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ESG Supply Chain Audits: Supplier Audits & Social Audits
Kiwa evaluates your suppliers against Environmental, Social, and Governance criteria; empowering you to make data-driven, sustainable supply chain decisions.
What is an ESG Supply Chain Audit?
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.
Why do you need an ESG Supply Chain Audit?
Regulatory requirements (EU and Germany)
Compliance is no longer optional. Our ESG supply chain audits ensure you meet the requirements of current and future regulations:
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CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive): Fulfills the requirement to disclose detailed ESG performance along your supply chain based on the principle of double materiality.
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LkSG (German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act): Covers mandatory risk analyses and preventive measures regarding human rights and environmental standards.
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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.
Market access and competitive advantages
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.
Transparency and product optimization
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.
Benefits at a glance
An ESG supply chain audit provides concrete support in the following areas:
- Minimize compliance risks
- Secure competitive advantages
- Optimize supply chains
- Strengthen reputation
Your advantages with Kiwa
Why choose Kiwa for your ESG supply chain audit?
Your advantages with Kiwa
- LkSG, CSRD, and CSDDD expertise: 15+ years of experience in ESG compliance
- Speed: 6-8 weeks for standard LCAs
- Everything from a single source: OEF + critical review + verification
- Cross-industry: ESG audits for all industries
- International recognition: IBU program holder, Notified Body, DAkkS-accredited
- Future-proof: UNGP & OECD due diligence ready, ESRS-compatible for CSRD connection
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