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Hive Initiative Corporate Certification Program

The Hive Initiative Gold Certification recognises organisations that demonstrate measurable commitment to addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss and human wellbeing through employee education, engagement and systematic implementation.

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Advantages

for your Organisation

  • Demonstrate genuine sustainability leadership to stakeholders, customers, employees and investors

  • Engage employees in meaningful action that drives both environmental and business results

  • Deliver measurable outcomes

  • Join a community of certified organisations leading systemic change

for your Employees

  • Gain practical sustainability knowledge

  • Contribute to real solutions that make a difference

  • Develop skills in systems thinking and collaborative problem-solving

  • Experience increased purpose and engagement at work

for your Community

  • Support transparent, accountable sustainability action

  • Contribute to environmental and social impact

  • Set an example that inspires other organisations to act

Requirements

1. Educational Foundation

Complete all 3 Mini Summits

  • Mini Climate Summit

  • Mini Nature Summit

  • Mini Wellbeing Summit

Minimum Participation Standards

  • At least 70% of eligible employees attend the summits

  • Collect proof of workshops held with results documented

2. Implementation Framework

Documented Action Planning

  • Complete the Implementation Framework Document

  • Show workshop participation data and outcomes

  • Identify actions to take across all 3 Mini Summit focus areas

  • Assign action team

  • Document baseline measurements where applicable

Demonstrated Outcomes

Show Progress

  • Show proof of monthly Action Team meetings, with at least 3 for the first year of certification

  • Document actions taken across products + services, operations, and influence in the Implementation Framework

Process

Application Submission

Complete the implementation framework and supporting documentation.

Validation Review

The Hive Initiative team reviews submission for completeness and authenticity.

Certification Awarded

Digital badge, certificate and website recognition granted.

Annual Renewal

Submit updated implementation framework by anniversary date.

Certification Benefits

Digital
Gold Company Badge

with validation date

Digital
Certificate

for printing and display

Gold Company List
Promotion

through the Hive’s media

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  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Get Certified

We will be happy to give you a tour of our certification program or begin the certification process with your organisation. Just fill out the form and we will be in contact with you within 1-2 work days.