SAGE Environnement

What SAGE Environnement does

SAGE Environnement SAS is an independent, multi-disciplinary environmental consulting firm (bureau d'études) founded in 1993 and headquartered in Annecy-le-Vieux, Haute-Savoie, France. The company organizes its activities around three service divisions: Pôle Études (Studies) covering environmental expertise, regulatory file preparation, and territorial planning; Pôle Hydrobiologie operating a COFRAC-accredited laboratory for biological analyses (macroinvertebrates, diatoms, macrophytes, ichthyological inventories via electrofishing); and Pôle Maîtrise d'Oeuvre delivering design and construction supervision for aquatic environment restoration, hydraulic infrastructure, and flood protection works. Underlying technical capabilities include 1D/2D hydraulic and hydrological modeling, GIS and cartography (QGis, Mapinfo, AutoCAD, Covadis), drone-based aerial photography, aquatic habitat characterization (EVHA, Estimhab methods), and acoustic and air quality assessment. The firm holds ISO 9001:2015 certification (since 2000), COFRAC accreditation (1-1635), ministerial approval n°12 for biological sampling, and MASE safety certification.

The company operates a sales-led professional services model with a customer mix of approximately 75% public sector (State services, local authorities, river syndicats, public establishments, SEM) and 25% private sector (hydroelectric producers, industrial groups, developers, insurance companies, SMEs, individuals). Pricing is project-based and negotiated per engagement without public disclosure. Revenue streams include environmental consulting and regulatory studies, metrology and field measurements (electrofishing, topographic surveys, physico-chemical monitoring), and project management/works supervision for hydraulic engineering. The firm operates without geographic limitation from its Annecy headquarters, serving clients across France and neighboring Switzerland. Notable enterprise clients include EDF (decade-long framework contract covering 60+ hydroelectric facilities), CNR (Compagnie Nationale du Rhône), Agences de l'Eau, SUEZ Environnement, Conseil Départemental de Haute-Savoie, Grenoble Alpes Métropole, and multiple river basin syndicats. SAGE Environnement is privately held as a French SAS with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity, maintaining a stable, independent profile since inception.

Name

SAGE Environnement

Legal name

SAGE Environnement SAS

Website

https://sage-environnement.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SAGE Environnement SAS is an independent French environmental consulting firm founded in 1993, operating from Annecy with ~35 employees. It provides multi-disciplinary environmental studies, COFRAC-accredited hydrobiological analyses, and hydraulic project management to public authorities and private enterprises across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Consulting Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Water, Wastewater & Hydraulics Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental Compliance & Permitting (BPAHAJAA), Water, Wastewater & Stormwater Compliance (BPAHAJAJ), Compliance Obligations Management (Permits-to-Controls Mapping) (EUAHAIAK), Environmental Aspects/Impacts Register & Legal Register Development (EUAHAIAD), Water Resources & Watershed Protection (BPAGAGAK)

Keywords

• Environmental consulting services
• Hydraulic engineering studies
• Hydrobiological analysis
• Aquatic ecosystem restoration
• Regulatory environmental assessments

Headquarters

HQ city

Annecy-le-vieux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Environmental Consulting and Studies: Revenue generated from conducting environmental studies, technical expertise, regulatory file preparation, and formal dossiers for project authorization. Services include environmental impact assessments, regulatory compliance documentation, Natura 2000 assessments, protected species derogation applications, and administrative procedure support.
2. Metrology and Field Measurements: Revenue from environmental metrology services including aquatic measurements (hydrology, physico-chemistry, hydrobiology, thermics), industrial pollution assessments, electrofishing, biological sample analysis, topographic surveys, and drone-based aerial inspections.
3. Project Management and Works Supervision (Maîtrise d'Oeuvre): Revenue from design, conception, and construction supervision services for hydraulic engineering projects, river restoration, wetland management, and flood protection works. Includes assistance to project owners during construction phases, contractor procurement, and works supervision.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SAGE Environnement is an independent, multi-disciplinary environmental consulting firm (bureau d'études) that provides environmental studies, hydrobiological analyses, and project management services for aquatic environments. The firm conducts environmental impact assessments, regulatory file preparation, hydraulic and hydrological modeling, biological sampling and laboratory analysis (COFRAC-accredited), and design/construction supervision for river restoration, hydraulic infrastructure, and ecological continuity works. Services are delivered to public sector clients (state agencies, local authorities) and private sector clients (hydroelectric producers, industrial companies, developers) across France from its Annecy headquarters.

