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    The certification that proves
    you’re building a fairer future

    The Sharing Company certification is the European standard for businesses that give employees a real stake in their success. Show the world your commitment to fairness, inclusion, and shared prosperity.

    Certified Sharing Company - This mark is awarded to companies that actively share (Future) ownership with their employees or other stakeholders, promoting a fair distribution of economic value and sometimes even governance rights.

  • Why This Matters

    The world is unequally divided, where in Europe 63% of the capital is in hands of
    10% of the population, and nobody is doing anything about it to avoid a further tear in society.
    OUR MISSION: Closing the capital wealth gap by ensuring that the
    100 million SME employees in Europe can become co-owners of the businesses they help build.
    This certification supports that mission by:

    Whether they use options, shares, STAKs, or point systems that convert to equity


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    What Makes a Certified Sharing Company?

    To receive the certification companies undergo an assessment by the Sharing Company organisation.

    • The legal rights and obligations of participants.
    • The accessibility of ownership opportunities.
    • The clarity of governance structures.
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    Ownership for a limited group

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    Broad employee ownership

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    Ownership + Financial support

  • Why Companies Pursue Certification

    Certified Sharing Companies see real benefits


    Talent
    magnet

    Attract and retain the best people by showing you walk the talk

    Brand
    credibility

    Stand out with a visible, verifiable commitment to employee ownership.

    Resilient
    teams

    Shared ownership builds stronger, more engaged teams.

  • How the certification works

    Apply online and get started today.

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    Recognizing companies leading by example.

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    Validating legal and participatory structures.

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    Promoting employee centered business models.

  • The First Highlight Company:

    The Sharing Group N.V.

    We’re proud to award The Sharing Group as the first official Certified Sharing

    Company. Their efforts represent a modern and inclusive take on co-ownership.

    Who They Are

    The Sharing Group is an ecosystem of social enterprises focused on making sustainable living more accessible. Their companies include initiatives in energy, mobility, and the circular economy.

    What they do

    Through Share Points, The Sharing Group enables employees, clients and other stakeholders to earn credits that can be converted into real equity.
    It’s a seamless way to reward loyalty, commitment, and impact—all while building an ownership mindset among their people.

    Why They Deserve This

    Their platform supports broad access to equity.
    Employees are regularly updated and involved in ownership progress.
    Their mission of shared value creation fits directly with our values and their organization.

    "We believe that true impact comes from within—when people are intrinsically motivated to shape the company they’re a part of. That’s why we give our colleagues the opportunity to become co-owners.”

    — From The Sharing Group’s Share Points page

  • See if your company qualifies

    Are you putting sharing into practice? Apply now to become a Certified Sharing Company and stand among pioneers like The Sharing Group N.V., Tony's Chocolonely, Pengine B.V. and others.

  • Our trusted Board of Advisors

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    Gerben Waasdorp

    Tony's Chocolonely

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    Luiza (Lisa) Dimitrowa

    Sharesquare

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    Stevie Long

    Share Council