Sustainability management systems

Sustainability encompasses more than just environmental protection; it also includes social and economic factors. For businesses, this means striving to reduce their environmental impact while considering social responsibility and economic development. To achieve true sustainability, businesses must address all three pillars.

There is a growing demand for transparency regarding a company's environmental impact and the risks posed by climate change to its business model. In 2022, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) mandated that registered companies disclose climate change risks to investors. As sustainability reporting is a relatively new practice, the landscape is continuously evolving. Stakeholders, particularly investors, are likely to seek assurance regarding the validity of sustainability reports as they have the potential to influence a company's market capitalization. Unverified claims could pose a risk for investors and erode public trust, making it crucial for companies to verify their reports.

At TÜV SÜD, we can assist your business in navigating the complex world of sustainability. We offer ISO 14001 certification services to organizations across industries worldwide. Our extensive international network allows us to serve organizations globally and certify their compliance with the environmental management system standard on a global scale.

Our auditors are bound by a strict code of conduct that ensures complete independence. In addition to conducting comprehensive evaluations and providing reports, we can also grant you our globally recognized TÜV SÜD certification mark, which is synonymous with quality and safety.

The most common international standards that concern sustainability include:

• ESG Supplier Audits and Requirements
• ISO 14001 – Environmental Management System
• ISO 14064 - Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventories Verification
• ISO 14067 - Carbon Footprint Calculation
• ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Certification
• ISO 20887 - Sustainability in Buildings and Civil Engineering Works
• Energy Management System Certifications
• ISO 50001 - Energy Efficiency (Energy Management)
• IECQ QC 080000 Certification
• Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC) Chain of Custody (CoC) Certification
• Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)
• ISO 26000 - Corporate Social Responsibility
• ISO 45001 - Occupational health and safety
• Social Compliance and Accountability
  • Workplace ethics standards: amfori Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI) and Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA)
  • Social accountability: SA8000®
• ISO 37001 - Anti-Bribary/Anti-Corruption
• ISO 30415 - Diversity and Inclusion

TÜV SÜD America is a leading Management Systems Certification Body in North America and accredited to provide Sustainability in the Supply Chain services. 

We offer standard and customized services that meet global supplier auditing and certification needs.

The following are comprehensive Sustainability services offered by TÜV SÜD: 

• Social accountability standards such as:  SMETA, RBA, BSCI, SA 8000
• Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Supplier Audits 
• Customized Supply Chain Audits

We work with the customer to solve their supplier verification needs, including 2nd party supplier audits with a customized approach. 

TÜV SÜD is an approved provider of many sustainable industry programs, third-party standards, and collaborative initiatives globally.