ECOTEC Environment

What ECOTEC Environment does

ECOTEC Environnement SA is a Swiss environmental consulting firm founded in 1988 and headquartered in Geneva, with branch offices in Lausanne (Canton of Vaud) and Chavanod (France). The company provides multidisciplinary environmental advisory services across four core domains: aquatic environments (lakes, rivers, hydroelectric facilities, fish passage remediation), natural environments (wildlife management, biodiversity, habitat restoration), built environment (environmental impact assessments, construction monitoring, pollution diagnostics, waste management), and landscape architecture. The firm employs approximately 20 permanent specialists including biologists, ecologists, geologists, hydrogeologists, pedologists, and landscape architects, enabling integrated project delivery from initial studies through construction supervision.

ECOTEC's specialized offerings include the licensed Bilan Carbone® carbon footprint assessment methodology (Version 8 level Maîtrise, accredited by IFC under ADEME), the co-developed One Planet Living OPL© Biodiversity Module (with WWF Suisse and Implénia), and proprietary analytical frameworks such as the Urban Heat Island Score (Score ICU) and L'Arbre en Ville Method. The firm holds ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications, GDPR compliance, and Entreprise Citoyenne recognition. Its customer base is concentrated in Romandie Switzerland and eastern France, spanning cantonal and federal government entities (État de Genève, CFF, Genève Aéroport, Ville de Lausanne, Commune of Meyrin, OCAN), major energy utilities (SIG, EDF, Alpiq, Groupe E, GAZNAT, VO Energie), and select private enterprises (Patek Philippe, GDF immobilier).

The business model is professional services revenue earned through direct mandates and public tender participation, with project-based engagements spanning environmental impact studies (EIE), continuous monitoring mandates (gravel pits for 20+ years), hydropower dam concession renewals, and fish migration remediation projects. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is structured per project scope. The firm is privately held as a Société Anonyme under Swiss law, led by Chairman Patrick Durand, CEO Théodore Besson, and Managing Director Matthieu Zahnd, with no external investment or parent company ownership.

Name

ECOTEC Environment

Legal name

ECOTEC Environnement SA

Website

https://ecotec.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ECOTEC Environnement SA is a Swiss environmental consulting firm providing environmental impact assessments, ecological restoration, aquatic and biodiversity studies, and landscape architecture services to government, energy, and private clients across Romandie Switzerland and France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Consulting Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Landscape Architectural Services (54132)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Nature & Biodiversity Reporting (TNFD, natural capital) (EUAHAJAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nature, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Conservation (BPADALAE), Environmental Compliance & Permitting (BPAHAJAA)

Keywords

• Environmental consulting services
• Environmental impact assessment
• Aquatic ecosystem restoration
• Landscape architecture consulting
• Biodiversity assessment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chatelaine

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Environmental Consulting Services: Professional consulting services providing environmental expertise to decision-makers, communities, businesses, and individuals on environmental topics related to natural environment (lakes, ponds, rivers, flora, fauna, agriculture) and built environment (trams, roads, hydroelectric developments, gravel pits). Services integrate scientific, legal, technical, and relational aspects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

ECOTEC Environment is a Swiss environmental consulting firm providing environmental studies, impact assessments, and construction monitoring across four core domains: aquatic environments (lakes, rivers, hydropower dam rehabilitation, fish migration), natural environments (wildlife, biodiversity, habitat restoration), built environments (infrastructure impact studies, pollution diagnostics, construction monitoring), and landscape architecture. The firm delivers specialized services including Bilan Carbone® carbon footprint assessments, fish population inventories, and One Planet Living OPL© biodiversity certification for real estate projects, serving public authorities, energy companies, and private developers across Switzerland and France.

