This service supports site- and asset-level due diligence through satellite-enabled and geospatial review. It is particularly useful where direct access is limited, documentation is incomplete, reported conditions need external checking, or additional factual visibility can strengthen internal assessment.

Site & Asset Due Diligence

Satellite-Based Verification of a Declared Manufacturing Facility

A screening-level geospatial review of location consistency, built-up footprint, and visible site change using multi-date satellite imagery.

The Situation

A declared production site can be named on paper, but independent physical verification is often limited. In this representative review, we examined a large manufacturing site in Grünheide, Brandenburg using satellite imagery to assess whether a major industrial facility was visible at the declared location, whether the built-up footprint appeared consistent with large-scale operations, and whether substantial site change was observable over time.

What the Review Indicated

The imagery supported a clear preliminary view that the reviewed site underwent substantial physical transformation between the selected dates. The 2019 baseline showed predominantly undeveloped land and vegetation, while the 2025 image showed extensive roof structures, paved surfaces, and associated industrial infrastructure. Built-up area extraction indicated a large increase in developed footprint over the review period, consistent with the construction and expansion of a major manufacturing facility at the declared location.

Approach

The review combined visual interpretation of Sentinel-2 imagery with a multi-index built-up area screen designed to distinguish industrial surfaces from vegetation and water. A pre-construction image from September 11, 2019 was compared with a later image from November 8, 2025 to evaluate location consistency, footprint growth, and visible physical change. The assessment focused on screening-level physical characteristics rather than legal or engineering-grade verification.

Why This Matters

This type of review can support industrial due diligence, pre-investment screening, supplier verification, and preliminary compliance review where independent, repeatable checks are needed before commissioning deeper technical work.

Key Indications

A major industrial site was clearly visible at the reviewed location in 2025
The site showed a strong transition from undeveloped land to industrial surfaces between 2019 and 2025
Extracted built-up footprint increased materially over the review period
The result is suitable for screening-level due diligence and escalation to higher-resolution follow-up where required

Need an independent screening of a declared industrial site?

We combine satellite review, open-source verification, and escalation pathways for higher-confidence follow-up.

If the situation is complex, sensitive, or difficult to move forward with confidence, we would be glad to explore whether an initial conversation would be useful.