Technology Magazine October 2021 | Page 282

“ For me , I love getting out of bed , going to work and contributing towards a better world through my role in EcoOnline ”
ECOONLINE

EcoOnline

: Today ' s canary in the workplace
Speaking from his office in Tønsberg Bauer said : “ This year alone we have had three acquisitions and increased our staff by more than 100 people . EcoOnline was founded in early 2000 by Kjell Einar Hamnes , and for a long time focused on chemical management as the core domain . But through acquisitions and organic growth we have positioned ourselves in the EHS landscape and plan to cover more of this massive area moving forward .”
Commenting on what gives EcoOnline its competitive edge , Bauer said it was down to having a culture of extremely engaged employees and the ability to be innovative : “ People across all business areas that are willing to put in extra effort to deliver the best experience possible for our customers and that care about our mission and vision , and for EcoOnline to be a positive benefactor . Also , the fact that we are innovative and explore and execute on exciting technology opportunities that can give our customers positive benefits .
“ The canary was a symbol of safety for miners , acting as an early warning signal when carbon monoxide levels became dangerous . With our new logo , we pay tribute to this extraordinary little bird and the continued innovations in health and safety .”
Vision , mission and strategy Bauer outlined EcoOnline ’ s vision , mission and strategy : “ We have set ambitious goals for ourselves and decided to incorporate all this into our core company strategy .
“ For me , I love getting out of bed , going to work and contributing towards a better world through my role in EcoOnline ”
ØYVIND BAUER CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER , ECOONLINE
282 October 2021