CERTIVEA

What CERTIVEA does

CERTIVEA is a French certification body (SAS, headquartered in Paris, 16th arrondissement) that issues third-party-verified certifications and labels for sustainable buildings, infrastructure, and territories. The company operates across three HQE multi-theme certification families (HQE Bâtiment, HQE Bâtiment Durable, HQE Territoire Durable) and three label families (Environnement with BiodiverCity, LCBI, E+C-; Qualité de Vie with OsmoZ and Accessibilité; Numérique with R2S and R2S-4GRIDS), co-developed with Alliance HQE-GBC and the Smart Buildings Alliance (SBA). CERTIVEA's technology stack centers on three proprietary platforms — ISIA for online certification management, CERTIDOC for document handling, and CERTIMAP for geolocating certified operations — and an Attested Services system that validates third-party building software (Hxperience, Energisme, Datanumia, iQspot, Green Systèmes) for compatibility with R2S/R2S-4GRIDS requirements.

CERTIVEA monetizes certification through per-project fees that vary by label and building surface area (e.g., R2S averaging €12,750-€14,000, HQE Infrastructures Durables averaging €30,000, HQE Aménagement Durable averaging €29,000, LCBI averaging €15,000, OsmoZ averaging €8,000 per component, Service Attestation at €500 per dossier), with all third-party auditor costs bundled into the price. The company reports 6,836 certified or labeled operations across 21+ countries, 83.5 million m² certified globally, 56.3 million m² of HQE-certified tertiary space, and 902 professionals trained in its reference frameworks. Customer engagement combines direct sales from Paris with a network of 288+ certified Referents (professionnels référents) across France and internationally. The customer base spans major French and international enterprises (BNP Paribas, AXA, LVMH, Crédit Agricole, Bouygues, Vinci, Eiffage, Décathlon, L'Oréal, Attijariwafa, CSCEC), public entities (AEFE, Mairie de Monaco, Toulouse Métropole, Grand Paris Aménagement, Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes), and real estate players (Gecina, Icade, Covivio, Poste Immo, Gecina). The company became an 'entreprise à mission' under the French Loi PACTE in December 2022 and is privately held with €3,517,500 share capital.

Name

CERTIVEA

Legal name

CERTIVEA

Website

https://certivea.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CERTIVEA is a French certification body that issues third-party-verified HQE and R2S labels for sustainable buildings, infrastructure, and territories. Operating from Paris with 6,836 certified operations across 21+ countries, it serves enterprises, public entities, and real estate investors via direct sales and a network of 288+ certified Referents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Certification Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

akta.pro primary industry

Product Sustainability & LCA/EPD (Eco-design, PCF) (EUAHAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF)

Keywords

• Building certification services
• Sustainable construction labels
• HQE certification
• Tertiary building certification
• Infrastructure sustainability labels

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Certification and Labeling Fees: CERTIVEA charges fees for certification and labeling processes. Fees vary by certification type and building surface area. Prices include the cost of an independent third-party auditor commissioned and paid by CERTIVEA. Certifications cover construction, renovation, and operation phases for buildings, infrastructure, and territories.
2. Service Attestation Fees: CERTIVEA charges 500 EUR per dossier for attesting third-party services as compatible with R2S and R2S-4GRIDS label requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CERTIVEA is a French certification body that issues third-party verified certifications and labels for sustainable tertiary buildings, infrastructure, and territory development. The portfolio covers construction, renovation, operation, and urban planning phases through six families of solutions (HQE Bâtiment, HQE Bâtiment Durable, HQE Territoire Durable, Labels Environnement, Labels Qualité de Vie, Labels Numérique). Prices depend on project surface area and include independent third-party auditor costs.

