Breeam
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1990
- HeadquartersA Coruña, Spain
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
Breeam firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Breeam
- Legal name
- Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM)
- Website
- https://breeam.es
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1990
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Breeam industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Building Sustainability Certification
- NAICS
- Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)
- SIC
- Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Certification Program Administration & Scheme Management (Standard Owners) (AFALACAC)
Keywords
Where Breeam is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- A Coruña
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Breeam business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others
Revenue model
- Certification Fees: Fees charged for building sustainability certification services, with public pricing established by the certifying body.
- Training Programs: Official BREEAM training courses including initiation courses (BREEAM Asociado), specialized scheme courses (Urbanismo, Vivienda, Nueva Construcción, En Uso, Infraestructura), and in-company training. Pricing ranges from €1,900 to €3,500 for in-company training.
- Advisor Licensing: Annual license fees and certification fees for BREEAM advisors who must maintain active license and professional liability insurance to be listed in the official directory.
- Technical Manuals: Sale of technical manuals for various BREEAM ES certification schemes.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | In-Company Training (8-hour initiation course) |
| Subscription | Annual | Public Training Courses |
| Subscription | Annual | Advisor Annual License |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels8 records
Breeam product offering
Product offeringCore offering
BREEAM provides sustainability assessment and certification for buildings and urban developments through six certification schemes (Nueva Construcción, Vivienda, Urbanismo, En Uso, A Medida, and Infraestructura) that evaluate projects across 10 environmental categories. The Spanish operation (BREEAM ES), managed by Instituto Tecnológico de Galicia since 2010, delivers certifications only through ENAC-accredited independent advisors, and generates revenue via certification fees, annual advisor licensing, training courses, and technical manuals.
Product overview
BREEAM ES is a comprehensive sustainability certification ecosystem for the built environment in Spain, operated by Instituto Tecnológico de Galicia (ITG) since 2010. The portfolio consists of five core certification schemes (Nueva Construcción, Vivienda, Urbanismo, En Uso, and A Medida) plus an Infrastructure module, each addressing different phases and types of construction projects. Supporting the certifications are professional training programs (including BREEAM ES Asociado courses and in-company training), a network of ENAC-certified BREEAM advisors who perform assessments, and downloadable technical manuals. The methodology covers 10 environmental categories including Management, Health and Wellbeing, Energy, Transport, Water, Materials, Waste, Land Use and Ecology, Pollution, and Innovation, with over 600,000 buildings certified across 93 countries globally.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- BREEAM ES Nueva Construcción: New Construction certification scheme adapted for Spain
- BREEAM ES Vivienda
- BREEAM ES Urbanismo
- BREEAM ES En Uso
- BREEAM ES A Medida
- BREEAM Infraestructura
- BREEAM New Construction Version 7
Products and services
- BREEAM ES Nueva Construcción (New Construction) Certification scheme evaluating the sustainability of new building construction projects in Spain across multiple environmental categories including energy, water, materials, and health and wellbeing. Intended for developers, architects, and constructors of new buildings.
- BREEAM ES Vivienda (Housing) Certification scheme specifically designed for residential housing in Spain, evaluating sustainability aspects applicable to homes including energy efficiency, materials, and occupant health. Targets residential developers and housing providers.
- BREEAM ES Urbanismo (Urban Planning) Certification scheme for sustainable urban planning and large-scale development projects in Spain, evaluating community-scale sustainability including infrastructure, transportation, and ecological impact. Used for urban developments such as Espai Barça, Riyadh Air Metropolitano, and Celta360.
- BREEAM ES En Uso (In-Use) Certification scheme for existing buildings in operation, evaluating the ongoing sustainability performance of buildings during their use phase including management, operations, and maintenance practices. Used by property owners and facility managers for continuous sustainability improvement.
- BREEAM A Medida (Custom) Custom-tailored certification scheme for specialized building types or projects that don't fit standard certification categories, offering flexible assessment criteria.
- BREEAM Infraestructura (Infrastructure) Certification scheme for infrastructure projects, evaluating the sustainability of civil engineering and infrastructure developments.
- BREEAM New Construction Version 7 Updated BREEAM New Construction framework that integrates whole-life carbon and resilience metrics into sustainability assessment for new construction projects.
- BREEAM ES Asociado Training Course Entry-level training course introducing the BREEAM methodology and sustainability assessment principles for construction professionals. Successful completion grants BREEAM Asociado recognition.
- In-Company Training Customized on-site training delivered at client facilities, with 8-hour initiation course duration and up to 25 participants per session. Pricing ranges from €1,900 to €3,500 depending on format, days, and city of instruction. Includes BREEAM Asociado recognition for participants who pass the final exam.
- BREEAM Advisor (Asesor) Network Licensing Annual licensing program for independent certified BREEAM advisors in Spain who must complete the ENAC-accredited certification process under ISO/IEC 17024, pay an annual license fee, maintain professional liability insurance, and appear in the official advisor directory.
- BREEAM Technical Manuals Downloadable PDF technical manuals for each BREEAM ES certification scheme, providing the assessment criteria and procedural guidance required to perform certifications.
