Company, multi-site social & ethical to customized 2nd party protocols

Expectations around responsible business conduct have shifted dramatically. What used to be “nice to have” is now a core requirement tied to regulation, investors, customer- and consumer demands. Moreover, companies cannot demand a high labour or ethical standards from suppliers if itself operates with inconsistent practices. From managing ESG commitments and compliance to managing reputational risks, companies are setting higher standards and implementing means to ensure consistent and transparent practices across its operations.

Tailored social audits to meet your compliance and ESG goals

DNV provides second party company and multi-site audits and assessments that are customized to your company sector, size and reach. We can also provide third party certification to recognized standards. Whether you are in manufacturing (consumer goods, electronics, textiles and garments or, industrial goods), food processing, retail, aquaculture, or general industries, we adapt our audit approach to your context and ensure consistent auditing practices across sites and geographies.

We assess compliance with:

• Local and international labour laws.
• Human rights frameworks.
• Customer codes of conduct.
• Industry-specific sustainability and ESG criteria.

Audits can focus on a wide range of areas including:

• Human rights, working hours, and fair labour conditions.
• Health, safety, and worker well-being.
• Environmental practices and community impact.
• Living wages and social protections.
• Anti-discrimination and grievance mechanisms.
• Community engagement and stakeholder relations.Responsible sourcing and social protections.