TAUW Belgium

What TAUW Belgium does

TAUW Belgium (legal entity TAUW België nv) is a Belgian environmental consulting and engineering firm and a member of the broader TAUW Group, a Dutch-rooted pan-European environmental services organization founded in 1928. The Belgium operation delivers advisory and technical services across nine core practice areas: soil investigation and remediation, environmental management and compliance, responsible investment services, CSRD sustainability reporting, demolition follow-up, asbestos assessment, air quality measurement, PFAS advisory, and sustainable business operations (including life cycle analysis and CO2 footprint calculation). The firm serves three primary customer segments — industrial and commercial enterprises, construction and real estate developers, and government agencies — with use cases spanning regulatory compliance, brownfield redevelopment, environmental due diligence for transactions, and ESG/CSRD reporting.

The business operates on a project-based professional services model. Revenue is generated through consulting fees and technical engineering services billed per engagement; pricing is quote-driven and not publicly disclosed. Projects are acquired via direct client engagement, public tenders, and industry referrals. The Belgium entity employs approximately 90 staff, embedded within a TAUW Group workforce of more than 1,500 professionals across the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, Spain, and Italy. Following a 2017 transition to participative leadership, the firm is now employee-owned, with all permanent staff holding certificates and at least 50% having purchased additional shares. This ownership structure precludes public listing and aligns employee incentives with long-term firm performance.

TAUW Belgium holds ISO 14001 environmental management certification, GDPR-compliant data processing, CO2-prestatieladder Level 5, validated SBTi Net-Zero targets, UN Global Compact signatory status, and a Bronze EcoVadis score placing it in the top 35% of companies in its sector. Recent service launches include biogenic CO2 measurements (July 2025), soil and water research for Fastned EV fast-charging stations in Wallonia (March 2026), participation in the EU BIOSYSMO groundwater remediation project (May 2026), and deposition modeling for nature assessments (July 2026). Governance is provided by country directors per region, with CEO Harald de Graaf leading the TAUW Group and Bert Leysen serving as Belgium Director.

Name

TAUW Belgium

Legal name

TAUW België nv

Website

https://tauw.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

TAUW Belgium is an environmental consulting and engineering firm providing soil remediation, asbestos, air quality, PFAS, CSRD reporting, and sustainability advisory services to industrial, construction/real estate, and government clients across Belgium.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Consulting and Engineering Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629)

SIC

Hazardous Waste Management (4955)

akta.pro primary industry

Site Assessment & Remediation (Phase I/II, Cleanup Oversight) (BPAHAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Waste & Hazardous Materials Management (incl. HazMat) (BPAHAJAK), EHS Management Systems & ISO Consulting (ISO 14001/45001) (BPAHAJAF), Sustainability & ESG Consulting (BPAHACAK), Phase II ESA & Subsurface Investigation (Soil/Groundwater Sampling) (EUAHAEAB), Remediation Planning & Cost Estimation (RAP/CAP, Feasibility Studies) (EUAHAEAC)

Keywords

• Environmental consulting services
• Soil remediation services
• Asbestos management services
• Sustainability reporting
• Air quality measurement

Headquarters

HQ city

Various

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Environmental Consulting Services: Professional consulting fees for environmental advisory services including soil investigation, remediation, environmental management, compliance, permitting, and sustainability reporting.
2. Engineering and Technical Services: Technical engineering services including air quality measurements, asbestos analysis, demolition follow-up planning, and environmental auditing billed on project basis.
3. Sustainability Reporting Services: CSRD reporting, ESG advisory, and sustainability consulting services for regulatory compliance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

TAUW is a European consulting and engineering firm specializing in environmental advisory services. The company provides services across nine interconnected service areas: Soil investigation and remediation, Environmental Management (permits, compliance, waste, ISO 14001), Responsible Investment Services and ESG advisory, CSRD sustainability reporting, Demolition Follow-up (Sloopopvolging with Tracimat), Asbestos inventory and remediation, Air quality and emissions measurements, PFAS assessment, and Sustainable Business Operations (LCA, CO2 footprint). Services are delivered to industrial and commercial companies, construction and real estate firms, and government agencies.

