CÍVITA

What CÍVITA does

CÍVITA is a Mexican strategic sustainability consulting firm founded in 2007 and headquartered in Guadalajara, with additional offices in Mexico City, Cancún, and Valencia, Spain. The company specializes in building-level environmental and energy performance, providing advisory and certification services across twelve+ frameworks including LEED, EDGE, BOMA Best, WELL, Fitwel, SITES, TRUE Zero Waste, Global Network for Zero, Zero Carbon (Living Future Institute), EarthCheck, Distintivo S, and RHFAC. Its client base spans real estate developers, corporations, hospitality operators, industrial firms, data centers, healthcare and educational institutions, retail, and urban development projects, with notable enterprise engagements including St. Regis Punta Mita, Hyatt Regency Andares Guadalajara, Live Aqua Urban Resort, Torre Reforma, Torre Cuarzo, and Wiwynn México.

The firm's service offering combines certification advisory, indoor environmental quality assessments (air quality, thermal comfort per ASHRAE 55, CFD and daylighting simulations via DesignBuilder and EnergyPlus), energy efficiency and ASHRAE audits, commissioning (Cx) services, integrated sustainable design, carbon/water footprint calculation, and corporate sustainability strategy (SDG and ESG alignment). CÍVITA holds IFC EDGE Preferred Service Provider status, USGBC membership, and Distintivo Pro Integridad accreditation, and was the first project worldwide to certify at LEED v4.1 O+M: Interiors Platinum (its own Guadalajara office). The firm operates a 19-year track record with 200+ projects, 75+ LEED certifications, and approximately 11–50 employees.

The business model is professional services fees, quote-based and customized to project scope, sold through direct enterprise engagement with no disclosed pricing, channel partners, or volume packaging. Revenue is generated across three streams—sustainability consulting, building certification advisory, and corporate sustainability services—all delivered by in-house multidisciplinary teams from diagnosis through certification and post-occupancy performance tracking via the ARC platform.

Name

CÍVITA

Legal name

CÍVITA

Website

https://civita.com.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CÍVITA is a Guadalajara-based sustainability consulting firm providing LEED, EDGE, BOMA Best, and other green building certification advisory plus energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality services to real estate developers, hospitality operators, corporates, and industrial clients across Mexico and Spain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Sustainability Consulting

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

akta.pro primary industry

Permitting, Siting & Environmental Impact (EIA/NEPA) Advisory (EUAMANAB)

Keywords

• Sustainability consulting services
• LEED certification advisory
• Green building consulting
• Energy efficiency consulting
• Building performance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Guadalajara

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Sustainability Consulting Services: Professional consulting services for strategic sustainability implementation, environmental performance optimization, and energy efficiency strategies for building projects and corporate portfolios.
2. Building Certification Advisory: Advisory services for obtaining sustainability certifications including LEED, EDGE, BOMA BEST, WELL, Fitwel, SITES, TRUE Zero Waste, and others for new and existing buildings.
3. Corporate Sustainability Services: Services including sustainability strategy, carbon footprint calculation, water footprint calculation, life cycle analysis, waste management, and SDG alignment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CÍVITA provides sustainability and energy consulting services for buildings, founded in 2007 in Guadalajara, Mexico. Its core offering is advisory on green building certifications (LEED, EDGE, Fitwel, TRUE Zero Waste, BOMA Best, SITES, EarthCheck, Distintivo S, Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility, LEED Zero, Zero Carbon, Global Network for Zero), combined with technical services such as energy modeling, commissioning, indoor environmental quality assessments, and corporate sustainability strategy.

