Geodata for 100% positive impact on society and the planet

Sustainability within Merkator Group

The power of geodata lies in its ability to move people and the planet forward. At Merkator Group, we are firmly convinced of this.
Our solutions support governments, utilities, telecom operators and other organizations in making sustainable choices. In this way, we contribute to liveable cities, robust infrastructure and future-proof networks.
Whether it’s about:
  • finding the best locations for renewable energy,
  • detecting leaks in water networks,
  • mapping the energy consumption of buildings,
  • designing energy-efficient and biodiversity-friendly public lighting,
We always use geodata to support sustainable decision-making.

The power of geodata in the transition

The pressure of climate change and other contemporary challenges makes reliable spatial information indispensable. Within Merkator Group, we also use geodata to simulate compensation scenarios and quantify the impact of measures.
For example, we map urban heat islands to make cities more livable, simulate flood-prone regions, and identify paved areas for sustainable water management.

 

We help our customers operate not only more efficiently, but also more responsibly and with a long-term perspective. “Geodata for 100% positive impact” is our guiding principle: we deliberately focus on projects that deliver clear societal value.

Babs Dumont - Merkator Group Sustainability Officer

Values as our guiding compass

Personal growth and collaboration play a major role in this. Values such as empathy, openness, expertise and progress guide how we interact with customers, partners and colleagues, and how we address sustainability challenges. We critically assess the projects we take on and give priority to:

Climate & energy

Projects that contribute to climate adaptation and the energy transition.

Liveable cities

Projects that improve the liveability of cities and towns.

Safe networks

Projects that make infrastructure and networks safer and more resilient.

Impact in practice

Within Merkator Group, there are numerous examples where geodata truly makes a difference. In all these applications, geodata is not a goal in itself, but a lever for positive change.

Climate and liveable cities

Maps of heat islands, air quality and soil sealing help cities take targeted measures to create cool, healthy and green neighbourhoods.

Renewable energy

Geodata supports the search for suitable locations for wind turbines, solar panels and other renewable sources, with careful consideration for the environment, safety and return on investment.

Water and infrastructure

By mapping networks and their surroundings in detail, leaks, risk areas and vulnerable infrastructure can be detected more quickly and managed more effectively.

Buildings and Digital Twins

With digital representations of buildings, neighbourhoods and networks, we support sustainable choices in insurance, real estate, logistics, urban planning and energy.

Our corporate footprint

Our greatest impact is achieved through the solutions we provide to our customers, but we also consciously work on our own societal footprint. Within the group, we look, among other things, at:
  • How and where we work (mobility, offices, energy consumption)
  • How we deal with diversity, well-being and the development of our employees
  • How we collaborate with partners and suppliers

Stronger together

We do not achieve sustainability on our own. Merkator Group works together with customers, knowledge institutions and partners to build smarter, greener and more resilient cities and networks.

Discover how we use geodata to build sustainable cities

Curious how digital twins, smart maps and geodata can help tackle climate challenges, mobility and liveable neighbourhoods? Discover how Merkator Group works together with its customers to build smarter, greener and more resilient cities.