Sustainable Supply Chain Management
From supplier assessment to Scope 3 data collection, we manage the environmental and social risks across your supply chain.
Most of Your Impact Sits in Your Supply Chain
Most of your emissions and social risks arise not at your own facility but in your supply chain. Customers and regulators are examining this area ever more closely; we build the process with you, from supplier assessment to data collection and improvement plans.
Service Scope
Sedex SMETA
European retailers and brands ask their suppliers to demonstrate working conditions through an independent audit; the most common answer is the SMETA audit run through Sedex. We carry out the preparation, from Sedex registration and the self-assessment questionnaire to closing gaps in health and safety, environment and business ethics, and we are with you on audit day.
GRS & RCS
The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) and Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) are certification systems that trace recycled content in textiles and apparel from source to product; GRS adds social, environmental and chemical criteria to this. We set up the chain of custody records, from input records to the production flow and shipment documents, and prepare you for the certification audit; the certificate itself is issued by independent certification bodies.
RecyClass
RecyClass is a system covering the assessment of recyclability in plastics and packaging and the traceability of recycled plastic. For both schemes, we prepare the record system and the application file, and we are with you throughout the assessment and certification process.
ISO 28000
ISO 28000 is the management system standard that lets you systematically manage the security risks in your supply chain, such as cargo security, unauthorised access and gaps in transport and storage processes. We set up the system, prepare its documentation and get you ready for the certification audit.
Sustainable Supply Chain Management Process
Supply chain mapping
Using spend volume, geography and sector, we identify your critical suppliers and risk areas.
Assessment system
We embed an assessment and scoring structure based on environmental and social criteria into your procurement process.
Data collection
We define which data should come from which supplier, in what format and how often, and set up the structure.
Improvement plan
Together with suppliers, we determine areas for improvement, actions and the timeline.
Monitoring and reporting
We track progress and reflect the resulting data in your sustainability report and in your answers to customers.
Reduce Risks, Be Ready for Customer Requests
A transparent, well-managed supply chain lowers the risk of supply disruption and lets you answer incoming sustainability requests without starting from scratch each time.
- Early visibility of supply risks
- From estimates to real data
- Readiness for buyer requests and audits
- A shared way of working with suppliers
Frequently Asked Questions
The Sedex SMETA audit is a social compliance audit methodology widely used in supply chains, which assesses an organisation’s practices in working conditions, health and safety, human rights, environmental management and business ethics. SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) focuses on assessing compliance with legal requirements and customer expectations, and on identifying areas for improvement in workers’ rights, working hours, wages, health and safety, and environmental and ethical practices. We assess your current position and manage the SEDEX SMETA audit preparation process end to end.
RecyClass is an assessment system widely referenced in Europe, used to evaluate the recyclability of plastic and packaging products and to measure how well packaging design fits existing recycling processes. We assess your production processes against the RecyClass criteria, identify areas for improvement in traceability and manage the process end to end.
RCS verifies only the recycled content share of the product and its chain of custody. GRS adds social, environmental and chemical criteria on top of the same traceability, which makes it broader and more demanding. The choice is usually made by your buyer; we assess together which one is being asked for and which one your company is ready for.
ISO 28000 is an international management system standard that sets out the requirements for organisations to manage supply chain security risks systematically. Applicable at different stages of the supply chain such as production, logistics, storage, transport and distribution, ISO 28000 helps organisations manage security risks more effectively and increase the resilience of their supply chain processes. We assess your current processes against the requirements of ISO 28000 and prepare you for the certification process.
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