivers innovative environment, health and safety (EHS), chemical management and ESG/sustainability technology solutions to forward-thinking leaders. Founded in 2000 and trusted by over 10,000 brands worldwide, EcoOnline's connected suite of SaaS software enables businesses to protect their people and the planet by ensuring compliance, mitigating risk and streamlining operations. Backed by an unwavering commitment to customer success, EcoOnline's software is powerful yet simple to use – built on decades of real-world expertise, data and insights.
Cision Canada
29-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
EcoOnline Sponsors National Safety Month as U.S. Workplace Fatalities Remain Critically High
In partnership with the National Safety Council, EcoOnline champions data-driven transformation amid rising safety concerns across the U.S. workforce TORONTO, May 29, 2025 /CNW/ - EcoOnline, a leading global provider of safety and sustainability solutions, is sponsoring National Safety Month in partnership with the National Safety Council (NSC) in June 2025. This initiative comes at a time when urgent reform is needed to protect American workers and address persistent safety failures across industries. Since 1996, National Safety Month has raised awareness about the leading causes of preventable injury and death, providing critical insights and resources to help employers build safer workplaces. This year's themes include creating a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement in worker safety practices. Addressing the Urgency of Workplace Safety The United States has one of the highest workplace fatality rates among developed nations. For the last four years, the U.S. fatality rate has been over eight times higher than the U.K. and approximately three times that of the Nordic countries where EcoOnline also operates. According to the latest data from the National Safety Council, an estimated 5,280 workplace fatalities occurred in the U.S. in 2023. Over the past decade, these numbers have shown little meaningful improvement, with the only notable decline occurring during COVID-era lockdowns. Each workplace fatality carries an immeasurable impact on families and communities and, on average, costs businesses approximately $1.31 million, culminating in an estimated $6.9 billion annually. "The numbers speak for themselves — workplace fatalities carry a significant human and financial cost," said Tom Goodmanson, CEO of EcoOnline. " It is clear from the data that U.S. companies must prioritize safety to protect their most valuable assets, their employees. At EcoOnline, our commitment to safety goes beyond compliance, a belief we share with the National Safety Council, whose National Safety Month spotlights the importance of proactive, data-driven safety strategies. We equip organizations with the solutions and insights they need to reduce risk, improve efficiency, and enable greater visibility and predictability for smarter, safer business decisions." The Need for a New Approach U.S. employers are facing increased risks due to recent OSHA rollbacks and deregulation, weakening federal safety protections. As states and cities introduce their own regulations, a fragmented compliance landscape is emerging. Meanwhile, the proposed dismantling of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) threatens workplace safety efforts, with staff cuts already impacting services like coal miner health screenings, raising serious concerns about the future of U.S. safety standards. National Safety Month serves as a crucial reminder for businesses to take proactive steps in ensuring safety and compliance, as the responsibility to protect workers increasingly rests with them. "National Safety Month is a powerful tool to address the alarming rate of preventable deaths and injuries in our workplaces," said National Safety Council President & CEO Lorraine Martin. "With EcoOnline's valuable support, we're able to reach more organizations with critical resources on continuous improvement, employee engagement, roadway safety and wellbeing—all essential components of an effective safety culture that saves lives." As part of its sponsorship, on June 3 rd EcoOnline will participate in NSC's webinar session titled "Scaling Safety with Software: Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement that Grows with You." Register here. About EcoOnline EcoOnline delivers innovative environment, health and safety (EHS), chemical management, and ESG/sustainability technology solutions to forward-thinking leaders. Founded in 2000 and trusted by over 11,000 brands worldwide, EcoOnline's connected suite of SaaS software enables businesses to protect their people and the planet by ensuring compliance, mitigating risk, and streamlining operations. Backed by an unwavering commitment to customer success, EcoOnline's software is powerful yet simple to use – built on decades of real-world expertise, data, and insights. Visit to immediately and positively impact your workplace safety and sustainability.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Are Nordic Workplaces as Safe as They Are Happy? EcoOnline's Safety Survey Reveals Mixed Results
LONDON, March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - New research from the Future Insights Team at EcoOnline, a leading SaaS provider of safety and sustainability solutions, reveals that living in the happiest countries doesn't always mean working in the safest places. The "How Safe & Sustainable Is Your Workplace?" survey, based on insights from 3,600+ employees across Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark, found that half of all workers have been impacted by workplace accidents or work-related illnesses. Despite having some of the world's most comprehensive worker protection regulations, the findings show there is still room for improvement in workplace safety. Nordic countries consistently top global well-being indexes, and this sense of security is partly reflected in workplaces, with 80% of employees feeling safe at work. Yet that leaves 20% who do not. Norway leads the region with 83% safety perception and 74% employer engagement in safety initiatives, demonstrating a strong safety culture. However, safety practices vary across regions, particularly in chemical safety training. While 79% of Norwegian workers receive chemical safety training, this drops to 60% in Denmark. To create consistent safety standards, businesses must invest in safety practices and close knowledge gaps across the region. Linking safety investments to employee well-being The survey reveals that Nordic employees highly value workplace safety with these as the top 3 areas they want further investment in: More safety training opportunities (36%) Increased safety initiative funding (32%) More time allocated to workplace safety efforts (31%) Employees believe that increased safety investments could lead to significant workplace improvements, including happier employees (47%), fewer sick days (33%), and better cross-departmental communication (26%). Growing demand for digital solutions The survey highlights a growing demand from employees for more technology to automate and streamline their safety practices at work, with respondents increasingly calling for mobile and digital tools in their incident reporting. While 47% of employees would opt for digital reporting systems, only 61% currently have access to a digital chemical management system— falling to 53% in Finland. In Sweden, where the survey has run for three years, mobile reporting preferences have grown—from 17% in 2023 to 24% in 2025. Meeting employee preferences for mobile and digital solutions can enhance safety reporting and strengthen workplace culture, creating more engaged safety practices. Aligning Happiness with Workplace Safety "Nordic countries consistently rank among the happiest in the world, a reflection of both life outside of work and within it," says Tom Goodmanson, CEO at EcoOnline. "Sustaining that well-being means ensuring workplaces are not only productive, but also safe and supportive. With 85% of employees considering the work environment in their job choices and 83% willing to leave due to poor conditions, safety isn't just a regulatory compliance issue—it's essential to attracting and retaining top talent." View full infographic. About EcoOnline EcoOnline delivers innovative environment, health and safety (EHS), chemical management and ESG/sustainability technology solutions to forward-thinking leaders. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE EcoOnline
