What AtMO Grand Est does

ATMO Grand Est is a French non-profit association (Association Agréée de Surveillance de la Qualité de l'Air) headquartered in Schiltigheim that holds the official agrément from the Ministry of Ecological Transition to monitor and report air quality across the Grand Est region. The organization operates a dense measurement network comprising 80 fixed and 15 mobile stations equipped with 174 analyzers tracking 31 pollutants, supplemented by specialized observatories covering pollen, radioactivity, odors, ultrafine particles, ammonia, pesticides, and black carbon. ATMO Grand Est also delivers emissions inventories (published annually, exceeding the regulatory 5-year cadence), indoor air diagnostics (Diag'QAI), radon measurement (the only French association holding dual ASN N1A and N2 accreditations), and modeling support for Low Emission Mobility Zones (ZFE-M).

The business model is membership- and grant-based rather than transactional: territorial collectivities, industries (202 industrial members including named logos such as INEOS Polymers Sarralbe and Crown Bevcan France), and public bodies contribute annual membership fees; industrial members additionally benefit from TGAP tax reductions. Revenue is augmented by grants from ADEME, the Grand Est Region, and the Ministry of Ecological Transition, plus European project funding via Interreg (Atmo-Rhena PLUS for the Upper Rhine cross-border observatory) and the LIFE program (LIFE V-aiR, €1.3M budget with 60% EU co-financing). Distribution mixes direct engagement with government and industrial members, digital self-service through the website, the Air To Go mobile application, and open data portals serving the general public and researchers.

Customer-facing outputs include the L'air de ma commune web tool for commune-level air quality indices, the Cartothèque map library, the Climat-Air-Energie observatory platform, the open data portal on ArcGIS, the LIFE V-aiR virtual reality awareness games, and school sensitization programs reaching approximately 1,170 students annually. The organization also engages in cross-border cooperation across the Upper Rhine and Greater Region, and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 26000 certifications alongside COFRAC Essais and Etalonnage accreditations, the Label Numérique Responsable, and the dual ASN radon approvals.

Name

AtMO Grand Est

Legal name

ATMO Grand Est

Website

https://atmo-grandest.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ATMO Grand Est is a French non-profit air quality monitoring association, agréé by the Ministry of Ecological Transition, operating 95 monitoring stations and 174 analyzers across 31 pollutants in the Grand Est region, serving territorial collectivities, 202 industrial members, and the general public through data platforms, observatories, and cross-border programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Monitoring Services

NAICS

Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (924110), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (924)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (Criteria Pollutants & Air Toxics) (EUAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Airborne Chemical Exposure Monitoring (VOCs, Solvents, Gases) (EUAHAGAA), Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) & Building Environmental Sampling (EUAHACAH), Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) & Building Health Assessments (EUAHAGAG), Environmental Monitoring, Data & Reporting (Air/Water/Soil) (BPAIAMAC)

Keywords

• Air quality monitoring
• Environmental observatory
• Atmospheric pollution surveillance
• Emission inventories
• Climate air energy

Headquarters

HQ city

Schiltigheim

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership fees and public funding: ATMO Grand Est is an 'association agréée' (approved association) of general interest, agréé by the Ministry of Ecological Transition. It is funded through membership contributions from territorial collectivities, industries, and public bodies, as well as government grants and project funding from ADEME and the Grand Est Region.
2. Services to industries: Industrial members benefit from membership while contributing to air quality monitoring. Industries subject to TGAP (General Tax on Polluting Activities) receive a tax reduction when members of ATMO Grand Est. The organization conducts air quality measurements around industrial sites, studies, and odor analyses for industrial clients.
3. Project funding: European funding through programs such as Interreg (Atmo-Rhena PLUS) and LIFE program (LIFE V-aiR project, budget of 1.3 million euros with 60% EU co-financing). Additional funding from ADEME and Grand Est Region for observatory activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ATMO Grand Est is the approved air quality monitoring association (AASQA) for the Grand Est region of France, operating 80 fixed and 15 mobile monitoring stations that track 31 pollutants using 174 analyzers. It provides emission inventories, a Climat-Air-Energie observatory platform, regulatory surveillance, and decision-support tools to territorial collectivities, industries, and citizens. Services include indoor air diagnostics, radon measurement with dual ASN accreditation, pollen and odor monitoring, and cross-border air quality observatories.

