Standard Owner Benchmark - Association pour la Haute Qualité Environnementale

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Association pour la Haute Qualité Environnementale which can be translated to Association for High Environmental Quality (AHQE) is a French organization that promotes and develops environmental quality in the construction and development sector. Founded in 1996, AHQE aims to encourage sustainable practices and environmental responsibility in the building industry.

AHQE is responsible for the certification and promotion of the "High Environmental Quality" (HQE) label. This label was created to assess and recognize buildings and developments that meet strict criteria for environmental performance. It covers various aspects such as energy efficiency, water management, air quality, the use of sustainable materials, waste management, and site and environmental impact.

In addition to HQE certification, AHQE plays a crucial role in raising awareness, providing training, and disseminating best practices related to environmental quality in the construction sector. The organization organizes conferences, seminars, and training sessions to promote sustainability principles and encourage the adoption of environmentally-friendly measures in building design and construction.

AHQE collaborates with stakeholders in the building industry, public institutions, environmental professionals, and research organizations to develop tools, methodologies, and standards related to environmental quality. The association aims to disseminate best practices and encourage innovation in sustainable construction.

As a non-profit organization, AHQE operates through memberships, grants, and partnerships. Its main objective is to promote environmentally-friendly practices in construction and development, thereby fostering sustainable development and the preservation of natural resources.

Through its actions, AHQE contributes to raising awareness among stakeholders in the building industry, encouraging the adoption of sustainable measures, and promoting environmental quality as a key criterion in the design and implementation of construction projects in France.

Overall Rating

1.6

Under-Performing

Governance

The certification uses a multi-stakeholder, independent governance model to support the development of the standards related to the certification.

Supply Side Digitization

Details on the certificate are easily available via technology for inclusion in third party digital applications.

Buy Side Availability

Buy side availability details out how easy it is for consumers to find products and companies exhibiting the standards offered by the certification.

Relevance

This considers the scale of the certification, and the number of products and companies that currently contribute to the certificate. National and local certification are normalized with countries.

Digital Accessibility

How easy is it for innovative new companies, startups, and local retailers to have the same access and affordable pricing models to use standard information in digital applications.

Association pour la Haute Qualité Environnementale

France

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This is a benchmark to help companies understand which standards should be part of a sustainable procurement plan. Further, the benchmark allows standard setting schemes, i.e. "Standard Owners", to benchmark their performance versus industry peers.