The Challenge
Sustainability West Midlands (SWM) is the region's leading sustainability network, representing organisations committed to environmental responsibility across the West Midlands. With a growing membership base, SWM faced a persistent challenge: their membership logo — a key symbol of credibility — was being misused, displayed by lapsed members, and difficult to verify at scale.
Traditional paper certificates and static digital logos offered no way for stakeholders to confirm whether a member's accreditation was current, valid, or still active.
The Solution
SWM partnered with Sigalmark to transform their membership mark into a blockchain-backed, real-time verifiable digital credential. Each member now receives a unique Sigalmark — an NFT-backed QR code that links directly to the Sigalmark verification portal.
- Real-time control: SWM manages all credentials via the Sigalmark SaaS dashboard, with the ability to issue, renew, or revoke in real time
- Blockchain integrity: Every credential is anchored on-chain, providing an immutable record of issuance and status changes
- Instant verification: Anyone can scan a member's Sigalmark to instantly confirm their membership status — no app required
- Brand protection: Lapsed or revoked members can no longer display a valid Sigalmark, protecting SWM's brand integrity
The Results
- 100% digital credential adoption
- Real-time membership verification
- Zero instances of logo misuse
By adopting Sigalmark, SWM has set a new standard for how regional networks can protect their brand, empower their members, and build transparent, verifiable trust across their ecosystem.
