GUT certification company for management systems

Name

GUT certification company for management systems

Legal name

GUT Certifizierungsgesellschaft für Managementsysteme mbH

Website

https://gut-cert.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

GUTcert is a Berlin-based, DAkkS-accredited certification body and wholly-owned subsidiary of AFNOR Group providing ISO management system certification, carbon footprint verification, emissions trading verification, renewable energy auditing, and biomass certification services to enterprise customers across manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and food sectors in Germany and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management System Certification and Verification Services

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Management System Certification (Food Safety + Quality/Environment/OHS) (AFALACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Accredited Certification Bodies (CBs) – ISO 22000/FSSC 22000/BRCGS/SQF (AFALACAA), Auditor Qualification, Training & Competency Certification (Food Safety) (AFALACAD)

Keywords

• Management system certification
• ISO certification services
• Carbon footprint verification
• Emissions trading verification
• Information security certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

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. Management System Certification: Certification services for various management system standards including ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environment), ISO 45001 (Occupational Safety), ISO 50001 (Energy), ISO 27001 (Information Security), ISO 55001 (Asset Management), and integrated management systems. Revenue generated through audit fees, certification fees, and annual surveillance audit fees.
2. Carbon Footprint Verification: Verification and validation of corporate carbon footprints (CCF), product carbon footprints (PCF), climate neutrality claims, and GHG emissions reporting. Services include verification according to ISO 14064, GHG Protocol, and regulatory frameworks including EU-ETS and BEHG. Revenue generated per verification engagement.
3. Training Academy: Training and seminar services through the GUTcert Academy covering ISO standards, carbon footprint, sustainability, information security, and professional development. Revenue from course fees ranging from 150 EUR to 299 EUR per participant. Includes webinars, in-person seminars, e-learning, and networking events.
4. Renewable Energy Verification: Verification services for renewable energy certifications including EEG expert opinions, guarantees of origin for green electricity, biomethane import verification, green hydrogen expertise, and AGFW expertise. Environmental verifier services for energy sector compliance.
5. Sustainable Biomass Certification: Certification services for biogenic fuels and sustainable biomass under ISCC, REDcert, and SURE schemes. Covers sustainability verification for agricultural biomass, forestry biomass, waste and residues, and related supply chains.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

GUTcert is a DAkkS-accredited certification body that performs independent third-party audits and issues certifications, verifications, and validations against international management system standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001, 27001, 55001, 13485), EMAS, EU-ETS, CBAM, BEHG, ISCC, REDcert, SURE, and TISAX. The company delivers on-site Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits, carbon footprint verifications (corporate and product), renewable energy expert opinions, and sustainability audits, supported by an in-house training academy and an IT-security subsidiary (Berlin Cert).

Product overview

GUTcert provides certification, verification, and validation services for management systems, operating as a multi-standard certification body. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized around core certification areas: Asset Management (ISO 55001), Carbon Footprint Verification (corporate and product), Emissions Trading verification (EU-ETS, CBAM, BEHG), Energy Management (ISO 50001), Environmental Management (ISO 14001, EMAS), Information Security (ISO/IEC 27001, TISAX, KRITIS), Integrated Management Systems, Biomass Certification (ISCC, REDcert, SURE), Occupational Safety (ISO 45001), Quality Management (ISO 9001), Renewable Energy audits, and Sustainability (ASI, ResponsibleSteel, GRI). The GUTcert Academy provides complementary training seminars on ISO standards. A subsidiary, Berlin Cert, focuses on medical device testing including ISO 13485 audits and IT security. The company operates based on DAkkS accreditation and ISO 17021/17065 standards, delivering services through structured audit processes for customers worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GUTcert Academy: Training services on ISO standards and professional development
• Berlin Cert

