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Social Enterprise Performance Ladder SEPL
DEKRA Audit Netherlands

Do you want to actively express your ambitions for social involvement?

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The Social Enterprise Performance Ladder (PSO)

Contribute actively to an inclusive labor market with the PSO certificate

Do you contribute actively to the employment of people whose position in the labor market is vulnerable? Or do you have ambitions in this area? Then you can certainly show that! The Social Enterprise Performance Ladder (PSO in Dutch) is the instrument for making your social involvement visible.

The importance of social return with PSO

Audits and certification demonstrate that you are working consciously towards continuous improvement within your organization. CSR and social return are no longer peripheral issues; they are now key themes for business and governments. Organizations that take their social responsibility on board are benefiting from them. For example, several municipalities will only work with companies that use this instrument and therefore can demonstrate that they devote attention to social enterprise, and growing numbers of companies are expected to follow their lead. The PSO gives you the opportunity to make your contribution in the field of social return visible, and to strengthen your competitive position.
Why DEKRA for PSO certification?

How does the PSO work?

The PSO is a growth model. If your social plans are still in their infancy, the PSO is an excellent instrument for expressing your ambitions and making them concrete. The PSO has four performance levels, and the more you achieve your objectives, the higher you climb up the ladder. With a PSO certificate, you have objective proof that you pay attention to social entrepreneurship, whether you are an aspirant or occupy the highest step.
Find out immediately how far along you are on your way to being recognized for your contribution to an inclusive labor market with this Dutch PSO quick scan .

Who is the PSO intended for?

PSO is intended for organizations that want to actively contribute to an inclusive labor market. These can be commercial companies, government agencies as well as social organizations. The PSO is interesting for employers who want to offer a chance to people with a distance to the labor market, such as the long-term unemployed, people with a work limitation or young people without a starting qualification. In addition, the PSO helps public institutions and municipalities give substance to their social policy and procurement criteria. In short, the PSO is there for every organization that wants to make corporate social responsibility concrete and demonstrable. Want to know how much PSO certification costs? Find out here .

Your organization on the PSO?

Every company can be eligible for a PSO certificate. You can fill in a calculation tool through MijnPSO , which will determine your step on the PSO. Then you can schedule an audit with us, and our auditor will check whether your organization meets the criteria of the relevant step. A PSO certificate is valid for two years. Would you to know more about the possibilities? We have a large network of CSR specialists. Engage DEKRA and confirm your pioneering role. Not only will you be contributing to society, but you will also be differentiating yourself visibly from your competitors.