中环联合(北京)认证中心有限公司

What 中环联合(北京)认证中心有限公司 does

中环联合(北京)认证中心有限公司, commonly branded as CEC, is a Beijing-headquartered, state-owned third-party certification body founded in 2002 and wholly owned by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment's Environmental Development Center (生态环境部环境发展中心). The company provides accredited environmental and climate-related verification, certification, inspection, and standards-development services across China, including environmental management system certification (ISO 14001), environmental product declarations, Type III ecological labels, carbon footprint verification, carbon neutrality evaluation, and greenhouse gas (GHG) verification for emission trading markets.

Its core service stack is built on recognized accreditation footprints rather than proprietary software: it is designated as a UNFCCC CDM Designated Operational Entity (DOE) for clean development mechanism projects, is an approved verifier for CCER (China Certified Emission Reduction) schemes and for the Beijing pilot carbon trading market, holds CNAS accreditation for ISO 14064-1, ISO 14067, ISO 14020, ISO 14024, ISO 14025, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001 and other standards, and operates as the Green Label China scheme owner. Revenue is generated through per-engagement certification and verification fees, audit and surveillance contracts, technical specification development, training, and consulting — primarily serving industrial manufacturers, exporters, real estate developers, large tech platforms (e.g., Ant Group), and state-owned enterprises across at least 18 provincial jurisdictions.

CEC's positioning is dual-pronged: domestic regulatory compliance verification (mandatory under China's dual-carbon policy framework) and international standards alignment, evidenced by collaborations with UNEP Paris, TRAFFIC (wildlife trade), Siemens Healthineers (medical imaging equipment environmental product declarations), and Beijing University of Technology. It has been re-certified as a National High-Tech Enterprise and recognized as a Beijing Specialized, Refined, Differentiated and Innovative (SRDI) SME, signaling policy-backed continuity and access to government-tendered verification mandates.

Name

中环联合(北京)认证中心有限公司

Legal name

中环联合(北京)认证中心有限公司

Website

https://mepcec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

中环联合(北京)认证中心有限公司 (CEC) is a Chinese state-owned third-party certification body providing accredited environmental, carbon footprint, and greenhouse gas verification services to manufacturers, exporters, and governments across China.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Certification Services

NAICS

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainability, Energy & Environmental (ESG/LEED) Certifications (EDAAANAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMP) & Permit Compliance Support (EUAHAAAF), Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) & Clean Energy Standards Compliance (EUAMANAF)

Keywords

• Environmental certification
• Carbon footprint verification
• Carbon neutrality assessment
• Green product certification
• Management system certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Beijing

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Certification Services: Fees charged for certification of environmental labels, green products, low-carbon products, and organic products. Certification fees are typically one-time with periodic surveillance audits.
2. Carbon Verification Services: Third-party verification and validation services for carbon emissions, carbon footprints, and carbon neutrality assessments. Revenue generated per verification engagement.
3. Management System Certification: Certification services for quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety management systems
4. Training Services: Online training education platform providing certification-related professional development courses

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

中环联合(CEC) is a state-owned third-party certification body providing environmental and carbon-related certification services. It offers China Environmental Label certification, green product certification, carbon footprint assessment, carbon neutrality evaluation, greenhouse gas verification, management system certification, and related technical services for manufacturers, enterprises, and government agencies across China.

Product overview

中环联合认证中心(CEC) operates as a comprehensive certification and inspection services provider, offering a portfolio of certification products and technical services. The core offerings include environmental certifications (China Environmental Label, Green Product Certification, EPD/III Type Environmental Declaration), carbon-related services (carbon footprint, carbon neutrality, carbon verification, CCER/CDM validation), and management system certifications. Technical services include zero carbon factory/park evaluation, zero waste city construction support, environmental technology verification, and green manufacturing consulting. The company also provides training services and regional certifications (Zhejiang, Shenzhen). The portfolio is organized around environmental protection, low-carbon development, and sustainable production, serving government agencies, manufacturers, and service enterprises.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 中国环境标志认证: China Environmental Label certification program
• CEC自愿性产品认证
• 绿色低碳综合解决方案

