Environment and Forestry engineering consulting company

What Environment and Forestry engineering consulting company does

Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Paris at 8 avenue Franklin Roosevelt, ICEF (Ingénieure Conseils en Environnement et Foresterie) operates as a privately held environmental and forestry engineering consulting and training firm. ICEF holds FSC Training Provider approval (ASI-TP-005) from Assurance Services International dated March 2, 2021, authorizing it to deliver certification-aligned training under the Forest Stewardship Council's framework. The firm also provides complementary environmental and forestry consulting and auditing services to organizations implementing certification systems, alongside its core training platform.

The product portfolio centers on six FSC-accredited training programs: FSC Forest Management (40 hours), FSC Chain of Custody (20 hours), FSC Auditing in relation to ISO 19011 (18 hours), FSC Training of Trainers (12 hours), FSC Generic, and the FSC Trademark system delivered as a 2-hour e-learning module. Beyond the accredited curriculum, ICEF sells non-accredited training on OLB (Origine Légalité Bois), EUTR, EUDR compliance, and FSC Forest Management System implementation, plus a Turnkey Training Service that combines thematic training, trainer qualification, and annual standards monitoring in a three-step package. Training is delivered bilingually in French and English across four modalities: in-person at Nogent sur Marne (France) and at training academies in Yaoundé and Douala (Cameroon); remote sessions; on-site corporate sessions; and a self-serve e-learning platform at icef.ispringmarket.eu built on the iSpring LMS.

ICEf monetizes through course fees for individual auditor candidates and enterprise contracts for corporate turnkey training; pricing is not publicly disclosed, with multi-year contract structures for enterprise engagements and pay-as-you-go terms for e-learning modules. Customers split between individual FSC Forest Management and Chain of Custody auditor candidates (meeting FSC-STD-20-001 V4.0 qualification requirements) and business units of organizations seeking FSC, OLB, EUTR, or EUDR certification support. The operating team totals approximately nine staff including three named principals — Dirigeante Églantine Goux-Cottin (14+ years' forest certification experience), trainer Florian Terrière (17+ years' forestry governance experience), and consultant AKPATCHEME Jiroux Michée Vokiwé (agroforestry expertise) — with no disclosed external funding, parent company, or M&A activity in the inputs.

Name

Environment and Forestry engineering consulting company

Legal name

ICEF - Ingénieure Conseils en Environnement et Foresterie

Website

https://icef-international.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ICEf (Ingénieure Conseils en Environnement et Foresterie) is a French FSC-accredited training provider and forestry consulting firm. It delivers auditor qualification programs and certification compliance training bilingually across France, Cameroon, in-person, remote, and via e-learning.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Forest Certification Training and Environmental Consulting

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (1153)

SIC

Forestry (800), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Forest Management Unit (FMU) Certification (FSC/PEFC/SFI) (AFAMALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Controlled Wood / Due Diligence / Risk Assessment Services (AFAMALAC), Instrumentation, Controls & Automation Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAM), Sustainable Forest Certification & Chain-of-Custody Services (FSC/PEFC/SFI) (IMAMAJAJ), Sustainability, ESG & Climate Finance Risk (EDABAJAO)

Keywords

• Forest certification training
• FSC auditor qualification
• Chain of custody training
• Environmental consulting services
• Forestry auditing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Services: Revenue generated from FSC-accredited training programs including Forest Management, Chain of Custody, Auditing techniques, and Training of Trainers. Also includes non-accredited training on OLB, EUTR, and turnkey services for organizations.
2. E-learning Module Sales: Revenue from online training modules including FSC Trademark system and FSC Core Labour Requirements delivered through icef.ispringmarket.eu platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ICEf provides FSC-accredited training programs for Forest Management and Chain of Custody auditor qualification, ISO 19011 auditing techniques, Training of Trainers, and FSC Trademark system usage, complemented by non-accredited training on forest management system implementation (FSC, OLB), EUTR/EUDR compliance, and a turnkey training service. The company also offers environmental and forestry consulting and auditing services. Since 2013, ICEf has been approved as an FSC Training Provider (ASI-TP-005) by Assurance Services International since March 2, 2021.

