GÖG - Gruppe für ökologische Gutachten GmbH

What GÖG - Gruppe für ökologische Gutachten GmbH does

GÖG - Gruppe für ökologische Gutachten GmbH is a Stuttgart-based environmental planning and ecological consulting firm founded in 1987 and operating as a GmbH since 2020. The firm delivers integrated environmental services across six practice pillars: Planung (Planning) covering landscape, approval, environmental impact, BImSch, and biotope network planning; Beratung (Consulting) for regulatory process support; Gutachten (Expert Assessments) covering NATURA 2000, species protection examinations, and court expert opinions; Umsetzung (Implementation) including environmental construction supervision; Verwaltungshelfer (Administrative Support) for state model projects; and Präsentation/Kommunikation (Presentation/Communication) for public-facing information materials.

The firm's technical infrastructure is built on standard professional services tooling: ArcGIS and QGIS for spatial ecological analysis, GPS-enabled tablet PCs for mobile field data capture, and a DIN 9001-certified quality management system. GÖG operates a core team of approximately 30 specialists — including 2 managing directors (Dr. Laura Matthäus for commercial management, Birgit Vetter for technical management), 1 Prokurist (Matthias Bönicke, head of species protection), department heads across Natura 2000, Bodenschutz, Genehmigungsplanung, Bauleitplanung, GIS, and Ökologische Baubegleitung, plus ~30 freelancers, interns, and student assistants.

Revenue is generated through fee-for-service consulting engagements, project-based commissions, public tenders, framework agreements with government bodies, and court-appointed expert witness services. Dr. Laura Matthäus holds a public appointment as a sworn expert witness from Regierungspräsidium Stuttgart, enabling testimony in administrative court proceedings. Marquee clients include Deutsche Bahn (Stuttgart 21), TransnetBW (SuedLink), Amprion, EnBW, Bayernwerk Netz, Porsche, LUBW (state environment agency of Baden-Württemberg), Flughafen Stuttgart, and various municipalities including Stadt Rottweil (Landesgartenschau 2028). The firm is active nationwide across Germany with a primary focus on Baden-Württemberg, has completed over 2,000 projects since 1987, and is privately held by its managing directors with no external investors disclosed.

Name

GÖG - Gruppe für ökologische Gutachten GmbH

Legal name

GÖG - Gruppe für ökologische Gutachten GmbH

Website

https://goeg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GÖG - Gruppe für ökologische Gutachten GmbH is a Stuttgart-based environmental consulting firm providing integrated ecological planning, species protection assessments, expert witnessing, and construction supervision services to energy, rail, automotive, and government clients across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Consulting Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Landscape Architectural Services (54132)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Permitting, Siting & Environmental Impact (EIA/NEPA) Advisory (EUAMANAB)

Keywords

• Environmental planning services
• Ecological consulting
• Species protection assessments
• Environmental impact assessment
• Landscape planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuttgart

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Environmental Planning and Consulting Services: GÖG generates revenue through fee-for-service consulting engagements, primarily for landscape planning, environmental impact assessments, species protection expert opinions, soil protection concepts, water management planning, and ecological construction supervision. Services are commissioned by project developers, municipalities, and government agencies on a project-by-project basis. Revenue is project-based and recurring through new infrastructure and development cycles.
2. Expert Witness Services for Administrative Courts: GÖG provides court-appointed expert witness services (Sachverständigengutachten) for administrative courts, addressing disputes in landscape ecology and landscape planning. Dr. Laura Matthäus holds a public appointment as a sworn expert (öffenlich bestellt zum vereidigten Sachverständigen) by the Regierungspräsidium Stuttgart.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

GÖG is an interdisciplinary environmental planning and ecological consulting firm that helps project developers, infrastructure operators, and government bodies secure environmental permits for infrastructure, energy, and development projects. The company delivers a one-stop suite spanning landscape planning, environmental impact assessment, species protection expert opinions, soil protection concepts, water management planning, ecological construction supervision, biotope network planning, NATURA 2000 assessments, and court-recognized expert witness services. Engagements are delivered as project-based commissions combining field surveys, GIS-based analysis, regulatory documentation, and on-site representation in approval proceedings.