Products and services

• China Environmental Label Certification (中国环境标志认证) Type I environmental label certification system for products meeting environmental standards throughout their lifecycle, targeted at manufacturers across industries.
• China Green Product Certification (中国绿色产品认证) Certification for products meeting national green and sustainable criteria, for manufacturers of consumer and industrial goods.
• Dual Carbon Certification Assessment (双碳认证评价) Carbon peaking and carbon neutrality related certification evaluation services for enterprises and government bodies.
• Type III Environmental Declaration (EPD) Certification Environmental Product Declaration certification following ISO 14025 standards based on lifecycle assessment methodology, for manufacturers seeking quantitative environmental disclosure.
• China Low Carbon Product Certification (中国低碳产品认证) Certification for products with verified low carbon footprints, intended for manufacturers needing low-carbon product credentials.
• Organic Product Certification (有机产品认证) Certification for organic agricultural and food products, targeted at organic producers and food manufacturers.
• Management System Certification (管理体系认证) Certification for ISO-aligned quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety management systems, recurring with periodic surveillance audits for client organizations.
• Carbon Footprint Assessment (碳足迹评价) Product carbon footprint calculation and verification based on lifecycle assessment methodology, used by manufacturers for ESG and carbon compliance reporting.
• Carbon Emission Verification (碳排放核查) Third-party verification services for enterprise carbon emissions, supporting compliance with carbon trading and emissions reporting requirements.
• Carbon Neutrality Assessment (碳中和评价) Third-party verification and certification for carbon neutrality claims and certificates, applied to events, enterprises, parks, and government offices.
• Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Validation and Verification UNFCCC Designated Operational Entity (DOE) services for Clean Development Mechanism project validation and verification, covering 15 approved business areas.
• CCER Validation and Verification (国家温室气体自愿减排审定和核查) China Certified Emission Reduction (CCER) validation and verification as a first-batch approved domestic voluntary carbon credit institution.
• Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Third-party verification of environmental technology performance claims, supporting technology providers and government technology assessment.
• Zero Carbon Factory (零碳工厂) Evaluation and certification service for manufacturing facilities achieving carbon neutrality status, used by industrial manufacturers.
• Zero Carbon Park (零碳园区) Evaluation services for industrial parks achieving carbon neutrality, targeted at industrial park operators and government bodies.
• Zero Waste City Construction Support (无废城市建设) Technical support and assessment services for municipal solid waste minimization under the Zero Waste City program, for municipal and environmental authorities.
• Zero Landfill Assessment (固体废物零填埋评价) Evaluation of solid waste management achieving zero landfill status, used by industrial enterprises including steel and manufacturing.
• Green Low-Carbon Comprehensive Solutions (绿色低碳综合解决方案) Integrated consulting services for government and enterprise decarbonization, covering policy advisory and implementation support.
• Training Services (培训业务) Professional training on environmental certification, carbon management, and related topics, delivered through an online training education platform for certification-related professional development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Holds qualifications for carbon verification in over 18 provinces and cities across China
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 联合国环境规划署巴黎办公室 (UNEP Paris Office)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2026CEC delegation visited UNEP Paris Office for international cooperation exchanges, strengthening collaboration on sustainable consumption and environmental protection initiatives.
• 国际野生物贸易研究组织 (TRAFFIC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2026CEC signed a new round of cooperation memorandum with TRAFFIC (Wildlife Trade Research Organization) for collaboration on wildlife trade research and environmental protection.
• 西门子医疗 (Siemens Healthineers)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 April 2026CEC and Siemens Healthineers jointly released China's first batch of environmental product technical specifications for medical imaging equipment.
• 北京工业大学 (Beijing University of Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026CEC and Beijing University of Technology signed cooperation agreement to promote deep integration of industry-university-research innovation.
• 全球环境标志网络 (GEN - Global Environmental Labelling Network)coreOthersMember of Global Environmental Labelling Network, international organization for environmental label cooperation.

Scale indicators4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• China Quality Certification Centre (CQC): Largest Chinese domestic certification body under CNCA, providing product, management system, and voluntary certification services overlapping CEC's portfolio across ISO, environmental labels, and low-carbon verification.
• DNV: Norwegian certification body with strong climate services and ISO accreditations, active in China's voluntary carbon market and CCER-adjacent verification — directly comparable to CEC's carbon and management system work.
• CTI华测检测 (Centre Testing International): Leading Chinese listed TIC firm offering testing, inspection, certification, and carbon verification services; competes with CEC in carbon footprint, ESG assurance, and product certification across Chinese enterprises.

Emerging players

• Carbon Trust: UK-based climate consultancy and verifier offering carbon footprint certification, science-based targets validation, and certification schemes that compete with CEC's carbon neutrality and footprint services for multinational clients.
• RINA: Italian certification body active in carbon neutrality, ISO, and energy certification with growing presence in Asia; competes with CEC for cross-border certification mandates and voluntary carbon market work.

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas: French TIC major offering ISO certification, EPD, carbon footprint and ESG assurance services globally and in China; directly comparable to CEC on environmental and low-carbon product certification.
• SGS: Global testing, inspection and certification major with a deep China footprint; competes directly with CEC on ISO systems, carbon verification, and product certification for multinational clients operating in China.
• Intertek: UK-based TIC major with carbon verification and product certification offerings in China that compete with CEC, particularly for export-oriented manufacturers needing internationally recognized certificates.
• TÜV Rheinland: German certification body with significant China operations; offers carbon verification, ISO certifications, and product certification that overlap with CEC's China Environmental Label and management system lines.
• TÜV SÜD: Global certification body providing sustainability, carbon, ISO, and product certification services across China, competing for the same enterprise and government clients as CEC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 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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