Product overview

TAUW is a European consulting and engineering firm specializing in environmental advisory services. The company operates as a unified service offering organized across nine interconnected service areas: Soil (Bodem), Environmental Management (Milieumanagement), Responsible Investment Services, CSRD, Demolition Follow-up (Sloopopvolging), Asbestos (Asbest), Air (Lucht), PFAS, and Sustainable Business Operations (Duurzame bedrijfsvoering). TAUW serves three primary sectors: Industry & Businesses, Construction & Real Estate, and Government. The firm also provides supporting services like Life Cycle Analysis, CO2 footprint calculations, MER screening, compliance management, and waste management. TAUW was founded in 1928 and employs over 1,500 people across six countries (Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, Spain, and Italy).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bodem (Soil) Investigation and Remediation Comprehensive soil investigation, remediation, and soil management services, including site assessments, contamination cleanup, soil excavation planning (grondverzet), and ground movement planning. TAUW has been a European top player in this field for 30 years. For industry, construction, real estate, and government clients.
• Milieumanagement (Environmental Management) Environmental management support for businesses including external environmental coordinator services, environmental permits, compliance management, MER screening, waste management, ISO 14001 environmental management system, and audit/TRIS support.
• Responsible Investment Services and ESG Advisory Transaction and Responsible Investment Services and Environmental Due Diligence Audits to help organizations integrate ESG considerations into investment decisions and transactions.
• CSRD Sustainability Reporting Advisory Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) advisory services helping companies prepare for and comply with new EU sustainability reporting requirements.
• Sloopopvolging (Demolition Follow-up) Demolition follow-up services including creation of demolition follow-up plans, Tracimat tracking, and project guidance for demolition works.
• Asbest (Asbestos) Services Asbestos services including inventory, regulations guidance, remediation, real estate advisory, and asbestos analysis. TAUW has been committed to asbestos safety for 25 years.
• Lucht (Air) Quality and Emissions Services Air quality services including air measurements, immission measurements, certification measurements, air treatment advice, odor management, and official recognitions.
• PFAS Advisory and Remediation Advisory services addressing PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), including assessment and remediation planning for environmental and health-related PFAS concerns.
• Duurzame bedrijfsvoering (Sustainable Business Operations) Sustainable business operations consulting including Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), CO2 footprint calculation, and other sustainability strategies, including biogenic CO2 measurements for deeper insight into CO2 footprint.

Quantifiable outcome

• Bronze EcoVadis score placing TAUW Belgium in top 35% of companies in their sector

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UN Global CompactcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTAUW commits to the principles of the UN Global Compact, the global standard for implementing sustainable and socially responsible policies and reporting on them.
• Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs motivated signatories of the SBTi Net-Zero Commitment, TAUW's climate targets have been officially validated, confirming that their 2030 targets and 2050 Net-Zero ambition meet the strictest scientific criteria to limit global warming to 1.5°C.
• Belgian Alliance for Climate Action (BACA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBACA's mission is to guide Belgian organizations in setting science-based emission reduction targets to significantly reduce CO2 emissions and contribute to a carbon-neutral society. TAUW actively contributes through knowledge sharing and support.
• TAUW FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe TAUW Foundation provides financial support for innovative and sustainable initiatives that contribute to a vital and sustainable living environment. The foundation also receives proceeds from TAUW certificate sales.
• TAUW Foundation - Workwear Circular ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to give discarded workwear and personal protective equipment a second life through a circular collection program, processing materials into new raw materials for products like insulation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Arcadis: Amsterdam-headquartered global design, engineering, and environmental consulting firm with deep soil, water, and remediation practices. Most direct peer by geography, service mix, and customer base across Benelux.
• Antea Group: Dutch environmental and infrastructure consulting firm with similar service mix (site assessment, remediation, ESG, and permitting) and a comparable European footprint. Closely comparable mid-sized peer.
• Ramboll: Danish engineering, design, and environmental consulting firm with a foundation-owned structure. Similar mix of environmental due diligence, remediation, and sustainability services focused on European markets.
• Sweco: Sweden-based European engineering and environmental consulting firm with strong Benelux and DACH presence. Comparable in offering environmental impact assessments, remediation, and ESG advisory to public and private clients.
• Royal HaskoningDHV: Dutch engineering and environmental consultancy with strong water, soil, and sustainability practices. Closely comparable on Benelux environmental services, sustainability advisory, and employee-influenced ownership culture.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): World's largest pure-play environmental, health, safety, and sustainability consultancy. Directly competes with TAUW on EHS, ESG, due diligence, and remediation work for global and European clients.

Broad incumbents

• Stantec: North American-headquartered global engineering and environmental consulting firm with significant European operations. Overlaps with TAUW on environmental site assessment, remediation, and water practice.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) major with environmental compliance and ESG assurance services. Adjacent to TAUW's air measurement, ISO 14001, and compliance work, especially for industrial clients.
• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with significant European environmental services. Overlaps with TAUW on environmental assessment, remediation, and sustainability but with a much broader portfolio and scale.
• WSP: Canadian-headquartered global professional services firm with a large European environmental and earth + environment practice. Overlaps with TAUW across site assessment, remediation, and ESG advisory but operates at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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