Quantifiable outcome
- 50-70% energy savings compared to standard buildings
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use Breeam
Customer profileNamed customers14 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Breeam technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Breeam partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.
- Instituto Tecnológico de Galicia (ITG)coreITG is the National Scheme Operator (NSO) for BREEAM in Spain, designated by BRE Global Ltd in 2009 to adapt and manage the BREEAM methodology in Spain. Founded in 1991, ITG is a private non-profit technological center recognized officially by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness. ITG's director currently chairs the Spanish Federation of Technological Centers (FEDIT) with 34 associated entities and 3,341 employees. ITG is also formally adhered to the UN Global Compact.
- BRE Global LtdcoreBRE Global Ltd created BREEAM in 1990 and licenses the methodology to National Scheme Operators worldwide. BRE (Building Research Establishment) is a UK non-profit organization founded in 1921 and the first construction research organization in the world.
- MetrovacesamajorCollaboration agreement signed for Metrovacesa to certify its most relevant urban developments with BREEAM ES Urbanismo. Metrovacesa is one of Spain's leading new construction real estate developers with the largest liquid land portfolio. The agreement includes institutional linkage through Metrovacesa's participation in BREEAM ES Advisory Council.
- ING SpainmajorCollaboration agreement for developing sustainability strategy for ING's real estate asset portfolio in Spain through BREEAM methodology implementation. ING applies BREEAM in Real Estate Finance projects of its Corporate and Investment Banking area, supporting clients in ESG transition and decarbonization journey.
- ENAC (Entidad Nacional de Acreditación)coreENAC provides accreditation for BREEAM advisor certification under ISO/IEC 17024, validating the quality and independence of the advisor certification process in Spain.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Breeam competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- DGNB (German Sustainable Building Council): DGNB is the leading German building sustainability certification scheme, offering comprehensive whole-life-cycle assessment comparable to BREEAM, with strong European footprint overlapping BREEAM's markets.
- WELL Building Standard (International WELL Building Institute): WELL is a building certification focused on occupant health and wellbeing, often used alongside BREEAM in the same projects; competes for the same enterprise real estate and corporate sustainability budgets.
- VERDE (ITG / GBC España): VERDE is a Spanish building sustainability assessment tool developed by GBC España — a direct domestic competitor in the same Spanish market, offering overlapping new-construction and neighborhood certification.
- LEED (U.S. Green Building Council): LEED is the leading U.S. building sustainability rating system and the most direct global competitor to BREEAM, serving the same real estate developers, architects, and asset owners with multi-category sustainability assessment (energy, water, materials, etc.).
- Green Star (Green Building Council of Australia): Green Star is the Australian building sustainability rating system — a regionally adapted scheme structurally similar to BREEAM's National Scheme Operator model, competing for global real estate portfolios.
Emerging players
- Passivhaus (Passive House Institute): Passivhaus is a rigorous energy-efficiency building standard often used in combination with BREEAM — partial overlap, more focused on operational energy performance than the full sustainability scope BREEAM covers.
Broad incumbents
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) - EU Regulatory Scheme: EU-mandated EPCs are a baseline regulatory building energy classification; they are a broad incumbent adjacent to BREEAM that satisfies a minimum compliance need, potentially reducing incremental BREEAM demand for purely energy-focused projects.
Regional players
- HQE (France) - Certivéa: HQE is the leading French building sustainability certification, structurally comparable to BREEAM with category-based assessment — a regional peer operating in one of BREEAM's named key markets (France).
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Breeam social profiles
Digital presenceBreeam compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Breeam financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Breeam leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles20 records
Breeam subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Breeam funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Breeam M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Breeam
What does Breeam do?
BREEAM provides sustainability assessment and certification for buildings and urban developments through six certification schemes (Nueva Construcción, Vivienda, Urbanismo, En Uso, A Medida, and Infraestructura) that evaluate projects across 10 environmental categories. The Spanish operation (BREEAM ES), managed by Instituto Tecnológico de Galicia since 2010, delivers certifications only through ENAC-accredited independent advisors, and generates revenue via certification fees, annual advisor licensing, training courses, and technical manuals.
Is Breeam a public or private company?
Breeam is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was Breeam founded?
Breeam was founded in 1990. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Breeam based?
Breeam is headquartered in A Coruña, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does Breeam make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Certification Fees are the primary driver. The others are training Programs, advisor Licensing and technical Manuals.
Who are Breeam's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are DGNB (German Sustainable Building Council), WELL Building Standard (International WELL Building Institute), VERDE (ITG / GBC España), LEED (U.S. Green Building Council) and Green Star (Green Building Council of Australia). Passivhaus (Passive House Institute) is listed as an emerging player. Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) - EU Regulatory Scheme is listed as a broad incumbent. HQE (France) - Certivéa is listed as a regional player.
Does Breeam have an API?
No public API is recorded for Breeam.
What industry is Breeam in?
Breeam's product category is Building Sustainability Certification. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFALACAC, Certification Program Administration & Scheme Management (Standard Owners). Its NAICS code is 54138 and its SIC code is 8734.