What is ESG certification?

ARSC ESG Certification is a voluntary tool for assessing and recognising an organisation's performance in environmental sustainability (E), social engagement (S) and the quality of its internal governance (G).

It is clear evidence of organisational responsibility, anchored in Romania's National Sustainable Development Strategy 2030 (SNDDR 2030) and aligned with European standards.

Why does it matter?

You show your alignment with modern sustainability principles

You build trust with partners, customers and the community

You find it easier to access EU funds and responsible investment

A competitive advantage in procedures with sustainability criteria

How it works See the costs

The 3 assessment pillars

E - Environmental

max 40 points

Carbon emissions · Energy and energy efficiency · Waste management · Natural resources and water · Sustainable procurement

S - Social

max 30 points

Equity and inclusion · Health and safety · Community engagement · Training and development · Relationship with beneficiaries

G - Governance

max 30 points

Decision-making structure · Transparency and reporting · Anti-corruption policies · Diversity in leadership

Transparency

What this certificate is and what it is NOT

We prefer to be explicit about what ARSC ESG Certification offers, and what it does not.

What it IS

a voluntary assessment of ESG performance, on 27 indicators and 3 pillars (E/S/G);
issued by ARSC under its cooperation partnership with the Department for Sustainable Development (DDD);
aligned with SNDDR 2030 and with European good practice in ESG reporting;
a credibility tool and a documented starting point for improvement.

What it is NOT

it is NOT a state accreditation and does NOT give the certificate official legal value;
it does NOT amount to CSRD compliance (ESRS reporting + assurance from a statutory auditor);
it does NOT automatically qualify you in a tender: how it is used depends on the requirements of each procedure;
it is NOT a certification accredited by RENAR (Romania's national accreditation body) under ISO 17065.

Levels

The 5 certification levels

The final score (out of 100 points) sets the level achieved. The minimum threshold for a certificate is 50 points.

Platinum

90-100 points

ESG leadership

Gold

75-89 points

Solid performance

Silver

60-74 points

Good alignment

Bronze

50-59 points

Entry level

Grey Zone

below 50 points

No certificate

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Organisations in the Grey Zone receive the full assessment report with recommendations and can request a free reassessment within 90 days, once they have made the improvements.

About ARSC ESG Certification