Product overview

SAGE Environnement is an independent, multi-disciplinary environmental consulting firm founded in 1993, operating from Annecy, Haute-Savoie, France. The company organizes its activities around three core service divisions: the Pole Etudes (Studies Division) providing environmental expertise, regulatory file preparation, and territorial planning services; the Pole Hydrobiologie (Hydrobiology Division) offering COFRAC-accredited biological sampling and laboratory analysis services; and the Pole Maitrise d'Oeuvre (Project Management Division) delivering design and construction supervision for aquatic environment restoration projects. Services span hydraulic and hydrological studies, ecological inventories, regulatory procedures, GIS and cartography, drone aerial photography, and acoustic/air quality assessment. The company serves both public entities (state agencies, local authorities, public establishments) and private clients (industrials, hydroelectric producers, developers).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pôle Études (Studies Division) Multi-disciplinary environmental studies and technical expertise covering territorial planning, urban development, large infrastructure projects, hydraulics, sanitation, terrestrial ecology, wetlands, acoustics, and atmospheric pollutants. Includes field surveys, ecological inventories, regulatory file preparation, and public inquiry support for project owners and developers.
• Pôle Hydrobiologie (Hydrobiology Division) Hydrobiological sampling and analysis in continental water systems (rivers, lakes). Includes macro-invertebrate, macrophyte, and diatom analysis, fish inventories via electric fishing, fish passage assessment, aquatic habitat characterization, and physico-chemical water quality monitoring. Backed by COFRAC-accredited laboratory.
• Pôle Maîtrise d'Oeuvre (Project Management Division) Design and construction management for aquatic environment restoration projects including river restoration, hydraulic infrastructure, wetland restoration, and flood protection. Covers feasibility studies through construction supervision, including eco-morphological restoration, fish passage facilities, sediment management, and environmental monitoring.
• Environmental Regulatory Services Preparation and management of regulatory files including environmental impact assessments, environmental authorization applications, water law declarations, classified installations files (ICPE), Natura 2000 incidence assessments, protected species derogations (CNPN), and public inquiry support.
• Hydraulic and Hydrological Studies Fluvial and torrential hydraulic studies, basin management, hydraulic modeling (1D and 2D), hydrological studies, flow measurements, gauging station installation and management, storm water drainage studies, and fish passage dimensioning.
• COFRAC-Accredited Biological Analysis Laboratory COFRAC-accredited laboratory (accreditation 1-1635) performing biological analyses including macro-invertebrate identification (IBG DCE compatible, MPCE), diatom indices (IBD), macrophyte indices (IBMR), fish sampling, genetic analyses, and thermal diagnostics. Holds ministerial approval (n°12) for biological sampling.
• Cartography, GIS, and Topographic Services Computer cartography and GIS services, technical drawings, landscape and technical illustrations, photomontages, topographic surveys, and aerial photography via drone for environmental assessment and territorial planning.
• Acoustic and Air Quality Services Environmental metrology services including acoustic measurements, air quality assessment, acoustic modeling, and atmospheric pollutant dispersion modeling for health impact studies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 80 electrofishing operations conducted per year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Scientific Research Institutions (INRA, Irstea, Universities)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAGE Environnement maintains privileged relationships with researchers and specialists from scientific organizations including INRA, Irstea (formerly CEMAGREF), universities, OPIE-Benthos, fishing federations, OFB (formerly ONEMA), and DREAL. These relationships provide high-level scientific reference and expertise support for complex biological and ecological assessments.
• Arter (Engineering Firm)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership in project groupings for complex engineering projects, such as the Arpettaz torrent restoration project (Groupment SAGE Environnement / Arter). Enables combined expertise for challenging hydraulic and environmental projects.
• EDF DTG GrenoblecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing framework contract (2010-2020) with EDF's Division Technique Générale for hydraulic testing and reserved flow measurements on hydroelectric facilities. Conducts annual investigations on up to 20 facilities across eastern, central, and southern France.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ARTELIA: Independent French engineering group with a dedicated Water, Environment and Energy division covering hydraulic studies, river restoration, environmental impact assessments and hydrobiology — overlapping directly with SAGE's three service poles, though at materially larger scale.
• BIOTOPE: French environmental consultancy specializing in biodiversity inventories, ecological studies, Natura 2000 assessments and protected-species dossiers. Highly comparable to SAGE's Hydrobiology and Studies divisions, particularly on CNPN derogation and wetland work.
• BURGEAP: Subsidiary of BRGM providing environmental consulting on water, soils and contaminated sites, including ICPE files and hydraulic studies. Competes with SAGE for industrial and public-sector environmental mandates.
• HYDRETUDES: France-based independent consultancy focused on hydrology, hydraulics, river restoration and aquatic environment studies. Closely comparable to SAGE on hydraulic modeling, fish passage and Maîtrise d'Oeuvre work, with similar regional positioning.
• OTEIS: French multi-disciplinary engineering firm offering environmental studies, hydraulic engineering and project management for infrastructure and water projects. Directly competes with SAGE in environmental regulatory dossiers and river works supervision.

Broad incumbents

• EGIS: Large international engineering group with a Water and Environment business line covering hydraulic infrastructure, environmental assessments and project management. Overlaps with SAGE but operates at much larger scale across multiple geographies.
• GINGER Group: French engineering holding bundling environmental, geotechnical and water consultancies (including BURGEAP). Competes with SAGE on water/environmental studies and ICPE dossiers, with broader geographic reach and deeper pockets.
• SUEZ Consulting (SAFEGE): Engineering arm of SUEZ providing environmental, hydraulic and water infrastructure consulting. Already a SAGE client but also a competitor on wastewater plant studies, water law dossiers and aquatic environment projects.
• ANTEA Group: International environmental and water consulting firm with strong French presence, offering environmental impact assessments, water resources studies and ICPE support — directly comparable to SAGE's regulatory and water services.

Regional players

• Cabinet REILE: Independent French environmental consultancy focused on aquatic environments, ecological inventories and regulatory studies. Comparable niche positioning to SAGE but with a different regional footprint and smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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