CERTIFICATION PROCESS
We understand that SMEs do not have the budget, resources and time of large corporations to hire sustainability experts and consultants, nor the time to develop their own sustainability solutions. Our goal is to provide not only certification, but also solutions that help all companies to better their sustainability and environmental journey.
Socially and environmentally conscious consumers appreciate businesses that espouse the same values. By becoming a certified business with us, you can attract these customers and retain their loyalty through shared values.
By adopting sustainable, „green“ strategies, you can also save money that you can invest in other areas of your business. There are a number of benefits to becoming a certified sustainable business. Focusing on „going green“ can save you money, expand your customer base and provide talking points that will be positively talked about in relation to your company.
Therefore, achieving our certification is a testament to your commitment and a reflection that your company is thinking about the future of our planet. In order to obtain it, your company must be verified by our environmental staff, who conduct a rigorous survey of the activities and initiatives undertaken by your company. Any company, regardless of size, can apply for the certificate.
Our certification team uses a proven approach to evaluate each company’s certification documentation. As part of the assessment process, two independent assessors will review your company’s activities and initiatives and then confirm a numerical score according to a charter and rules that are set by us, and have been compiled in conjunction with multinational institutes working on planetary and environmental conservation not only in Europe, but across the globe. This method ensures that each assessment is impartial and consistent.
We guarantee that all companies progress through the assessment process within 12 weeks of registering a company and applying for certification. During the evaluation process, you will receive the following from us:
- An initial assessment of the company and its green initiatives with comments and observations
- a final evaluation of the company
- a numerical score and star rating for the company
- suggestions for steps to improve your sustainability and environmental performance that will improve your efficiency while benefiting our environment
Certification is valid for 1 year. Recertification can be started at any time. The cost of the certification process depends on the size of the company and the complexity of the environmental assessment of your initiatives, and will be communicated to you upon application for certification, along with instructions and a list of documents that must be provided in order to conduct a survey and evaluation of your activities by our staff.