Construction / Multi-entity
Multi-entity data collection solved
How Cordeel Group manages sustainability data across 25+ companies with Palau
“Palau's approach clicked. Their data collection approach and consolidation convinced me the most.”
Challenge
Cordeel Group faced the immense challenge of collecting sustainability data from over 25 companies across 6 countries, all without a central ERP system.
Current process
- No central ERP system across the group
- Data scattered across 25+ companies in 6 countries
- Tools that only accept already consolidated data don't help
- Need for intelligent automation in reporting
- Previous tool became inadequate as regulations evolved
Key challenges
- Multi-entity data collection complexity
- Cross-country coordination
- Evolving regulatory landscape (Omnibus)
- Need for AI-native automation
- Reporting cycle efficiency
Solution
Palau's data collection and consolidation approach, with AI at the core of the platform rather than as a bolt-on feature, combined with competitive pricing and access to a strong community of sustainability professionals.
Results
- Multi-entity data collection solved across 25+ companies
- AI-native platform that sits at the core of how the tool works
- Access to a strong community of sustainability professionals
- Competitive pricing
- Renewed excitement for the sustainability reporting cycle
The Cordeel story
Simon met Jerome Cloetens, founder of Palau, about a year ago. At the time, Cordeel already had a reporting tool, so they left the conversation there.
Fast forward: regulation evolved, Omnibus happened, and markets changed. Suddenly, Cordeel was on the hunt for a new reporting tool. The main challenge remained: collecting data from more than 25 companies, across 6 countries, without a central ERP.
The Palau moment
After a pretty intense tool selection process, Cordeel landed on Palau. The progress they made in one year was impressive. “Palau's approach clicked,” says Simon. “Their data collection approach and consolidation convinced me the most.” What stood out was that tools accepting only consolidated data don't help when you're dealing with scattered information across multiple entities. Every bit of intelligence that can speed up the reporting process is welcome, and for Palau, AI is not a gimmick added at the end—it sits at the core of how the tool works.
How Cordeel uses Palau
Cordeel Group uses Palau to manage their multi-entity sustainability data collection and consolidation across their entire group of companies.
Multi-entity data collection
Palau's approach to data collection and consolidation was the key differentiator. Instead of requiring already consolidated data, the platform handles the complexity of gathering information from 25+ companies across 6 countries.
AI-native automation
For Palau, AI is not a gimmick that was added at the end. It sits at the core of how the tool works, providing intelligent automation that speeds up the reporting process at every step.
Community of professionals
Beyond the platform itself, Cordeel benefits from a strong community of sustainability professionals that can help them evolve as a company.
Looking ahead
With the sustainability reporting cycle coming up, Simon is diving deep into the tool. “Weird thing to say, but now I am actually looking forward to it,” he reflects. The combination of Palau's data collection approach, AI-native capabilities, competitive pricing, and supportive community has transformed what was once a daunting process into an opportunity for growth.
