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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
Our mission is to close the capital wealth gap by ensuring that the 137 million SME employees in Europe can become co-owners of the businesses they help build.
This certification supports that mission by:
Recognizing companies leading by example.
Validating legal and participatory structures.
Promoting employee centered business models.
Whether they use options, shares, STAKs, or point systems that convert to equity - these
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Ownership for a limited group
Broad employee ownership
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.
Movement leadership.
Be part of a growing network shaping the future of business.
How the certification works
Apply online and get started today.
Recognizing companies leading by example.
Validating legal and participatory structures.
Promoting employee centered business models.
This Month’s Highlight:
The Sharing Group
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 to earn points that can be converted into real equity over time. 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