The awarding of the Corporate Citizenship label is based on prior certification to ISO 9001 (quality management system) and ISO 14001 – environmental management system – and requires compliance with a series of additional requirements based on ISO 26000 criteria in the areas of governance, human rights, working conditions, the environment, fair practices, stakeholder respect and civic engagement.
5 steps
From your decision to choose sustainable development to obtaining the Corporate Citizenship label, it only takes a few months thanks to a simple and clear five-step procedure.
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Implementation of the management system
Tailored to your needs and the reality of your business, the management system lays the foundation and principles for your sustainability management.
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Initial certification audit
Conducted by an accredited body, the audit aims to verify that your management system meets the criteria of the Corporate Citizenship label.
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Audit report
At the end of the audit, the report certifies your ability to manage sustainability and suggests possible areas for improvement.
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Certificate and logo
A Corporate Citizenship certificate – which also includes ISO 9001 and 14001 certifications – is issued to your company and you are granted the right to use the logo in your communications. The certificate is valid for a period of three years.
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Annual follow-up audit
Your management system is assessed annually by an accredited body to support you in your sustainability efforts.
Corporate Citizenship assessment criteria
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Assessment criteria
With the introduction of 11 new assessment criteria, the Corporate Citizenship standard makes it possible to measure the maturity of an organisation’s management system and commitments in terms of social responsibility, with the aim of better promoting organisations that are particularly committed to responsible practices.
Corporate Citizenship assessment criteria (2024 version) download link
The highest level of certification (GOLD level) is thus aligned with the most demanding criteria for contribution to sustainable development set by the Guide romand des marchés publics (Romandy Public Procurement Guide), guaranteeing maximum recognition in the Q5 questionnaire.
Conditions des organismes de certification (OC)
The procedure for awarding the Corporate Citizenship label is carried out by certification bodies recognised by the Corporate Citizenship Association.
Certification bodies authorised by the Corporate Citizenship Association to issue Corporate Citizenship certificates must audit and certify management systems in accordance with the requirements of ISO 17021 «Conformity assessment – Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems».
Companies interested in having their organisational system certified under the Corporate Citizenship programme can contact the following bodies directly:
Agence pour la Citoyenneté et la Performance des Organisations (ACPO) SA, Genève (Suisse) | acpo.eu |
EdelCert & Inspectorat Sàrl, Fribourg (Suisse) | edelcert.net |
swiss safety center | safetycenter.ch |
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