What Iplus does

Iplus (legally Studio Scappini Società Benefit sas) is an Italian business and sustainability consulting firm headquartered in Verona. Founded in 1982 by Francesco Scappini as Studio Scappini, the practice initially provided accounting, corporate, and tax advisory services. In 2012, Scappini's daughter Beatrice Scappini joined to open a dedicated sustainability practice, which was branded as Iplus and positioned the firm to serve both SMEs (PMI) and large enterprises (Grandi Aziende) on ESG strategy, regulatory compliance, and sustainability reporting. In 2021, the entity was reconstituted as a Società Benefit, formalizing its purpose-driven governance.

Iplus's core products are the Assessment ESG — a free, online, self-service chatbot diagnostic that scores ESG positioning across 24 questions and produces a personalized report — and the Piano Strategico di Sostenibilità, a structured four-macro-area consulting engagement covering governance, environment, people, and stakeholder relations, aligned to ESRS, GRI, ISSB, SBTi, CDP, CSRD, CSDDD, EU Taxonomy, CBAM, EUDR, and PPWR. Supporting services include sustainability reporting, carbon footprint and Life Cycle Assessment, Società Benefit / B-Corp transformation, EcoVadis and gender equality certifications, supply chain due diligence, Green Claims advisory, temporary ESG management, and Adeguati Assetti consulting under Italian Civil Code Art. 2086. The firm operates with a team of approximately 20 professionals across specialties including sustainability, organizational adequacy, innovation, branding, certifications, and commercial development.

Revenue is generated through quote-based professional services engagements with no publicly disclosed pricing; the free ESG Assessment serves as a product-led funnel whose value is credited toward the cost of any subsequent full Sustainability Strategic Plan engagement. Customers are distributed across multiple Italian regions and industries — FMCG, industrial/manufacturing, professional services, transportation — with a customer base described as "dozens of companies." The go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales with a digital self-service entry point, supported by a content marketing, newsletter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and event-driven channel mix, and reinforced by partnerships with GRI, Il Sole 24 Ore, Euroconference, Memento Giuffrè Lefebvre, Assofond, CUOA, CCIAA Mantova, and Associazione Probenefit.

Name

Iplus

Legal name

Studio Scappini Società Benefit sas

Website

https://i-plus.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Iplus is a Verona-based Italian sustainability and business consulting firm serving SMEs and large enterprises with ESG strategy, EU regulatory compliance (CSRD, CBAM, EUDR), sustainability reporting, carbon footprinting, and Società Benefit advisory, structured as Studio Scappini Società Benefit sas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability Consulting

akta.pro primary industry

ESG Governance, Sustainability Reporting & Assurance Advisory (BPAHAFAJ)

Keywords

• Sustainability consulting
• ESG advisory services
• Corporate governance advisory
• Carbon footprint measurement
• Sustainability reporting

Headquarters

HQ city

Verona

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ESG and Sustainability Consulting Services: Core revenue stream from specialized consulting engagements in corporate sustainability, including ESG strategy development, sustainability reporting, carbon footprint measurement, and environmental/social/governance certification integration. Services span from sustainability strategy and compliance to legal advisory, training, and reporting (particularly sustainability reports/bilancio di sostenibilità). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; engagements are quote-based.
2. Adeguati Assetti (Organizational, Administrative, and Accounting) Consulting: Advisory services focused on organizational, administrative, and accounting adequacy as required by Italian corporate law (Art. 2086 Civil Code). Services include assessment and optimization of organizational structure, administrative processes, and accounting systems. The company has been addressing accounting adequacy issues since 1982.
3. ESG Assessment (Free Entry Point): Free strategic ESG assessment offered as a lead generation tool. The assessment quantifies potential economic opportunity (up to 7 figures), breaks down gain areas, and analyzes inertia risk. If clients proceed to full Sustainability Strategic Plan, the assessment value is credited as a deposit on the future strategy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Iplus is a sustainability and corporate governance consulting firm that helps Italian companies build competitive advantage through ESG strategy, sustainability reporting, carbon footprint measurement, and regulatory compliance (CSRD, EU Taxonomy, CBAM, EUDR). It also advises on Italian organizational, administrative, and accounting adequacy (adeguati assetti) under Article 2086 of the Italian Civil Code. The firm offers a free ESG Assessment diagnostic chatbot as a lead-generation entry point, feeding into bespoke paid strategic consulting engagements.

