Consea

What Consea does

Consea is an Italian technical consulting and vocational training firm founded in 1998 and headquartered in Martina Franca, Puglia, with a secondary office in Lombardy (Milan/Rho). The company delivers an integrated portfolio of environmental compliance consulting, quality/safety management systems implementation (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, SA8000), ADR/dangerous-goods transport consultancy, ESG reporting and advisory, and vehicle administrative services (practica auto, immatricolazioni). As an authorized automobile agency (PRA) and telematic service point (STA), Consea executes vehicle registration, plate issuance, and licensing transactions on behalf of fleet operators and private clients. Its training division operates as an accredited center under Regione Puglia, delivering publicly-funded programs via POR Puglia FESR-FSE 2014-2020 and the national GOL reskilling initiative, alongside certified continuing professional education.

The firm serves a heterogeneous client base spanning SMEs, commercial carriers and corporate fleet operators, public entities, and individual job seekers enrolled in publicly-funded reskilling pathways. Named clients include Saicar Iveco, AMAT Spa, Ecomar, Officine Pichierri, Miccolis, Longo Euroservice, Mecom, and Domytrans, indicating a distributed SMB-to-mid-market book across transport, environmental services, and the public sector. The multi-disciplinary team includes CEPAS-certified auditors and AICQ SICEV-qualified engineers, and the firm itself holds ISO 9001:2015 certification; it is a member of Confindustria Bari-BAT. Recent product activity includes the Vademeco branded offering and an ESG advisory service line, while ShareFood represents lead-partner involvement in an EU-funded regional agri-food ecosystem project.

The business model combines three revenue streams: (1) project-based fee-for-service consulting for compliance, certification, and ESG work; (2) per-transaction fees on vehicle administrative services delivered through the PRA/STA authorizations; and (3) publicly-funded training delivery where revenue is effectively pass-through from regional and national program allocations (POR Puglia FESR-FSE 2014-2020, GOL). Go-to-market is relationship-driven and locally anchored in Puglia, with the Lombardy office extending commercial reach into Italy's primary industrial corridor.

Name

Consea

Legal name

Consea Srl

Website

https://consea.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Italian technical consulting and accredited training firm founded in 1998 (Martina Franca) delivering environmental, quality/safety, ESG, ADR, and vehicle administrative services plus publicly-funded vocational training, serving SMEs, fleet operators, public entities, and job seekers across Puglia and Lombardy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental & Safety Consulting Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental Compliance & Permitting (BPAHAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

EHS Management Systems & ISO Consulting (ISO 14001/45001) (BPAHAJAF), Environmental Aspects/Impacts Register & Legal Register Development (EUAHAIAD)

Keywords

• Environmental compliance
• Workplace safety
• Dangerous goods transport
• Vehicle fleet administration
• ISO certification consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Traversa

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Environmental Consulting Services: Environmental compliance consulting including waste management authorizations, emissions permits, site remediation, and environmental impact assessments. Provided to businesses and public entities on a project or retainer basis.
2. Quality and Safety Management Systems: Consulting for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, EMAS, SA 8000 certifications and organizational model implementation under Italian Legislative Decree 231/2001.
3. Vehicle Administrative Services: Automotive administrative services including vehicle registrations, ownership transfers, ADR vehicle inspections, tax refunds on fuel, and fleet management documentation.
4. Professional Training Programs: Accredited vocational training courses funded through regional, national, and EU programs (GOL Program, Garanzia Giovani, interprofessional funds). Training provided free to eligible participants; revenue derived from public funding.
5. ESG Consulting and Implementation: ESG strategy consulting, platform support (Open-es, Synesgy, Ecovadis), policy drafting, and sustainability reporting services for SMEs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Consea is an Italian technical consulting firm founded in 1998 that delivers environmental compliance consulting (waste management, emissions, EIA studies), quality and occupational health & safety management system implementation (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001), workplace safety advisory, dangerous goods transport (ADR/RID/ADN) services, vehicle fleet administration through its authorized automobile agency, ESG strategy and reporting, and accredited vocational training programs funded through regional, national and EU channels.

