Our commitments and guarantees of independence
The principles and procedures that structure Our missions and ensure their independence
POWNESS applies the principles of integrity, impartiality, independence and confidentiality to all its missions.
Our process, compliant with ISO/IEC 17029, guarantees an independent and rigorous evaluation.
A dedicated procedure governs the collection and handling of appeals and claims.
Our missions are carried out in accordance with the accreditations and authorizations in force, in accordance with the applicable standards and reference frameworks.
Personal data is processed in accordance with the GDPR and the obligations applicable to independent third-party organizations.
A dedicated channel allows for the anonymous or confidential reporting of any conduct that may affect the impartiality or ethics of our missions.
Check the status of a notice issued by POWNESS-OTI
In a spirit of transparency and in accordance with the requirements applicable to independent third-party bodies, POWNESS-OTI makes available to stakeholders a mechanism for consulting the status of the verification reports issued.
The status indicated reflects the administrative status of the notice at the date of consultation.
Current advice
Opinion issued following the verification process and currently valid under the conditions defined in the letter of assignment.
Revised opinion
Opinions that have been subject to a formal update (correction, clarification of scope, or documented revision).
Opinion suspended
The review is temporarily suspended pending additional information or following information that may affect its validity.
Review removed
Opinion whose validity has been withdrawn following elements that call into question the initial conditions of issuance.
Expired review
The notice expires at the end of its validity period, if applicable.
The status of an opinion does not prejudge either the overall performance of the entity concerned or the subsequent evolution of the verified information. It reflects exclusively the situation at the date of issuance and according to the scope defined contractually.
Legal information & cookies
Publisher and hosting
Information regarding the site’s publisher and its hosting
POWNESS, an Independent third-party body, is the publisher of this website.
Headquarters: 51 quai Lawton 33300 Bordeaux – France.
Director of publication: Younès Jaoui.
Accommodation: o2switch, chemin des Pardiaux 63000 Clermont-Ferrand – France; website o2switch.fr; Tel:04.44.44.60.40
CGU and intellectual property
Legal framework for the use of the site and protection of content
The purpose of this website is to present the verification activities of POWNESS-OTI. The content (texts, logos, documents, photos, videos) is protected by intellectual property law. Any reproduction or use without prior permission is prohibited. The information published does not constitute advice and does not replace a contractual commitment.
Cookies and trackers
Information on the use of cookies and how to manage them
The site may use cookies necessary for its operation and, where appropriate, tracers for statistical purposes. Users can configure or reject cookies via the settings of their browser. The collected data is processed in accordance with applicable regulations.
Our verification process
Verification programs
Verification programs are provided upon request.
– DPEF verification program (G02V2)
– Verification program for a Mission-driven company (G03V4)
– Verification program Sustainability Report – CSRD (G04V4)
– Verification program ESG indicators (G05V2)
– Carbon Verification Program (G06V1)
Covered sectors
All sectors are covered, with the exception of:
– Space sector
– Nuclear sector
Accreditations and authorisations for your OTI
POWNESS OTI's policy for the protection of personal data (GDPR)
Last update: December 2025
This policy describes the procedures by which POWNESS-OTI processes personal data in the context of its regulatory verification activities, professional contact management, and the operation of its website.
1. Responsible for the processing
The data controller is: POWNESS SAS, SIRET: 91299690700032, Registered office: 51, Quai Lawton – 33300 Bordeaux, Email: contact@powness.fr
For any questions regarding your personal data, you can contact Younes JAOUI at the following address: contact@powness.fr
2. Purposes of the processing and legal bases
POWNESS processes only data necessary for the performance of its missions. The following processing operations are carried out:
2.1 Management of requests via form or email
Data processed: name, first name, professional email, phone number, message.
Purpose: to respond to your request, and to ensure the follow-up of our exchanges.
Legal basis: execution of pre-contractual measures (Article 6-1-b GDPR) or legitimate interest (Article 6-1-f GDPR).
2.2 B2B professional prospecting linked to regulatory or voluntary verification obligations
POWNESS may contact companies or their representatives only in a strictly professional context, and in direct connection with the following checks: CSRD, Mission-based Company, GHG Balance Sheet and Adaptation Plan, ESG Indicators.
Data processed: name, function, professional email, company, sector.
Legal basis: legitimate interest (Article 6-1-f of the GDPR), in accordance with the CNIL recommendations regarding B2B prospecting.
You can object to this prospecting at any time (see section 6).
2.3 Performance of audit or verification missions
As part of the verification missions, POWNESS processes certain data transmitted by the client or its representatives.
Purpose: execution of a regulated independent verification mission.
Legal basis: execution of a contract (Art. 6-1-b) and legal obligation to retain data related to the ISO 17029 standard.
Some data may be shared with:
– the COFRAC assessors as part of the accreditation process,
– the judicial authorities in the event of a legal obligation,
– internal or external auditors, subject to a strict obligation of confidentiality.
2.4 Security, traceability and obligations ISO 17029
POWNESS retains certain records relating to the performance of its missions, risk management and impartiality.
Legal basis: legal obligation / legitimate interest (information system security and compliance).
3. Origin of the collected data
Data can be collected:
– directly via the contact form,
– during professional exchanges,
– through public sources: company website, legal records, professional LinkedIn, public professional directories
– during professional events or trade shows.
POWNESS does not collect any sensitive data (Article 9 of the GDPR).
4. Storage periods
The duration of storage depends on the purpose of the processing:
The opposition list is a requirement of the CNIL: when a person objects to prospecting, their professional email is kept solely to prevent any further contact.
5. Recipients of the data
The data can be transmitted:
– to the employees or subcontractors of POWNESS, subject to confidentiality obligations,
– to the COFRAC evaluators as part of the accreditation audits,
– to internal or external auditors,
– to administrative or judicial authorities in the event of a legal obligation.
No data is transferred or sold.
6. Your rights
In accordance with the GDPR, you have the following rights:
– right of access to your data,
– right of rectification,
– right to erasure,
– right to limitation,
– right of objection, notably to professional prospecting (Article 21 GDPR),
– right to portability.
In the event of opposition to the prospecting, your email will be added to an opposition list to ensure that you will no longer be contacted, in accordance with the CNIL recommendations.
7. Exercise of your rights
You can exercise your rights at any time at the following address:
📧 contact@powness.fr
📍 51, Quai Lawton – 33300 Bordeaux
We will respond within a maximum of 30 days, except in complex cases.
8. Security and privacy
POWNESS implements organizational and technical measures in accordance with:
– to the requirements of the GDPR,
– to the requirements of ISO 17029 (confidentiality, impartiality, traceability),
– to the COFRAC obligations related to information security.
No data is processed for purposes not intended or incompatible with the described purposes.
9. Updates
This policy may be updated to take into account regulatory, normative or operational developments related to the audit and verification activities of POWNESS.