Tech Roadmap: EHS Technologies 2023

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Executive Summary

This report clarifies the business value, pace of innovation and maturity of 38 EHS technologies. Verdantix conducted a fact-based assessment of the maturity, innovation, future prospects and business value of each solution. The technologies identified are blockchain for environment, health, safety and quality (EHSQ); digital twins; robotic process automation (RPA); digital product passports; AI-enabled compliance; active and passive exoskeletons; AI assistants; EHS software – graph databases; augmented reality (AR) head-mounted displays (HMDs) and software; digital permits to work; predictive and video analytics; connected safety platforms; wearable vital sign monitors; lone worker solutions; virtual reality (VR) training; critical event management (CEM) solutions; mental health and wellness solutions; wearable hazard sensors; product compliance software; fleet safety telematics; Internet of Things (IoT) sensors for environmental monitoring; carbon management software; proximity sensors; unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) solutions; digital training; process safety management (PSM) software; sustainability software; EHS mobile apps; EHS software – cloud; contractor management platforms; online safety data sheet (SDS) databases; continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS) technology; EHS regulatory databases; EHS software – on-premise; and internal databases.

Tech Roadmap Analysis As A Tool For Corporate Managers And Vendors
Key Questions Answered By The Tech Roadmap Analysis
Tech Roadmap Analysis Aligns With Regulatory Compliance, Safety And Risk Requirements
Tech Roadmap For EHS Technologies
Defining The Market For EHS Technologies
Tech Roadmap Methodology
Five Market Phases Of Technology Maturity
EHS Technologies In Phase 1: Research and Development
1.1 Blockchain For EHSQ
1.2 Digital Twins
1.3 Robotic Process Automation
EHS Technologies In Phase 2: Launch
2.1 Digital Product Passports
2.2 AI-Enabled Compliance
2.3 Active Exoskeletons
2.4 Passive Exoskeletons
2.5 AI Assistants
2.6 EHS Software — Graph Databases
2.7 Augmented Reality (AR) Head-Mounted Displays (HMDs)
2.8 Digital Permits To Work
2.9 Predictive Analytics
2.10 Video Analytics
2.11 Augmented Reality (AR) Software
2.12 Connected Safety Platforms
2.13 Wearable Vital Sign Monitors
2.14 Lone Worker Solutions
2.15 VR Training
2.16 Critical Event Management (CEM) Solutions
2.17 Mental Health And Wellness Solutions
2.18 Wearable Hazard Sensors
EHS Technologies In Phase 3: Growth
3.1 Product Compliance Software
3.2 Fleet Safety Telematics
3.3 IoT Sensors For Environmental Monitoring
3.4 Carbon Management Software
3.5 Proximity Sensors
3.6 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Solutions
3.7 Digital Training
3.8 Process Safety Management (PSM) Software
3.9 Sustainability Software
3.10 EHS Mobile Apps
3.11 EHS Software – Cloud
3.12 Contractor Management Platforms
3.13 Online SDS Databases
EHS Technologies In Phase 4: Maturity
4.1 Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) Technology
4.2 EHS Regulatory Databases
4.3 EHS Software – On-Premise
4.4 Internal Databases
Figure 1. EHS Tech Roadmap Technology Solution Groupings
Figure 2. Tech Roadmap For EHS Technologies
