DNV’s risk-based approach to sustainable supply chain management helps companies identify, assess and manage risks throughout their production chains. Through improved supply chain management practices companies are able to build stronger partnerships with their suppliers and achieve and maintain sustainable performance.

Purpose

Many companies rely on a complex, global supplier base making it difficult to manage and track the source of their commodities, components and products. These challenges increase risks to reputation and business continuity for brand owners, particularly if suppliers are located in regions with socio-political instability, there is over-reliance on specific suppliers or if suppliers are unreliable.

DNV has been helping companies sustainably manage their supply chains for over a decade. Using our unique combination of technical, operational and environmental expertise, we work with companies to develop and implement comprehensive supply chain strategies that improve control and efficiency, minimize risks and facilitate sustainable business practices.

Benefits

In order to fully manage their sustainability profiles, companies now look beyond their direct operations to those of their suppliers. Strategically addressing supply chain issues and risks encourages prioritization of critical sustainability activities and alignment in the sustainability agendas of both brand owners and their suppliers. Sustainable supply chain management provides companies the opportunity to:

• Increase efficiency and reduce operational costs
• Measure and quantify supplier’s sustainability performance
• Leverage collaborative relationships with suppliers
• Demonstrate commitment to corporate responsibility
• Build brand trust.
  

Features

In 2011, independent analyst firm Verdantix rated DNV as one of the top six global leaders in the sustainability assurance market. DNV was the first certification body to certify suppliers in China to SA 8000, a global social accountability standard that helps ensure ethical sourcing of goods and services. With offices in over 100 countries, DNV brings a strong global presence and perspective when developing sustainable supply chain strategies. Our offerings include:

Assessment and Consulting Services:

• Supply chain carbon management
• Supply chain conflict minerals management
• Supply chain water management
• Improving supplier engagement
• Materiality mapping in the supply chain
• Supply chain environmental health and safety forensic analysis.

Supplier Certification and Training Services:

• EHS risk management training
• ISO 9001 and 14001 training
• OSHAS 18001 training
• Energy using products (EuP) certification (compliance with European-wide requirements on products that use, generate, transfer or measure energy, e.g. transformers, industrial fans, furnaces, TVs)
• Certification for European Union directives including those covering waste, electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS).