What GreenSoil Group does

GreenSoil Group is a Belgian-headquartered environmental remediation contractor founded in 2016, specializing in biological and in-situ soil and groundwater remediation. The company designs and executes tailormade remediation solutions that use naturally occurring or augmented microorganisms to degrade or transform contaminants — including hydrocarbons (BTEX, MTBE, TPH), chlorinated solvents (PCE, TCE, CVOCs), PFAS, 1,4-dioxane, chromium(VI), arsenic, and other industrial pollutants — directly at the contamination site. Operating from offices in Genk and Gent (Belgium), Papendrecht (Netherlands), and São Paulo (Brazil), GreenSoil has completed or is executing over 35 projects across more than 12 countries with experience treating 30+ contaminant types. Its customers are enterprise clients in oil & gas, chemical, manufacturing, and real estate development, including refineries, chemical plants, tank farms, former industrial sites, and brownfield redevelopment projects.

The technology stack centers on proprietary biological processes backed by an in-house laboratory in Genk. Core techniques include aerobic and anaerobic bioremediation, biobarriers (aerobic, anaerobic, hybrid), soil vapour extraction (SVE), multi-phase extraction (MPE), smart pump & treat, in-situ chemical oxidation/reduction, and on-site biopile treatment with Biopile Air Filtration Technique (BAT). Differentiating proprietary assets include Dehalo-GS — an in-house, low-sugar, pre-fermented electron donor for enhanced reductive dechlorination — and biopolymer-assisted leaching for PFAS co-developed with Sensatec GmbH (up to 95% PFAS removal). The go-to-market is direct enterprise sales under a general contractor model, with revenue earned through project contracts using multiple structures: time & expense, capped maximum authorization, fixed price/lump sum, and liability assumption. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14064, CO2 Performance Ladder Level 3, SIKB, VCA, Achilles, and BRL7000 certifications, and operates strategic partnerships with Sensatec (PFAS, Germany), GeoRem International (Sub-Saharan Africa), Intrinsyx Environmental (phytoremediation), Haemers Technologies (Brazil thermal remediation), and SEJ SoWa (Finland).

Name

GreenSoil Group

Legal name

GREENSOIL GROUP N.V.

Website

https://greensoilgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GreenSoil Group is a Belgian biological soil and groundwater remediation contractor founded in 2016, serving enterprise oil & gas, chemical, manufacturing, and real estate clients across 12+ countries via proprietary in-situ bioremediation, Dehalo-GS electron donor technology, and emerging PFAS biopolymer leaching.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Remediation Services

NAICS

Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629), Remediation Services (562910), Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

In-Situ Treatment Services (ISCO/ISCR, bioremediation, thermal) (BPALAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bioremediation & Phytoremediation (Enhanced Bioremediation, Natural Attenuation) (EUAIALAF), Groundwater Extraction, Treatment & Discharge (Pump-and-Treat, reinjection) (BPALAKAF), Brownfield Site Assessment & Remediation (BPALAKAA), Brownfield Redevelopment Support (Site Characterization & Reuse Planning) (EUAHAFAJ)

Keywords

• Biological soil remediation
• Groundwater remediation services
• In-situ bioremediation
• PFAS contamination treatment
• Environmental remediation contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Genk

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Remediation Project Contracts: GreenSoil Group acts as a general contractor providing end-to-end soil and groundwater remediation services under various contract structures including time & expense-based, capped maximum authorization, fixed price/lump sum, and liability assumption contracts. Revenue is earned through project-based fees, with financial and contractual guarantees provided to clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GreenSoil Group designs and deploys biological and in-situ soil and groundwater remediation services as a general contractor for enterprise clients with contaminated industrial sites. The core offering spans In-Situ Bioremediation, On-Site Bioremediation, an in-house R&D laboratory for feasibility and treatability testing, and risk-sharing Contracting Solutions including Time & Expense, Maximum Authorized Price, Fixed Price, and Liability Assumption structures.

Product overview

GreenSoil Group offers a comprehensive suite of biological soil and groundwater remediation services centered on two primary delivery methods: In-Situ Bioremediation (treating contamination without excavation) and On-Site Bioremediation (treating excavated soil at the project location). The portfolio includes specialized techniques such as Aerobic and Anaerobic Bioremediation, Biobarriers, Soil Vapour Extraction (SVE), Multi-Phase Extraction (MPE), Smart Pump & Treat, and Chemical Oxidation/Reduction. The company differentiates through proprietary products including Dehalo-GS (electron donor) and the Biopile Air Filtration Technique (BAT). Research & Development services with an in-house laboratory in Genk, Belgium support feasibility testing and innovation. Contracting Solutions offer various risk-sharing arrangements from Time & Expense to Fixed Price and Liability Assumption contracts. Emerging PFAS treatment via biopolymer-assisted leaching represents their latest technology development with Sensatec GmbH.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dehalo-GS: Proprietary electron donor developed by GreenSoil for enhanced reductive dechlorination (ERD) in anaerobic bioremediation of chlorinated compounds
• Dehalo
• Biopile Air Filtration Technique (BAT)
• Udetect

