Work with CRREM
Organizations that embed, apply, or commercialize the CRREM Pathways do so under a structured partnership framework. This ensures consistency, quality, and credibility across the market.
CRREM classifies partners based on how they use and distribute the CRREM Pathways and methodology.
License
Partner
For organizations that integrate CRREM Pathways and logic into analytics tools, data platforms, ratings, benchmarks, or other commercial offerings.
- CRREM-aligned outputs are part of what clients pay for
- Embed pathways in software or platform
- Distribute CRREM metrics at scale
- Annual license fee based on tier
Accredited Service Provider
For advisory, technical, and assurance firms that help clients apply the CRREM Pathways through consulting, retrofit planning, or verification services.
- Advise clients using CRREM outputs
- Translate pathways into action plans
- Reference CRREM in assurance contexts
- Annual accreditation fee by track
Hybrid
Partner
For organizations that both embed CRREM into commercial platforms and provide advisory services using CRREM outputs. Dual classification under both frameworks.
- Software platform with advisory services
- Consultancy with proprietary tools
- Combined LP + ASP requirements apply
- Streamlined dual onboarding
As a non-profit foundation, CRREM relies on license contributions to maintain, update, and freely distribute its pathways. Contributions are scaled to organizational size to ensure fair access.
- Stafffewer than 50
- Revenueunder €10M
- Coverageunder 100k m²
- Research use rights
- Commercial permission
- Product support
- Staff50–200
- Revenue€10–50M
- Coverage100k–1M m²
- All Micro benefits
- Ecosystem visibility
- Trademark usage rights
- Staffmore than 200
- Revenue€50–250M
- Coverage1–5M m²
- All Core benefits
- Priority update timeline
- Integration support
- Staffmore than 200
- Revenueover €250M
- Coverageover 5M m²
- All Advanced benefits
- Direct liaison with CRREM team
- Co-marketing opportunities
The ASP program establishes clear standards for how CRREM is referenced and applied across commercial advisory, technical, and assurance contexts.
Strategic & Portfolio Advisory
Firms advising investors, asset managers, banks, and owners on portfolio risk, targets, transition planning, and reporting using CRREM outputs.
- Portfolio transition risk assessment
- Science-based target-setting advisory
- CRREM-informed investment strategy
- ESG reporting and disclosure support
Technical & Engineering Advisory
Firms translating CRREM outputs into asset-level retrofit planning, scenario analysis, CAPEX timing, and technical decarbonization strategies.
- Retrofit planning and sequencing
- Engineering scenario modeling
- CAPEX cost-benefit analysis
- Building performance optimization
Assurance & Verification
Firms referencing CRREM outputs in verification, assurance, or audit contexts, where precision of scope and claims is critical.
- Third-party verification of CRREM outputs
- Audit and assurance engagements
- Compliance certification
- Due diligence reviews
Founding Cohort — March to May 2026
A select group of leading firms that already use CRREM in live client work are shaping how accreditation works in practice. The Founding Cohort is a co-design process running March through May 2026, with public launch in June 2026. CRREM retains responsibility for the integrity of its science, Pathways, and methodology.
Sign up for updates on the public launch.
Hybrid Partnership
Some organizations both embed CRREM into commercial platforms and provide advisory services that reference CRREM outputs. These organizations hold dual classification as both License Partner and Accredited Service Provider.
- Combined LP + ASP requirements and benefits
- Single onboarding process covering both frameworks
- Streamlined renewal and tier review
- Full ecosystem visibility across both directories
From first contact to active partnership in four steps.
Submit Application
Complete the application form with your organization details, how you use or plan to use CRREM, and your partnership interest.
Classification
CRREM reviews and classifies your application as License Partner, Accredited Service Provider, Hybrid, or Recognized User.
Scope & Agreement
CRREM confirms scope, permissions, and tier placement. You review and sign the partnership agreement.
Onboarding
Commence onboarding, receive integration guidance, and begin accessing partnership benefits.
Welcome & Consent
Please provide your organization details to begin.
Primary Use
Select the option that best describes how your organization uses CRREM.
Service Providers
Consultancies, engineers, architects, advisors delivering paid client work
License Partners
Software, data platforms, or scoring/benchmarking organizations embedding CRREM Pathways or CRREM Misalignment Year in a product
Non-profit / Academic
Public-interest use
Regulator / Public Authority
Hybrid Organizations
When an organization both sells services and embeds software, or doesn't fit neatly
Registered User
Internal Use Only
Declarations & Summary
Please review and confirm the following before submitting.
Application Submitted
Thank you! Our partnerships team will review your application and be in touch within five business days.
Common questions about partnering with CRREM.
Organizations that distribute CRREM-aligned outputs to clients as part of paid engagements must do so under a License Partner agreement. In practical terms: if CRREM-aligned metrics, Pathways, or conclusions are part of what clients pay for — even if CRREM is not the primary product — a License Partner agreement is required.
Tier placement uses three objective proxies: organizational scale (staff size), commercial scale (revenue), and application scale (coverage — buildings assessed using CRREM's model). Placement is determined by the highest applicable indicator to prevent tier arbitrage. At renewal, partners provide refreshed indicators for reassessment.
License Partners integrate CRREM Pathways and logic into commercial platforms and tools. Accredited Service Providers help clients apply CRREM through advisory, technical, and assurance services. Some organizations do both — they hold Hybrid classification. If you provide CRREM-based advisory services and also embed CRREM into a commercial tool, you would typically be classified as Hybrid.
Organizations that reference CRREM but do not meet License Partner or ASP thresholds may be classified as Recognized Users. This classification is appropriate for academic institutions, industry bodies, or organizations that cite CRREM in research or internal analysis without distributing CRREM-aligned outputs commercially.
License Partners receive research use rights for commercial analyses; commercial permission for CRREM-aligned claims; product strength from a globally recognized reference basis; predictable update timelines and product support; and visibility through CRREM's partner ecosystem communications and directory, including the right to use CRREM trademarks in product promotion.
Initial response within five business days. Full classification and agreement typically completed within four to six weeks, depending on organizational complexity and partnership type. Hybrid classifications may take slightly longer due to dual framework requirements.
Questions about partnership?
Our partnerships team can help you determine the right classification and get started.