Product overview

CERTIVEA is a certification body offering a portfolio of certifications and labels for sustainable buildings, territories, and infrastructure. The portfolio includes HQE certifications (HQE Bâtiment, HQE Bâtiment Durable, HQE Territoire Durable) across construction, renovation and operation phases; environmental labels (Biodivercity, LCBI); Quality of Life labels (OsmoZ, Accessibilité); and Digital labels (R2S, R2S-4GRIDS). Supporting platforms include ISIA for certification management, CERTIDOC for documentation, and CERTIMAP for geolocation. The ecosystem includes Attested Services from validated third-party providers (Hxperience, Energisme, Datanumia, Green Systèmes) and a network of trained Referents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ready2Services (R2S) Label Digital label certifying that a building's IT network is equipped to deliver digital services creating value for occupants, operators and owners. Addresses connectivity, network architecture, equipment, security, management and services across six themes. For real estate developers, investors, and corporate occupiers.
• R2S-4GRIDS Label Extension of R2S certifying that buildings have quality services to manage and improve energy performance. Addresses energy management, flexibility, communication, data and responsible energy management across five themes. For building owners seeking energy performance certification.
• HQE Bâtiment Durable Certification Sustainable building certification family covering construction, renovation and operation phases. Addresses energy, water, waste, carbon, climate adaptation, health and comfort themes. For real estate developers, owners, and operators seeking multi-theme sustainability certification.
• HQE Territoire Durable Certification Sustainable territory certification including HQE Aménagement Durable for urban planning and HQE Infrastructures Durables for infrastructure projects, covering all phases from studies through operation. For public entities, developers, and infrastructure project owners.
• Labels Qualité de Vie (OsmoZ and Accessibility) Quality of life labels including OsmoZ (building, interior design, motivation) and Accessibilité (accessibility for all users including elderly, pregnant, and disabled persons). For employers, HR directors, and building owners seeking quality of life and wellbeing certification.
• Labels Environnement (Biodivercity, LCBI, E+C-) Environmental labels including Biodivercity (biodiversity for construction and operation), LCBI (low carbon buildings aligned with EU Taxonomy, Level(s), CRREM, RICS, SBTi), and E+C- (energy positive, carbon reduction). For developers and owners seeking environmental performance certification.
• Services Attestés (Service Attestations) Attestation system for third-party building services evaluated for compatibility with R2S and R2S-4GRIDS labels. Includes energy management, air quality, maintenance and EV charging services from attested providers (Hxperience, Energisme, Datanumia, iQspot, Green Systèmes). Fee: €500 per dossier. For service providers and building owners seeking compatible service attestations.
• Référents CERTIVEA (Network of Certified Referents) Network of trained professionals recognized by CERTIVEA for their knowledge of its certifications and labels. Includes 93+ R2S, 79+ R2S-4GRIDS, 6 Accessibility, 36 HQE-ID, 45 HQE-AD, and 29 OsmoZ Referents. Referents guide project owners through certification processes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,836 certified or labeled operations across 21+ countries
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers51 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LCBI (Low Carbon Building Initiative)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2025LCBI, creator of the first European low-carbon label for buildings and logistics real estate, authorized CERTIVEA to issue the LCBI label. This extends CERTIVEA's environmental certification portfolio to cover full life-cycle carbon assessment aligned with European standards (Level(s), CRREM, RICS, SBTi) and EU Taxonomy.
• Climate Bonds InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2025CERTIVEA and Climate Bonds Initiative signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen international cooperation on sustainable finance and green building certification standards. The partnership aims to help mobilize capital for climate action by aligning CERTIVEA's certification frameworks with the Climate Bonds Initiative's green finance standards.
• EfficacityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023CERTIVEA and Efficacity (a R&D institute focused on urban energy transition) co-published a practical guide on Multimodal Transport Hubs (Pôles d'Échanges Multimodaux) to accelerate sustainable infrastructure project development.
• Alliance HQE-GBCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCERTIVEA co-develops and issues HQE certifications based on the 'Sustainable Building' reference framework of Alliance HQE-GBC, a recognized public utility association comprising six stakeholder panels. Alliance HQE-GBC ensures alignment with public policy and the general interest.
• Smart Buildings Alliance (SBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCERTIVEA co-developed the R2S and R2S-4GRIDS reference frameworks with the Smart Buildings Alliance, which federates 460 companies active in smart buildings and smart cities. SBA is a CERTIVEA partner association and the source of its 'Digital' labels family.
• HandigominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHandigo, an architectural agency specializing in accessibility, co-developed the Accessibility label scheme with CERTIVEA. The label certifies buildings adapted to the needs of all users including elderly, pregnant, and disabled persons.
• IBPC / CIBI (International Biodiversity and Property Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCERTIVEA is the authorized auditor for the BiodiverCity Construction and BiodiverCity Life labels, developed by IBPC/CIBI. CERTIVEA acts as independent auditor and one-stop-shop for clients interested in multiple labels. CERTIVEA is a member of the CIBI association.
• CERQUAL Qualitel CertificationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCERTIVEA and CERQUAL presented new HQE certification reference frameworks applicable internationally for residential and tertiary buildings (HQE Residential, HQE Building, HQE Sustainable Building).

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DGNB (German Sustainable Building Council): DGNB is the German sustainable building certification system covering environmental, economic and sociocultural quality. It is a direct peer in European tertiary building certification and competes for international clients seeking a European non-French label.
• BREEAM (BRE Group): BREEAM is the leading international building sustainability certification scheme operated by BRE Group. It directly competes with HQE/R2S in multinational real estate portfolios and is the most recognized global alternative to CERTIVEA's offerings.
• LEED (U.S. Green Building Council): LEED is the dominant North American green building rating system, owned by the US Green Building Council. It competes head-to-head with HQE for international commercial real estate clients seeking globally recognized sustainability certification.
• WELL Building Standard (IWBI): IWBI's WELL standard certifies buildings on health, wellbeing and occupant experience, overlapping with CERTIVEA's OsmoZ Quality of Life label and Accessibilité label. Direct competitor in the wellbeing/occupant-focused certification niche.

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas is a global testing, inspection and certification (TIC) major that issues building and ESG-related certifications. It is a broad incumbent offering overlapping building sustainability verification services at greater scale globally.
• SGS: SGS is one of the largest global testing, inspection and certification companies with a building and sustainability assurance practice. Comparable to CERTIVEA at the third-party verification layer but operating across many industries.
• TÜV Rheinland / TÜV SÜD: TÜV Rheinland and TÜV SÜD are German-headquartered TIC majors offering building energy, sustainability and ESG certification. They overlap with CERTIVEA's third-party verification role and compete for international portfolio certifications.
• CERQUAL Qualitel Certification: CERQUAL is the leading French residential building certification body (HQE Residential) and a known CERTIVEA partner. It overlaps with CERTIVEA on HQE scheme issuance but focuses on residential rather than tertiary/infrastructure.

Others

• BBCA (Association for the Development of Low Carbon Buildings): BBCA is the French low-carbon building association whose LCBI label CERTIVEA is now authorized to issue. It is a partner/scheme owner rather than a competing certifier, but is thematically central to CERTIVEA's low-carbon expansion.
• Smart Buildings Alliance (SBA): SBA is the federation of 460 smart-building companies that owns the R2S and R2S-4GRIDS reference frameworks issued by CERTIVEA. It is a strategic ecosystem partner rather than a competitor, but its governance decisions directly shape CERTIVEA's digital label portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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