The Cambodia Excellence Label™ Accreditation, distinct from the CSR Impact Affiliation Program and the CXL Annual Awards, is open to any organization operating in Cambodia, across all sectors and sizes, including private and public entities, SMEs and large companies, NGOs and social enterprises.

The UN 2030 Agenda sets out 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with concrete targets such as improving people’s lives (good health and well-being, no poverty, zero hunger, peace and justice), fostering shared prosperity (resilient infrastructure, sustainable industrialization, sustainable cities and communities, responsible consumption and production, reduced inequalities), ensuring access to quality education and lifelong learning, promoting decent and sustainable work, and preserving natural resources (climate action, life on land, and life below water). The Cambodia Excellence Label™’s Accreditation Scheme is grounded in these universal goals.

To be eligible for the CXL Accreditation Program, applicants must complete online the application form and submit evidence of their CSR practices and outcomes across the three pillars of sustainable development (economic growth, social equity, and environmental stewardship). An Evaluation Committee of three independent judges then reviews the concrete and measurable results of these initiatives and programs, as well as their wider societal impact, using a rigourous and transparent evaluation framework focused on: Integration, Dedication & Continuous Improvement; Governance & SDG Alignment; Evidence & Maturity; Leadership & Innovation; and Global & Inspiring Impact. 

The Cambodia Excellence Label™’s Accreditation is awarded by an Evaluation Committee of three independent judges using a rigorous, transparent framework to assess each applicant’s initiatives and programs, their level and scope of deployment, measurable outcomes and proven impact, and dedication to continuous improvement. Applications are then scored and converted into a 1–5 star rating, reflecting the maturity and impact of the organization’s CSR efforts: 

Accredited Organization 1 star: Basic Performance: Foundations in place, with a clear dedication to continuous improvement.

Accredited Organization 2 stars: Emerging Performance: Proven impact in one of the three pillars of sustainable development (economic growth, social equity, or environmental stewardship).

Accredited Organization 3 stars: Solid Performance: Proven impact and consistent results across two of the three pillars.

Accredited Organization 4 stars: Advanced Performance: Proven impact and consistent results across all three pillars.

Accredited Organization 5 stars: Excellence and Exemplary Performance: Leading and Inspiring CSR Best Practices.

All accredited organizations receive a specific badge and an official certificate indicating their star rating. Accreditation remains valid for 2 years, with the option to increase the awarded star level following verified progress.

Organizations that are not accredited will receive confidential written feedback and may submit a new application form after implementing the Evaluation Committee’s recommendations and documenting measurable progress.

The Cambodia Excellence Label™ (CXL) Accreditation Program is designed to remain accessible and affordable while delivering trusted market recognition and measurable impact, both locally and globally. Accreditation fees are calibrated to organizational size and the scope of evaluation.

Total Accreditation cost at a glance (including application and final accreditation):

• Small organizations: USD 2,600

• Medium organizations: USD 2,850

• Large organizations: USD 3,100

Application Fee (non-refundable if not accredited)

Upon submission of the official CXL Application Form, applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee (USD 450 for small and medium organizations; USD 600 for large organizations). The application fee covers administrative handling, eligibility screening, and coordination of the judging process, ensuring the smooth management of each application and fair treatment for all candidates.

Only applications who successfully meet the accreditation criteria will be invited to proceed with the final accreditation fee payment. 

• Method: Bank transfer (details provided on invoice). 

• Due date: Within 5 business days of invoice date for both the application fee and the balance due upon accreditation.

PREPARE YOUR APPLICATION


• Download the official CXL Application Form and Guidelines.

• Review the requirements and mandatory fields before you begin.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION 

• Complete and submit your application, online or by email, together with all supporting evidence.

• Process the payment of the application fee (USD 450 for SMEs; USD 600 for large organizations).

SCREENING


• The CXL Coordination Team supports you throughout the accreditation process, checks eligibility, and verifies your submission. If anything is missing or unclear, you’ll be asked to provide corrections within a defined deadline.

EVALUATION


• Three independent judges assess your CSR and sustainability performance. Each applicant receives a score and qualitative assessment based on the CXL Evaluation Grid.

JUDGING
 & DELIBERATION

• The CXL Evaluation Committee deliberates: Accredited or Not Accredited.

ACCREDITATION ISSUANCE


• Applicants that successfully meet the CXL Accreditation criteria receive a written decision and an invoice for the Final Accreditation Fee (balance due upon accreditation).

• Upon full payment, CXL issues the official Accreditation Badge and Certificate of recongition (valid for 2 years) and the rights to use the CXL recognized marks across all your coporate communications and promotional marketing materials. CXL will also ensure the visibility of your accreditation across all the label’s communication. 

Applicants who do not yet meet the criteria are encouraged to strengthen their practices and may reapply within six to twelve months following the initial decision.