Product overview

ATMO Grand Est operates as a regional air quality monitoring association (AASQA) providing a comprehensive suite of environmental monitoring services and data platforms for the Grand Est region of France. The organization's offerings span real-time air quality monitoring through a network of 80 fixed and 15 mobile stations tracking 31 pollutants, complemented by specialized observatories for pollen, odors, radioactivity, ultrafine particles, pesticides, ammonia, and black carbon. Key digital products include the 'L'air de ma commune' web portal providing commune-level air quality data, the 'Air To Go' mobile application for on-the-go air quality forecasts, and the 'Observatoire Climat-Air-Energie' platform offering territorial analysis tools and emissions inventories. The organization also provides specialized services including industrial emissions monitoring, indoor air quality diagnostics (Diag'QAI), radon measurement with dual ASN accreditation, and technical support for Low Emission Mobility Zones (ZFE-M). Cross-border cooperation is supported through the Atmo-Rhena PLUS observatory for the Upper Rhine region. Additional offerings include open data portals, interactive educational tools like the Lichens-Pollens walking trails, and innovative awareness programs including the LIFE V-aiR virtual reality initiative.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Air To Go: Mobile application for anticipating air quality in cities
• Observatoire Climat-Air-Energie du Grand Est
• Atmo-Rhena PLUS

Products and services

• L'air de ma commune Interactive web tool providing real-time and historical air quality data for individual communes in the Grand Est region, including ATMO index, pollen levels, nearby monitoring stations, and detailed forecasts. Targeted at citizens and local authorities.
• Air To Go Mobile application enabling citizens to anticipate and understand air quality in their city through forecasts, real-time data consultation, and educational content on pollution.
• Observatoire Climat-Air-Energie du Grand Est Comprehensive climate-air-energy observatory providing territorial analysis tools, emissions inventories, energy consumption data, and decision-support dashboards for local authorities and territorial projects.
• Cartothèque Map library offering access to various thematic maps including air quality, pollen, industrial emissions, and pollution episodes across the Grand Est region.
• Données en libre accès (Open Data Portal) Open data portal providing free access to air quality monitoring data, emissions inventories, and environmental datasets for the Grand Est region in downloadable formats.
• Surveillance des pollens Pollen monitoring and forecasting service providing real-time pollen levels, species-specific data, and allergy risk information across the Grand Est region.
• Parcours Lichens Pollens Interactive walking trails combining lichen observation with pollen awareness education, available in multiple cities across Grand Est including Strasbourg, Nancy, and Reims, with guided points of interest via mapping applications.
• Radon measurement services Radon gas measurement and monitoring services for buildings, with both N1A (screening) and N2 (complementary investigation) accreditation levels from ASN, unique in France among associations.
• ZFE-M Modeling Support Technical support for Low Emission Mobility Zones including detailed pollution zone modeling, traffic restriction simulations, and decision-support for defining ZFE-M perimeters and timelines.
• Diag'QAI (Indoor Air Quality Diagnostics) Indoor air quality diagnostic service for public buildings (ERP), including measurements of benzene, formaldehyde, and CO2 levels for compliance and health protection under COFRAC Essais accreditation n°1-6314.
• Études olfactives (Odor studies) Odor studies and analysis services for identifying and quantifying odor nuisance sources, helping industries and communities address olfactory complaints.
• Observatoire des odeurs Odor observatory providing regional odor monitoring, nuisance reporting tools for citizens, and analysis of odor sources in the Grand Est region.
• UVE Monitoring (Energy Recovery Units) Monitoring and surveillance services for Energy Recovery Units (Waste-to-Energy plants), including emissions testing, heavy metal fallout measurements, and dioxin/furan analysis.
• Inventaire des énergies et des polluants Comprehensive territorial inventory of energy consumption, pollutant emissions (60+ substances), and greenhouse gases updated annually, providing detailed sector-by-sector analysis for Grand Est.
• Surveillance de la radioactivité Environmental radioactivity surveillance service monitoring ambient radiation levels across the Grand Est region.
• Life V-aiR (Virtual Reality Awareness Tools) Immersive virtual reality serious game for political decision-makers and escape game for citizens to raise awareness about air quality, climate, and energy challenges.
• Cross-border observatories (Atmo-Rhena PLUS) Transnational air quality monitoring platforms including Atmo-Rhena PLUS for the Upper Rhine region (France-Germany-Switzerland) and the Greater Region cross-border observatory.

