IRICE, an independent body for assessing and certifying biodiversity performance
The approaches developed by IRICE make it possible to structure the analysis of biodiversity performance and to inform investment decisions based on evidence-based frameworks.
Biodiversity initiatives fall into distinct categories: labeling, partial integration, or dedicated biodiversity certification based on a formalized and verifiable process. Effinature® operates at this last level.
IRICE acts as a trusted reference point when biodiversity performance is mobilized in contexts involving technical, institutional or financial responsibility.
Structuring, evaluating and recognizing the biodiversity performance of projects
The challenges related to biodiversity call for measured, documented and reproducible criteria.
IRICE offers methodological frameworks to document land, regulatory and collective arbitrations, and to analyze the biodiversity performance of projects on objective bases.
IRICE produces certified, structured and traceable data, intended for demanding uses in compliance, ESG and decision-making.
Scientific criteria
Indicators derived from scientific ecology. Each criterion is based on measurable, documented and verifiable data, which can be mobilized within a decision-making framework.
Methodological framework
A common framework applied to all projects. This framework guarantees the consistency of results , their comparability over time, and their use in regulatory, financial, and ESG contexts.
Independent evaluation
Analyses conducted by trained and independent evaluators.
Each evaluation is based on documented elements , tracked indicators and verifiable technical data sheets.
Each evaluation is based on documented elements , tracked indicators and verifiable technical data sheets.
A certification organized within the framework of the Cofrac accreditation
Cofrac accreditation no. 5-0655, certification of products, processes and services, scope available at www.cofrac.fr
The Effinature® certification is issued by IRICE as part of its product, process and service certification activities covered by this accreditation, in accordance with the requirements of the NF EN ISO/IEC 17065 standard.
This framework defines the applicable rules regarding the independence, impartiality, competence and oversight of certification activities carried out by the accredited body.
A technical contribution to the landscape of biodiversity reference frameworks
IRICE contributes to the evolution of methodological frameworks applied to real estate and development projects.
The work carried out aims to structure the use of ecological evidence, to strengthen the readability of the market and to clarify the distinction between declarative approaches and certification schemes based on a formalized and verifiable process.
Participation in standardization work
Contribution to working groups dedicated to the harmonization of practices and the recognition of ecological evidence.
Integrating biodiversity into certifications
Aligning biodiversity requirements with existing environmental and energy frameworks.
Dialogue with public actors
Exchanges with communities, developers and planning bodies, based on feedback from evaluated projects.
Scientific capitalization and feedback
Analysis of data from evaluations and production of technical summaries useful for decision-making.
IRICE in a few key points
These figures illustrate IRICE's integration into real estate and development projects, as well as the rise of an independent, evidence-based certification.
220+
Committed projects
25+
Committed local authorities and developers
150+
Committed project owners
130+
Biodiversity Partners mobilized
40+
Members of the Biodiversity Standards Council
15+
Years of R&D
Organize the ecological recognition of your projects
IRICE structures the biodiversity performance qualification based on a framework founded on evidence, independence and verification by an independent third party, based on public benchmarks and measurable requirements.
This approach aims to limit the risks of misinterpretation and to promote a shared understanding between project owners, communities and investors.
It helps to integrate biodiversity performance into the design, decision-making and financing phases, clearly distinguishing between voluntary commitment approaches and certification schemes based on a formalized and verifiable process.