dss+

What dss+ does

dss+ is a global operations management consulting firm headquartered in Versoix, Switzerland, with a stated purpose of saving lives and creating a sustainable future. Founded in 1968 as the consulting arm of DuPont de Nemours, the firm was carved out in 2019 and rebranded as dss+ following a management buy-out supported by Gyrus Capital; majority ownership transferred to UK mid-market private equity firm Inflexion in February 2023. dss+ serves large enterprises in high-hazard industries — oil & gas, chemicals, mining, transportation, power & utilities, manufacturing, agriculture, infrastructure, and private equity — delivering consulting across six pillars: improving safety and risk value protection, transforming culture, maximising sustainability and ESG impact, enhancing operations performance, leveraging AI for risk prevention, and building capabilities through training. Its service lines span workplace safety, process safety and asset integrity, enterprise risk management, ESG strategy and decarbonisation, and infrastructure advisory.

The company's differentiated intellectual property includes the proprietary dss+ Bradley Curve culture transformation methodology, dss+ Humex operations framework, GAIA infrastructure ESG assessment tool (based on 21 leading ESG standards), STOP DataPro safety observation application, the dss+ Transform Application, and the dss+ 360 AI-enabled risk prevention platform, supplemented by UTrakk technology acquired through Proaction International. dss+ has expanded aggressively via M&A over 2022–2026, integrating Perfect Food Consulting (agri-food sustainability, 2022), ADS System Safety Consulting (US public transport safety, 2023), ETSCAF (France-based safety culture, 2024), Infrata (global infrastructure advisory, 2024), Proaction International (operational performance with UTrakk, 2025), and Lauras International USA (operational excellence, 2026) — bringing headcount to approximately 1,750 across 41 offices in EMEA, Americas, Middle East, and Asia.

dss+ generates revenue primarily through bespoke, enterprise consulting engagements (professional services) targeted at C-suite through shop-floor implementation, supplemented by recurring subscription revenue from digital products (STOP DataPro, Transform Application, dss+ Learning Platform) and training/capability building programmes. Distribution is exclusively direct enterprise sales with no third-party channels. The firm holds consecutive Deloitte Switzerland's Best Managed Companies awards (2024, 2025), multiple IJ Global Awards for infrastructure advisory (2023, 2024), Consultancy.org Diamond-level rankings in the Middle East (2022), and became a United Nations Global Compact participant in April 2025.

Name

dss+

Legal name

DSS Sustainable Solutions Switzerland S.A.

Website

https://consultdss.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

dss+ is a Switzerland-based global operations management consulting firm, founded 1968 (DuPont heritage) and majority-owned by Inflexion since 2023, serving large enterprises in high-hazard industries with safety, culture transformation, ESG/sustainability, operations performance, AI-enabled risk prevention, and infrastructure advisory services across ~1,750 employees and 41 offices worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Versoix

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Operations Management Consulting Services: Core consulting engagements focused on safety performance improvement, culture transformation, sustainability/ESG, and operations performance. Services delivered from leadership level to shop floor implementation.
2. Training and Capability Building: Online learning, learning management systems, virtual and classroom-based learning workshops, and custom training solutions to build organizational and human capabilities.
3. Digital Platforms and Tools: SaaS applications including STOP DataPro, Transform Application, and Learning Platform offered as part of broader service engagements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

dss+ is a global operations management consulting firm delivering advisory and implementation services across six pillars: workplace safety, process safety and enterprise risk management; culture transformation; sustainability and ESG strategy; operations performance improvement; AI-enabled risk prevention; and training and capability building. Engagements are delivered to large enterprises in high-hazard industries by consultants working from boardroom to shop floor, supported by proprietary methodologies (Bradley Curve, Humex) and digital tools (STOP DataPro, dss+ 360, GAIA, UTrakk).