Quantifiable outcome

• Monitoring 31 pollutants across Grand Est through 80 fixed and 15 mobile stations
• +4 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

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LIFE V-aiR ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2022European LIFE program project coordinated by ATMO Grand Est with 9 partners. Budget of 1.3 million euros (60% EU-funded). Develops virtual reality serious games for decision-makers and escape games for citizens on air-climate-energy topics. Partners include Atmo Hauts-de-France, University of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Atmo Normandie, and Madininair.
• Atmo-Rhena PLUS (Interreg Oberrhein)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2022Cross-border observatory project co-financed by the Interreg Rhin Supérieur │ Oberrhein European program. Partners include organizations from France, Germany, and Switzerland working on harmonized air quality, climate, and energy data for the Upper Rhine region. Involves 3 years of work, 60 staff members, 30 working groups.
• Laboratoire de Surveillance de la Qualité de l'Air (LCSQA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe LCSQA, mandated by the Ministry of Environment, conducts periodic audits of ATMO Grand Est based on the professional reference applicable for air quality surveillance in France, as part of the AASQA approval framework.
• ADEMEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerL'ADEME (Agence de la transition écologique) co-funds the Climat-Air-Energie observatory and collaborates on emission inventory methodology. Partner in the national reference guide for territorial inventory development.
• Ministry of Ecological TransitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ministry of Ecological Transition grants ATMO Grand Est its official agréation (approval) as an Association Agréée pour la Surveillance de la Qualité de l'Air (AASQA). Conducts periodic audits through LCSQA.
• Atmo FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerATMO Grand Est serves as the lead (chef de file) of the ATMO France network for emission inventories, publishing annual updates beyond the regulatory 5-year requirement. Coordinates with other regional air quality associations across France.
• Grand Est RegioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Grand Est Region co-funds the Climat-Air-Energie observatory and co-finances the LIFE V-aiR project. As a major regional authority, it is a key stakeholder in air quality governance.
• Atmo-VISION Project partners (Ariena, Alter Alsace)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-border educational project (2018-2020) that developed bilingual teaching materials 'Air ohne Grenzen' for German and French students. ATMO Grand Est hosted a Franco-German school encounter in March 2023.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AIRPARIF: AASQA for the Île-de-France region, operating the largest urban air quality monitoring network in France. Closest large-scale direct peer in terms of statutory mandate, regulatory role, and citizen-facing data platforms.
• Atmo Normandie: Regional AASQA serving Normandy with comparable air quality monitoring, industrial member services, and educational programs. Also a LIFE V-aiR consortium partner and direct peer in the national Atmo France network.
• ATMO Hauts-de-France: Regional AASQA for the Hauts-de-France region, with the same statutory mandate, monitoring network, and membership-based business model. Direct counterpart in the Atmo France network and partner on the LIFE V-aiR consortium.
• ATMO Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: AASQA for the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region with similar scope: monitoring network, industrial member services, and cross-functional observatories. A direct peer within the national AASQA network.
• Madininair: AASQA serving Martinique with a comparable monitoring and accompaniment mandate. Peer within the national AASQA network and LIFE V-aiR consortium partner; comparable scope but on a smaller tropical island geography.

Emerging players

• IQAir: Swiss-founded commercial air quality information platform offering real-time global data, low-cost sensors, and consumer apps. Represents a private-sector, technology-driven emerging competitor to the AASQA model in adjacent citizen-facing and commercial segments.
• Plume Labs: Paris-based air quality technology company acquired by AccuWeather, offering consumer air quality forecasts and sensor data. An emerging private-sector player competing for citizen and municipal attention in the same IAQ/ambient AQ data market ATMO Grand Est serves.

Broad incumbents

• Umweltbundesamt (UBA): German federal environment agency responsible for national air quality monitoring and reporting. Cross-border counterpart to ATMO Grand Est via the Atmo-Rhena PLUS observatory on the Upper Rhine (France-Germany-Switzerland).
• Atmo France: National federation of the 17 regional AASQAs including ATMO Grand Est. Acts as the umbrella body coordinating methodology, representation to ministries, and shared data infrastructure across all regional air quality associations.
• LCSQA: Laboratoire Central de Surveillance de la Qualité de l'Air, the national reference laboratory that audits and supports all AASQAs including ATMO Grand Est. Acts as both supervisor and upstream technical authority over ATMO Grand Est's methodology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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