Product overview

ICEf (Ingénieure Conseils en Environnement et Foresterie) is an environment and forestry consulting firm offering a portfolio of FSC-accredited training programs and non-accredited training services alongside consulting and auditing offerings. The core accredited training portfolio comprises six programs: FSC Forest Management (40 hours), FSC Auditing in relation to ISO 19011 (18 hours), FSC Chain of Custody (20 hours), FSC Trademark system and its Requirements (2-hour e-learning), FSC Training of Trainers (12 hours), and FSC Generic Training. Non-accredited offerings include Forest Management System Implementation for FSC and OLB standards, EUTR and EUDR compliance training, and a Turnkey Training Service combining thematic training, trainer qualification, and annual standards monitoring. The company also provides direct consulting and auditing services for environmental and forestry certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FSC Forest Management Training Accredited 40-hour training program covering FSC forest management certification requirements, principles, criteria, national standards, and evaluation processes for candidates seeking FSC Forest Management auditor qualification.
• FSC Auditing in relation to ISO 19011 18-hour training on auditing techniques based on ISO 19011 standards, covering audit program management, implementation, and practical FSC-context examples for auditor candidates.
• FSC Chain of Custody Training 20-hour training covering chain of custody certification requirements, group/multi-site certification, controlled wood, project certification, and COC evaluation processes.
• FSC Trademark System and its Requirements (e-learning) 2-hour e-learning module on FSC trademark licensing, usage requirements, graphic standards, and promotional use for product labeling and brand management.
• FSC Training of Trainers 12-hour training program on adult learning principles, course design, facilitation techniques, and interactive training methods for FSC trainer qualification.
• FSC Generic Training Core FSC requirements training module mandatory for all auditor qualification candidates covering fundamental FSC principles and standards.
• Forest Management System Implementation (FSC) Custom training for organizations implementing FSC forest management systems, tailored to each organization's specific context and national FSC standards.
• Forest Management System Implementation (OLB) Training on implementing forest management systems compliant with Origine Légalité Bois (OLB) standards for legality verification.
• EUTR Compliance Training Training on European Union Timber Regulation (EUTR) requirements from FLEGT action plan, including due diligence and responsible sourcing policies against imported deforestation.
• EUDR Compliance Training Training on EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) compliance for making available and exporting products associated with deforestation and forest degradation.
• Turnkey Training Service Three-step service package including thematic training, trainer qualification to perpetuate knowledge within organizations, and annual standards monitoring.
• Environmental and Forestry Consulting Expert consulting services in forest management, forest certification, and accreditation.
• Environmental and Forestry Auditing Professional auditing services for environmental and forestry certification compliance.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2021FSC is the governing body that sets forest management standards and accredits training providers. ICEF is an approved FSC Training Provider (ASI-TP-005) required to meet FSC-PRO-20-004 requirements. ICEF delivers training on FSC Forest Management, Chain of Custody, Auditing techniques, and Trademark system.
• Assurance Services International (ASI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2021ASI is the international accreditation body that approves and monitors FSC Training Providers. ICEF received FSC Training Provider approval from ASI on March 2, 2021 with approval number ASI-TP-005.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Earthworm Foundation: Earthworm Foundation (formerly TFT) works with companies on sustainable supply chains, including forestry and deforestation-free commodities. Adjacent comparator to ICEF on EUTR/EUDR compliance training and field-level implementation support.
• FoodChain ID: FoodChain ID provides certification, training, and compliance services including FSC Chain of Custody and sustainability due diligence. Comparable to ICEF as a mid-sized competitor offering FSC-related training and certification support.
• Proforest: Proforest is a sustainability consultancy focused on responsible production and sourcing of forest products, including policy advisory and capacity building. Comparable to ICEF's consulting and training services around EUTR/FLEGT and responsible sourcing.

Direct peers

• Preferred by Nature: Preferred by Nature (formerly NEPCon) is one of the largest FSC-accredited training providers globally, offering Forest Management, Chain of Custody, and Training of Trainers courses. It is the most direct comparable to ICEF in terms of ASI-approved FSC training delivery across multiple regions.

Broad incumbents

• DNV: DNV is a global assurance and certification company offering forest chain-of-custody and sustainability certification services. Comparable to ICEF as a competing certification body and training provider in the broader forest products certification market.
• Rainforest Alliance: Rainforest Alliance is an international sustainability organization with its own certification scheme and significant forestry training/capacity-building programs. Comparable to ICEF as a competing sustainability certification ecosystem player.
• SGS Société Générale de Surveillance: SGS is a global testing, inspection, and certification giant that performs FSC audits and offers related training. It is a broad incumbent operating across multiple certification schemes, most comparable to ICEF on the certification-services side of the business.
• Control Union Certifications: Control Union is an FSC-accredited certification body that also delivers forestry-related training and audits. Comparable to ICEF in FSC certification and accredited training, but at meaningfully larger scale and global footprint.
• Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas is a major TIC firm with FSC certification body accreditation and environmental compliance services. Comparable to ICEF as an established, multi-scheme certification provider in the forestry and sustainability space.

Others

• Ernst & Young Climate Change and Sustainability Services: EY's sustainability practice offers EUDR/EUTR advisory and capacity-building services to large commodity traders and importers. Comparable to ICEF on the EU regulatory compliance training side, though at a much larger scale and enterprise tier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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