Gruppo Ecoconsult

What Gruppo Ecoconsult does

Gruppo Ecoconsult, founded in 1995 and headquartered in Milan, is an Italian privately-held consulting and certified training firm operating across four offices (Milan HQ, Vicenza, Pordenone, Lecco) with ~50 senior and specialist consultants. The firm delivers integrated advisory services spanning occupational health and safety (D.Lgs. 81/2008), food safety and HACCP, ISO/UNI quality certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 21001, ISO 20700, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000), privacy/GDPR and cybersecurity, anti-money laundering, D.Lgs. 231/2001 organizational models, legal advisory, and ESG sustainability. Its wholly-owned subsidiaries Ecoconsult Risk Management Consulting (Vicenza) and Ecoconsult ESG (Lecco) extend its service surface into management consulting and sustainability advisory respectively.

The firm's core technology asset is AUGEBO, a proprietary SCORM-compliant e-learning platform used by Ecoconsult Academy to deliver asynchronous (FAD Asincrona) and synchronous (FAD Sincrona) training, with intermediate assessments, downloadable materials, and integrated satisfaction questionnaires. Content is produced by internal certified instructors, vertically integrating curriculum with consulting practice. The Academy also operates classroom training (Milan 20+ seats, Vicenza 12 seats) and a Masterclass program for executives, plus funded training through Regione Lombardia accreditation. Certifications held include ISO 9001 (consulting), ISO 21001:2025 (training), and ISO 20700 (management consultancy), alongside UNI technical committee participation.

Revenue is generated via professional services fees for consulting and training, quote-based pricing with multi-year B2B contracts. GTM is sales-led with consultative selling through direct contact, phone, and contact forms, complemented by free initial check-ups and a webinar-led content marketing motion across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, email newsletters, and editorial news articles. The firm reports 2,500+ active clients, 477,000+ certificates issued cumulatively, and 250,000+ users trained on AUGEBO in 2024. Customer logos span education (IED), food distribution (De Amicis), hospitality (Federalberghi, Forte Village), retail/manufacturing (Foppapedretti), logistics (GLS), and nonprofit (AIL). Ownership is partner-managed, led by Stefano Bonetto (President), Paolo Bazzana (CFO), and Gianmario Tomasini (Group Commercial Director), with no disclosed external investors.

Name

Gruppo Ecoconsult

Legal name

Ecoconsult srl

Website

https://ecoconsult.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gruppo Ecoconsult is an Italian compliance consulting and certified training firm serving SMEs and enterprises with workplace safety, food safety, ISO/UNI certifications, privacy, ESG, and legal advisory across four offices and its proprietary AUGEBO e-learning platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regulatory Compliance Consulting

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainability & ESG Consulting (BPAHACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regulatory Consulting & Compliance Program Management (FDA/USDA/EFSA) (AFALADAC), Training & Competency Programs (HACCP, PCQI, GMP) (AFALADAK), Sustainability, ESG & Climate Risk Advisory (BPAHAJAH), Training & Competency Programs (Food Safety, HACCP, PCQI, Internal Auditor) (AFALANAF)

Keywords

• Workplace safety consulting
• Food safety consulting
• ISO certification consulting
• Corporate training services
• ESG sustainability consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Professional consulting services for workplace safety, food safety/HACCP, privacy and data security, anti-money laundering, quality and ISO certifications, legal division, ESG sustainability, and compliance services.
2. Training Services: Corporate training delivered through classroom courses, online courses, and masterclasses. Training services are accredited by Regione Lombardia and certified to ISO 21001 and ISO 9001 standards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Gruppo Ecoconsult provides consulting and training services to Italian businesses covering workplace safety (D.Lgs. 81/2008), food safety/HACCP, ISO/UNI quality certifications, privacy and GDPR, anti-money laundering, D.Lgs. 231/01 organizational models, legal advisory, and ESG sustainability. The firm operates Ecoconsult Academy, delivering training via online, classroom, and masterclass formats through its proprietary AUGEBO e-learning platform, supported by four Italian offices (Milan, Vicenza, Pordenone, Lecco) and a team of senior consultants and certified technicians.