Product overview

CÍVITA is a strategic sustainability consulting firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of certification advisory services, technical assessments, and professional services for high-performance, efficient, and sustainable buildings. The core offering consists of certification advisory services (LEED, EDGE, Fitwel, TRUE Zero Waste, GNFZ, Zero Carbon, BOMA Best, LEED Zero, SITES, EarthCheck, Distintivo S, Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility), complemented by technical service lines including Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) assessments, Energy Efficiency services, Corporate Sustainability strategy, Commissioning (Cx), Integrated Sustainable Design, Green Products Advisory, and ARC Platform advisory. The company operates across multiple building sectors (data centers, urban development, schools, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, offices, residential, retail) and leverages tools including the Arc platform for environmental performance tracking and DesignBuilder/EnergyPlus for building simulations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LEED Certification Advisory Advisory service guiding clients through the LEED green building certification process, including documentation, design strategy, and submission support for new and existing buildings. Targeted at real estate developers, building owners, and corporate clients in Mexico pursuing LEED certification.
• EDGE Certification Advisory Advisory service to help clients achieve EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) certification for buildings, supporting documentation of energy, water, and material savings. Targeted at developers and building owners in Mexico seeking EDGE certification.
• Fitwel Certification Advisory Advisory service supporting Fitwel certification for buildings, focused on occupant health and wellbeing strategies and documentation. Targeted at building owners and corporate clients prioritizing occupant wellbeing.
• TRUE Zero Waste Certification Advisory Advisory service guiding clients through TRUE Zero Waste certification, including waste auditing, diversion strategy, and documentation. Targeted at organizations seeking to certify zero waste performance at their facilities.
• BOMA Best Certification Advisory Advisory service supporting BOMA Best certification for existing commercial buildings, covering environmental performance assessment and ongoing management practices. Targeted at commercial building owners and managers.
• SITES Certification Advisory Advisory service supporting SITES certification for sustainable landscape and site design projects. Targeted at developers, landscape architects, and property owners pursuing sustainability recognition for site and landscape works.
• EarthCheck Certification Advisory Advisory service for EarthCheck benchmarking and certification, focused on tourism, hospitality, and other building-intensive operations. Targeted at hospitality and tourism operators pursuing sustainability certification.
• Distintivo S Certification Advisory Advisory service guiding Mexican organizations through the Distintivo S sustainability certification program administered by SECTUR. Targeted at tourism and hospitality operators in Mexico seeking the Distintivo S sustainability distinction.
• Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFC) Advisory Advisory service supporting the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification for buildings, focused on accessibility and inclusion performance. Targeted at building owners and operators seeking recognized accessibility certification.
• LEED Zero Certification Advisory Advisory service for LEED Zero certification categories (carbon, energy, water, waste), supporting documentation of net-zero performance. Targeted at clients pursuing net-zero LEED outcomes.
• Zero Carbon Certification Advisory Advisory service to help clients achieve Zero Carbon certification through carbon accounting and emissions reduction strategies. Targeted at organizations seeking formal recognition of net-zero carbon operations.
• Global Network for Zero Certification Advisory Advisory service supporting Global Network for Zero certification, focused on buildings and infrastructure delivering net-zero performance. Targeted at owners and developers pursuing net-zero recognition.
• Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Services Measurement and assessment of indoor environmental quality parameters such as thermal comfort, air quality, lighting, and acoustics, using methods including the Fanger Comfort Model. Targeted at building owners and operators seeking to verify or improve occupant comfort.
• Energy Efficiency Services Energy studies, audits, and efficiency improvement programs for buildings, including energy modeling using DesignBuilder and the EnergyPlus engine. Targeted at building owners and operators looking to reduce energy use and operating costs.
• Corporate Sustainability Services Corporate sustainability strategy development and execution support, covering ESG positioning, sustainability reporting, and program design. Targeted at corporations in Mexico seeking to formalize and communicate their sustainability strategy.
• Commissioning (Cx) Services Building commissioning services to verify that building systems are designed, installed, and operated to meet owner's project requirements and performance targets. Targeted at new construction and major renovation projects.
• Integrated Sustainable Design Services Integrated sustainable design advisory that brings sustainability considerations into the design process from concept through construction documentation. Targeted at design teams and developers on new construction or major renovation projects.
• Green Products Advisory Advisory on selection and documentation of green products and materials to support certification and sustainability goals. Targeted at designers, contractors, and owners seeking greener material specifications.
• ARC Platform Advisory Advisory and implementation support for the ARC building performance platform, enabling ongoing performance tracking and management. Targeted at building owners and operators wanting continuous performance monitoring.

