Working towards sustainable practices

For over 30 years, we have and continue to assist stakeholders in the implementation and promotion of sustainable practices through certification, consulting and training services. Committed to organic farming since its creation, Ecocert has now extended its efforts to many other sectors.

AGRI-FOOD

HOMECARE

TEXTILES

FORESTRY

COSMETICS

Sustainable materials

What we stand for

What do we stand for? We strive to enable production processes that respect the environment, better management of available energy and of natural resources (water, air, soil fertility), socially responsible sectors, and better product quality and safety. All of these elements are essential to address today's economic, social and environmental challenges in order to build tomorrow's world.

Our mission

Acting for a sustainable world by supporting the transition towards fairer economic models that safeguard health, the climate, and biodiversity.

Working together for a sustainable world

The world is changing, and along with it, so is the awareness of the impact we have on the planet. At this very moment, the preservation of biodiversity, climate change mitigation, the equitable distribution of resources and respect for the environment are major challenges for our society. Now more than ever, we are convinced of the need to improve our models.

The challenge is daunting, but we are convinced that everyone has a role to play if we are to overcome the situation. In order to take part, we first chose the path of certification. In seeking to promote sustainable models, we follow on from the principles advocated by organic farming. Through certification, but also by means of training and consulting, we help each player to analyse, strengthen and transform its practices.

True to its core convictions, Ecocert ensures that its services remain consistent with its values. Discover our approach.

Our CSR strategy

It is time to align our economic models with the planet’s limits and the fundamental needs of human beings: at Ecocert, we believe that businesses have a crucial role to play in driving ecological and social transformation.
Being an independent, family-owned group gives us the freedom to act with sincerity and high standards over the long term. We move forward with ambition and humility, alongside those who seek to change practices in tangible ways, for a desirable future.

Jérémie Vidal, President of Ecocert

Being an agent for change

Through not only our businesses but also our daily actions, we strive to be proactive in favour of the environment, in accordance with our convictions. Our commitments are long-term and, because it is always possible to do better, in a continuous improvement mindset.

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impact of our services

our committed teams

our commitments climate and biodiversity

innovate with our ecosystem

150

services that contribute to our mission

98%

employees participated in a Climate Fresco in 2025

+ 25 000

trees and shrubs planted by our teams since 2019

Lead with purpose: committed governance

Our vision is driven by committed governance, structured around our Executive Committee (COMEX), which steers operational directions, and our Strategic Committee, which ensures our actions remain aligned with our mission.

The Strategic Committee

The Strategic Committee defines the strategic directions and oversees their implementation. It ensures that our company is managed in line with its mission, while safeguarding its long-term viability and sustainable performance.

The COMEX Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is the Group’s operational steering body: it implements the strategy and oversees our operations.
Chaired by the Chief Executive Officer, it is composed of the key business and support function leaders.

Living our values every day

Together, we ensure that our decisions and services reflect our core values.

COMMITMENT

Protecting the environment and future generations through our services and daily practices.

INTEGRITY

Respect for individuals, honesty and impartiality – true pillars of our certification profession.

TEAM SPIRIT

Commitment to collective success over individual achievement, mutual trust, and knowledge sharing.

INNOVATION

Influencing and anticipating change by promoting committed practices.

The origins of our commitment

The 1980s
The organic farming movement: our pioneering spirit
Committed with consumers, doctors and teachers to defend a healthier and more environmentally friendly agricultural and agri-food system, a team of engineers gets involved in the drafting of French and European regulations- A visionary approach that will contribute to the growth of organic farming.
1991
Creation of Ecocert: materialisation of an idea
The movement is launched... it is now a question of moving forward. In order to give it a larger scope, this same group creates Ecocert in 1991.
1994
First international subsidiary
The commitments undertaken by Ecocert transcend borders. In order to strengthen them, our outreach is extended to other countries.

2002
New fields of activity: creation of the first ecological and organic cosmetics standard
While Ecocert has been involved in organic farming since its inception, it seems essential to extend our activities to new sectors. Therefore, we broaden our sphere of intervention by creating a series of new and demanding environmental and societal standards.
2020
Consolidation of our CSR Consulting division with Des Enjeux et des Hommes
Sharing know-how is key to supporting improvement initiatives. Fueled by this conviction, Ecocert begins developing its consulting and training services since 2014. In 2020, this subsidiary will become 'Des Enjeux et Des Hommes', independent of the Ecocert group's certification activities
2023
Creation of our sustainable packaging offer
We have a major role to play in developing a circular economy that encourages reuse and recycling.

The strength of an international network

The challenges of sustainable development know no borders, which is why Ecocert works closely with you in more than 130 countries. Thanks to our offices all over the world, you benefit locally from the expertise of teams specialised in your sector, who are always ready to respond to your needs.

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