Product overview

Gruppo Ecoconsult is a consulting and training firm operating since 1995 with four offices (Milan, Lecco, Vicenza, Pordenone). The company offers an integrated portfolio of consulting services spanning Occupational Safety (Sicurezza sul Lavoro), Food Safety (HACCP), Quality Certifications (UNI/ISO), Privacy and Data Security, Legal Advisory, and ESG Sustainability, complemented by Ecoconsult Academy — a training division delivering courses through three delivery modes (online, in-person classroom, and masterclasses) via the proprietary AUGEBO e-learning platform. The consulting services function as the core advisory offering, while the Academy platform serves as the structured training delivery vehicle, enabling the company to provide a single-point solution for regulatory compliance and professional development needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ecoconsult Academy: Training academy offering online courses, classroom courses, and masterclasses for corporate training with accredited and ISO-certified programs
• AUGEBO

Products and services

• AUGEBO E-learning Platform

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 250,000 users trained on e-learning platform in 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UNI (Ente Italiano di Normazione)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive UNI association and participation in national technical standardization committees as normative partners. Follows and contributes to Italian and international standards development.
• AssolombardaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation membership supporting participation and collaboration in the Lombardy business community.
• AssoconsultminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation membership for consulting sector professionals.
• AIDC (Associazione Italiana Dottori Commercialisti)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical collaboration with Italian chartered accountants association for joint professional development and client services.
• ANCL (Associazione Nazionale Consulenti del Lavoro)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew collaboration with National Association of Labor Consultants, Milan section, for labor law and compliance services.
• AIVI (Associazione Italiana Valutatori ed Ispettori)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember and sponsor of Italian Association of Valuators and Inspectors.
• APCOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQualified consultants registered with APCO professional association.
• AIASminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociated consultants with AIAS professional organization.
• Horus S.r.l. Società BenefitminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership in Piedmont region for Varallo (VC) and Novara locations, offering fire safety equipment control and maintenance services.
• Federalberghi VareseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing technical partner for system and product certification services in hospitality sector.
• AB ConsulenzeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPerfect partner for editorial projects including corporate books, association publications, magazines, and online projects.
• Corporate ConsultingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOperates throughout Italy with complementary services including project control and quality assurance.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• RINA: RINA is an Italian-headquartered global certification, testing, inspection and consulting group with deep presence in Italy across ISO certifications, ESG, and workplace safety. Direct competitor to Gruppo Ecoconsult in the Italian SME compliance market.
• Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas is a global testing, inspection and certification (TIC) major offering ISO certifications, ESG advisory, and food safety/HACCP services. Direct competitor across Gruppo Ecoconsult's core verticals, with active Italian operations targeting SMEs.
• Certiquality: Certiquality is an Italian certification body specializing in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and sector-specific certifications for Italian SMEs. One of the closest Italian peers to Gruppo Ecoconsult's ISO certification consulting vertical.
• TÜV SÜD: TÜV SÜD is a global TIC and certification group covering ISO management systems, food safety, product testing and workforce training. Operates in Italy and competes with Gruppo Ecoconsult for SME certification and training engagements.
• DNV: DNV is a global TIC and certification body with strong Italian presence covering ISO management systems, food safety, sustainability, and risk management consulting. Direct competitor to Gruppo Ecoconsult across ISO, ESG, and risk verticals.
• TÜV Rheinland: TÜV Rheinland is a major German-headquartered TIC group active in Italy across ISO certifications, food safety, sustainability assurance, and professional training. Direct competitor in the same compliance verticals as Gruppo Ecoconsult.
• SGS: SGS is the world's largest TIC company, offering ISO certifications, food safety/HACCP audits, ESG verification, and compliance training globally. Direct competitor in Italian SME certification, food safety and compliance training.
• ICFQ (Istituto Certificazione Qualità e Prodotti): ICFQ is an Italian certification and inspection body offering ISO certifications, product testing and food safety audits. Direct Italian-market peer in Gruppo Ecoconsult's certification and food safety verticals.

Broad incumbents

• KPMG Italy: KPMG Italy is a Big-4 advisory firm offering sustainability/ESG, risk management, ISO certifications support, and compliance consulting to Italian enterprises. Competes with Gruppo Ecoconsult on larger ESG and compliance mandates, though typically at enterprise scale rather than SMEs.

Emerging players

• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): ERM is a global pure-play sustainability and ESG consulting firm increasingly active in Italy serving large enterprises and mid-market clients. Competes with Gruppo Ecoconsult's Ecoconsult ESG subsidiary for ESG and sustainability advisory mandates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@gruppoecoconsult
• Facebookit-it.facebook.com/GruppoEcoconsult
• LinkedInit.linkedin.com/company/ecoconsult-milano
• Instagraminstagram.com/gruppoecoconsult
• Xx.com/ecoconsultgroup

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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