Quantifiable outcome

• Buildings with LEED certification report almost 20% less maintenance costs and 10% operational cost reduction in the first year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IFC - International Finance CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025CÍVITA was recognized by IFC as EDGE Preferred Service Provider, among the first organizations in Mexico to obtain this distinction. This recognizes organizations with proven experience certifying EDGE Buildings projects and demonstrated trajectory promoting efficient buildings with lower embodied carbon.
• USGBC - U.S. Green Building CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCÍVITA is a member of USGBC, the organization behind LEED certification. This membership demonstrates their commitment to sustainable building standards and provides access to the latest certification developments and resources.
• Alianza Empresarial por el ClimaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCÍVITA participates in the Jalisco Climate Business Alliance, demonstrating commitment to climate action and collaboration with other businesses on climate initiatives.
• WWF MexicominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCÍVITA partners with WWF Mexico on climate change mitigation initiatives through the Alliances for Climate Action program.
• COPARMEX JaliscominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCÍVITA is a member of COPARMEX Jalisco, the employers' confederation, participating in sustainability and business responsibility initiatives.
• Architecture 2030minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCÍVITA is a member of Architecture 2030, supporting the 2030 Challenge for planning and design to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the built environment.
• IMEI - Instituto Mexicano del Edificio Inteligente y SustentablecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCÍVITA is a member of IMEI, the organization administering BOMA certification programs in Mexico. IMEI is the Mexican chapter of BOMA International.
• GBCI - Green Business Certification Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCÍVITA works with GBCI for various certification services including TRUE Zero Waste, LEED certifications, and ARC platform certifications. GBCI is the premier organization credentialing sustainability projects.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Sustenta: Mexico-based sustainability consulting firm offering ESG, carbon footprint, and green building advisory services. Closest local comparable in geography and service mix, operating in the same Mexican market.
• GreenMomentum: Latin American sustainability and clean energy advisory firm providing energy efficiency, carbon, and green building services. Comparable in regional focus and in the cross-section of building sustainability, carbon footprint, and corporate ESG advisory.

Broad incumbents

• Buro Happold: Global engineering consultancy with a strong sustainability and building performance practice. Overlaps with CÍVITA in LEED advisory, energy modeling, and certification strategy, but operates at much larger scale across geographies.
• WSP: Global professional services firm with a dedicated Property & Buildings sustainability practice (LEED, BREEAM, WELL advisory, energy audits, decarbonization). Direct overlap in Mexican and Latin American markets, but at materially greater scale and with broader service breadth.
• AECOM: Global infrastructure consultancy with sustainability and LEED advisory services. Overlaps with CÍVITA on large commercial, hospitality, and infrastructure-related certification mandates across Latin America.
• Arcadis: Global design and consultancy firm with a sustainability and climate advisory practice covering green building certification, carbon, and ESG reporting. Comparable in certification advisory and corporate sustainability offerings, operating at a much larger scale.
• Arup: Global engineering and consulting firm with dedicated sustainability, building physics, and certification advisory teams. Competes for the same enterprise and developer clients CÍVITA serves, but as one offering within a much broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Carbon Trust: International sustainability consultancy advising on carbon footprint, energy efficiency, and green building advisory. Comparable as a professional services firm focused on sustainability strategy and certification support for corporates and real estate owners.
• Elementa Consulting: Canadian building sustainability consultancy delivering certification advisory, commissioning, energy modeling, and IEQ services. Comparable in service mix (certification + IEQ + commissioning) and in mid-size professional services positioning.
• Atelier Ten: Environmental design consultancy providing high-performance building engineering, energy modeling, and certification advisory (LEED, WELL, BREEAM). Highly comparable as a sustainability-focused building consultancy that combines technical simulation with certification strategy for complex projects.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/civita_mx
• Facebookfacebook.com/civita.mx
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/civita-mx

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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