Product overview

dss+ is a global operations management consulting firm (headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland) offering a portfolio of consulting service lines supported by proprietary methodologies and digital products. The core consulting pillars are: Improve Safety Performance and Risk Value Protection (workplace safety, process safety, enterprise risk management); Transform Culture (dss+ Bradley Curve™); Maximise Sustainability and ESG Impact (strategy, ESG integration, decarbonization); Enhance Operations Performance (dss+ Humex, Full Potential Diagnostics, continuous improvement); Leverage AI for Risk Prevention (dss+ 360); and Build Capabilities through Training (online learning, workshops, custom solutions). These services are delivered alongside a suite of digital products including STOP® DataPro® (web/mobile safety observation app), the dss+ Transform Application (digitizes operational and risk management workflows), the dss+ Learning Platform (SaaS LMS), the GAIA ESG assessment tool, and the UTrakk technology platform (acquired via Proaction International). dss+ also acquired specialized service firms — Infrata (global infrastructure advisory across aviation, roads, rail, maritime, power, digital, and social infrastructure sectors), ADS System Safety Consulting (public transport and EV safety), Perfect Food Consulting (agri-food sustainability), ETSCAF (workplace safety and cultural transformation in France), Lauras International USA (operational excellence), and Proaction International (operational performance and leadership coaching with UTrakk technology). The company serves high-hazard industries including agriculture, chemicals, mining, oil & gas, transportation, manufacturing, power & utilities, and construction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STOP® DataPro®: A secure web-based application accompanied by a mobile app for recording and analyzing safety performance data gathered on STOP observation checklists
• dss+ Bradley Curve™
• dss+ Humex
• GAIA

Products and services

• dss+ Safety & Risk Management Services Consulting services covering workplace safety, process safety and asset integrity, and enterprise risk management, delivered to enterprises in high-hazard industries from boardroom to shop floor.
• dss+ Culture Transformation Services Culture transformation consulting programs using the proprietary dss+ Bradley Curve™ methodology to advance safety culture maturity from Reactive through Dependent, Independent, and Interdependent stages, with leadership development embedded.
• dss+ Sustainability & ESG Consulting Services Consulting services including sustainability strategy and roadmap definition, integration of ESG and impact into investment processes, and energy transition and decarbonisation advisory for enterprises and investors.
• dss+ Operations Performance Services (Humex) Operations performance consulting using the dss+ Humex methodology, Full Potential Diagnostics and continuous improvement practices to enhance productivity and operational excellence for industrial clients.
• dss+ Training & Capability Building Services Training services combining online learning management, virtual and classroom-based learning workshops, and custom solutions to build organisational and human capabilities.
• Infrata Infrastructure Advisory Services Infrastructure advisory services covering Technical Advisory, Strategic and Commercial Advisory, Demand and Traffic Advisory, Sustainability Advisory, and M&A and Asset Management across aviation, roads, rail, maritime, social infrastructure, digital, power and utilities, and water and waste sectors.
• ADS System Safety Consulting Services Risk-based system safety, system security, and fire and life safety consulting services for public transport, aviation, space, and autonomous and electric vehicle sectors.
• Perfect Food Sustainability Consulting Services Sustainability consulting services within the agri-food sector, including carbon accounting, ESG reporting, and life cycle assessments for food and beverage clients.
• STOP® DataPro® Secure web-based application with a mobile app for recording and analyzing safety performance data gathered on STOP observation checklists, sold as part of broader safety engagements.
• dss+ Transform Application Mobile application and web platform that digitizes operational and risk management processes for client organisations, enabling risk workflows, safety data tracking, and management operating systems.
• dss+ Learning Platform SaaS learning management system (LMS) available via web and mobile interfaces to manage blended learning needs including online learning, workshops, and custom solutions.
• dss+ Learning Ecommerce Site E-commerce portal where handbooks, workbooks, and eLearning course previews can be purchased.
• dss+ 360 (AI Risk Prevention Platform) AI-enabled platform for predictive, data-driven risk prevention that shifts safety from reactive response to proactive risk mitigation, particularly for high-hazard industries.
• GAIA (Global Assessment of Infrastructure Assets) Proprietary ESG assessment tool for infrastructure assets combining materiality and performance assessments based on 21 leading ESG standards, supporting due diligence, project financing, pre-sale readiness, and sale due diligence.
• UTrakk Technology Platform Proprietary technology platform providing digital tools for operational performance management and coaching, integrated into dss+'s operational safety, performance and sustainability offerings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% reduction in Severity Rate for ethanol producer client
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional, flagship and minor.

