
Explore Certification Europe’s background with a timeline of important events, from when CE was founded in 1999 up until today.
1999
Founded
Certification Europe was founded in 1999, located in Dolphins barn with two employees
1999
Launched Environmental Certification
Our first certification was the Environmental Certification
2000
First Certificate Issued
In 2000 we issued our first certification
2000
Launched Quality & Information Security certifications
Certification Europe launched Quality and Information security certifications in Ireland
2001
Certification Europe Japan
Certification Europe Agency Agreement with a Japanese partner (NJC)
2001
2001
Launched Health and safety certification
Launched Health & Safety certification in Ireland
2001
2002
New Office
Moved office to Digital Hub, Cork Street, Dublin
2002
2005
Launched Energy Management certification
We launched ISO 50001 Energy Management certification
2005

2006
CE Italy Founded
Certification Europe Italy was founded in 2006.
2006

2006
Business Continuity Certification
Launched Business Continuity Certification
2006
2007
Certification Europe Inspection Services Established
In 2007, we established the Inspection Services Division
2007
2007
24 Staff
2007

2009
New Office
Due to continued expansion, we moved office to Park West, with 24 employees
2009

2011
Major Waste Enforcement Contract Won
Major Waste Enforcement Contract Won, which added 17 staff
2011
2012
Certification Europe UK Founded
Certification Europe UK was founded in 2012
2012
2015
Certification Europe Japan Founded
Certification Europe Japan Founded in 2015
2015

2015
Service Development Team established
Service Development Team Established in 2015, this team is now known as the Innovation Team
2015


2017
Best Places to Work 2017
In 2017, we ranked in the Best Small Workplaces and as a Great Place to Work in Ireland
2017


2019
Great Places to Work 2020
In 2019, we ranked in the Best Small Workplaces and as a Great Place to Work in Ireland
2019


2020
Certification Europe joins the Amtivo Group
In 2020 Certification Europe joined the Amtivo Group
2020

2020
3000 Certifications Achieved
Certification Europe issued its 3000 certifications
2020

2021
Best Workplaces 2021
In 2021, we ranked in the Best Small Workplaces and as a Great Place to Work in Ireland
2021

2021
Irish Water Contract Won
Major contract with Irish Water Won, which adds 10 employees
2021
2021
Continued Expansion
Continuing to grow as a company, employee count reaches 75
2021
2021
Certification Europe UK Merges with British Assessment Bureau
Certification Europe UK merges with Amtivo company British Assessment Bureau
2021

2022
Activ ISO Management Software launch
Certification Europe launch new product Activ ISO Management Software
2022


2022
Great Place to Work 2022
In 2022, we were recognised as a Great Place to Work in Ireland
2022


Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award
CE have been awarded the Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award for our customer service in 2022!


ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Accreditation with INAB
CE has successfully achieved accreditation to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 from the Irish National Accreditation Board!


In 2023, we were recognised as a Great Place to Work in Ireland