Product overview

Iplus is a sustainability consulting firm that operates as a multi-service consulting practice rather than a unified software platform. The core offering consists of the Assessment ESG (a free online diagnostic tool) and the Piano Strategico di Sostenibilità (a comprehensive strategic planning methodology). These are supported by a portfolio of specialized consulting services including sustainability reporting (CSRD, ESRS, GRI), carbon footprint and Life Cycle Assessment, supply chain due diligence (CBAM, EUDR), ESG certifications, green claims advisory, and organizational/administrative structuring services. The company is structured as Studio Scappini Società Benefit sas, founded in 1982, with dedicated sustainability consulting operations beginning in 2012 under the leadership of Beatrice Scappini. Iplus also offers temporary ESG management and sustainability training programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ESG Assessment Free online strategic assessment tool that evaluates a company's ESG positioning through 24 questions (4 profiling, 20 assessment), analyzing Market & Clients, Operations & Costs, Sales & Marketing, and Risks & Compliance. Calculates potential economic opportunity value (up to 7 figures) and provides a personalized roadmap in approximately 10 minutes.
• Piano Strategico di Sostenibilità (Sustainability Strategic Plan) Comprehensive strategic planning methodology examining 4 macro-areas: Governance and Corporate Compliance, Environment and Circular Economy, People and Human Rights, and External Stakeholder Relations. Includes structured questionnaire (100+ questions), interviews, document analysis, and benchmarking against international standards (ESRS, GRI, ISSB, SBTi, CDP, CSRD, CSDDD, EU Taxonomy, CBAM, EUDR). Delivers baseline assessment, gap analysis, company scoring, prioritized recommendations, and a customized sustainability roadmap.
• Adeguati Assetti (Organizational, Administrative, and Accounting Structures) Advisory services focused on establishing appropriate organizational, administrative, and accounting structures as required by Italian Civil Code Article 2086, supporting business continuity and crisis management. The company has been addressing accounting adequacy issues since 1982.
• Società Benefit e Certificazione B-Corp Advisory services guiding companies through the transformation into Benefit Corporations and B-Corp certification, integrating social and environmental purposes into business operations.
• Rendicontazione di Sostenibilità (Sustainability Reporting) Preparation of sustainability reports compliant with CSRD, ESRS, and GRI standards, including both voluntary and mandatory reporting frameworks.
• Carbon Footprint Calculation of carbon emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3) to help companies reduce environmental impact and adopt decarbonization strategies.
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Product life cycle analysis to evaluate environmental impact at each stage and identify improvement opportunities.
• Due Diligence di Filiera (Supply Chain Due Diligence) In-depth analysis of business practices to identify risks and opportunities related to sustainability in mergers, acquisitions, or partnerships with reliable partners.
• CBAM Advisory Advisory services for Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism compliance, including goods mapping, emission data validation, and economic impact simulation of default values vs. certified real data.
• EUDR Advisory Advisory services for EU Deforestation Regulation compliance, including supply chain mapping, traceability systems, and due diligence statement preparation.
• Green Claims Advisory Advisory services to help companies structure ESG communication, verify green claims compliance with D.Lgs. 30/2026, and avoid greenwashing risks.
• Certificazioni ESG (ESG Certifications) Assistance obtaining recognized ESG certifications, including gender equality certification and EcoVadis ratings.
• Temporary Management ESG Expert sustainability professionals available to temporarily support companies, improving processes, strategies, and governance for specific challenges.
• Formazione sulla Sostenibilità (Sustainability Training) Training programs to sensitize and develop sustainable skills among employees and company management.
• Adeguati Assetti Consulting Assessment and optimization of organizational structure, administrative processes, and accounting systems under Italian Civil Code Article 2086.

