ESG
Compliance

The IFS ESG Compliance Check assesses your company’s sustainability management system, including supply chain transparency. It comprises a thorough review of your sustainability policy and supply chain management, management commitment, and overall framework, including risk identification and mitigation.

To build a stronger and more resilient supply chain, it's important to identify the potential risks associated to environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics within the upstream supply chain. The IFS ESG Compliance Check carefully evaluates your processes to recognise these vulnerabilities in the sourcing of critical raw materials and allows you to take proactive steps.

Developing a comprehensive risk mitigation plan as part of the check will not only address these risks but also strengthen your overall supply chain strategy, leading to greater stability and efficiency in your operations.

The unique combination of a pre-assessment, mitigation plan, and on-site or remote check by an auditor or assessor ensures the data is robust and trustworthy. All auditors or assessors performing IFS ESG Compliance Checks have completed comprehensive training.

Benefits

Benchmark your sustainability management system, including supply chain transparency
Identify critical raw materials and create a risk mitigation plan customised for your company
Prepare for ESG regulations and due diligence requirements
Demonstrate your commitment to ESG principles
Provide auditor-verified, trustworthy information to your stakeholders
Monitor your progress in your ESG initiatives

Whether you’re just starting your sustainability journey or looking to enhance your existing approach, the IFS ESG Compliance Check helps you systematically gain better insights into your supply chain and identify key areas for improvement. It’s a practical tool for guiding your next steps, whether for internal progress or compliance with regulatory frameworks.

Start today and drive your company towards a more sustainable future!

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How it works

The IFS ESG Compliance Check includes 20 requirements. Additionally, it encompasses a pre-assessment, a risk mitigation plan, and an improvement action plan.
The check can be assessed independently or as an add-on to an IFS Audit or other audit or assessment.
After completing the pre-assessment and risk mitigation plan in the IFS auditXpress Neo software, an auditor or assessor validates the information and evidence.
The assessment results provide an overview of your sustainability and supply chain management system and highlight areas for improvement.
You can credibly demonstrate your engagement and share the documents and your validated data with your stakeholders with the IFS Database.

Path for the IFS ESG Compliance Check

Contact an IFS approved certification body or assessment service provider to express your interest in the check.
Complete the pre-assessment and risk mitigation plan using the conveniently provided, free IFS auditXpress Neo Software.
Have the auditor or assessor perform the verification check on-site or remotely to validate the provided information and evidence.
Receive the improvement action plan, complete it, and return it to the certification body or assessment service provider.
Receive the report and letter of confirmation from your certification body or assessment service provider.
Find the report, letter of confirmation, and improvement action plan in the IFS Database and share them with selected business partners.
Repeat this process and renew the check annually.

IFS Support

Guideline

A comprehensive guideline helps you prepare for the IFS ESG Compliance Check. It comprises explanations about the check's structure, context, and interpretation of the requirements, along with practical examples of possible evidence.

IFS Software

The IFS auditXpress Neo Software is a free tool that helps you prepare for the IFS ESG Compliance Check. It allows you to enter data for the pre-assessments and risk mitigation plan for critical raw materials and ensures an efficient validation process.

IFS Database

As an assessed business, your company is visible to business partners and potential new customers in the IFS Database. You can share your data and stored documents relating to the check. Also, you can follow your suppliers and search for new ones.

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