AFNOR Diversity Label: Obtaining and Maintaining Your Certification
Accordia supports you from the initial assessment through to the renewal audit. 16 years of dedicated expertise in diversity and inclusion.
The Diversity & Gender Equality in the Workplace Label
The Diversity Label, issued by AFNOR Certification, is official recognition of your organization’s commitment to preventing discrimination and promoting diversity. Accordia supports you every step of the way—from the initial assessment to the renewal audit.
For the past 16 years, we have helped government agencies, public institutions, and private companies develop their diversity policies and obtain certification.
Why earn the Diversity Label?
The Diversity Label is not merely a compliance exercise; it is a strategic tool. It provides a framework for your HR policy, strengthens your employer brand, and safeguards your practices against risks related to discrimination.
Structure: The AFNOR standard provides a framework that translates intentions into measurable processes.
Employer Brand: Certified companies attract 23% more qualified applicants for positions where CSR is a key consideration.
Legal protection: The Label demonstrates the employer’s due diligence in the event of a discrimination dispute.
Performance: Inclusive organizations outperform their sector median by 35% (McKinsey, 2023).
Our Diversity Label Support Program: 7 Key Steps
Each step of our support process is designed to bring you one step closer to certification. Click on each topic to learn more about our approach.
1. Diversity and Inclusion Barometer and Assessment
A comprehensive assessment of your diversity and inclusion practices. Quantitative and qualitative analysis, industry benchmarking, and identification of gaps relative to the AFNOR standards.
2. Initial assessment
A 5-day express service to quickly assess your current positioning. Ideal for determining whether the Label initiative is a good fit for your organization.
3. Mapping Discrimination Risks
Identification and prioritization of discrimination risks in your HR, managerial, and operational processes. A deliverable required by AFNOR for certification.
4. Support Hotline
Establishment or structuring of a reporting and feedback system that complies with the Label’s requirements and legal obligations.
5. Diversity Action Plan
Development of a structured, costed, planned, and measurable action plan aligned with the seven areas of the AFNOR standard. The core of your application.
6. Diversity Communication
Internal and external communication strategy for your initiative. Highlighting your commitments, raising employee awareness, and crisis communication.
7. Label Training
Training programs specific to the Label track: diversity liaisons, managers, HR teams, and steering committee members.
Why choose Accordia?
16 years of exclusive D&I expertise
Accordia is one of the first French firms entirely dedicated to diversity and inclusion. We’re not a general HR firm that “also” does D&I—it’s our sole focus.
A purpose-driven company, B Corp certified
Our commitment to inclusion is not just a marketing ploy—it is enshrined in our articles of incorporation and audited annually.
Public and private references
Government agencies, public institutions, CAC 40 companies, mid-sized companies, and small and medium-sized enterprises. 6,000 to 7,000 people trained annually.
Proficiency in the AFNOR standard
We are familiar with every criterion, every requirement, and every pitfall of the certification process. Our support is tailored to maximize your chances of success on your first review by the committee.