Products and services

• Quality Management Certification (ISO 9001) Certification of Quality Management Systems according to ISO 9001 standard, delivered to organizations seeking demonstrated quality process compliance.
• Environmental Management Certification (ISO 14001, EMAS, EmpCo) Certification of Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001), EMAS validation, and Emissions Performance Certification (EmpCo) for organizations seeking environmental compliance verification.
• Occupational Safety Certification (ISO 45001) Certification of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems according to ISO 45001, for organizations across manufacturing, construction, and industrial sectors.
• Energy Management Certification (ISO 50001) Certification of Energy Management Systems according to ISO 50001, helping organizations improve energy efficiency and meet regulatory energy requirements.
• Information Security Certification (ISO/IEC 27001, TISAX, KRITIS, DiGA) Certification of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) including ISO/IEC 27001, IT security assessments, KRITIS audits, TISAX assessment, and DiGA certification for digital health applications.
• Asset Management Certification (ISO 55001) Certification of asset management systems according to ISO 55001, helping organizations optimize the value of their physical assets throughout the lifecycle.
• Integrated Management Systems Certification Combined certification of multiple management system standards (quality, environment, occupational safety) within a single integrated audit, reducing audit time and cost for clients.
• Carbon Footprint Verification Independent third-party verification of corporate carbon footprints (CCF), product carbon footprints (PCF), climate neutrality claims, Airport Carbon Accreditation, GHG emissions in logistics, and EU Innovation Fund projects, based on ISO 14064 and GHG Protocol.
• Emissions Trading Verification (CBAM, EU-ETS 1, EU-ETS 2, BEHG) Verification of greenhouse gas emissions in regulated emissions trading systems including CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism), EU-ETS 1, EU-ETS 2, and the German BEHG, for compliance reporting.
• Sustainable Biomass Certification (ISCC, REDcert, SURE) Certification of biogenic fuels and sustainable biomass under ISCC-EU, ISCC PLUS, REDcert-EU, REDcert2, REDcert2 Chemical Industry, and SURE schemes, for agricultural, forestry, waste, and residue-based biomass supply chains.
• Renewable Energy Audit Services Audit and expert opinion services for renewable energy including Guarantees of Origin (coupled delivery and green electricity), biomethane import verification, green hydrogen expertise, AGFW expertise for primary energy factor and KWKG, and further electricity/heat certifications.
• Sustainability Audits (ASI, ISO 20121, GRI, ResponsibleSteel, VSME) Independent sustainability audits and validations including Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI), Sustainable Event Management (ISO 20121), GRI sustainability reporting, ResponsibleSteel certification, and VSME validation.
• AZAV Certification Certification of education and training providers and their measures in accordance with AZAV (Akkreditierungs- und Zulassungsverordnung Arbeitsförderung) based on ISO 17065, enabling government-funded training under SGB III.
• Healthcare Certifications Specialized certification services tailored to the healthcare sector, including ISO 13485 medical device quality management and DiGA digital health app certification.
• GUTcert Academy (Training) Training programs and seminars covering ISO standards and related professional development topics, delivered via in-person courses, webinars, and e-learning.
• Berlin Cert - Medical Device Testing and IT Security Subsidiary offering medical device testing (ISO 13485 system audits, DiGA certification) and IT security services (penetration testing, OWASP testing, TISAX assessments) under the GUTcert group.

Quantifiable outcome

• Integrated certification reduces audit time and costs through combined procedures
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AFNOR GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFNOR Group is the parent company of GUTcert. GUTcert is a member of the AFNOR Group, the French standards institute. This relationship provides access to international certification expertise, networks, and resources. AFNOR is a major international standards and certification organization headquartered in France.
• Berlin CertcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBerlin Cert is a related entity within the GUTcert group specializing in IT security assessments, penetration testing, OWASP testing, and cybersecurity services. It handles medical device IT security, TISAX assessments, and DiGA certification under the GUTcert umbrella.
• einfachISO GmbHminorGTM or Marketing PartnereinfachISO is a cooperation partner for NIS-2 training. They help technology companies implement ISO 27001 or TISAX simply and securely. The partnership involves co-marketing of NIS-2 executive training courses offered by GUTcert Academy.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SGS: Swiss-headquartered global TIC giant offering management system certification, carbon footprint verification, ISCC biomass certification, and sustainability audits. Directly comparable service portfolio to GUTcert across virtually all certification areas, though at global scale.
• Intertek: Global TIC provider offering management system audits, carbon verification, and ISO 27001 information security certifications comparable to GUTcert's portfolio. Competes primarily for larger enterprise accounts but overlaps in the European mid-market.
• TÜV Rheinland: Major German TIC incumbent offering management system certification, sustainability verification, and product testing across ISO standards. Competes directly with GUTcert for German Mittelstand accounts and EU-ETS/CBAM verification engagements; significantly larger global footprint.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC leader with full management system certification, GHG verification, and sustainability services. Competes with GUTcert for multinational accounts seeking EU-ETS/CBAM verification and ISO certifications, but operates at much larger scale with broader industry coverage.
• TÜV SÜD: One of the largest global TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification) players with deep presence in German management system certification (ISO 9001/14001/45001/50001/27001), carbon verification, and automotive/industrial audits. Direct competitor to GUTcert across most certification areas but operates at vastly greater scale globally.
• DEKRA: Berlin-headquartered TIC organization offering management system certification, ISO training, and industrial inspection services. Directly comparable service portfolio to GUTcert and a primary German-market competitor, with broader automotive and product testing capabilities.
• DNV (Det Norske Veritas): Global assurance and certification provider with strong ISO 9001/14001/45001/27001 and GHG verification offerings. Direct competitor to GUTcert in the European mid-market, with particular strength in energy and maritime sectors overlapping with GUTcert's renewable energy clients.
• TÜV NORD: German-based certification body competing across the same ISO management system, energy, and information security certification areas as GUTcert. Strong renewable energy and wind sector verification practice provides additional overlap with GUTcert's biomass and EEG service lines.

Direct peers

• DIN CERTCO: Berlin-based certification body affiliated with DIN (Deutsches Institut für Normung), offering product and management system certifications similar to GUTcert. Same city, comparable size and scope, and overlapping ISO certification services make it a direct mid-market peer in Germany.
• AFNOR Certification: Sister entity within AFNOR Group offering the same ISO management system certification, environmental verification, and QSE audits that GUTcert performs. Closest functional peer given shared parent, overlapping service portfolio, and joint access to AFNOR's international standards expertise.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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