Product overview

ECOTEC Environment is an environmental consulting firm offering specialized services across four core domains: aquatic environments (lakes, rivers, fish migration), natural environments (wildlife, biodiversity, habitat restoration), built environment (impact assessments, construction monitoring, pollution diagnostics), and landscape architecture. The firm provides integrated services combining environmental studies, on-site monitoring, and project management. Key specialized offerings include Bilan Carbone® carbon footprint assessments, fish population inventories, water management concepts, and biodiversity certification through the One Planet Living OPL© method. The portfolio spans environmental impact studies, hydraulic infrastructure remediation, landscape planning, and ecological monitoring throughout Switzerland and France.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Milieux aquatiques (Aquatic Environments) Consulting Environmental studies and projects for lakes, rivers, and hydro-electric infrastructure, including fish migration remediation, fish population studies, and aquatic habitat restoration, delivered to hydroelectric operators and public authorities.
• Environnement naturel (Natural Environment) Consulting Studies and management of natural habitats, flora, and fauna, including wildlife management (e.g. brown hare), habitat restoration, and biodiversity assessments for public agencies and landowners.
• Environnement construit (Built Environment) Consulting Environmental impact assessments, construction site monitoring, pollution diagnostics, waste management, acoustic studies, and water management for infrastructure and industrial projects.
• Architecture du paysage (Landscape Architecture) Landscape design and planning services including urban green spaces, eco-district design (e.g. Les Vergers in Meyrin), biodiversity integration in construction projects, and landscape planning for public and private developers.
• Bilan Carbone® Carbon Footprint Assessment Carbon footprint assessment service using the official Bilan Carbone® method (Version 8 level Maîtrise) licensed from Association Bilan Carbone (ABC), enabling organizations to quantify greenhouse gas emissions and develop reduction strategies.
• Fish Population Inventories (Inventaires piscicoles) Fish population surveys and monitoring using electrofishing, netting, scuba diving, and other methods to geographically map fish distribution and assess aquatic ecosystems for hydropower operators and public agencies.
• Fish Migration Remediation (Assainissement de la migration piscicole) Design and implementation of fish passages and migration solutions for hydroelectric barriers, including studies at major dams such as Verbois (Rhône) and Schiffenen, delivered to hydroelectric utilities and regulators.
• Flow Release Remediation (Assainissement des éclusées) Studies and engineering solutions to mitigate environmental impacts of hydro-electric flow variations (éclusées) on downstream ecosystems, delivered to hydropower operators (e.g. EDF Basse rivière d'Ain).
• Environmental Impact Assessment (Etude d'impact sur l'environnement) Comprehensive environmental impact studies required for infrastructure, industrial, and construction permits (e.g. tram line extensions, airport runways, rail infrastructure, real estate developments), delivered to public authorities and developers.
• Environmental Construction Monitoring (Suivi environnemental de réalisation) Environmental monitoring during construction projects, including waste management, water management, and ecological impact mitigation (e.g. Tuilière stadium Métamorphose project, Les Vergers eco-district), delivered to project owners and contractors.
• Water Management Concepts (Concept de gestion des eaux) Design of stormwater management systems and water drainage concepts for urban and infrastructure projects, addressing pluvial flooding and water-quality integration.
• Landscape Design Projects (Projet d'aménagement paysager) Landscape design and planning for public spaces, urban developments, and ecological corridors, delivered to municipalities and developers integrating biodiversity into urban form.
• One Planet Living OPL© - Biodiversity Assessment Biodiversity assessment methodology developed in partnership with Implénia for evaluating and certifying biodiversity performance in real estate projects, with multiple projects (En Gruvatiez in Orbe, Ecumenical Centre in Geneva, Parc des Crêts in Troinex) in active certification.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300+ environmental studies and realizations completed over 30 years in aquatic environments
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WWF SuissecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Partnership with WWF Suisse for development of One Planet Living OPL© biodiversity evaluation method. ECOTEC has developed the biodiversity component of the OPL© method in partnership with Implénia. Multiple projects are in certification process including En Gruvatiez in Orbe, Ecumenical Centre of Churches in Geneva, and Parc des Crêts in Troinex. ECOTEC also trains future integrators of the method.
• ImpléniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of the biodiversity component of the One Planet Living OPL© method for evaluating biodiversity in real estate projects.
• Association Bilan Carbone (ABC)coreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial license holder for Bilan Carbone® method exploitation and use, developed by ADEME and carried by ABC. ECOTEC holds 'Version 8 level Maîtrise' accreditation delivered by IFC under ADEME.
• Gwenn-Mael Laudrin (gwenn.design)minorOthersWebsite design and logo creator for ECOTEC

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights1 record

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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