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Discover the opportunities of the programs "Get It Fair" and "GIF AP Credentialing System"

Get It Fair is an ESG assessment program designed to independently and rigorously evaluate an organization's sustainability information, providing both an ESG rating and assurance of the sustainability report.

It is the first ESG rating program accredited in accordance with ISO/IEC 17029, ensuring impartiality, competence, and reliability of the assessment process.

Through a single assessment based on the GIF Framework, an organization obtains:

  • a quantitative ESG Rating (score from 0 to 100);
  • the validated ethical label "GIF Responsible Organization";
  • assurance of the sustainability report in line with international reporting standards.

In summary, Get It Fair delivers an independent, credible, and recognized ESG assessment, carried out by third‑party organizations accredited under ISO/IEC 17029 and authorized to apply the Get It Fair program.

Get It Fair is the first accredited scheme for two scopes: validation of the ESG rating and assurance of the sustainability report.

It offers:

  • Greater reliability – The scheme has been positively evaluated by the National Accreditation Body (Accredia) under ISO/IEC 17029.
  • Greater completeness – It is based on the high‑performance GIF Framework, which covers all ESG risks beyond simple indicators or checklists.
  • Greater accuracy – It includes a rigorous due diligence process with document analysis and on‑site verification.
  • Greater credibility – The assessment is conducted by accredited bodies and certified evaluators.

In summary, Get It Fair provides an ESG rating, an ethical mark and sustainability report assurance in a single process, guiding companies toward continuous improvement of processes and performance.

With Get It Fair, an organization receives—through a single assessment carried out by accredited bodies (ISO 17029) and certified assessors (ISO 17024)—three strategic and immediately actionable outcomes:

  • Quantitative ESG Rating (0–100) – an objective measure of the organization's exposure to ESG risks.
  • "GIF Responsible Organization" Ethical Mark – a recognized attestation that certifies responsible and transparent sustainability management.
  • Sustainability Report Assurance – independent verification that makes ESG reporting more credible and aligned with international standards.

In summary, Get It Fair delivers a complete and reliable ESG passport in one evaluation process, fully usable with customers, investors, banks, and public contracting authorities.

Get It Fair is intended for organizations of any size and sector that want to demonstrate, in a credible, verifiable and recognized way, the effectiveness of their ESG management and the quality of their sustainability results.
It is ideal for companies in the supply chain, businesses participating in public tenders, organizations seeking capital or credit, companies that publish sustainability reports, and those wishing to differentiate themselves from non‑accredited ESG ratings.

In summary, Get It Fair is designed for organizations that do not want a simple label or a one‑off ESG rating, but seek to be guided through a continuous improvement journey, supported by periodic third‑party assessments that enhance credibility with stakeholders and competitiveness in the market.

The GIF Framework is the managerial model underlying Get It Fair: a non‑prescriptive, excellence‑oriented framework designed to comprehensively assess and improve ESG risks and opportunities.
It is built on 7 principles, 5 evaluation criteria, around 70 ESG topics, and a quantitative scoring system (0–100).
It adopts a forward‑looking, double‑materiality approach, considering both the organization's impacts on people and the environment (inside‑out) and the risks and opportunities generated by external factors (outside‑in).

In summary, the GIF Framework transforms ESG from a compliance exercise into a strategic tool for risk management and value creation.

The GIF Framework is considered one of the most comprehensive ESG models because it is a non‑prescriptive, holistic managerial framework designed to support organizations in managing all ESG risks and opportunities.
It stands out because it:
• integrates all ESG dimensions into a single, coherent model;
• is oriented toward continuous performance improvement;
• uses a semi‑quantitative (0–100) metric based on objective criteria;
• applies to organizations of any sector and size;
• is aligned with leading international standards;
• can be used for improvement, benchmarking and independent evaluations.

The GIF Framework helps organizations turn ESG into a tangible competitive advantage.

The Get It Fair assessment follows a structured, transparent and internationally aligned methodology based on the GIF Framework. It consists of six key steps: information collection, document review, on‑site verification, ESG Rating definition, independent review and release of the official deliverables (ESG Rating, "GIF Responsible Organization" ethical mark, assurance and a detailed evaluation report).
This integrated process combines documentation analysis, on‑site checks and independent evaluation, providing organizations with an objective, verifiable and highly credible result that can be shared confidently with customers, investors and stakeholders.

The duration of the Get It Fair assessment depends on the size of the organization and the availability of the documentation required.
On average, the full process — from information collection to the release of the ESG Rating and official deliverables — takes between 4 and 8 weeks.

The overall timeline includes:

  • collection and review of documentation
  • on‑site verification by certified assessors
  • preparation of the Final Evaluation Report and ESG Rating
  • independent review
  • release of all official deliverables

At the start of the process, each organization receives a detailed timeline tailored to its specific characteristics.

In Italy yes. Get It Fair is recognized in several Minimum Environmental Criteria (CAM) — including those for Construction, Roadworks, and Energy Services — as a valid scheme for demonstrating an operator's ESG risk management performance.
CAMs used in public procurement also assign additional points to companies that present an ESG evaluation issued by conformity assessment bodies accredited under ISO/IEC 17029, explicitly citing the Get It Fair – GIF ESG Rating scheme as a qualifying example.

