About us
COFICERT is a multi-standard certification body, specializing in financial and non-financial certifications
COFICERT is a multi-standard certification body, specializing in financial and non-financial certifications.
Operating in over 40 countries across four continents, COFICERT brings together experts in financial governance, financial crime, and sustainable finance.
COFICERT is committed, alongside standardization bodies and global certification leaders, to certifying companies and institutions that comply with the most stringent standards in terms of good financial governance, corporate social responsibility, anti-corruption efforts, and the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing.
COFICERT is a French non-profit, independent NGO committed to ethical and eco-friendly practices.
COFICERT advocates for and works towards the integrity of financial systems and responsible non-financial commitment
COFICERT is composed of professionals from the fields of finance and law, with financiers and legal experts being prominently represented within its organizational structure.
The organization is dedicated to monitoring and verifying the compliance and effectiveness of systems on strategic matters shaping a company’s structure, such as combating financial crime and ensuring sound financial and non-financial governance. These topics, situated at the heart of economic entities and central to societal interests, have become an integral part of a company’s management throughout its entire lifecycle.
Certification bodies aim to promote the application and dissemination of international standards. Through the issuance of certificates of conformity, COFICERT contributes to the implementation of best practices by enhancing the visibility and attractiveness of companies seeking recognition while also participating in the continuous improvement and development of their internal governance systems. With its unique focus, COFICERT contributes to the sustainable and healthy performance of companies by fostering greater transparency, resilience, and integrity.
COFICERT incarne une nouvelle génération de certificateurs
En intégrant une forte composante numérique dans son modèle de certification, notamment par l’émission de certificats de conformité électroniques, traçables et infalsifiables, via des solutions FinTech et des technologies Blockchain, COFICERT incarne une nouvelle génération de certificateurs.
COFICERT embodies a new generation of certifiers
By incorporating a robust digital component into its certification model, particularly through the issuance of electronic certificates of conformity that are traceable and tamper-proof, using FinTech solutions and Blockchain technologies, COFICERT embodies a new generation of certifiers.
COFICERT’s activities are marked by an increased consideration of contemporary challenges and issues, aligning with the growing expectations of markets and the demands of authorities.
COFICERT is, on a global scale, the first certification body specializing in financial and non-financial certifications. This specialization meets a growing international demand, driven by the evolving obligations of companies and the increasing complexity inherent in current issues. In a context of globalization and a constant pursuit of differentiation, it has become essential to better understand and assess the commitment of economic and financial actors through common standards. COFICERT thus plays a key role in implementing best governance practices by emphasizing the transparency, resilience, and integrity of economic operators.
Anne GUERBÉ
Vice President, COFICERT
Context
In this context, the responsibilities fall on companies, which have seen their obligations evolve significantly.
As such, the need for clearer understanding and better assessment of these companies’ involvement, based on common international standards, has become essential. Whether voluntary, guided, or required, the demand for and reliance on certifications is experiencing strong growth.
Framework
In accordance with the current international regulations on management system certifications, a certificate of conformity is issued if the conclusions of a Main Assessment clearly demonstrate, with reasoned and justified arguments, compliance with a set of listed requirements.
The certificate remains valid for 3 years from the date of issuance, provided continuous compliance is maintained. This certificate reflects the compliance of an evolving system at a given point in time. As such, the certified entity is required to undergo follow-up assessments at least annually to ensure it continues to meet the standard’s requirements.
The evaluation process is conducted in accordance with the standard ISO 17021, which sets the guidelines to be followed in terms of assessment and evaluation, particularly regarding:
Cadre
Ledit certificat demeure valide durant 3 ans à partir de sa date d’émission, sous condition de maintien de la conformité continue. Ce certificat reflète la conformité à un moment donné d’un système évolutif. A ce titre, l’entité certifiée a l’obligation de se soumettre, au moins à fréquence annuelle, aux évaluations de suivi, et ce, afin de s’assurer qu’elle continue à satisfaire aux exigences de la norme.
Le processus d’évaluation se fait dans le respect de la norme ISO 17021 qui établit les lignes directrices à suivre en termes d’évaluation et d’appréciation, notamment en matière de :
Benefits
A certificate of conformity is issued by an independent third-party organization that is duly accredited.
This recognition by an expert, unrelated third party, serves as a powerful and impactful communication tool.
For a company, certification to a given standard is a clear and concrete way to demonstrate its compliance with a set of specific requirements to both its internal and external environment.
A certification is:
- A tool for visibility and a lever for attractiveness
- A commitment to continuous improvement
- A differentiating factor offering a competitive advantage
- A benchmark indicator
- A guarantee of expertise, competence, and quality
- A marker of reliability and trust
- A sign of commitment to the implementation of best practices
Benefits
A certificate of conformity is issued by an independent third-party organization that is duly accredited.
This recognition by an expert, unrelated third party, serves as a powerful and impactful communication tool.
For a company, certification to a given standard is a clear and concrete way to demonstrate its compliance with a set of specific requirements to both its internal and external environment.