Sustainable Standards Development AFNOR Group is actively engaged in creating and developing standards related to environmental performance and green transition, such as the Triple E standard. This presents an opportunity to offer consulting, training, or certification services to companies aiming to achieve or verify compliance with these new standards, particularly in industries committed to sustainability.

Digital and E-learning Expansion With 800 e-learning sessions and a diverse catalog of 400 courses, AFNOR is investing heavily in digital training solutions. There is potential to tailor or expand online learning offerings for organizations seeking scalable, remote skill development in quality, safety, cybersecurity, and CSR areas to meet evolving workforce needs.

Partnership and Certification Opportunities AFNOR’s collaborations, such as with Yubo for online safety standards and recent acquisitions like Quasercert, demonstrate its influence in certification and standardization. Sales opportunities include providing specialized audit, certification, or consultancy services to organizations seeking alignment with AFNOR’s standards or entering partnerships that leverage AFNOR’s expertise.

Market Focus on CSR and RSE AFNOR’s focus on CSR and responsibility labels indicates a strong market for sustainability and corporate responsibility services. Companies looking to enhance their social responsibility reputation or obtain recognized labels could benefit from training, certification, or consulting services to improve their CSR practices aligned with AFNOR’s standards.

Global Reach and Localization Operating across 11 centers worldwide and working on European standards partnerships, AFNOR presents a chance to deliver multinational or localized compliance, training, and certification programs. Opportunities exist for vendors offering multilingual support, localized content, or regional compliance expertise to meet the needs of international clients.