Mimelis Lab Certification Process
Member companies can initiate the Mimelis Lab certification process. This certification is awarded following a rigorous evaluation based on the Mimelis Lab Impact Assessment, a structured questionnaire used to analyze the company's commitments and practices across five key dimensions. The certification process is designed to be clear, structured, and transparent.
This page details the various steps involved in obtaining the Mimelis Lab certification. Depending on the size and structure of the company. and the required verifications, the complete certification process can be finalized within a period generally ranging from one to seven days.
- 1. Create your Mimelis Lab member account — Join the Mimelis Lab label and create your member account company. Your account will be activated and accessible automatically.
- 2. Complete your company's public profile (10-30 min) — From your Mimelis Lab cockpit, complete the information about your company and make your profile public day. You can perform this step at any time, but it is It is essential to do this before submitting your application. certification.
- At this stage, your Mimelis Lab business page is already ready! We Let's check it and then publish it quickly so that it is accessible to the public.
- 3. Questions prior to your certification (5 min) — These questions help to adapt the questionnaire to your typology company and your sector of activity.
- 4. Impact Dimensions Assessment (1-2 hours) — The The time required varies depending on the size of the company (by for example, if internal checks are necessary before answer).
- 5. Submitting the application — The upload is completed Upon your confirmation, when you deem your application ready. The certification process is based on a self-assessment combined with transparently published scores. However, the information provided may be subject to verification.
- 6. Verification, decision and issuance (0-48 h) — Your application is entering the decision phase. Certification cannot be granted. to be issued only after this verification step. In the event of success, and if all the eligibility criteria are met, your The certification will be publicly visible and available on your page. dedicated company.
Conditions for obtaining certification
In order to obtain Mimelis Lab certification, the member company must meet the following conditions:
"Obtain more than 80 points on Mimelis Lab Impact Assessment"
Performance condition
The Mimelis Lab Impact Assessment is an assessment tool designed to measure the overall impact of a company across several dimensions. Reserved for members of the Mimelis Lab label, it forms the basis of the Mimelis Lab certification process. The dimensions assessed, along with sample questions, are freely available online to ensure transparency and understanding of the assessment framework. To obtain Mimelis Lab certification, the company must complete the Mimelis Lab Impact Assessment and achieve an overall score of at least 80 out of 200, with no less than 10 points in each of the 5 assessment areas, at the end of the audit process.
Disclosing one's score transparently
Condition of transparency
Following the audit, and after validation by Mimelis Lab, the company is assigned an overall score as well as scores for each dimension of the Impact Assessment. This information is published on its public profile on the Mimelis Lab website.
Meet the eligibility criteria
Eligibility requirement
The company or entity must be headquartered in Switzerland. It must have been operating for at least six months or be able to demonstrate that it implemented tangible positive-impact measures from its inception. It must also meet the ineligibility criteria applicable to certain sectors.
Ensuring the accuracy of information
Condition of accuracy and authorization
The certification must be completed by a member of the company authorized to answer on its behalf and possessing in-depth knowledge of its activities. This person must be able to provide accurate and verifiable answers to the Mimelis Lab Impact Assessment.
Information note on certification
The “Certified M Corporation - Mimelis Lab” logo, or “Entreprise M Certifiée - Mimelis Lab” in French, is awarded by the Mimelis Lab division of Mimelis SA to companies that have successfully completed the Mimelis Lab Impact Assessment and meet Mimelis Lab 's requirements regarding national and local impact, authenticity and know-how, social performance, transparency, and responsible environmental practices. Mimelis Lab is not recognized as a conformity assessment body within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 765/2008, nor as a national, European, or international standards body within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012. The assessment criteria used are established independently and are not based on harmonized standards such as ISO standards or other similar frameworks. They are not subject to ratification by any Swiss or European public authorities.
Certification approach
The requirements vary during the certification process depending on the size and structure of the company. The approach is automatically determined during the preparation phase, just before the Impact Assessment questionnaire begins. It is based in particular on the company's revenue and number of employees.
Standard Approach
This approach applies to micro-enterprises, SMEs, and mid-sized companies. The standard certification process is applied, with requirements adapted and simplified according to the size and structure of the company.
Large Enterprise Approach
This approach applies to large companies. The process remains broadly similar, but additional requirements are imposed on the Impact Assessment questionnaire across the various dimensions assessed. When a company has multiple subsidiaries, these can be certified independently.
Period prior to obtaining certification
As soon as you join the Mimelis Lab label, you can configure your public company profile as well as your membership and support for the movement. Obtaining certification does not affect the visibility of your public profile. However, your certification logo and results will only be displayed on your page once you have obtained certification. You can learn more about the information visible to a company before and after obtaining Mimelis Lab certification on this page .
Certification results
You receive your results after the verification phase. You You will get your overall score and score by area. You can also view and download your answers to each question for Identify your areas for improvement. Each year, your membership fee allows you to take the certification exam for free if you do not You haven't done it yet. You can also go over it again. Evaluation at any time to try to improve your score. certification must be renewed at least every 3 years.
Logo "Certified M Corporation - Mimelis Lab"
You can download the logo from your Mimelis Lab dashboard and use it for the entire duration of your certification. In your personal space, you will find all the logos your company is authorized to display. The "Certified M Corporation - Mimelis Lab" logo will be automatically available as soon as your company obtains its certification.
Retake the assessment
You can retake the assessment if you did not pass on your first attempt. Beyond the first free attempt per year, additional fees will apply for each subsequent attempt. In short, each additional attempt incurs a fee; therefore, it is recommended that you carefully review your answers before submitting them for verification.