Église verte

What Église verte does

Église verte is a French non-profit association (loi 1901, SIRET 89326829200016) that operates an ecumenical ecological labeling program for Christian communities, formally incorporated on 24 November 2020 after the label was launched in 2017. The organization serves Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox parishes, monasteries, apostolic congregations, Christian associations, families, adolescents (Pollen), and young adults (18+) in France, helping them undertake what it terms ecological conversion through a structured five-level certification (Graine de Sènevé, Lis des champs, Cep de vigne, Figuier, Cèdre du Liban) tied to biblical plant imagery.

The core technology is the Scolana online platform, through which communities self-register, complete an eco-diagnostic questionnaire covering energy, water, biodiversity, food, mobility, waste, and spirituality, and progress through label levels. Complementary products include a Boîte à outils (practical guides, formation videos, liturgical resources), an Ambassador Program for trained volunteers, the annual Temps pour la Création season (1 September to 4 October), and the Église verte Boutique selling branded materials at cost via HelloAsso. The organization is hosted at the Conférence des Évêques de France headquarters in Paris and endorsed by the Fédération Protestante de France and the Assemblée des Évêques Orthodoxes de France.

Revenue is generated through annual membership cotisations from labeled communities (priced by size and category), individual and organizational donations, and tool sales (which carry no margin except for exhibitions). The organization has 1-10 employees, no disclosed funding rounds, and is governed as an independent association. By 2026 it had accompanied over 1,000 communities and established a cross-border partnership with EcoEglise in Suisse romande (2021).

Name

Église verte

Legal name

Association Église verte

Website

https://egliseverte.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Église verte is a French non-profit association that runs an ecumenical eco-labeling program for Christian communities (parishes, monasteries, associations, families, youth), using the Scolana platform, eco-diagnostics, and a five-level certification to support ecological conversion in France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ecological Certification Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental Education & Outreach (BPAGAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Environmental Justice & Community Environmental Health (BPAGAGAL)

Keywords

• Ecological certification program
• Christian community labeling
• Eco-diagnostic assessment
• Faith-based sustainability
• Green parish network

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Annual membership fees: Labeled communities pay annual cotisations (membership fees) based on their size and category
2. Donations: Individual and organizational donations from supporters of the ecological conversion mission
3. Tool and resource sales: Sale of branded materials including flyers, stickers, vests, mugs, and signage. Église verte makes no margin on tools except for exhibitions. Payments via HelloAsso, bank transfer, or check

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Église verte operates a multi-denominational ecological labeling program for Christian communities, awarding a five-level progressive label (levels 1 through 5 "Maison Verte") to parishes, associations, congregations, monasteries, families, and youth groups that complete an eco-diagnostic and commit to environmental action. The label is delivered through the Scolana online platform, supported by a national ambassador network, a resource toolkit, and seasonal programming such as Temps pour la Création. The association is financed by annual cotisations, donations, and modest sales of physical tools.

Product overview

Église verte is an ecological labeling initiative for Christian communities in France, offering multiple label variants (Paroisses, Associations, Congrégations apostoliques, Monastères, Familles, Pollen for teenagers, and Jeunes for young adults) that guide communities through eco-diagnostics and progressive certification levels (Graine de Sénevé, Lis des champs, Cep de vigne, Figuier, Cèdre du Liban). The ecosystem includes a toolbox with practical guides, training modules, spiritual resources, and an ambassador program. The Temps pour la Création (Season of Creation) is an annual offering within the ecosystem, providing liturgical and event resources from September 1 to October 4.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Label Église verte (general label for parishes) Principal five-level (1 to "Maison Verte") ecological certification program for Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox parishes and local churches; communities complete an online eco-diagnostic and adopt progressive environmental commitments to earn the label.
• Église verte Associations Ecological certification track tailored to Christian-affiliated associations and movements that are not parishes, enabling them to adopt and verify environmental commitments within their activities.
• Église verte Congrégations apostoliques Ecological certification program adapted to the life and mission of apostolic religious congregations, accounting for communal discipline, consecrated poverty, and apostolic activity.
• Église verte Monastères Ecological certification program tailored for monastic communities, covering rhythm-of-life, stewardship of historic buildings and land, and monastic consumption practices.
• Église verte Familles Six-step ecological journey for Christian families to integrate environmental practice into household life, supported by the broader Église verte ecosystem.
• Pollen d'Église verte Educational program for adolescents offering a structured ecological path within the Église verte ecosystem, including a dedicated course for younger members.
• Église verte Jeunes Program for young adults building on the Pollen track, extending the ecological journey into early-adult Christian life and engagement.
• Église verte Boutique (physical tools) Online boutique of physical communication, liturgical, and field tools (e.g., posters, candle jars, surveys) sold at cost on HelloAsso to support engagement with the label program.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000+ communities have been accompanied since 2017

