Communities
Independently Owned
The business is majority owned (51%) and operated by the same person or group of people.
Sustainable Development Goals

Proof Point Level
Product BusinessCriteria
- Business ownership is defined as the ownership of 51% of shares
- Operating a business is defined as holding executive positions and full decision-making authority
- The business is not publicly traded or owned by a parent company
Publication Requirements
- Name(s) of the owner(s)
Accepted Evidence
Evidence should strongly support the claim and will be made publicly available
- Incorporation documents
- National company registrar link (e.g. Companies House in the UK)
- Shareholders' agreement
- Lawyer/notary letter
Accepted Verifiers
Verifiers are third parties who can confirm the validity of a given Proof Point
- Lawyer/legal office