What Peterson Solutions (Europe) does

Peterson Solutions (Europe) is a sustainability and supply chain compliance consultancy operating as part of Royal Peterson Control Union Group B.V., a family-owned Dutch organization with over 100 years of history rooted in the port of Rotterdam. The company delivers integrated services spanning sustainability strategy, ESG reporting, sustainable sourcing, certification support, and regulatory compliance for EUDR, CBAM, RED III, CORSIA, and CSRD. It serves multinational corporates (Heineken, Unilever, Rabobank, Cefetra, an American food conglomerate), SMEs, farmers' cooperatives, NGOs, and governments across 80+ countries and 15+ industries including agriculture, food processing, forestry, textiles, aquaculture, and bioenergy.

The technology stack combines proprietary digital platforms with hands-on advisory. Track & Trace provides end-to-end batch traceability with geolocation and verifiable chain of custody; Task & Evidence manages audit-ready evidence collection and document workflows; Carbon Track handles carbon accounting against industry standards; Lighthouse delivers real-time supply chain data visibility; PISA performs socio-environmental spatial intersection analysis; and CONNECTED (from sister entity Peterson Technologies) offers multi-stakeholder traceability monitoring with automated supplier notifications. Core29, a UK-based sub-brand, provides technology consultancy including digital strategy, eDMS implementation, and vendor diligence.

The business model blends professional services (consultancy, certification support, training via Peterson Academy) with subscription/recurring access to digital platforms. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales through a global office network covering Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Oceania, with quote-based pricing tailored to client needs. Strategic direction is shaped by inorganic moves such as the 2024 acquisition of Delphy Groep BV (deepening crop-production expertise) and ecosystem partnerships with WageIndicator Foundation and the Carbon Accounting Alliance.

Name

Peterson Solutions (Europe)

Legal name

Royal Peterson Control Union Group B.V.

Website

https://peterson-solutions.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Peterson Solutions (Europe) is a sustainability and supply chain compliance consultancy within Royal Peterson Control Union Group, serving multinationals, SMEs, cooperatives, NGOs, and governments across 80+ countries with EUDR, CBAM, and ESG advisory plus proprietary traceability and carbon-accounting platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability Consulting and Supply Chain Compliance

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainability & ESG Consulting (BPAHACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) & Clean Energy Standards Compliance (EUAMANAF), Forest Certification, Compliance & Chain-of-Custody Support (AFAMAAAH), Climate Finance, Carbon Markets & MRV Systems (BPADALAB)

Keywords

• Sustainability consulting
• Supply chain traceability
• Regulatory compliance services
• Carbon accounting solutions
• Certification support

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam, South Holland

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consultancy Services: Professional consultancy services including sustainability strategy, ESG reporting, environmental footprint management, sustainable finance, and sustainability commitments. Delivered through close collaboration between consultants and clients.
2. Certification Support: Support services for product and process certification including analysis of existing procedures, recommendations for certification, and audit preparation assistance.
3. Technology Platforms: Digital tools and platforms for EUDR compliance including Track & Trace, Task & Evidence, and related software solutions. May include licensing or subscription-based access.
4. Academy and Training: Training solutions and capability building programs including digital platform delivery with self-paced modules, hybrid structures, and tailored in-person sessions for compliance training.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Peterson Solutions (Europe) is a sustainability consultancy and technology provider that helps multinationals, SMEs, farmers' cooperatives, NGOs, and governments address complex regulatory and supply chain requirements (EUDR, CBAM, RED III, ISCC PLUS, CORSIA, CSRD). The company sells expert advisory services, certification support, sustainable sourcing programs, and proprietary digital platforms for traceability, carbon accounting, and supply chain visibility.

Product overview

Peterson Solutions (Europe) operates as a multinational consultancy organization offering a portfolio of interconnected platforms and services focused on sustainability, supply chain management, and regulatory compliance. The core offering combines proprietary technology platforms (CONNECTED for traceability, Lighthouse for data visibility, Carbon Track for carbon accounting, Track & Trace and Task & Evidence for EUDR compliance, PISA for spatial analysis) with expert consultancy services (sustainable sourcing, sustainability strategy, certification support, social impact and living wages). The company also provides training through Peterson Academy and specialized services for regulations including EUDR, CBAM, RED III, ISCC, and CORSIA. Core29 serves as the technology consultancy arm. The business model integrates digital tools with hands-on advisory services to support clients across global supply chains.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CONNECTED: A traceability platform developed by Peterson Technologies that offers supply chain transparency and multi-stakeholder collaborative management.
• Lighthouse
• Carbon Track
• PISA (Peterson Immediate Spatial Analysis)
• Task & Evidence
• Track & Trace
• Peterson Academy

