A Different Kind of Rating
Traditional governance assessments are opinions — texts produced by analysts that can be questioned, interpreted, and ignored. Certo Rating is something different: a cryptographic record of the rating decision process that exists independently of its creator's infrastructure.
Every rating decision is anchored outside its own infrastructure. It can be verified offline. It can be publicly audited. It cannot be unilaterally reversed or changed without generating a visible trace.
Who Certo Is For
Certo Rating is a tool for institutions that want to demonstrate — not merely declare — the quality of their governance:
For public institutions — rating as a tool of accountability to citizens and supervisory bodies. Verifiable proof of compliance with EU governance standards required by law.
For corporations — rating as a component of due diligence in M&A processes, financing acquisition, and investor relations. An objective foundation for ESG reporting.
For healthcare entities — rating as confirmation of management standards required by healthcare sector regulators.
For defense organizations — rating as verification of compliance with security procedures and public contractor requirements.
For nonprofit organizations — rating as a transparent signal to donors, partners, and beneficiaries.
Trust Badge Certo
An entity with an active Certo Rating may use Trust Badge Certo — a cryptographically signed verification badge. Every click on the Trust Badge leads to a public registry confirming the currency and scope of the rating.
Trust Badge Certo is not an ornament. It is proof — verifiable by anyone, at any time, without the Foundation's intermediation.