Rigorous scientific methodology to guarantee the credibility of biodiversity commitments
Structured by independent experts, our guidelines define the standards that enable real estate and development players to objectify, measure and promote their commitments to biodiversity.
Scientific standards and biodiversity certifications
Access IRICE-certified scientific reference systems, depending on the type of project. Clear, public and verifiable documents to structure your biodiversity commitments.
Why are validated scientific reference systems essential?
Commitments to biodiversity require recognition based on objective, measurable criteria. A scientific reference system guarantees
A structuring framework
Ensure a standardized, enforceable methodology
Institutional recognition
Compliance with international standards and public policies
Independent scientific validation
Standards developed and validated by recognized experts
Discover our certifications
Who defines and validates our scientific references?
Our standards are drawn up and validated by independent committees of experts from the Biodiversity Standard Council, a body bringing together scientists, institutions and planning professionals.
Scientific expertise
Independent assessment of biodiversity criteria
Adapting to real estate challenges
Alignment with development project constraints
Official recognition
Integration into European public policy and regulatory frameworks
Find out more about our scientific committees
Our standards in detail
Effinature reference system
Effinature is based on a rigorous assessment of a project's biodiversity performance, with criteria aligned with international standards.
BPS standard
The Biodiversity Performance Score (BPS) offers a clear methodology for measuring and displaying the integration of biodiversity into a project.
Technical specifications
A technical reference manual detailing the methodology of our certifications and labels
Certification vs Label
Understanding the difference
| Criteria | Effinature (Certification) | BPS label (Biodiversity Performance Score) |
Other biodiversity labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institutional recognition | ✅️ Yes |
❌️ No |
❌️ No |
| Independent assessment | ✅️ Yes | ✅️ Yes | ❌️ No |
| Legally enforceable | ✅️ Yes | ❌️ No | ❌️ No |
| Compliance with ESG & AMF guidelines | ✅️ Yes | ✅️ Partial | ❌️ No |
Fast, transparent access to scientifically validated IRICE reference systems and certifications
IRICE's standards enable you to objectify your commitments to biodiversity. Whether you wish to enhance the value of your approach with the BPS, or guarantee institutional recognition with Effinature, we can support you in your certification.