Trust & Governance
Certification Decision Independence
Individual certification decisions are made only by the WWEC Certification Decision Panel, whose members are authorised and competent for certification decisions.
Decision principles
Authority, competence and independence.
Decisions are made only by the WWEC Certification Decision Panel, whose members are authorised and competent for certification decisions.
Decision-makers are independent of the assessment activity for the relevant client.
Decision-makers operate under documented conflict-of-interest controls.
Commercial participation, sponsorship, partnerships or advisory services shall not influence the certification decision.
Separation of roles
Assessment and decision are kept apart.
Decision-makers do not participate in the assessment of the same client, ensuring that the certification decision is based on an independent review of evidence and findings.
Independence protects every decision.
Questions about certification decision independence can be raised through the Appeals & Complaints process.