Our solutions for government agencies and public institutions

Ministries, decentralized government departments, public institutions, agencies, consular bodies... More than others, public institutions have a duty to set an example, which naturally leads them to adopt best practices as defined by voluntary standards. And to seek the recognition that goes with them!

Some key figures for the sector

  • 54% of EPIC
  • €24.8 billion in public procurement by ministries
  • €25 billion in purchases by public institutions
  • 5.7 million civil servants
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Your challenges

Responsible purchasing, energy efficiency, protection of sensitive data... For all these key issues, the AFNOR Group offers agencies, administrations, and public institutions solutions for standardization, monitoring, training, and certification.

Buy responsibly

Set an example by switching to responsible purchasing. How? With the voluntary ISO 20400 standard.
 

Buy responsibly

Strengthening cybersecurity

Organize your data protection policy.

Strengthening cybersecurity

Save energy

ISO 50001 helps you build an energy management system aimed at energy efficiency and conservation.

Save energy

Committing to equality

The Professional Equality label highlights your best practices.

Committing to equality

Natural partners

Many agencies, administrations, and public institutions operate within the AFNOR universe because they are involved in defining best practices and creating recognition marks. Be part of it!

  • The European Ecolabel with Ademe

    The French Environment and Energy Management Agency (ADEME) is a frequent partner of AFNOR. It is responsible for the European Ecolabel in France, for which AFNOR Certification conducts audits.

  • AFAQ certifications with Cofrac

    The French Accreditation Committee is a natural partner in ensuring that our audit methods are beyond reproach.

  • Service with the chambers of agriculture

    Consular organizations in the agricultural sector are AFNOR Certification's partners for service quality issues.

  • ISO standards with the RNF

    France, through AFNOR, leads the Standardization and Francophonie Network, which aims to give French-speaking countries a voice in international standardization.

  • Excellence with EFQM

    The European Foundation for Quality Management distributes the label of the same name through the AFNOR group in France.

  • Quality for your training activities

    AFNOR Certification participated in the development of the national quality standard for professional training, which led to Qualiopi.

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