Sustainability assessment of supply chain
Identify, assess, and manage ESG risks across complex supply chains in hard-to-abate sectors. Strengthen compliance, resilience, and stakeholder confidence.
Sustainability assessment of supply chain
Challenges in ESG compliance
Hard-to-abate sectors are under increasing pressure to decarbonize and meet evolving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) expectations. As regulatory frameworks tighten and stakeholders demand greater transparency, companies in industries such as steel, cement, and chemicals must address ESG risks across extensive, multi-tiered supply chains. From emissions and labour conditions to governance and human rights, ESG due diligence is now essential for ensuring long-term resilience, compliance, and competitiveness.
How our ESG services support you
DNV’s ESG assessment of supply chains helps companies in hard-to-abate sectors understand and manage their ESG risks at every tier. Our service evaluates supply chain partners’ environmental performance, social responsibility, and governance practices using global standards, proprietary frameworks, and sector-specific insights.
We identify gaps, assess compliance with applicable laws and voluntary standards, and recommend actionable strategies. The service supports decision-making, improves supplier performance, and builds a foundation for credible ESG reporting and disclosures.
Trusted experts in hard-to-abate
DNV combines deep sector knowledge, assurance expertise, and digital capabilities to help companies meet ESG expectations across complex global supply chains. We bring a risk-based methodology, global auditor network, and robust digital tools to support scalable and consistent assessments.
With a track record in enabling ESG leadership, we partner with companies to align their supply chain operations with sustainability goals and stakeholder requirements.
Benefits of our ESG services
- Strengthen supply chain transparency and accountability.
- Identify ESG risks and opportunities across supplier tiers.
- Support regulatory compliance and investor confidence.
- Enable credible ESG reporting and disclosures.
- Improve supplier engagement and sustainability performance.
- Mitigate reputational, legal, and operational risks.
Explore ESG insights and success stories
See how organizations are strengthening supply chain transparency and resilience through DNV’s verified ESG assessments – with real-world examples of measurable sustainability impact.
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