ESG certification
for Romania

An independent assessment of your commitment to the environment, social responsibility and governance. An asset in procedures with sustainability criteria, EU funding applications and investor relations.

Apply for certification How it works
27
Indicators assessed
5
Certification levels
12
Months of validity

What we assess

E - Environmental
Emissions, energy, waste, resources, sustainable procurement
max 40 pts
S - Social
Equity, health, community, training, beneficiaries
max 30 pts
G - Governance
Decision-making structure, transparency, anti-corruption
max 30 pts

A methodology grounded in national and European standards

ARSC ESG Certification is aligned with Romania's National Sustainable Development Strategy 2030 (SNDDR 2030) and the UN 2030 Agenda.

Romanian Smart City Association (ARSC)
ARSC ESG Certification 2026
Issued by
Romanian Smart City Association (ARSC)
Why it matters

The benefits of ESG certification

ESG is no longer optional: it is the new standard of responsibility for any modern organisation.

An asset in procedures with ESG criteria
The ESG certificate sets you apart in public procurement procedures and funding calls that include sustainability criteria, depending on the requirements of each procedure.
Access to EU funding
You prepare for your partners' ESG requirements and organise the documentation that supports CSRD reporting, the EU Taxonomy and the DNSH (Do No Significant Harm) principles, relevant for PNRR (Romania's Recovery and Resilience Plan), InvestEU, the EIB and the EBRD.
Credibility with partners
Investors, strategic partners and large clients check ESG performance before working with you. The certificate answers that requirement.
Reputation and visibility
The right to use the "Validat ESG - ARSC" mark (Validated ESG) and a public listing in the ARSC ESG Register on esg.arsc.ro.
Sustainable solar energy
ENVIRONMENTAL · Clean energy
Social responsibility
SOCIAL · Community impact
Corporate governance
GOVERNANCE · Transparency
Who can apply

Certification is open to every type of organisation

Whatever your size, sector or legal form, if you operate in Romania and want to show your commitment to sustainability, you can apply.

Private companies
Any size and any sector, from SMEs to large corporations
Public institutions
City halls, county councils, hospitals, schools, public utility companies (regii autonome), local authorities (UAT)
NGOs and non-profit organisations
Associations, foundations and civic organisations with community impact

Certification levels

Platinum - ESG leadership
90-100 pts
Gold - Solid performance
75-89 pts
Silver - Established alignment
60-74 pts
Bronze - Basic level
50-59 pts
Grey Zone - Not eligible for a certificate
below 50 pts
See the full process
Free tool

Estimate your ESG level

9 quick questions · Score by E/S/G pillar · No registration

Does your organisation monitor its energy, water or fuel consumption?
Environmental · Question 1 of 9
Certified organisations

What certified organisations say

Representative examples of organisations assessed through the ARSC ESG Certification process.

The certification process was clear and well structured. The assessment report gave us a realistic picture of our ESG performance and a concrete improvement plan. The Platinum certificate strengthened our credibility with our strategic partners.

IC
Inoveco
Voluntari, Ilfov · Private company
Platinum · 91/100

As a green construction company, we needed independent confirmation of our sustainable practices. ARSC certification has helped us support our ESG profile in bids submitted to procedures with sustainability criteria.

EG
Eco Garden Construct
Cluj-Napoca, Cluj · Green construction
Gold · 79/100
What you receive

The ARSC ESG certificate

A document issued by ARSC, valid for 12 months, accompanied by a detailed assessment report with scores for each pillar and personalised recommendations.

Digital certificate issued by ARSC (PDF)
Full ESG assessment report with detailed scores
The right to use the "Validat ESG - ARSC" mark
Digital badge for your website and communications
Public listing in the ARSC ESG Register (optional)
Personalised improvement recommendations
Apply for certification
ROMANIAN SMART CITY ASSOCIATION
ESG CERTIFICATE
Awarded for performance in sustainability, social responsibility and governance
Your Organisation SRL
GOLD
Total score: 79 / 100 points
E: 32/40 · S: 25/30 · G: 22/30
Valid for 12 months · Issued by ARSC in line with SNDDR 2030
Serial no.: ARSC-ESG-2026-XXXX
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Ready to show your ESG commitment?

The process is 100% digital and starts with a simple request. The assessment takes 5-10 working days.

Apply for certification See the costs

Initial assessment: EUR 1,250 · Certificate: personalised offer after the assessment