ZEISS, IAR, Quentic, Remote Monitored Systems, Buddhify, STP ComplianceEHS, Newmetrix, syd, Vault Intelligence, Acty, NASA, Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME), Virtalis, ecoPortal, dorsaVi, Robo-Mate, Accenture, Axonify, ENVEA, MediLedger Network, Honda, AntsRoute, SuitX, MCG Energy, Contractor Compliance, Alcumus, Meta, Cyberdyne, New Mountain Capital, KPA, Lone Worker Solutions, ConnectFleet, FLIR Systems, Bionik Laboratories, Evotix, Vuzix, ConformIT, Elastic, Highmark Interactive, Reliance Protect, ABB, Kinetic, Exhauss, Automation Anywhere, Yokogawa, Inongen Alliance, Flyability, Rockwell Automation, Equipois, Chymeia, Integration Wizards, Lockheed Martin, ToxPlanet, Cleandrone, Context Labs, Airware, singlewire, Cleardata UK, Ottobock, HEICO, Tesla, TotalMobile, Digi International, Roam Robotics, Microsoft, Xybion, ENGAGE XR, RB3D, Emesent, Streamline Simulations, Environment Health and Safety Online (EHSO), SkySpecs, Qii.AI, AirKinetics, Thermo Fisher Scientific, European Committee for Standardization (CEN), Fitbit, KPMG, Provenance, ComplianceQuest, Lifebooster, Rio Tinto, Ekso Bionics, GardaWorld, Cognite, AMCS, Enterprise Health, Avetics, Adapt IT, UK National Health Service (NHS), DuPont Sustainable Solutions, International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Corvex, CIRPASS, Opti-Time, SafetyTek, Jupiter Intelligence, Chevron, eMaint, AKCP, Wishing-Soft, Asite, Triax Technologies, HGS, DNV , Bloomberg, Bitcoin, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), VisiumKMS, Sentera, ERA Environmental Management Solutions, Golder, SolusGuard, Hexar Systems, Panasonic, UiPath, Veriforce, QinetiQ, Guardhat, LONEALERT, Blackline Safety, Epson, Sarcos Robotics, VRE (Virtual Reality Experiences), 3E, Comply Flow, Rex Bionics, Lumus, Trumbull Unmanned, Certified Tracking Solutions, Omada Health, Risktec, Hexoskin, ETQ, Yuneec, Intel, Essensium, DataStax, Big Health, Jacobs, US Department of Transportation (DOT), Daimler, Envira, SINAI Technologies, ProductIP, Unmind, Fabriq, Apple, NORCAT (formerly the Northern Centre for Advanced Technology), Selerant, SAI360, Chemscape Safety Technologies, Logic Safety Solutions, Oracle, Avetta, Noonee, Amazon Neptune, Prevsis, Ethosh, Logical Safety, B-Temia, Allinfra, Valve, Tunnelware, Hexagon, Fieldbit, XVR Simulation, Google, SICK, European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), Gensuite (now Benchmark ESG), Optinvent, Polaris Learning, EarthCam, RegScan, Benchmark Digital, American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Atos Unify, AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc., STRIVR, Azuga Fleet, US Occupational Safety And Health Administration (OSHA), PSI, Xpansiv, Cm3, UL, Zebra Technologies, Schneider Electric, European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), libryo, Bosch, UAS Flight Ops, AlertFind, DroneView Technologies, Apprentice, DAQRI, Worksuite, QAD Redzone, myosh, Cyberhawk, Welbot, DevonWay, Wolters Kluwer, IconPro, GoContractor, SightCall, thinkstep, Toxnot, Enhesa, Terra Drone, Scott Safety, Health & Safety Executive (HSE), ATMPS, Newmont, Elecosoft, Safety Compass, Gobio, WSP, Grainger, Industrial Scientific, Encotech, Intellect, NiSoft, Innophys, Circularise, Draganfly, Texo DSI, QiO Technologies, EHS Insight, OneTRust, Cisco, Intenseye, Drones on Demand, M3SH, US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Aerialtronics, Team UAV, MaintainX, AMA, Mira Labs, SAP, Sweep, Realwear, SparkCognition, GOARC, WorkFusion, Titan, CGE Risk, VR Safety, Knowmadics, Expedia, Aeron, Magic Leap, Ambient, Cority, Proxitron, Laevo, Aeronavics, Origami Risk, StarTex Software, European Investment Bank (EIB), BlueKanGo, Serious VR, Protea Ltd, MyZone, Allvision IO, Procore, ENGIE, Cambridge Mobile Telematics, MMC, Prometheus Group, Kenzen, Cineon Training, Industrial Skyworks, Scope AR, Serpentine Ventures, Proxipi, Rectrix