Quantifiable outcome

• Potential revenue increase of +15% in green segment identified through ESG Assessment
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GRI (Global Reporting Initiative)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPLUS is a GRI Community Member, demonstrating recognized competencies in sustainability reporting standards and access to GRI resources and network.
• Il Sole 24 OrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Il Sole 24 Ore for content collaboration and professional audience reach. Beatrice Scappini is a reference trainer/coordinator for ESG training programs.
• Assofond (Associazione Nazionale delle Fonderie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeatrice Scappini serves as ESG reference consultant for Assofond (National Association of Foundries), supporting their members' sustainability transition.
• AssobminorOthersAffiliation with Assob (association).
• CDO (Confederazione Italiana Dirigenti e Consulenti)minorOthersAffiliation with CDO (Italian Confederation of Managers and Consultants).
• EkominorOthersAffiliation with Eko (sustainability-related organization).
• OIBRminorOthersAffiliation with OIBR (organization).
• SRGminorOthersAffiliation with SRG (sustainability-related organization).
• EuroconferencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeatrice Scappini is the reference trainer and coordinator for ESG training for Euroconference, a major Italian professional training provider for commercialists and accountants.
• Memento Giuffrè LefebvrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeatrice Scappini is the reference trainer and coordinator for ESG training for Memento Giuffrè Lefebvre, a major Italian legal and tax publishing house.
• CUOA (Master Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPLUS professionals are among the lecturers at the CUOA Master program. Sustainability is a transversal topic that involves various professional domains, and IPLUS professionals contribute teaching expertise.
• CCIAA di Mantova (Chamber of Commerce)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeatrice Scappini is the reference person and coordinator for the new enterprise desk (sportello nuova impresa) of the Chamber of Commerce of Mantova.
• Associazione ProbenefitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeatrice Scappini is a founding member and Treasurer of the Associazione Probenefit, an association dedicated to promoting the Società Benefit model in Italy.
• Top 1000 imprese di VeronaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIPLUS is a Partner of Top 1000 imprese di Verona, a historic initiative recognizing Verona's leading companies. IPLUS sponsored the event.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RINA: RINA is a Genoa-based global certification, testing, inspection, and sustainability consulting firm with deep Italian roots. It competes directly with IPLUS in ESG strategy, sustainability reporting, and certification advisory, and offers a similar combination of standards expertise and audit capabilities but at significantly larger scale.
• CSQA Certificazioni: CSQA is an Italian certification body offering sustainability, ESG, carbon footprint, and supply chain advisory. As a domestic Italian competitor with overlapping service lines (reporting, certifications, supply chain), CSQA is one of the closest direct peers to IPLUS in the Italian mid-market ESG advisory segment.
• DNV (Business Assurance Italy): DNV is a global certification and assurance firm with a strong Italian presence providing sustainability assurance, CSRD readiness, and ESG certification services. DNV competes with IPLUS on certification-led engagements and offers an internationally recognized brand for enterprise clients.
• Bureau Veritas Italy: Bureau Veritas is a global testing, inspection, and certification company with an Italian arm providing sustainability assurance, ESG advisory, and supply chain due diligence. It competes directly with IPLUS on CSRD assurance, EUDR/CBAM-related work, and ESG certifications for Italian corporates.
• Tinexta: Tinexta is an Italian digital trust, certification, and sustainability services group (including subsidiaries like REVO, Warrant Hub, and InfoCert) that provides ESG advisory, sustainability reporting, and supply chain due diligence. As a listed Italian peer with overlapping ESG services, it competes for similar mid-market and enterprise clients.

Broad incumbents

• PwC Italy (Strategy& / Sustainability Services): PwC Italy offers large-scale sustainability and ESG advisory as part of its broader audit and consulting portfolio, including CSRD assurance and EU Taxonomy work. As a Big 4 incumbent, it competes with IPLUS for enterprise mandates where global delivery and assurance breadth matter most.
• Deloitte Italy (Sustainability & Climate): Deloitte Italy provides enterprise sustainability consulting, climate strategy, and CSRD/EU Taxonomy advisory as part of its full-service consulting practice. As a Big 4 incumbent, it competes with IPLUS for large corporate mandates and has proprietary platforms (e.g., GreenLight Solutions) that small specialists lack.
• KPMG Italy (Sustainability Services): KPMG Italy delivers sustainability advisory, ESG reporting, and CSRD assurance services integrated with its audit and consulting practices. Its global methodology (KPMG IMPACT) and enterprise reach make it a frequent competitor to IPLUS on large corporate ESG mandates.
• EY Italy (Climate Change and Sustainability Services): EY Italy provides sustainability consulting, non-financial assurance, and CSRD-related services to enterprise clients as part of its Big 4 offering. EY's integrated audit-advisory model competes with IPLUS for larger corporate ESG and reporting mandates requiring assured disclosures.

Regional players

• The European House - Ambrosetti: Ambrosetti is a leading Italian strategy consulting firm with a sustainability and ESG practice addressing corporate, public, and territorial stakeholders. While broader than ESG and operating primarily in Italy, it competes with IPLUS for senior-level ESG strategy and board-level advisory engagements.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC7oKgs-i4mqLpRhuPJfXZWQ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iplus-italia
• Facebookfacebook.com/IPLUS.italia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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