Products and services

• CONNECTED Market-driven traceability platform developed by Peterson Technologies offering multi-stakeholder collaborative management with traceability monitoring and automatic supplier notifications for supply chain transparency.
• Lighthouse Real-time data visibility and insights platform enabling faster, safer, more robust and adaptable supply chains.
• SNS Pool Integrated fourth party logistics (4PL) concept for the Southern North Sea region where operators outsource combined marine and helicopter requirements to a single logistics facilitator.
• AMLA Vessel sharing initiative designed to maximise efficiency and reduce marine logistics costs through the sharing of vessels.
• PISA (Peterson Immediate Spatial Analysis) Online platform for checking possible spatial intersections between areas of interest and socio-environmental layers published by official and private organizations.
• Carbon Track Carbon accounting tool reflecting highest industry standards and current regulatory requirements for measuring and reporting carbon emissions.
• Track & Trace End-to-end traceability solution for tracking each batch from farm to port with integrated geolocation data, verifiable chain of custody, and audit-ready due diligence trails for EUDR compliance.
• Task & Evidence Task assignment and follow-up tool with structured evidence collection, centralized document management, and audit-ready workflows for increased accountability and control under EUDR.
• Core29 Technology consultancy providing digital strategy, technology and process review, vendor diligence, data insights, and eDMS implementation support.
• Consultancy Services Sustainable sourcing, sustainability services, and certification support advisory for multinationals, SMEs, farmers' cooperatives, associations, NGOs, and governments.
• Peterson Academy Training and capability building solutions including compliance training, e-learning modules, and tailored in-person sessions for internal teams and supply chain partners.
• Traceability and GEO Mapping Services Supply chain transparency, traceability protocols, due diligence assessments, and traceability tech tools including IT product development and implementation support.
• Social Impact and Compliance Services ESG-related services including impact and risk assessment, stakeholder engagement, standard development, supplier capacity building, and technology-enabled service delivery.
• Living Wages Services Living wage gap analysis, implementation strategies, remediation planning, and capacity building based on partnership with WageIndicator Foundation.
• EUDR Compliance Services Due diligence system development, supplier readiness programs, vessel verification and TRACES management, and compliance training for EU Deforestation Regulation.
• CBAM Services Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism guidance including CBAM registry registration, emission calculation, reporting support, and compliance preparation.
• Sustainable Sourcing Services Responsible sourcing programs, traceability program setup, regenerative agriculture support, and compliance with sustainability standards and regulations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Potential annual efficiency savings of over £640,000 for clients implementing technology recommendations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Carbon Accounting AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2025Peterson Solutions formally accepted as member of the Carbon Accounting Alliance, a leading international network of carbon accounting professionals from more than 60 countries. The Alliance collectively measures carbon footprints for over 160,000 companies. Membership reinforces Peterson's dedication to strategic climate action and provides early insight into emerging trends and regulatory demands.
• Delphy Groep BVflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2024Royal Peterson Control Union Group acquired majority stake in Delphy, a consultancy business focused on optimizing production of food and flowers worldwide through research, projects, data-driven crop management, consultancy and training. Delphy becomes part of Peterson Projects and Solutions, combining deep domain expertise with RPCU's international office network.
• WageIndicator FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership established in 2022 to provide comprehensive living wage support services including baseline risk assessment, gap analysis, implementation strategy, and capacity building. WageIndicator provides global data on living wages and labor costs while Peterson brings implementation experience, creating a one-stop shop for organizations to measure and implement living wages in supply chains.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Carbon Trust: Climate and sustainability advisory helping multinationals measure, reduce, and report carbon emissions. Comparable on CBAM readiness, carbon footprinting, and ESG strategy services.
• South Pole Group: Climate consultancy and project developer providing carbon advisory, climate strategy, and supply-chain sustainability services to corporations. Comparable on CBAM and net-zero advisory.
• SCS Global Services: Independent sustainability certification and auditing firm active in forestry, agriculture, and consumer products. Direct peer in EUDR chain-of-custody verification and sustainability certification.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): ERM is the largest pure-play global sustainability consultancy offering strategy, transaction advisory, and supply-chain services to multinationals across 40+ countries. Direct peer to Peterson Solutions given overlapping EUDR, CBAM, ESG, and supply-chain due-diligence offerings for enterprise clients.
• Anthesis Group: Specialist global sustainability consultancy focused on ESG strategy, carbon accounting, and supply-chain sustainability. Direct peer competing for the same enterprise sustainability mandates.

Broad incumbents

• SGS: Global TIC leader with a major agricultural, food, and sustainability services practice. Competes with Peterson on certification, supply-chain assurance, and ESG verification for multinationals.
• DNV: Norwegian-headquartered certification and assurance body with a strong sustainability services portfolio including supply-chain traceability, carbon accounting, and CBAM-related assurance. Comparable to Peterson's certification and verification business.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) giant with a substantial sustainability and agri-commodity assurance practice. Competitor for EUDR verification, ISCC, RED II/III certification, and supply-chain audit work for multinationals.

Emerging players

• Sphera: Provider of ESG, carbon accounting, and supply-chain risk software used by enterprises for sustainability reporting and product stewardship. Comparable software stack to Peterson's Carbon Track and Lighthouse platforms.
• EcoVadis: SaaS-driven sustainability ratings platform used by multinationals to assess supplier ESG performance across global supply chains. Comparable technology-and-data layer to Peterson's Lighthouse and Track & Trace offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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