Get It Fair differs from traditional ESG ratings because it does not rely on indicators or self‑declarations. It is an accredited assessment, built on an excellence‑based managerial model (the GIF Framework), independent due diligence, in‑depth document analysis and on‑site verification carried out by accredited bodies and certified assessors.

This approach ensures:
• greater accuracy through on‑site evaluations;
• greater reliability thanks to a semi‑quantitative, evidence‑based scoring system;
• greater usefulness by providing an ESG Rating, the GIF Responsible Organization ethical mark and assurance of the sustainability report.

The Get It Fair ESG Rating is validated  by independent third‑party assessment bodies that are qualified and accredited under ISO/IEC 17029, and authorized to apply the Get It Fair program.

These bodies operate in an impartial and independent manner and carry out the Due Diligence, document reviews and on‑site verifications in accordance with the GIF Framework and the program rules.

Assessment bodies may appoint the execution of the Due Diligence exclusively to certified GIF AP Assessors.

As a result, the Get It Fair ESG Rating ensures:
• credibility
• independence
• comparability of results
• recognition by stakeholders, customers, investors and institutions

If you wish to view the list of validation bodies accredited for the Get It Fair program, please click here.

Get It Fair is not a cost but an investment that generates tangible value. The cost of the assessment depends on the company's size, number of sites and maturity level, while the benefits include:

  • enhanced reputation and visibility through the GIF Responsible Organization mark
  • smoother relationships with customers, banks and investors
  • support in winning public tenders
  • reduced ESG risks and unexpected costs
  • continuous improvement of processes and performance

In summary, Get It Fair strengthens credibility and competitiveness in the market.

The GIF Responsible Organization mark is a powerful marketing asset that credibly certifies a company's commitment and performance in the responsible management of ESG topics.
It complies with ISO/TS 17033 and is granted to the company following the positive ESG rating evaluation carried out under the Get It Fair program.

The mark can be used across multiple communication and marketing channels, including:
• corporate website and institutional materials
• product labels and packaging
• manuals, catalogues and technical documentation
• advertising and digital marketing campaigns
• in‑store materials and customer information

In this way, the mark helps customers and stakeholders recognize the company's reliability and distinguish it clearly in the market.

Yes. The Get It Fair ESG Rating includes an initial Due Diligence followed by periodic evaluations that verify whether the score improves, remains stable or declines over time.
The company enters into a renewable three‑year contract that includes 3 to 6 follow‑up assessments, depending on the score obtained in the most recent evaluation.

This system encourages continuous improvement and provides stakeholders with ongoing monitoring of the company's exposure to ESG risks.
Get It Fair is not just a rating, but a structured pathway for growth and improvement across all ESG areas and risk categories.

The quality of an accredited ESG evaluation depends on the competence and integrity of the professionals supporting companies and the assessors appointed by the conformity assessment bodies.
For this reason, Get It Fair adopts the GIF AP Credentialing System, accredited under ISO 17024, which defines the required competencies, admission criteria, certification process and ongoing‑competence obligations for various professional roles (GIF AP Practitioner, Assessor and Technical Expert).
This system ensures a consistent and verifiable level of professional competence internationally, providing companies with the support of qualified and reliable assessors.

A GIF AP Assessor is the certified professional who must be appointed to conduct Due Diligence activities and ESG assessments within the Get It Fair program.
This role requires advanced competencies in three main areas:

  1. ESG Knowledge: social responsibility, ESG risks (governance, social, environmental, health & safety, ethics), sustainability reporting standards (GRI, ESRS, IFRS) and full understanding of the GIF Framework.
  2. Professional Skills: ability to plan and perform due diligence, analyse documentation, conduct on‑site verifications, coordinate the assessment team and draft the final evaluation report.
  3. Soft Skills: integrity, independence, critical judgement, communication skills and problem‑solving.

Certification requires proven experience, completion of the official training course, successful examination under the GIF AP Credentialing System, and ongoing competence maintenance.

GIF AP Practitioners are certified professionals recognized by the Get It Fair program to support companies throughout their ESG journey, helping them understand, implement and improve the management of ESG risks and performance in line with the GIF Framework.
They are managers, consultants and sustainability experts.

In particular, GIF AP Practitioners:
• identify strengths and areas for improvement within the organization;
• support the analysis of ESG risks and opportunities;
• assist companies in preparing for the ESG assessment;
• contribute to the development and monitoring of ESG improvement plans.

GIF AP Practitioners are certified under the GIF AP Credentialing System (ISO 17024).
They represent a key role in guiding organizations toward solid, measurable ESG results and in successfully addressing the Get It Fair ESG Rating assessment.

With GIF AP Practitioners, companies are never alone.

No. Get It Fair does not replace management system certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001 or ISO 45001 — it is complementary to them.
Management system certifications verify process conformity against minimum requirements and rely on a binary metric (conform / non‑conform / not applicable).

The Get It Fair ESG Rating, instead, assesses results: the level of process excellence and the organization's exposure to ESG risks through a forward‑looking approach based on the GIF Framework. Its metric is semi‑quantitative (0–100) and converts qualitative evidence into a comparable score.

The rating specifically evaluates:
• the completeness of ESG aspects managed within processes
• the degree of integration across processes
• the alignment between material topics, stakeholder needs, performance evaluation and continuous improvement

In summary:
✔ it does not replace ISO certifications
✔ it enhances them, expanding the view to forward‑looking ESG risks and the strategic value of sustainability

A true booster of competitiveness for the organization.