Sustainability verification along the value chain
Integrate the value chain into your sustainability strategy to improve ESG performance
In today’s production environment, characterized by increasing attention to sustainability, measuring and monitoring ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) performance has become essential to optimize and enhance efficiency throughout the entire value chain. Understanding the impact of one’s activities upstream and downstream enables companies to promote transparency, accountability, and alignment with strategic sustainability objectives.
A significant portion of a company’s ESG performance can be found not only in its supply chain but throughout the entire value chain. For this reason, it is crucial to distinguish between the two: while the supply chain mainly focuses on managing the flow of materials, information, and supplier resources, the value chain encompasses a broader scope, including all actors who contribute to creating value for the product or service, both upstream, such as suppliers, and downstream, such as distributors and customers.
We support companies in measuring their value chain through tools such as the ESG Assessment & Score Index, ISO 20400 Assessment (Sustainable Procurement), and verification activities regarding codes of conduct, ethical codes, regulations and procedures, as well as specific ESG questionnaires and KPIs. These checks cover areas such as sustainable finance, sustainable procurement, and training to ensure actual compliance with sustainability principles. Our services are aimed at organizations of all sizes wishing to strengthen their reputation and adopt sustainable development strategies.
Advantages and benefits
- Verified ESG metrics to anticipate risks and improve operational resilience.
- Compliance with international standards.
- Sustainability strategy to optimize costs and reduce waste.
- Enhancement of the company’s image to attract consumers and investors.
- Alignment with ESG standards to facilitate access to financing.
- Digital solutions to simplify data management and improve efficiency.
- Customization of services according to the needs of the client or the supply chain.
Verification process
- Identification of the client’s needs.
- Preparation and issuance of the technical-economic proposal.
- Design and set up of the digital platform (where applicable).
- Planning of audit activities.
- Execution of the audit activities.
- Issuance of the audit report.
- Issuance of the Verification Opinion or Certificate.
Why choose RINA?
RINA offers consolidated and internationally recognized experience in third-party independent certification and verification, particularly in the field of sustainability. We are accredited for the main certification schemes, supporting both individual organizations and audit activities within the value chain. Thanks to our innovative and customized solutions, we help companies tackle sustainability challenges with advanced tools to improve the management of their value chain.
Regulatory focus
The value chain is no longer just an operational management concept but represents a crucial element for ensuring regulatory compliance and strengthening corporate strategy. Organizations that integrate ESG criteria throughout their value chain not only comply with new regulations now present worldwide, but also build a competitive advantage through advanced analysis systems. These tools make it possible to make well-defined operational choices, aimed at minimizing risks and maximizing opportunities, with a focus on long-term consequences and sustainability as a fundamental pillar for supply chain management.
