QHSE audits & assessments

Independent QHSE audits and assessments help organizations improve quality, health & safety, and sustainability across operations and complex global supply chains.

Raising the bar for quality, safety, and sustainability 

Organizations today are navigating increasing pressure to comply with regulations, uphold quality, prioritize health and safety, and protect the environment. Complex global supply chains, rising stakeholder expectations, and emerging digital capabilities are reshaping the QHSE (Quality, Health & Safety, Environment) landscape.  

With ESG goals, supply chain transparency, and compliance becoming business-critical, proactive QHSE auditing is no longer a value-add – it’s a strategic necessity. Companies that proactively assess and verify their performance and that of their supply chain can strengthen resilience, reduce risk, and build stakeholder trust.

QHSE audits tailored to your risks and requirements  

DNV provides a full range of QHSE audit and assessment services designed to offer independent verification. Whether aligned with international standards, industry frameworks, or your company’s internal requirements, we deliver second- and third-party audits tailored to your operational goals. We assess areas such as quality, health and safety, and environmental impact. 

Our audits assess key areas such as: 

  • Product and process quality. 
  • Occupational health and safety. 
  • Environmental management and impacts. 
  • Regulatory and customer compliance. 
  • Risk mitigation and operational control. 
  • Management systems integration. 

Whether you operate in a single country or across global supply chains, our teams can tailor audit scope and depth to address specific sites, risk categories, or performance goals. 

What sets our QHSE approach apart

Comprehensive coverage

Integrated QHSE audits address the full spectrum of performance – quality, safety, and the environment

Tailored to your needs

Customize audit scope, focus areas, and protocols to align with your policies, ISO standards or customer expectations

Global network

Operate with confidence through our experienced auditors in over 100 countries

Digital tools

Simplify audit management with mobile-friendly platforms and real-time analytics

Industry insight

Benefit from our deep experience with global standards and sector-specific challenges across food, rail, MedTech, healthcare, automotive, aquaculture, and hard-to-abate industries

Your partner in trusted performance 

As a global assurance and risk management provider, DNV combines operational audit expertise with leadership in digital assurance and QHSE practices We support organizations across all industries in identifying performance gaps, demonstrating compliance, and driving improvement. Our data-driven methodology, global footprint, and stakeholder-recognized credibility make us a reliable partner for your QHSE assurance needs.  

We bring: 

  • A global network of sector-specific experts. 
  • Consistency across local and global operations. 
  • Deep regulatory and industry knowledge. 
  • Cross-functional insight into ESG and supply chain risk. 

Whether you need to comply with ISO standards, demonstrate ESG alignment, or assure stakeholders, we are a trusted, independent partner. 

Benefits of our QHSE services 

  • Strengthen operational performance and risk management. 
  • Demonstrate compliance with laws, codes of conduct, and best practices. 
  • Meet internal and external stakeholder expectations for transparency. 
  • Support continuous improvement through performance data and benchmarking. 
  • Enhance brand reputation through credible, third-party verification. 
  • Reduce duplication and audit fatigue by consolidating efforts. 
  • Strengthen stakeholder trust with independent verification. 

Customer success stories

Discover how organizations across industries have partnered with DNV to achieve their goals. Our customer stories showcase real impact, collaboration, and results.

View from the industry: Ferrero

View from the industry: Ferrero

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with over 35 iconic brands sold in more than 170 countries.

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