Product overview

Consea is a consulting and training services company established in 1998, offering an integrated portfolio of professional services for businesses and public entities. The core offerings include: Consulenza Ambientale (environmental consulting for authorizations, waste management, and emissions compliance), Qualità (quality management systems including ISO certifications), Sicurezza (workplace safety), Pratiche Auto (automotive agency services for vehicle fleet paperwork and ADR certifications), Formazione e Corsi (vocational training programs), Consulenza ESG (sustainability and ESG reporting services), Defiscalizzazione (fuel excise recovery), and Comunicazione Ambientale e Aziendale (corporate communication). Additional initiatives include ShareFood (food surplus management project) and Vademeco (waste collection guide). The company operates primarily in Italy with offices in Martina Franca, Montemesola (Taranto), and Rho (Milan), specializing in technical consulting and professional training across environmental, safety, quality, and automotive domains.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ShareFood: Project for food surplus management - co-financed under POR Puglia FESR-FSE 2014-2020
• Vademeco

Products and services

• Consulenza Ambientale (Environmental Consulting) Integrated environmental compliance and sustainability consulting for businesses and public entities, covering environmental authorizations, waste management, emissions, environmental impact assessment (VIA/VAS), water discharge management, and remediation.
• Qualità (Quality Management Systems) Consulting for the design, implementation, and auditing of quality and management systems, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, SA 8000, EMAS, audits per UNI EN ISO 19011:2018, and organizational models under Italian Legislative Decree 231/2001.
• Sicurezza (Workplace Safety) Workplace safety consulting covering Seveso risk assessment, fire prevention, ADR safety in companies and construction sites, and technical specialist services.
• Pratiche Auto per Parchi Veicolari (Vehicle Administrative Services)

Quantifiable outcome

• Diesel fuel defiscalization: savings of 43.2 euro cents per liter consumed (up to 40% of diesel cost for non-registered vehicles such as forklifts, excavators, earth-moving machines)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered moderate, flagship and core.

• Associazione Nazionale Esperti Ambientali (ANEA)moderateOthersConsea is an ordinary member of ANEA, the National Association of Environmental Experts. This membership provides recognition of technical competence in environmental consulting, networking within the environmental professional community, and access to industry knowledge and best practices.
• Confindustria TarantomoderateOthersConsea is associated with Confindustria Taranto, Section of Professional Services and Advanced Tertiary Industries. This association demonstrates Consea's rootedness in the local business community and supports its mission to drive the growth of businesses in the territory.
• ShareFood Consortium (Sharefood – Gestione delle eccedenze alimentari)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsea is the lead partner (capofila) of the ShareFood project, co-financed under the POR Puglia FESR-FSE 2014-2020, Action 1.4.b INNOLABS. ShareFood is a technological and social innovation tool for reducing food waste and associated waste production through new community services. The project involves collaboration with multiple local partners to implement a circular economy model.
• Regione PugliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsea accesses public funding from Regione Puglia through institutional calls and notices to deliver vocational training programs. The company participates in GOL (Work in Puglia) programs, Garanzia Giovani, and regional training initiatives, delivering free courses to eligible participants.
• Interprofessional FundsmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerConsea guides companies in accessing Interprofessional Funds, which finance internal skills development. The company manages the full cycle from training plan design to final reporting, enabling companies to upskill employees at no cost.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DNV Italy: International certification and assurance body with strong presence in Italy, offering ISO 9001/14001/45001, ESG assurance, and management system consulting. Overlaps with Consea's core EHS consulting and certification offerings.
• TÜV Italia: Italian arm of TÜV Group, providing ISO certification, environmental and safety consulting, and training services. Comparable service mix targeting Italian SMEs and corporates.
• SGS Italia: Swiss-headquartered global TIC company with Italian operations covering environmental compliance, ISO certification, ESG services, and inspection. Directly competes with Consea in EHS certification and compliance consulting.
• RINA SpA: Italian-headquartered global certification, testing, inspection, and consulting group offering EHS, ISO certification, and sustainability services. Directly comparable to Consea in Italy but at vastly larger scale across multiple geographies and industries.
• Bureau Veritas Italia: Global TIC firm providing ISO certification, environmental compliance, and EHS consulting across Italy. Comparable service portfolio and target SME market, but with international reach and far greater resources.

Direct peers

• ICIM Group: Italian certification body offering ISO 9001/14001/45001 certification, CE marking, and management system consulting. Similar size and Italian SME focus as Consea.
• Kiwa Italia: Italian certification and consulting body focused on ISO standards, environmental compliance, and product certification. Closely comparable mid-sized TIC peer competing in the same Italian SME market.
• Studio Alfa: Italian EHS and quality management consulting firm offering ISO certification support, environmental compliance, and workplace safety services to SMEs. Closely comparable mid-sized Italian peer.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): Global pure-play environmental, health, safety, and sustainability consultancy. Comparable to Consea in offering but at significantly larger scale and with multinational reach.
• Ramboll Italy: Italian consulting arm of the Danish engineering, environmental, and sustainability consultancy. Provides environmental consulting, ESG advisory, and EHS services comparable to Consea's portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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