The first community-verified certification for women-friendly businesses. Local assessors. Real verification. Trusted results.
Anyone can claim to be "women-friendly." FIRS proves it through local, community-verified certification.
Unlike review platforms that rely on self-reported data, our higher certifications require actual on-site verification by trained local assessors who physically measure lighting, check safety features, and verify accessibility claims.
When women see the FIRS badge, they're not trusting what a business claims—they're trusting what a local community member verified.
Comprehensive assessment across what matters most to women
Is your space safe for women, especially those alone?
Does your space support women's health needs?
Can women with children easily use your space?
Is your business led by and supportive of women?
Do you support women's economic success?
Higher levels require more verification—building trust through proof
Basic commitment to women's inclusion. Entry-level certification.
Active support for women. Demonstrated commitment.
Excellence in women's inclusion. Setting the standard.
Pioneering new standards. Comprehensive excellence.
Choose the path that fits your business. Upgrade anytime—previous payments always credited.
FIRS scores what matters specifically to women. But we know businesses offer many other inclusive features.
Add-on features are displayed on your HerMap profile as badges but don't affect your FIRS score. This keeps FIRS focused and meaningful while letting you showcase everything you offer.
From application to certification in four simple steps
Complete the online application with basic business info and choose your certification path.
Complete the self-assessment questionnaire. For Verified+, upload supporting documents.
For Verified and Premium, a local assessor schedules an on-site visit to verify your claims.
Receive your FIRS badge, window decal, and featured listing on HerMap.
Join the first 50 businesses and receive FREE Verified certification during our pilot.