What SCOP ECOZIMUT does

SCOP EcoZimut is a Toulouse-based worker cooperative (Société Coopérative de Production) founded on September 28, 2013, succeeding the earlier SARL Ecozimut. The firm operates as a Bureau d'Études (engineering consultancy) specializing in energy performance and environmental quality of buildings, employing approximately 19 engineers, project managers, and specialists. It serves public project owners (municipalities, departments, social housing organizations), private developers, architects, and industrial partners, primarily across the Occitanie region with selective extension into Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

The company's core offering is a portfolio of engineering services covering regulatory thermal studies (RT2020, RT existant), dynamic thermal simulation using Pléiades+Comfie software, building energy audits, HVAC/fluids engineering, environmental quality certification support (HQE, BDO, BDNA, NF Habitat HQE), infrared thermography, commissioning, and circular economy / reuse consulting (PEMD diagnosis). Underlying its consulting work, EcoZimut operates a dedicated R&D laboratory at the Ateliers 31 incubator in Ramonville-Saint-Agne, where it has developed proprietary low-carbon materials including Béton d'Argile Porteur (load-bearing clay concrete), TERRASOL (insulating clay concrete), Geobardis earth plaster, and the BETTERSIST methodological guide for poured earth concrete. The firm is also leading the CAMELEON modular construction R&D project with SCOP Couserans Construction, funded by ADEME under France 2030.

The business model is professional services revenue from project-based engineering fees, supplemented by R&D partnership services for material producers and agricultural cooperatives, registered training organization income, and university teaching partnerships. The go-to-market is primarily direct sales-led through engineer-to-client relationships, complemented by community-led channels via the cooperative ecosystem (SCOP Houself, SCIC Bien Commun), regional industry associations (Envirobat Occitanie, ARESO, RFCP), and academic partnerships. Marketing relies on the company website, LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and regional association visibility. The firm holds multiple specialized certifications (OPQIBI 2013/1905/2008, Accompagnateur BDO/BDNA, Référent HQE, NF Habitat HQE, Passive House Designer) that function as procurement credentials in French sustainable construction tenders.

Name

SCOP ECOZIMUT

Legal name

SCOP EcoZimut

Website

https://ecozimut.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Toulouse

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Studies (BET): Core revenue stream from technical engineering services including regulatory thermal studies, dynamic thermal simulations, energy audits, fluids engineering (HVAC), environmental quality studies, infrared thermography, and commissioning/energy management. Services provided to project owners (public and private), architects, and construction companies.
2. Research & Development Services: R&D partnership services for industrial material producers, agricultural cooperatives, and waste treatment companies developing innovative bio-sourced and geo-sourced construction materials. Includes formulation development, characterization testing, and regulatory validation.
3. Professional Training: Continuing education and professional training services covering sustainable construction topics including raw earth construction, bio-sourced materials, high-performance renovation, passive building design, and BIM. Registered training organization (73 31 07460 31). Training provided at client sites, Toulouse offices, or Théogone research facility.
4. University Education: Academic partnerships providing lectures and training sessions at engineering schools (MINES ALBI, INP, SUPAERO), architecture school (ENSA Toulouse), and Paul Sabatier University programs (IUT Génie Civil, professional licenses).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SCOP EcoZimut is a Toulouse-based cooperative engineering consultancy (bureau d'études) providing building energy performance and environmental quality services. Core offerings include regulatory thermal studies, dynamic thermal simulation, energy audits, fluid systems engineering (HVAC), environmental quality studies (HQE, BDO certifications), infrared thermography, commissioning, and circular economy/reuse consulting. The company also operates an R&D laboratory developing innovative low-carbon construction materials (clay concrete formulations) and modular construction systems.

Product overview

SCOP ECOZIMUT is a Toulouse-based cooperative engineering consultancy specializing in energy performance and environmental quality of buildings. Their core offering is the Bureau d'Études (BET) service portfolio covering regulatory thermal studies, dynamic thermal simulation, energy audits, fluid/technical systems engineering, environmental quality, reuse/circular economy consulting, infrared thermography, and commissioning. The company operates a dedicated R&D laboratory developing innovative low-carbon materials including Béton d'Argile Porteur (load-bearing clay concrete), TERRASOL (insulating clay concrete), and Geobardis (finishing plaster), along with the CAMELEON modular construction system and the BETTERSIST methodology guide. They also provide professional training services and university-level education partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Études Thermiques Règlementaires (Regulatory Thermal Studies) Regulatory thermal studies for new buildings (RT2020) and existing buildings (RT existant), verifying compliance with French thermal regulations using Pléiades+Comfie software.
• Simulation Thermique Dynamique (Dynamic Thermal Simulation) Dynamic thermal simulation analyzing building thermal behavior on an hourly basis over a full year, comparing optimization scenarios for design and renovation decisions.
• Audit Énergétique (Energy Audit) Energy audit of existing buildings establishing energy balance and proposing work scenarios to reduce energy consumption and pollutant emissions.
• Bureau d'Études Fluides (Fluid Systems Engineering) Master contracting (MOE) for technical fluid systems including heating, air conditioning, ventilation, plumbing, and electricity.
• Qualité Environnementale du Bâti (Environmental Quality) Environmental quality solutions for building projects, including lifecycle analysis (ACV), certifications (HQE, BDO, BDNA), and coordination of technical lots.
• Réemploi (Reuse and Circular Economy) Circular economy and reuse services including PEMD diagnosis, reuse assistance for project owners, and reuse master contracting.
• Thermographie Infrarouge (Infrared Thermography) Infrared thermography for detecting building defects including insulation failures, thermal bridges, air leaks, and moisture issues using FLIR ThermaCAM B200 camera.
• Commissionnement et Maîtrise de l'Énergie (Commissioning) Commissioning services ensuring energy performance commitments from programming through operation phases.
• Béton d'Argile Porteur (Load-Bearing Clay Concrete) Load-bearing clay concrete developed in the company R&D laboratory for low-carbon construction applications using clay as binder.
• TERRASOL - Béton d'Argile Isolant (Insulating Clay Concrete) Insulating clay-based concrete using plant fibers as aggregate, providing thermal insulation with low environmental impact.
• Geobardis - Enduit de Finition (Earth Finishing Plaster) Earth-based finishing plaster coating for interior and exterior applications developed through in-house R&D.
• CAMELEON Modular Construction System Modular off-site construction system combining wood, raw earth, and agricultural co-products. Three module types (Envelope, Mixed, Inertia) for various wall configurations.
• BETTERSIST Guide Methodological guide for poured clay concrete projects covering site analysis, formulation, execution, environmental evaluation, and structural justification.
• Formation Professionnelle (Professional Training) Professional training courses on sustainable construction including raw earth building, bio-sourced materials, high-performance buildings, passive construction, and lifecycle analysis. Registered training organization (73 31 07460 31).