Product overview

GÖG - Gruppe für ökologische Gutachten GmbH is an environmental planning and ecological consulting firm offering a comprehensive suite of services. The company operates six interconnected service pillars: Planung (Planning) for landscape, approval, and environmental impact assessments; Beratung (Consulting) for project support and regulatory coordination; Gutachten (Expert Assessments) for NATURA 2000, species protection, and court expert opinions; Umsetzung (Implementation) for environmental construction supervision and measure execution; Verwaltungshelfer (Administrative Support) for government project assistance; and Präsentation/Kommunikation (Presentation/Communication) for public information materials. The firm specializes in supporting project developers and planning applicants in obtaining permits through environmentally compatible solutions, from concept to realization including ongoing monitoring of environmental impacts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Planung (Planning Services) Comprehensive environmental planning services for project developers and planning applicants, covering landscape planning, approval planning, environmental impact assessment, intervention planning, BImSch approval, nature conservation planning, water planning, soil protection, and biotope connectivity planning. Used by infrastructure operators, energy companies, and public authorities to scope environmentally compatible projects and obtain permits.
• Beratung (Consulting Services) Advisory project support through approval processes, including preparation for and accompaniment of authority appointments, hearing meetings, and expert testimonies. Provided to project developers and authorities navigating German and EU environmental law.
• Gutachten (Expert Assessments) Expert opinions including NATURA 2000 assessments, species protection examinations, specific subject-matter expert opinions, and court expert opinions for administrative courts. Used by project developers, approval authorities, and legal counsel requiring legally recognized ecological and landscape-planning expert evidence.
• Umsetzung (Implementation Services) Implementation services including environmental construction supervision (Umweltbaubegleitung), soil-science construction supervision (Bodenkundliche Baubegleitung), and measure implementation for ecological projects. Delivered on-site during construction and habitat measure execution.
• Verwaltungshelfer (Administrative Support) Support for state administrations in approval processes, acting as official expert witness (Amtsgutachter) for approval authorities, conducting state model projects, and gathering basic ecological data on behalf of government bodies.
• Präsentation/Kommunikation (Presentation/Communication) Creation of information materials for the public, conducting training events and seminars, project-related workshops, and speaker activities related to environmental planning and nature conservation topics.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,000 environmental planning projects completed since 1987, with references citing nearly 200 years of combined professional experience.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• DGHT e.V. (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Herpetologie und Terrarienkunde)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGÖG supports DGHT e.V. as a cooperation partner (Kooperationspartner) in the 'Lurch/Amphibian of the Year' initiative. GÖG contributes expertise in amphibian ecology and conservation to support public awareness campaigns about endangered amphibian species in Germany.
• Ingenieurkammer Baden-Württemberg (Chamber of Engineers)coreOthersGÖG is a member of the Ingenieurkammer Baden-Württemberg (Chamber of Engineers Baden-Württemberg), a professional self-governing body that certifies and represents engineers in the state. Dr. Laura Matthäus serves as a Consulting Engineer (Beratende Ingenieurin) within this professional framework.
• UVP-Gesellschaft (Environmental Impact Assessment Society)minorOthersGÖG is a member of the UVP-Gesellschaft, a professional organization focused on environmental impact assessment (Umweltverträglichkeitsprüfung), supporting best practices and professional standards in environmental assessment processes.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Arcadis NV: Global design and environmental consulting firm with major German environmental planning and permitting practices. Overlaps with G\u00d6G in EIA and infrastructure environmental services but at much greater scale and geographic breadth.
• WSP Global Inc. Global professional services firm with environmental planning and EIA capabilities in Germany and across Europe. Competes for large-scale infrastructure environmental work where G\u00d6G operates as a specialist subcontractor or local partner.
• Sweco AB: European engineering and environmental consulting group with German presence covering EIA, landscape planning, and infrastructure environmental services — adjacent incumbent competing for the same enterprise and public-sector clients.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): Global environmental, health, safety, and sustainability consultancy active in Germany on EIA, permitting, and ESG advisory for large infrastructure and energy clients — competing for the upper tier of projects G\u00d6G also serves.
• Ramboll Group A/S: European engineering, design, and environmental consultancy with strong German operations in environmental impact assessment, biodiversity, and infrastructure permitting — comparable service lines at significantly greater scale.

Direct peers

• BHF Bendfeldt Herrmann Franke Landschaftsarchitekten GmbH: German landscape architecture and environmental planning firm covering landscape plans, biotope connectivity, EIA, and approval planning — directly competitive with G\u00d6G's planning and Bauleitplanung services.
• Bosch & Partner GmbH: German engineering and environmental planning consultancy delivering landscape planning, EIA, species protection, and approval documentation for infrastructure projects — closely comparable in size, scope, and customer types to G\u00d6G.
• Froelich & Sporbeck GmbH: German environmental planning and consulting firm with comparable scope in EIA/UVP, species protection, landscape planning, and Natura 2000 assessments. Direct overlap with G\u00d6G in service offerings and public-sector client base.
• Bureau Wissing GmbH: German environmental planning consultancy focused on EIA, species protection, water management, and approval support — directly comparable service portfolio for infrastructure and municipal clients.

Emerging players

• \u00d6ko-Institut e.V. Freiburg-based environmental research institute working on sustainability, biodiversity, and environmental policy. Partial overlap in ecological research and policy advisory, but positioned more as research/think-tank than fee-for-service permitting consultancy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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