Drone Services, Auxivo, Young & Global Partners, VelocityEHS, Red-on-line, Redpoint Positioning, Optalert, DroneBase, StrongArm Technologies, Anglo American, Carbon Block, Eleksen, Insight Partners, Iristick, Arcadis, XMReality, Orbis Protect, Extronics, ERM, Faktion, Skillsoft, US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Sattva, Achilles, Delair, Rhyton Solutions, AICS, donesafe, SafetyStratus, Japet, US National Guard Bureau, VironIT, IsoMetrix, Pro-Sapien, Pega, Diligent, SafetyCulture, Sentient Computing, Immersive Factory, Express Logic, Verizon Connect, Neo4j, Beca, Vitality, Fatigue Science, EcoOnline, Salesforce, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, DJI, Limeade, Blue Prism, Maven Machines, Simple But Needed, Delta Drone, Garmin, JLL, Atheer, US National Safety Council, Ultimo, LG Electronics, AMD, Montrose Environmental Group, Munio, ANSYS, Safetymint, Sphera, EVORA Global, AVEVA, Ideagen, Engica, MyLife Meditation, Moovency, Industrial Training International, American Psychiatric Association (APA), Alpha Unmanned Systems, Enviro Technology Services, Woliba, MākuSafe, Sony, Pilsner Urquell, Talkspace, GP Strategies, ReWalk, IBM, ArmourSense, Mitie, Viper Drones, Danone, Enablon, Peoplesafe, Ginger, Alcumus Cognibox, GE Digital, Amazon, BHP, Breethe, Helios, US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Assent Compliance, Compare IoT, Claitec, SafetySkills, Swissphone, EHS VR, Sky-Futures, Hyundai Motor Company, Johnson Controls, Happify Health (Twill), ISN, Spring Health, APM Terminals, AIM, Siemens, LLVision, Headspace, Airobotics, AECOM, SIS, Petrotechnics, CMX (ComplianceMetrix), MindBridge, Aware360, IntegrityNext, Ascending Technologies, Ford, StaySafe, SMS360, Meshify, Vector Solutions, Reactec, Inform Communications, Zuellig Pharma, Pachama, Simplify Compliance, DEKRA, Omnigo, RE’FLEKT, Dakota Software, Hitachi, compacer, Quartix, ODG, PaleBlue, Bioservo Technologies, Symeo, TenForce, 3M, Horiba, Ok Alone, Kespry, iPoint-systems, Calm, Equivital, Persefoni, Safepoint, GPS Insight, OnSolve, LogicGate, Fourier Intelligence, MIRA, HSI (Health & Safety Institute), Deloitte, Humatech, ehsAI, EON Reality, Everbridge, InstaVR, Damstra Technology, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Globe Manufacturing, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Dassault Systèmes, FigBytes, INX Software, KHA Environmental, J.P. Morgan, Protokol, European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC), Chemtrade, Circulor, Tended, Teletrac Navman, Chronicled, oculavis, Noggin, Emerson, Honeywell, Predictive Safety, RAM Assist, Vigo Technologies, Caterpillar, APTIM, Levitate Technologies, German Bionic, BlueUp, US Army, Wellable, Unvired, Intelex, AMATECK, Aerodyne, TeamViewer (formerly Upskill), Newcrest, Rose Rocket, H&M, Unite-X, Acumentive, VRdirect, Verisk, HTC, Trimble, Openforce, ProcessMAP, Cipia, WeSustain, The Floow, Encamp, Librestream, Protex, Toshiba, F24, Veolia, Interaptix, SmartCap, Halo Robotics

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Zain Idris

Zain Idris

Industry Analyst

Zain is an Industry Analyst specializing in EHS digital strategy and corporate spending trends. His research examines how firms are positioning their EHS budgets, considering …

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Bill Pennington

Bill Pennington

VP Research

Bill is VP Research at Verdantix, where he leads analysis on the evolving and interconnected landscapes of EHS, quality, AI and enterprise risk management. His research helps …

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