How to become a Labelia-certified company?

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible and apply for the label, your organization must:

Complete the online self-assessment on the assessment platform and provide a justification for each response
Achieve the threshold score of 45/100 on the self-assessment for the Labelia Intermediate level, or 55/100 for the Labelia Advanced level, or reach a score close to the threshold and provide an operational action plan to meet it
Accept the Terms of Service.

The key steps in the labelling process

Assess your organization through the assessment platform, providing a justification for each response, and view your maturity score.

Verify your eligibility for the Intermediate or Advanced level and, if applicable, apply through the assessment platform for the “Labelia – Responsible and Trustworthy AI” label.

Once the organization’s eligibility is confirmed and the administrative formalities are completed, datacraft initiates the review and verification procedure, the purpose of which is to validate or invalidate the accuracy and integrity of the candidate organization’s self-assessment.

When the review and verification procedure is successfully completed, the organization pays the annual label membership fee. It then becomes officially Labelia Intermediate or Labelia Advanced and may present this status to its stakeholders.

The annual membership fee is due each year; each labelled organization holds the label for a period of 2 years, after which an updated assessment and a re-audit are required.

Annual membership

On the model of reference labels in other fields, Labelia organizations contribute to a share of the cost of maintaining, evolving, and developing recognition of the label. The pricing terms are as follows:

Flat application fee, payable upon submission of a labelling request in order to initiate the review of the application: €250 excluding VAT
For organizations that have obtained the label, an annual membership fee according to the following progressive schedule:

  
    


Size of the organisation (Annual revenue for companies, annual budget for nonprofit organizations
)Annual membership fee
0 - 100k€500€
101 - 500k€1000€
501k€ - 1m€1500€
1 - 2m€2000€
2 - 5m€3000€
5 - 25m€4000€
25 - 100m€5000€
100 - 500m€7500€
>500m€10 000€


  

Q&A

Why does the label have value?

The label is based on a shared digital resource, the framework “Responsible and Trustworthy Data Science,” which evolves every semester thanks to feedback and contributions from a community of pioneering professionals who keep it alive.

The eligibility requirements are serious and strict, notably including a high threshold score in the assessment, which requires an advanced understanding and implementation of the issues, risks, and practices of Responsible and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence. The verification and audit method used is also rigorous and well-established; it has proven effective for benchmark labels in other fields. The label is awarded for only two years, in order to verify that the certified organization maintains a high level of maturity with respect to a framework that evolves alongside the discipline.

Finally, a reporting channel for potential shortcomings of certified organizations is in place and may result in the withdrawal of the label in cases of verified non-compliance.

How does it differ from other existing labels and certifications?

The “Labelia – Responsible and Trustworthy AI” label has the following characteristics:

It is a certification for organizations and not for models, systems, or projects.
It focuses on AI, or more broadly on data science. Other, broader labels exist, such as those addressing ethical uses of data (Ekitia) or responsible digital practices and energy efficiency (INR).
It is based on a framework that is a shared digital resource, open source. It evolves every semester to remain relevant given the rapid evolution of the field.
It is supported by a practitioner tool, the assessment and rating platform, which is free and publicly accessible. This platform enables organizations to easily understand their maturity level, identify areas for improvement, access reference resources to implement an action plan, introduce newcomers to responsible AI issues, etc.

What is the difference between Labelia Intermediate and Labelia Advanced?

The Intermediate level of the label is awarded to organizations that obtain an assessment score between 45 and 55. If they continue to increase their maturity and surpass 55, they can obtain the Labelia Advanced level following an updated evaluation and a new audit procedure.

Can I certify only part of my organization?

It is possible to certify only part of an organization. The scope is defined when submitting the application. In this case, the organization must specify in all its communications which scope has obtained the “Labelia – Responsible and Trustworthy AI” certification.

My organization’s score is below the first eligibility threshold. How can we improve it?

The evaluation framework and the platform provide numerous resources (technical articles, training, libraries, publications) to help implement new practices and action plans, ultimately increasing maturity and improving the organization’s score. datacraft can also support you through various services (training, diagnostics, consulting). Contact us for more information.

Who conducts the audits?

datacraft is responsible for conducting the audits.

Why not rely on an accredited audit body?

Using an accredited audit body would involve additional costs and a more labor-intensive process. Besides significantly raising the price of certification for candidate organizations, it would not allow datacraft to cover the expenses related to developing, maintaining, and supporting the community. For this reason, the association needs to generate revenue, and taking charge of the audits is an effective way to do so. This model is used for now and may evolve if other sustainable approaches create more value for the community.

Which organizations are targeted, and what benefits can they gain?

Being a Labelia-certified organization strengthens brand reputation, both for attracting Data Scientists—who are increasingly sensitive to these issues—and for prospects, clients, and partners.

For Procurement Departments, it offers an additional criterion for evaluating providers offering AI solutions or services.

For incubators, accelerators, and investment funds, it helps assess the robustness of start-ups to support.

How can I report a non-compliant Labelia-certified organization?

You can report a company by emailing labelia@datacraft.paris. datacraft will review the report and may withdraw the label if non-compliance is confirmed.

How can I support or sponsor the initiative?

Individually, you can contribute to improving the framework, which is a shared digital resource relying on community involvement. You can also support the initiative by promoting it and participating in organized events.

As an organization, you can also become a partner or sponsor of the initiative, which provides various benefits. You can contact us at labelia@datacraft.paris for more information.