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Embed sustainability into the core of your business
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Sustainability is now a crucial element of business models, driven by global megatrends like connectivity, climate change and urbanization. Stakeholders demand more than compliance, seeking positive, impactful actions toward sustainability. We enable you to integrate sustainability into your business practices, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for holistic value creation.

Sustainability Simplified – Our Glossary of Terms
The topic of Sustainability is colossal, encompassing many subsections, including environmental, social, governance and economic.
Check out our glossary to help you on your sustainability journey.

Comprehensive assurance services

We enable you to:

  • Develop a clear vision:

    tailored services to define your sustainability strategy and road map

  • Build trust:

    authentic sustainability disclosure and assurance for any business size or sector

  • Quantify impacts:

    effectively measure your sustainability performance

  • Enhance ESG management:

    improve your environmental, social and governance practices

  • Reduce environmental footprint:

    lower energy use, carbon emissions and waste

  • Streamline processes:

    implement more efficient, sustainable operations

  • Ensure sustainable supply chains:

    increase trust and the visibility of your supply and value chains

  • Address stakeholder concerns:

    mitigate risks and avoid greenwashing

  • Secure sustainable finance:

    transition to a sustainable economy

  • Achieve sustainability goals:

    realize your objectives with our expert guidance

World-leading sustainability support

With over 30 years of leadership in sustainability, we are at the forefront of best practices and international standards development. Our industry-spanning experts deliver a wide array of sustainability assurance services, empowering you to establish a sustainable business model with confidence and credibility.

Start your sustainable transformation, contact us today.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Check our frequently asked questions in your sustainability journey, how you can start and how we can support you.

Our services

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Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Certification

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amfori QMI Audits

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Assurance and Verification Services

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Better Cotton Initiative – Measuring Cotton Consumption: Independent Assessments

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Bonsucro Audits & Certification

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Climate Check & Impact Assessment

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CSDDD Compliance & Assurance Services

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CSRD Compliance & Assurance Services

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EN 15343 Certification

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Equator Principles Assessments

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ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

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EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

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EU Timber Regulation

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Forest Management Certification

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FSC™ Chain of Custody

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FSSC 24000 Certification – Social Management Systems

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ISCC PLUS Certification

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ISCC – International Sustainability & Carbon Certification

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ISO 14001 Certification – Environmental Management Systems

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ISO 14019 Series – Validate and Verify Sustainability Information

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ISO 14046 Certification – Environmental Management Water Footprint

Carbon Dioxide Emissions Issue Concept

ISO 14064-1 Verification – Quantify and Report Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions and Removals

Lower CO2 Emissions and Reduce Carbon Footprint Concept

ISO 14067 Verification – Greenhouse Gases – Carbon Footprint of Products

Lower CO2 Emissions and Reduce Carbon Footprint Concept

ISO 14068-1 Verification – Climate Change Management, Transition to Net Zero – Carbon Neutrality

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ISO 20121 Certification – Event Sustainability Management Systems

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ISO 26000 Standard – Guidance on Social Responsibility

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ISO 32210 Standard – Sustainable Finance – Guidance on Applying Sustainability Principles for Organizations in the Financial Sector

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ISO 37001 Certification – Anti-Bribery Management Systems

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ISO 50001 Certification – Energy Management Systems

Circular Economy Concept

ISO 59020 Verification – Circular Economy, Measuring and Assessing Circularity Performance

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OCS European Certification Scheme

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RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil)

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RTRS (Roundtable for Responsible Soy)

S-Carbon – Comprehensive Digital Carbon Management Platform

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SA8000 Certification – Social Accountability

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SIX Swiss Exchange 1.5°C Climate Equity Flag Reviews

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Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) Assessments

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Sustainable & Resilient Infrastructure (SuRe®) Certification Audits

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Sustainable Finance – External Reviewer Services

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Wood & Wood Fiber Product Due Diligence Systems

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