• The INSIGHT GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 October 2025Strategic partnership to develop comprehensive safety solutions for the trucking industry, combining safety technology, risk management, and strategic consulting to reduce crashes, improve driver behavior, and enhance operational performance.
• RoadAwarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 October 2025Strategic partnership with The INSIGHT Group and RoadAware to create comprehensive safety solutions for trucking industry, leveraging proprietary technology and expertise to address rising safety costs and regulatory pressures while improving safety and profitability.
• ETSCAFcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2024Partnership with France-based workplace safety and cultural transformation company to expand expertise in operational risk management and safety. ETSCAF was founded in 1992, became part of Air Liquide in 2002, and became independent in 2009. The collaboration involves more than 1500 global consultants and focuses on delivering safety transformation programs and strengthening leadership development for industrial clients worldwide.
• Impact Advisory Board (IAB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 October 2023External advisory board bringing insights and expertise from diverse industries and geographies to guide dss+ on macro and industry trends, business model development, innovation and impact maximization. Members include Xavier Bontemps (Chair), Betül Susamis Unaran, Juan Gabriel Aguiriano Nalda, Alexa Dembek, Seema Arora, Alex Kuilman, and Rafael Chaves Santos.
• Romande EnergieregionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 September 2022Partnership to create ZenCO2 - a range of services to help Swiss companies transition to clean energy through greenhouse gas emission reduction roadmaps. Unique service that not only defines net zero strategies but advises and assists with implementation at operational level.
• Black Bull BiocharflagshipOthers · 11 July 2022First spin-off from dss+ with mission to establish sustainable circular biochar market in UK. Won £3m government contract for B2B digital platform uniting agricultural, industrial, and research partners to scale biochar use for carbon removal. Aims to deliver at least 50,000t CO2 carbon storage per year by 2030.
• Arla FoodsminorOthers · 11 July 2022Partner in Black Bull Biochar platform with 2,100 farmer owners based in the UK, participating in B2B digital platform for biochar scaling.
• BSW (British Sawmilling)minorOthers · 11 July 2022One of UK's largest forestry and sawmilling businesses, partner in Black Bull Biochar platform for biochar value chain development.
• BiomaconminorOthers · 11 July 2022Leading pyrolysis manufacturer, partner in Black Bull Biochar platform providing manufacturing expertise for biochar production.
• University of EdinburghminorOthers · 11 July 2022Research institute partner in Black Bull Biochar platform supporting scientific research and development.
• UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH)minorOthers · 11 July 2022Research partner in Black Bull Biochar platform contributing to environmental impact assessment.
• Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)minorOthers · 11 July 2022Research partner in Black Bull Biochar platform supporting agricultural applications research.
• VolcafecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2022Partnership with Swiss coffee trader to assess and address carbon footprint through global carbon accounting across 25+ origin and destination offices. dss+ drawing on experience with integrating climate action into business operations supports Volcafe in developing carbon reduction and removal plan.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• DNV: DNV is a global risk management and quality assurance provider with strong overlap to dss+ in maritime, oil & gas, and energy safety/risk advisory, including certification and assurance services for high-hazard industries.
• AECOM: AECOM competes directly with Infrata (dss+'s infrastructure advisory subsidiary) in technical advisory, transportation, and infrastructure consulting, and is a major global rival across dss+'s government and public sector work.
• WSP: WSP is a major global infrastructure and environmental services consultancy that competes with dss+ on infrastructure advisory, ESG, and transportation consulting engagements, particularly in aviation, rail, and ports.
• SLR Consulting: SLR Consulting is a global environmental, EHS, and sustainability consulting firm that competes directly with dss+ in safety transformation, ESG advisory, and environmental services for industrial and infrastructure clients.
• Jacobs: Jacobs is a global professional services firm that competes with dss+ in infrastructure advisory, transportation, water, and government services, particularly in the technical advisory segments served by Infrata.
• Mott MacDonald: Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy competing directly with dss+/Infrata in transport, energy, and infrastructure advisory projects across aviation, rail, and ports.
• Arcadis: Arcadis is a global design, engineering, and sustainability consultancy competing directly with dss+ in ESG strategy, climate advisory, and operations consulting for industrial and infrastructure clients across Europe and globally.
• Ramboll: Ramboll is a global engineering, sustainability, and consulting firm with strong overlap to dss+ in environment, health, safety, infrastructure advisory, and ESG services across European and global industrial markets.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): ERM is the world's largest pure-play sustainability and EHS consulting firm, with deep overlap to dss+ in safety transformation, ESG, and operational risk services. dss+ board chair John Alexander is the former CEO of ERM, underscoring the close functional and competitive alignment.

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas is a global testing, inspection, and certification company that offers adjacent consulting services in EHS, asset integrity, and sustainability — competing with dss+ in some industrial safety and asset integrity engagements as part of a much broader TIC portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ConsultDSS
• YouTubeyoutube.com/consultdss
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/consultdss
• Instagraminstagram.com/consultdss

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles27 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A5 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about dss+