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EcoEglisecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership with EcoEglise, the ecumenical network for French-speaking Switzerland (Suisse romande) for the care of Creation. Enables cross-border collaboration for ecological conversion in Christian communities.
• A Rocha FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReference member organization. A Rocha France is a Christian environmental organization providing expertise in conservation and environmental education. Co-organizes eco-adventure camps at Domaine des Courmettes.
• Secours Catholique-Caritas FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReference member organization. Catholic charitable organization providing social dimension to ecological conversion.
• CCFD-Terre SolidairecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReference member organization. Catholic development agency linking ecological and social justice concerns globally.
• CÉRAScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReference member organization. Research center contributing theological and scientific expertise.
• Mouvement Laudato Si'coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReference member organization. International movement promoting Pope Francis's encyclical on ecology.
• ACAT-FranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Nuit des Veilleurs (Night of Watchers) event, praying for environmental defenders who are persecuted. ACAT is Action des Chrétiens pour l'Abolition de la Torture.
• Alliance du Temps pour la CréationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcumenical coalition of French Christian organizations (Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox, ecumenical) organizing the Time for Creation from September 1 to October 4. Église verte participates and provides resources.
• Fédération Protestante de France (Commission écologie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReference member organization. Protestant federation's ecology commission supporting the label.
• Réseau Référent Diocésain à l'Écologie IntégralecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReference member organization. Network of diocesan ecology referents within the Catholic Church in France.
• Chrétiens unis pour la TerrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReference member organization. Ecumenical Christian organization for environmental action.
• Entraide ProtestantecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReference member organization. Protestant aid organization.
• Séjours de la Ligue / RimlishofminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizes nature stays and camps for children, partnering with Église verte for eco-adventure programs at Domaine des Courmettes.
• Conférence des Évêques de FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoverning body. Project supported by the French Bishops' Conference, with headquarters located at their premises.
• Fédération Protestante de FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoverning body. Protestant federation in France supporting the ecumenical project.
• Assemblée des Évêques Orthodoxes de FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoverning body. Orthodox bishops' assembly in France supporting the ecumenical project.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Creation Justice Ministries: US ecumenical eco-justice cooperative representing 40+ Protestant, Orthodox, and Catholic denominations, providing educational and advocacy resources. Comparable to Église verte in its ecumenical Christian mission on care of creation and education-outreach GTM.
• Christian Ecology Link: UK ecumenical organization working to integrate ecology and Christian faith, providing resources, networks, and programs for churches. Closely analogous to Église verte's ecumenical scope and education-driven approach, though serving an Anglican/Methodist-leaning constituency.
• GreenFaith: US-based interfaith environmental organization that mobilizes religious communities on ecological action. Comparable in mission (faith-driven ecological conversion), program structure (community programs + resources), and constituency (congregations), though operating at larger US scale.
• EcoEglise: Ecumenical ecological label for French-speaking Switzerland (Suisse romande), with a structurally identical offering to Église verte — eco-diagnostic, label tiers, Christian community focus. It is Église verte's most direct comparator and explicit cross-border partner.
• Catholic Climate Covenant: US national Catholic organization providing programs and resources to help Catholic parishes, schools, and families respond to climate change. Directly comparable to Église verte's general parish label, with overlapping functional offering (resources, recognition, community support) in the Catholic niche.

Broad incumbents

• Mouvement Laudato Si': International Catholic-led movement inspired by Pope Francis's encyclical, organizing the global Laudato Si' platform. While broader in scope (international advocacy and seven-year goals), it is a reference member of Église verte and overlaps on integral-ecology parish engagement.

Emerging players

• A Rocha France: French branch of the international Christian conservation organization A Rocha. It overlaps with Église verte on faith-driven environmental action and is a core reference partner of Église verte, co-organizing eco-adventure camps at Domaine des Courmettes.

Others

• Chrétiens unis pour la Terre: French ecumenical Christian organization focused on environmental action. Functions as a partner/ecosystem organization rather than direct competitor, working alongside Église verte on shared Christian-environmental advocacy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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