COFICERT France and Key Values Announce Strategic Partnership for ESG 1000 Certification

Paris, July 1, 2024 - COFICERT France and Key Values have entered a strategic partnership to deploy the ESG 1000 standard. This certification standard, governed by the International Group for Sustainable Finance (IGSF), focuses on CSR management systems.

This partnership aims to support companies in their organizational transition, particularly in corporate CSR governance. Key Values will assist companies in structuring CSR systems ahead of COFICERT’s certification assessments.

The ESG 1000 standard integrates various global CSR standards, including GRI, ESRS, ISO 26000, and ISO 14000. Certification provides a competitive advantage, helping companies meet regulatory requirements and strengthen their CSR policies.

The agreement was formalized in the presence of executives from Key Values, COFICERT, and Aelium Finance, the latter handling financial communication.