independent
certification body
Since 2009, IRICE has been assessing and certifying the environmental performance of real estate projects. An accredited, independent, and rigorous organization.
Our mission
IRICE is the only independent certification body dedicated to biodiversity in real estate and development. We emerged from a simple premise: certifying ecological performance should not be a marketing ploy, but a rigorous, transparent process recognized by a third party.
We are working to ensure that natural capital — living soil, plant heritage, water resources, local fauna — becomes a critical infrastructure, assessed and protected in the same way as energy or carbon.
Strategic vision: To become the regulator of biodiversity in real estate and carbon in construction. We assess and certify projects for ESG investors, developers, and local authorities against CSRD, SFDR, and ESRS E4 requirements.
Accreditation
Cofrac accreditation no. 5-0655, Certification of products, processes and services, scope available at www.cofrac.fr
ISO/IEC 17065
Certification of products, processes and services — Independent third-party body recognized by the French State.
By the numbers
Current projects
Certification, diagnostics and measurement since 2009
Experts
Multidisciplinary scientific committee
Programs
Effinature, BREEAM, BPS, Efficarbone
Years of expertise
Effinature brand since 2009
Our trusted clients
Our operations are supported by the largest French and public real estate operators:
Team and governance
IRICE guarantees impartiality through the structure of its governance bodies and the absence of conflicts of interest.
Head office
- Structure: SASU
- Capital : 20 000 €
- Created: January 2, 2018
- Effinature brand: since 2009
Location
10 rue du Lieutenant Parayre,Espace Wagner, Building A2,
13290 Aix-en-Provence
, France
Impartiality Committee
IRICE's impartiality is guaranteed by an impartiality committee composed of 3 independent colleges:
- • Independent panel: External experts with no connection to IRICE or the real estate sector
- • Client group: Representatives of interested parties (developers, investors, local authorities)
- • Internal committee: IRICE staff and management
This governance model prevents conflicts of interest and ensures that any certification decision is based on objective and independently validated criteria.
Direction
IRICE is led by Cédric Plantaz , President, who initiated the process in 2009.
All assessments and decisions are made directly by qualified internal or external experts. No certification is outsourced.
Our 4 programs
Accredited certification, diagnostics, carbon measurement and BREEAM assessment.
Effinature
Biodiversity certification for new construction (NCO), renovation (EVO) and development (HOR).
✓ Certified according to ISO/IEC 17065
Certifying biodiversity →BREEAM New Construction
International environmental certification for new construction projects.
Note: Evaluated by an independent third party
Certified with BREEAM →BPS
Biodiversity performance diagnosis — Scale A to G, 70+ validated criteria.
Diagnostic tool, not a certification
Evaluate my project →Carbon efficiency
Carbon measurement during the construction phase — monitoring of emissions and reductions.
Carbon measurement tool
Measuring carbon footprint →Our vision
Recognizing and valuing natural capital as critical infrastructure
Biodiversity regulator in real estate
Our mission is to certify the environmental performance of real estate projects, not as a marketing gimmick, but as verifiable, long-term proof. Our 200+ ongoing projects demonstrate their economic and regulatory feasibility.
Carbon regulator in construction
The Efficarbone measure equips project owners and companies to control carbon emissions during the construction phase, in line with the RE2020 regulation and carbon neutrality objectives.
Partner of ESG investors and local authorities
The data produced by Effinature and the BPS directly feeds into ESRS E4 (biodiversity), SFDR Article 8/9, and CSRD reporting. Our certifications are recognized as rigorous evidence by external auditors and ESG rating agencies.
Training and awareness
We conduct training with Qualitel and other partners so that project teams, architects and design offices understand the issues of biodiversity and the Effinature criteria.
Ready to certify your transaction?
Whether you are considering Effinature certification, a BPS diagnosis, a BREEAM assessment or an Efficarbone measurement, our team is ready to listen to you.