Quantifiable outcome

• 120 logements livrés avec le label E4C1 (Initia-Ratolo project)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, important and standard.

• SCOP HouselfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister cooperative company sharing office space and collaborating on projects. SCOP Houself specializes in eco-construction, thermal engineering, and permaculture garden design. Companies maintain mutual referral relationship and shared office space (colocs).
• SCIC Bien CommuncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSociété Coopérative d'Intérêt Collectif focused on revitalizing rural centers through ecological renovation of old buildings and affordable rental housing/commercial space. Ecozimut shares office space and collaborates on projects with Bien Commun.
• SCOP Couserans ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner in CAMELEON R&D project for modular construction using local natural materials. Couserans Construction is the lead partner for this France 2030/ADEME-funded initiative developing prefabricated modules combining wood, raw earth, and agricultural co-products.
• Brique Technic ConceptimportantTechnology or IntegrationPartnership agreement with Graulhet-based company for access to compression/tension testing equipment and GTR analysis capabilities (VBS, Proctor, Atterberg limits) required for earth material characterization.
• IZUBA énergieimportantTechnology or IntegrationDeveloper of Pléiades+Comfie software used by Ecozimut for thermal simulations, regulatory studies (RT2012, RT existant), dynamic thermal simulation, and daylight factor analysis. Software developed in partnership with Mines ParisTech.
• Amàco (Atelier Matière à Construire)importantStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner in BETTERSIST project (2019-2021) developing poured earth concrete construction guidelines. Amàco contributed academic expertise on earth construction techniques.
• LMDC - INSA ToulouseimportantStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaboratoire Matériaux et Durabilité des Constructions at INSA Toulouse participated in BETTERSIST research project providing scientific laboratory testing capabilities for earth material characterization.
• Envirobat OccitanieimportantGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional sustainable building association. Ecozimut certified as BDO accompanist and partners with Envirobat for professional training organization and industry events.
• ARESOstandardGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional association for sustainable construction. Ecozimut participates in network activities and professional exchanges.
• RFCP (Réseau Français de la Construction en Paille)standardGTM or Marketing PartnerFrench network for straw construction. Partnership for knowledge sharing on bio-sourced materials and participating in network activities.
• Fédération SCOP BTPstandardGTM or Marketing PartnerNational federation of cooperative construction companies. Ecozimut participates in cooperative network events and receives institutional support.
• Ateliers 31importantOthersBusiness incubator in Ramonville-Saint-Agne where Ecozimut's R&D laboratory is located. Provides physical infrastructure and business support services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Amàco: Atelier Matière à Construire — research and training center on earth-based and bio-sourced construction materials. Highly comparable focus on raw earth construction techniques and circular construction practices, and an existing research partner of EcoZimut via the BETTERSIST project.
• Altereo: French engineering and environmental consulting firm with overlapping capabilities in sustainable construction, environmental assessment, and infrastructure consulting, serving both public and private clients across French regions.
• Inddigo: French engineering firm specializing in sustainable construction, energy efficiency, and environmental consulting for buildings. Directly comparable BET service portfolio including thermal studies, energy audits, and environmental certification support for public and private project owners.
• Franck Boutté Consultants: Paris-based engineering consultancy specializing in sustainable building design, energy transition, and environmental quality for buildings. Comparable service portfolio and target client base of project owners and architects pursuing low-carbon construction.
• Nobatek/INEF4: French sustainable construction R&D center focused on bio-sourced materials, energy performance, and building innovation. Closely aligned mission, similar R&D pipeline, and overlapping service offerings to public and private project owners across building typologies.

Others

• Cerib: Centre d'Études et de Recherches de l'Industrie du Béton — French concrete industry technical center with applied research on sustainable construction materials and standards. Adjacent research and standards-setting role rather than direct competitor.
• Qualiconsult: French construction technical control and inspection services firm. Provides adjacent services in building technical verification and regulatory compliance rather than direct BET competition.

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification firm with French construction services including energy audits, environmental certifications (HQE, NF Habitat), and building technical verification. Offers overlapping capabilities as part of broader TIC portfolio.
• Ginger CEBTP: Major French engineering firm (part of Ginger Group) offering broad building, infrastructure, and environmental services. Overlaps with EcoZimut in thermal engineering, energy audits, and environmental studies, but as part of a much wider portfolio spanning geotechnical, structural, and infrastructure work.
• Artelia: Large French engineering firm with building, energy, water, and environment divisions. Provides overlapping services in sustainable building design, energy performance, and environmental consulting as part of a multi-sector international portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SCOPecozimut
• Facebookfacebook.com/SCOPecozimut
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scop-ecozimut

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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