Understanding our certifications, operations and guarantees
On Irice
Who is IRICE?
IRICE is an independent organization, accredited by Cofrac (Accreditation for the certification of products, processes and services, no. 5-0655, scope available at www.cofrac.fr). Specialized in the certification of commitments to biodiversity, IRICE does not provide any project support: only an independent and impartial assessment is assured.
IRICE is an independent organization, accredited by Cofrac (Accreditation for the certification of products, processes and services, no. 5-0655, scope available at www.cofrac.fr). Specialized in the certification of commitments to biodiversity, IRICE does not provide any project support: only an independent and impartial assessment is assured.
Are you part of a group?
Yes, IRICE is part of the ARKORIS group, experts in environmental, ecological and sustainable engineering. This affiliation gives us a broader vision of the challenges of ecological transition.
Yes, IRICE is part of the ARKORIS group, experts in environmental, ecological and sustainable engineering. This affiliation gives us a broader vision of the challenges of ecological transition.
About certifications
What's the difference between Effinature and BPS?
Effinature is certified by IRICE, a Cofrac-accredited body (Accréditation pour la certification de produits, procédés et services, n° 5-0655, available at www.cofrac.fr). This certification program is governed by the ISO/IEC 17065 standard, in compliance with the requirements of impartiality, competence and transparency.
Yes, the two reference systems are compatible. The transition is seamless and allows you to capitalize on what has already been implemented.
Effinature is certified by IRICE, a Cofrac-accredited body (Accréditation pour la certification de produits, procédés et services, n° 5-0655, available at www.cofrac.fr). This certification program is governed by the ISO/IEC 17065 standard, in compliance with the requirements of impartiality, competence and transparency.
The BPS is a voluntary label, designed to structure an approach to progress, with no immediate regulatory objective.
What operations can be certified?
Effinature applies to :
Effinature applies to :
- Brand new,
- Renovation or refurbishment,
- Development (neighborhood),
- During the operating phase.
Yes, the two reference systems are compatible. The transition is seamless and allows you to capitalize on what has already been implemented.
On the process
Do I need support to certify a project?
The project manager must call on the services of a trained and recognized Biodiversity Partner, authorized to guide the project towards Effinature certification or the BPS label.
This depends on the size and type of project. In general, between 36 and 60 months, depending on the phases covered.
Yes, but IRICE doesn't offer support.
The project manager must call on the services of a trained and recognized Biodiversity Partner, authorized to guide the project towards Effinature certification or the BPS label.
How does certification work?
- Support from a Biodiversity Partner
- Application to Irice
- Independent audit assessment
- Issuing a certificate or score
This depends on the size and type of project. In general, between 36 and 60 months, depending on the phases covered.
Warranties and conformity
What guarantees do you have of independence?
IRICE is a Cofrac-accredited organization (Accreditation for the certification of products, processes and services, n° 5-0655, scope available on www.cofrac.fr). IRICE does not offer support services, is not involved in project design, and does not act as a consultant in any capacity. Our role is exclusively that of an independent assessor in the context of certification.
IRICE is a Cofrac-accredited organization (Accreditation for the certification of products, processes and services, n° 5-0655, scope available on www.cofrac.fr). IRICE does not offer support services, is not involved in project design, and does not act as a consultant in any capacity. Our role is exclusively that of an independent assessor in the context of certification.
Can I use the certification in my financial communications?
Yes. Effinature meets the requirements of the AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers) and the green taxonomy. It can be integrated into CSR, SRI or ESG reporting, while complying with legal requirements for financial communications.
Yes. Effinature meets the requirements of the AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers) and the green taxonomy. It can be integrated into CSR, SRI or ESG reporting, while complying with legal requirements for financial communications.
What are your transparency obligations?
All our standards are public, our decisions are audited, and our governance is assured by the Biodiversity Standard Council and an Impartiality Committee. We ensure that all our processes are accessible and verifiable by all stakeholders.
All our standards are public, our decisions are audited, and our governance is assured by the Biodiversity Standard Council and an Impartiality Committee. We ensure that all our processes are accessible and verifiable by all stakeholders.