1. Technology overview
ecoPortal is a cloud-based health, safety and ESG compliance software company started as a New Zealand startup in Auckland, born from founder Manuel Seidel’s research into sustainability management compliance during his PhD studies.
The platform is organized into Health & Safety modules (incident reporting, hazard and risk management, contractor and visitor management, audits, inspections, permits to work), an Environment module (hazardous substances tracking, an emissions calculator) and a Quality module, supported by the ecoPortal Connect mobile app and real-time dashboards. Customers include Wellington Zoo, TVNZ, BNZ, Rebel Sports and Nexus Logistics.
2. Highlighted features & specifications
1. Incident & hazard management: report, investigate and track corrective actions.
2. Audits & inspections: schedule and record compliance checks and permits to work.
3. Contractor & visitor management for on-site safety compliance.
4. Environment module: hazardous substances tracking and an emissions calculator.
5. ecoPortal Connect: mobile app for on-site reporting by frontline staff.
6. Real-time dashboards summarizing safety, quality and compliance KPIs.
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