Products and services

• In-Situ Bioremediation Biological treatment of contaminated soil and groundwater at the original location of contamination without excavation, using naturally occurring or introduced microorganisms to degrade or transform pollutants directly in their source area. Targeted at enterprise clients with contaminated industrial sites seeking sustainable, minimally disruptive cleanup.
• On-Site Bioremediation Biological treatment of excavated contaminated soil at the project site rather than transporting to external treatment facilities. Provides a more sustainable and economical alternative to conventional ex-situ methods by avoiding off-site disposal.
• Research & Development Laboratory Services In-house laboratory services in Genk, Belgium that conduct feasibility tests, laboratory and field tests, and qPCR microbial analysis to develop and validate innovative biological remediation solutions, including degradation tests, precipitation tests, and biodegradation progress monitoring for clients and internal R&D.
• Contracting Solutions Risk and financial management solutions for remediation projects where GreenSoil acts as general contractor, offering four contract structures: Time & Expense, Maximum Authorized Price, Fixed Price/Lump Sum, and Liability Assumption agreements that provide clients cost certainty and cleanup target guarantees.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 95% PFAS removal through biopolymer-assisted leaching (>99% in sandy soils, >95% in loamy soils)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GeoRem InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2024GeoRem International is a leading environmental remediation contractor in Sub-Saharan Africa with over 20 years of experience in innovative remedial solutions. The partnership focuses on developing the biological remediation market in Sub-Saharan Africa, combining GeoRem's local capabilities and in-house equipment with GreenSoil's cutting-edge biological remediation techniques. The partnership is already active with projects in South Africa implementing sustainable remediation solutions.
• Intrinsyx EnvironmentalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023Intrinsyx Environmental specializes in phytoremediation using endophytic microbes that enhance plant-based degradation of pollutants. GreenSoil and Intrinsyx form a complementary partnership: GreenSoil's biological and in-situ techniques combine with Intrinsyx's phytoremediation to create a broader remediation portfolio. Geographically, their footprints complement each other. The partnership focuses on nature-based remediation solutions for soil and groundwater contaminated sites, including Superfund sites, brownfields, and military installations. Their EPA-approved technology has been featured in The New York Times and Scientific American.
• Sensatec GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSensatec GmbH is a leading environmental remediation company headquartered in Kiel, Germany, with over 18 years of experience and more than 400 completed projects, specializing in groundwater and soil remediation using advanced in-situ technologies. GreenSoil and Sensatec's main collaboration is the joint development of innovative PFAS remediation solutions, combining expertise to address persistent 'forever chemicals.' They are currently conducting feasibility tests at various sites using biopolymer methods and other techniques. Together they have pioneered biopolymer-assisted leaching achieving up to 95% PFAS removal.
• Suomen Erityisjäte Oy / SEJ SoWaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSuomen Erityisjäte Oy (operating as SEJ SoWa) specializes in advanced techniques for remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater, offering biological, chemical, and physical in-situ remediation methods and mobile purification systems. The partnership has successfully executed several projects in Finland, with GreenSoil's specific knowledge nicely complementing SoWa's local presence and experience.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Tetra Tech: Global consulting and engineering firm with a dedicated environmental remediation practice covering site investigation, in-situ treatment, and PFAS. Competes for many of the same enterprise and public-sector tenders as GreenSoil, particularly in Europe and the Americas.
• Stantec Environment: International engineering and environmental services firm providing site assessment, remediation design, and contaminated land management. Comparable to GreenSoil on brownfield and industrial remediation mandates, particularly in North America and Europe.
• Veolia Environmental Services: Global environmental services giant with a substantial soil and groundwater remediation business alongside waste, water, and energy services. Competes for the same large enterprise remediation tenders as GreenSoil but with materially greater scale and balance sheet.
• AECOM Environment: Global infrastructure consulting firm with large-scale environmental assessment and remediation capabilities. Overlaps with GreenSoil on large industrial site cleanups, brownfield redevelopment, and PFAS programs, but operates at materially greater scale.
• SUEZ (now Veolia/Suez Remediation): Major international water and waste management group with a historical remediation services portfolio (Suez Remediation). Serves as a broad incumbent comparable for large industrial remediation contracts in Europe and Latin America.

Direct peers

• Regenesis: US-based provider of in-situ bioremediation products and technologies, including electron donors, persulfate, and slow-release substrates for groundwater remediation. Highly comparable to GreenSoil's Dehalo-GS business and biological treatment portfolio across hydrocarbon and chlorinated solvent applications.
• Sensatec GmbH: German in-situ groundwater and soil remediation specialist with 18+ years of experience and 400+ completed projects. Sensatec is both a direct competitor in the European remediation market and GreenSoil's joint development partner for biopolymer-assisted PFAS leaching, making them the closest comparable on technology and customer profile.
• GeoRem International: Leading Sub-Saharan African environmental remediation contractor with 20+ years of experience. GeoRem is both a regional competitor and GreenSoil's distribution partner for biological remediation in Africa, sharing technical and operating model similarities.
• Haemers Technologies: Belgian thermal remediation technology provider licensed exclusively to GreenSoil Brasil for the Brazilian market. Haemers competes in adjacent thermal desorption offerings (especially for PFAS and chlorinated compounds) and is therefore a relevant technology peer.

Emerging players

• Intrinsyx Environmental: US-based phytoremediation specialist using endophytic microbes combined with plant cultivars to degrade pollutants. Strategic partner of GreenSoil since 2023, addressing overlapping PFAS and chlorinated compound remediation via complementary nature-based methods.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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