What Asacert does

ASACERT is an Italian third-party certification, inspection, evaluation, and training body headquartered in Cormano (Milan), with operational offices in Genoa, Rome, and Bari and stated presence across 15 countries. The firm is accredited by ACCREDIA and other national and international bodies, enabling it to issue certifications against ISO management system standards (9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, 50001, 37001, 22301, 42001), product certifications (CE marking, F-GAS, CSC), and sustainability/building ratings (LEED, BREEAM, WELL, GRESB, DNSH, UNI/PdR 125:2022). It also performs technical inspections on construction and infrastructure projects, asset valuations for insurance purposes, loss adjusting and claim management, and professional training including Lead Auditor courses.

The company operates through six core service divisions — Inspections, Evaluations, Certifications, Training, Loss Adjusting, and ASACERT International Ltd for skills certification — supplemented by ASACERT | CSR Audit Solutions (a legal-auditor entity registered July 2024 for CSRD assurance) and a Media Division producing podcasts and multimedia content. Sub-brands include the ITA0039 100% Italian Taste Certification (developed with Coldiretti) and the ReSMART Index (co-developed with Planet Smart City and ARUP Italia) for smart-building evaluation using advanced analytics and AI. The firm runs 51–100 employees and was reorganized as a Società Benefit (Benefit Corporation) in May 2024.

Revenue is generated entirely through professional services fees, billed on a quote basis per project or certification engagement, with no publicly disclosed pricing. Customers are enterprise and government clients across construction, infrastructure, energy, utilities, luxury, healthcare, retail, and public administration, including Prysmian, Italgas, Rolex, Ducati Energia, Esselunga, Beiersdorf, Humanitas, Gruppo San Donato, and Italian Chambers of Commerce. The go-to-market is direct sales supported by content marketing (AsaMag, website, social channels, the Appalti News podcast), industry events (Salone della CSR, GBC Italia events), and referrals through professional networks and partnerships.

Name

Asacert

Legal name

ASACERT S.r.l.

Website

https://asacert.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ASACERT is an Italy-headquartered, ACCREDIA-accredited third-party body delivering certification, inspection, evaluation, training, and loss-adjusting services to enterprise and government clients across construction, infrastructure, energy, luxury, healthcare, and sustainability sectors, with operations in 15 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Certification and Inspection Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

EHS Management Systems & ISO Consulting (ISO 14001/45001) (BPAHAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Witness Audits, Office Assessments & Certification Governance Services (AFALACAG), Environmental, Health & Safety / Sustainability (EHS, Environmental Compliance CE) (EDAAALAO)

Keywords

• Third-party certification services
• Management system certification
• Inspection services
• Sustainability certification
• Loss adjusting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cormano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Certification Services: Third-party certification services for management systems (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, 50001, etc.), product certifications (CE marking, CSC certification, F-GAS), and sustainability certifications (DNSH, ESG reporting, gender equality). Revenue generated through certification fees.
2. Inspection Services: Technical inspections for construction projects, infrastructure, and buildings including quality control, technical monitoring, non-destructive testing, road safety verification, and inspection & expediting services.
3. Evaluation Services: Asset valuations for insurance purposes, nautical expert assessments, industrial plant evaluations, real estate valuations, climate risk assessments, and ESG-readiness assessments.
4. Training Services: Professional and qualifying training courses delivered in-house or via webinar, covering management systems, sustainability, construction materials, safety, and soft skills.
5. Loss Adjusting & Claim Management: Insurance loss adjusting services including technical inspections, damage analysis, claim quantification, risk assessment, and expert witness services for courts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ASACERT is an independent third-party certification, inspection, evaluation, and training organization accredited by national and international bodies (including ACCREDIA). It delivers management system certifications (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, 50001, 37001, 22301, 42001), sustainable building certifications (LEED, BREEAM, WELL, DNSH, CAM), product certifications (CE marking, F-GAS, ITA0039 Italian Taste), technical inspections for construction and infrastructure, asset and ESG valuations, professional/auditor training, and insurance loss adjusting and claim management services to enterprises, public entities, and professionals.

