About us
A dedicated team since 2008
With its experienced and specialized team, Vertima actively supports manufacturers and stakeholders involved in environmentally friendly and sustainable construction projects, particularly with regards to LEED® certification.
Professional collaboration
We actively contribute to developing the environmental strategies implemented by real estate developers, contractors, manufacturers and training organizations.

91
projects
Vertima has completed more than 91 sustainable building certification projects under the LEED, Green Globes, WELL and WELL Health-Safety certification programs. All of our projects take into account current and future social, economic and environmental benefits.
1000
products
Vertima has analyzed and validated more than 1,000 products with environmental properties and attributes.
250
workshops
Our experts have given more than 250 workshops on Integrated Design Processes (IDPs). Our firm is also recognized by the Société québécoise des infrastructures du Québec (SQI) for its expertise in IDP and its role as a facilitator in a number of their projects.
950
professionals
Our team of experts in the field of sustainable building and materials certification has trained more than 950 professionals, developers, contractors, subcontractors and other players in the construction industry.
Our mission
Share a global vision for sustainable development.
Guide and equip clients with environmental strategies to improve their market positioning.
Implement integrated solutions to improve the environmental performance of businesses, products, services and buildings.
Our vision: to be at the core of your environmental strategies, today and tomorrow.
The founders
Since 2002, Vertima’s founders have actively contributed to growing the sustainable building sector. Namely, Josée Lupien was a founding member of the Quebec Chapter of the Canada Green Building Council, in addition to serving for 10 years on the board, including two years as president in 2014 and 2015. Jean DesRosiers also served as president of the Quebec City Quebec branch for seven years. Additionally, Josée Lupien contributes to expert groups in the industry, including as a member of the board of directors of the Health Product Declaration Collaborative (HPDC) in the United States.
Josée Lupien
President
Vice-president, General manager
Jean Desrosiers
A team of highly qualified professionals
We offer high-quality professional consulting services to meet the needs of our clients and create economic, environmental and social value through each mandate. The members of the Vertima team are professionals chosen for their values, who are passionate about their work and strive to give their best. Team spirit and collaboration are part of Vertima’s DNA.
The Vertima team holds numerous international professional accreditations
Certification of sustainable buildings

Environmental certification for products and materials


CSA Group Approved Auditors

Environmental certification
Vertima's team has been trained by the CSA Group to apply the following standards :
∙ ISO 14064-1: 2018 Greenhouse Gas Inventories—Measuring Carbon Footprint
∙ ISO 14064-2: 2019 Greenhouse Gas Projects and Reducing Environmental Impact
∙ ISO 14064-3: 2019 Greenhouse Gas Verification and Validation
Certified trainers
Trainers approved by the Labour Market Partners Commission (certificate number: 0054407)
Facilitator—Integrated Design Process (IDP)
Josée Lupien, president of Vertima is qualified as a facilitator for the Société Québécoise des Infrastructure (SQI)
Our expertise, combined with the dedication of our team, allows us to offer our clients the best environmental strategies adapted to their needs and objectives.
Our clients
Companies from a wide variety of fields, from the manufacturers of construction products and materials to the developers of the environmental exploitation of their buildings, have called on our services.






































