Our success criteria follow
the iso 26000 standard
To define what is required to obtain a badge, we apply a simple and rigorous method:
- Our starting point: the requirements of the ISO 26000 standard
- Enrichment: we consult the various interpretations of the standard by different certifiers, as well as the requirements of other standards on the same subject.
- Summary: we select and adapt criteria to meet the challenges of a small organization in Switzerland today.
- Realization: each criterion is specific and measurable
Economy and governance
Sustainable purchasingDescription : Set up a sustainable purchasing procedure, based on the concrete example of a key supplier, then establish medium-term objectives.
Target criteria : Allocate at least 60% of spending with suppliers who are regional and/or committed to sustainability objectives (labels, charters) (nb: in some sectors, e.g. digital services, “regional” means European vs. US or Asia).
Sustainable commitmentsDescription : Co-create with employees the company’s raison d’être and make concrete commitments to improve its impact throughout its value chain.
Target criteria : Implement 3 SMART commitments on the 3 pillars of CSR.
Partners involvedDescription : Identify the company’s main stakeholders, and establish a regular dialogue to nurture its projects and practices.
Target criteria : Dialogue plan in place and monitored on all CSR topics.
Customer transparencyDescription: Establish clear rules to provide customers with transparent information and protect their data in compliance with the law.
Target criteria: Mechanism in place to respect consumer data, and dialogue in place with customers.
Fair practicesDescription: Put in place procedures to prevent corruption and unfair practices, and establish ethical behavior by all in the conduct of business.
Target criteria : Code of conduct in place, with training and whistle-blowing mechanisms.
Ethical marketingDescription : Communicate on your products and services to sell them more effectively, highlighting their sustainable nature without resorting to greenwashing.
Target criteria : Evaluation of communication tools according to sustainable communication principles.
CSR managementDescription : Integrate CSR into company management: allocate resources to monitor the implementation of all CSR actions, evaluate results and recommend new actions.
Target criteria : A manager, with resources, oversees all CSR actions, reviewed by the management committee.
Company
Equal payDescription : Evaluate pay gaps in the company using the Confederation’s software (Logib) and implement a rebalancing plan if necessary.
Target criterion : Logib differential < 3% OR risk score <3.
Employee benefitsDescription : Choosing and implementing non-wage benefits over and above legal obligations: supplementary social insurance, parental leave, etc.
Target criterion: Non-salary benefits plan evaluated by external expert stakeholders vs. legal mimima.
Protected healthDescription: Create a corporate environment that protects employees’ physical and mental health, in line with legal obligations and best practices.
Target criteria: Occupational Health and Safety Plan in place, assessed by external expert stakeholders based on SECO guidelines.
Non-discrimination and inclusionDescription: Establish commitments to an inclusive working environment, disseminate them and monitor their implementation.
Target criteria : Diversity charter in place, application measured via employee questionnaire + non-discriminatory hiring policy.
Skills developmentDescription : Combine the needs of the company and its employees, to set up a skills development plan that prepares for the future.
Target criteria : Company-wide annual training plan.
Citizen contributionDescription : Together with the employees, choose the actions the company would like to carry out to help the company benefit from its resources: skills sponsorship, donations, political involvement, etc.
Target criteria : The company has chosen at least 1 area of commitment, in which it is investing for the long term.
Environment
Renewable energyDescription : Commitment to the first stage of the energy transition: take stock of your consumption and subscribe to a 100% renewable energy contract.
Target criteria: Energy contracts with at least 80% renewable energies, including solar and/or wind power.
Energy savingDescription : Identify sources of energy savings and implement a company-wide plan to reduce consumption.
Target criteria : Reduce CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030 (nb this mission concerns the energy used in buildings, heating, electricity, etc.).
Soft mobilityDescription : Understand current employee travel patterns and propose alternatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Target criteria : Plan in place with measurable subsidies or incentives.
Sustainable digitalDescription : Understand and apply priority best practices to reduce digital-related greenhouse gas emissions.
Target criteria : Charter of best practices in place, with a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030.
Waste reductionDescription : Estimate the waste created along the value chain, identify and implement solutions to avoid, reduce, reuse or recycle it.
Target criteria : Reduction plan in place, with a target of 80% recycled waste, and a 40% reduction in incinerable waste.
Soft deliveriesDescription : List the means of transport used to receive/deliver company products, and implement alternatives to reduce carbon impact.
Target criteria : Plan in place to reduce carbon-based deliveries, with a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030.
Carbon reductionDescription : Carry out a carbon assessment of the company and draw up an action plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Paris Agreement.
Target criteria : Carbon footprint achieved + trajectory to reduce all emissions by 40% by 2030.