Product overview

ASACERT is an independent third-party certification, inspection, evaluation, and training organization accredited by national and international bodies. The company offers an ecosystem of services organized around six core divisions: (1) Ispezioni (Inspections) for technical verification of construction projects including sustainable building certifications (LEED, WELL, BREEAM, GRESB); (2) Valutazioni (Evaluations) for asset valuation, risk assessment, and ESG analysis; (3) Certificazioni (Certifications) covering management system standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, 50001, 37001, 22301, 42001), plus specialized certifications like ReSMART Index, ITA0039 Italian Taste, and DNSH; (4) Formazione (Training) for professional development and auditor certification; (5) Loss Adjusting & Claim Management for insurance loss adjustment services; and (6) ASACERT International Ltd for professional and auditor certification. The company also operates CSR Audit Solutions for sustainability reporting attestation under CSRD, a Media Division producing podcasts and multimedia content, and sustainability services including climate risk assessment and ESG consulting. The service portfolio is delivered as customized, sector-specific solutions rather than a standardized software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ITA0039 | 100% Italian Taste Certification: Certification protocol for Italian restaurants abroad, promoting and protecting authentic Italian culinary products and fighting Italian Sounding products internationally.
• ReSMART Index

Products and services

• Inspections (Ispezioni)

Quantifiable outcome

• Controlled €7.5 billion worth of construction work in 12 months
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ColdiretticoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Coldiretti, with 1.5 million members as the main agricultural entrepreneurs organization in Italy and Europe, was the first partner for the ITA0039 100% Italian Taste Certification protocol. Partnership was renewed and expanded in 2023. Coldiretti represents Italian agricultural producers seeking to defend and promote 100% Italian products.
• EuroToquesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019European chefs association partnering with ASACERT for the ITA0039 100% Italian Taste Certification to promote authentic Italian cuisine abroad.
• PromoItaliaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Partner organization for ITA0039 certification promoting Italian products and cuisine internationally.
• ISFEminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Partner organization for ITA0039 certification supporting Italian food and wine promotion.
• ANRAminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Partner organization for ITA0039 certification focused on risk management and Italian cuisine protection.
• Filiera Agricola Italiana S.p.A.minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Italian agricultural supply chain company partnering with ASACERT for ITA0039 certification to support authentic Italian agricultural products.
• Green Building Council Italia (GBC Italia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASACERT is closely associated with GBC Italia, with Managing Director Fabrizio Capaccioli serving as President of GBC Italia (confirmed for 2026-2029 term). The partnership involves joint initiatives in sustainable building certification, events, and industry advocacy. ASACERT has received the Leadership d'Impresa in Sostenibilità award from GBC Italia members.
• ARUP ItaliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerARUP Italia collaborated with Planet Smart City to develop the ReSMART Index, which ASACERT certifies. This partnership brings together international engineering expertise and smart city development knowledge for innovative real estate evaluation.
• Planet Smart CitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlanet Smart City developed the ReSMART Index in collaboration with ARUP Italia and ASACERT certifies this innovative evaluation tool for measuring the 'intelligence' level of real estate projects.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DNV: Norwegian-headquartered TIC major with a sizable management-system certification business (ISO 9001/14001/45001) and a growing CSRD/ESG assurance practice. Comparable to ASACERT across certification, inspection, and ESG assurance, with much larger scale.
• SGS: World's largest testing, inspection and certification company, offering ISO system certification, ESG assurance, product testing, and inspection services. Directly comparable to ASACERT across certifications and inspections, with significantly broader geographic and service-line coverage.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection and certification (TIC) major with a broad portfolio spanning ISO management systems, ESG, construction, and marine. Directly comparable to ASACERT on certification and inspection services, but at materially larger global scale across all of ASACERT's service lines.
• TÜV Rheinland: Global TIC and certification provider active in ISO management systems, product certification, sustainability, and inspection. Overlaps with ASACERT across certifications, inspections, and training, with greater international reach.
• Intertek: Global TIC company offering management system certification, product testing, and ESG/sustainability assurance. Comparable to ASACERT across certifications and inspections, with deeper multinational infrastructure.
• TÜV SÜD: Global TIC and certification body with strong ISO management systems, product certification, and ESG/automotive credentials. Comparable to ASACERT in ISO certifications and inspections, with a more established multinational footprint.
• DEKRA: German-based TIC organization with a sizable certification and inspection business, including management systems, product, automotive, and sustainability services. Comparable to ASACERT on ISO certification and inspection scope at a much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Certiquality: Italian accredited certification body providing ISO 9001/14001/45001 and sector-specific certifications to Italian enterprises. Closest head-to-head domestic peer for ASACERT on management-system certification.
• ICMQ: Italian certification body active in construction, sustainability (LEED, BREEAM, WELL), and ISO management systems, including product and personnel certification. Direct competitor to ASACERT in sustainable-building certification and construction inspection.
• RINA: Italian-headquartered certification, inspection, and engineering services group with deep activity in ISO management systems, sustainability certification, and infrastructure verification. Closest direct competitor to ASACERT in the Italian home market, with overlapping energy, marine, transport, and construction verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/asacert
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/asacertitalia
• Facebookfacebook.com/Asacert
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/asacert
• Instagraminstagram.com/asacert.official

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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