An ESG supply chain audit is a systematic and independent process for assessing the performance and compliance of suppliers in the areas of environment, social issues, and corporate governance. It allows you to evaluate the maturity of a supplier's implemented practices through on-site visits, interviews, and document reviews. In light of growing regulatory requirements such as LkSG, CSRD, and CSDDD, such an audit helps you mitigate risk, ensure compliance, and demonstrate the sustainability of your entire value chain.
Compliance is no longer optional. Our ESG supply chain audits ensure you meet the requirements of current and future regulations:
CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive): Fulfills the requirement to disclose detailed ESG performance along your supply chain based on the principle of double materiality.
LkSG (German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act): Covers mandatory risk analyses and preventive measures regarding human rights and environmental standards.
CSDDD (Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive): Prepares you for tightened due diligence requirements across the EU.
You receive the necessary documentation to minimize liability risks and create the transparency demanded by authorities and investors.
Verifiable ESG standards are increasingly becoming a prerequisite for tenders and supplier qualifications. A certified supply chain audit ensures your continued market access and strengthens essential customer relationships. By demonstrating transparent, audited ESG performance, you gain a decisive competitive advantage through meeting the growing demands of investors, major clients, and public contractors who prioritize sustainability in their decision-making.
An ESG supply chain audit uncovers weaknesses in your value chain that often remain hidden without a systematic review. These audits identify critical issues ranging from inefficient resource consumption and unethical labor practices to environmental risks. The resulting transparency empowers you to implement targeted improvement measures with your suppliers. You not only ensure compliance but also increase cost efficiency and product quality while driving innovation in sustainable materials.
An ESG supply chain audit provides concrete support in the following areas:
Why choose Kiwa for your ESG supply chain audit?
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