How to apply (new, rank up/update)

①New
After registering as a member from the Yokohama SDGs Design Center (outside site), log in, and apply from the "Y-SDGs Certification System" on My Page.
Please refer to the certification system page (outside site) and the certification application system operation manual (PDF: 2,509KB) for how to operate the system.
②Rank up
If you wish to improve your rank, you will need to have a preliminary interview with the Design Center, so please apply from the "Like Up Application" of the Y-SDGs certification system.

Oh In principle, applications for certification are made on a per-person basis. However, if you wish to certify in a group, please specify all the names of the businesses you wish to certify in the group in the applicant's name and apply. In addition, when applying as a group, only the contents that all businesses wishing to certify in the group are working on will be evaluated, so please indicate only the contents that all businesses are working on.

Oh If you have already obtained certification and wish to apply for a rank improvement (application for higher certification), you will need to have an interview in advance, so please apply from the "rank improvement application" of the Y-SDGs certification system Please give me.

Oh If you apply for a rank improvement and the evaluation and examination do not result in a rank improvement, no new certification will be made. (The rank and certification period are the same as the previous certification.)

New rank-up application: From Monday, December 16, 2024 to Friday, January 10, 2025

As for the details, please see press release document (PDF: 473KB).

※The next recruitment is scheduled for around July 2025.

For inquiries regarding application acceptance, etc., please contact the Design Center by email (contact@yokohama-sdgs.jp).

We will inform you about the renewal procedure following the expiration of the certification period.
After logging in to the Yokohama SDGs Design Center (external site), proceed to the “Y-SDGs Certification System” on My Page and complete the procedure from the “Renewal Application”.
Please refer to the certification system page (outside site) and the certification application system operation manual (PDF: 2,509KB) for how to operate the system.
※Please note that you will not be able to apply for Rank Up during the renewal period.
※If you do not wish to update, please let us know at the Yokohama SDGs Design Center.

1． Notice of Update
The Yokohama SDGs Design Center will notify the target companies by e-mail.
２．Procedures with the Certification System
Please apply for renewal from the certification system by the end of the month before the certification deadline.
３．Shipment of Certification Notice
After confirming the application content, we will send you a notice to the prospect of the certification deadline.

The first March 31 after the date four years have passed since the renewal date

Free of charge

Yokohama SDGs Design Center
〒220-0011
Yokohama Gate Tower 3F, 1-2-5 Takashima, Nishi-ku, Yokohama
TEL： 050-3749-7415 E-mail:contact@yokohama-sdgs.jp
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Response time: Weekdays from 11:00 to 16:00 (Saturdays, Sundays and holidays)