Programs offered
Effinature® Certification
Certification of the ecological performance of real estate and development operations.
Applicable standards: NCO 25.05 (New Construction), EVO 25.05 (Evolution / Renovation), HOR 25.05 (Horizon / Development)
Addendum: HVE 25.05 (High Ecological Value — post-delivery extension)
Target audience: Developers, social housing providers, local authorities, planners
BREEAM New Construction certification
International environmental certification for new buildings, as an accredited BRE assessor.
Scheme: BREEAM New Construction only
Public: Offices, shops, housing, industrial and mixed-use buildings
BPS® — Biodiversity Performance Score
Quantitative diagnosis of the biodiversity performance of a site — the biodiversity DPE.
Types of assessment: Initial state (existing site), Design (project), or both
Target audience: Any project owner, investor or real estate asset manager
Carbon-efficient simulation
Simulation of the carbon footprint of the construction sector (construction site).
Target audience: Builders, developers, public works companies
Evaluation and certification process
Certification request
The applicant submits an application via the online form. IRICE acknowledges receipt and examines the admissibility of the application.
Review of demand and contract negotiation
IRICE prepares a detailed quote. The certification contract is signed between IRICE and the applicant, defining the conditions, deadlines and reciprocal obligations.
Assessment
The assessment is carried out by a qualified Biodiversity Partner (for Effinature and BPS) or by the IRICE team, depending on the program. The assessment focuses on compliance with the requirements of the applicable standard.
Certification review and decision
The assessment report is reviewed by an authorized certification officer, separate from the assessor. The certification decision (issuance, refusal, conditions) is made on this basis.
Issuance of the certificate
If the application is successful, IRICE issues a certificate specifying the program, the reference framework, the level achieved, the date of issue, and the validity period. The program is then listed in the public directory.
Suspension, withdrawal and refusal of certification
Suspension (§7.11.4)
Certification may be suspended when the certified product temporarily fails to meet certification requirements, or when the client fails to fulfill their contractual obligations (late payment, failure to respond to requests from the certification body). The suspension is temporary and must be lifted within a specified timeframe; otherwise, it will lead to withdrawal of certification.
Withdrawal (§7.11)
Certification is withdrawn when non-compliance persists despite suspension, when the client misuses the certificate or trademark, or when it is found that the certified product no longer meets the fundamental requirements of the standard. Withdrawal is final and published in the directory.
Refusal
complaints and appeals procedure .
Reduction of range (§7.11.6)
IRICE may reduce the scope of certification if certain requirements are no longer met within a portion of the initially certified area. The reduction is communicated to the client and updated in the public directory.
Extension of certification
A customer holding an active certification can request an extension of scope, in particular to add the HVE (High Environmental Value) additive post-delivery, or to extend the certification to new delivery tranches as part of a phased operation.
The application for extension is subject to further evaluation and a certification decision following the same process as the initial certification.
Directory of certifications
The list of certified, suspended and withdrawn operations can be consulted in the public directory, in accordance with the publicity requirements of the ISO/IEC 17065 standard.
Consult the directory