Consumer products & retail

Audits environnementaux pour les produits de consommation

Introduction

Bureau Veritas' Environmental Audit service empowers retailers, brands, and importers in elevating environmental management and sustainability endeavors.

Conducted by seasoned global auditors, environmental audits facilitate understanding environmental implications across facilities and supply chains. These audits identify regulatory non-compliance instances and areas for optimizing resource utilization, mitigating waste, and minimizing environmental footprints.

The audits meticulously assess environmental management systems, waste protocols, air emissions, energy consumption, greenhouse gas mitigation strategies, water procedures, and chemical handling practices. By verifying regulatory conformity and validating sustainability assertions, BV’s environmental audit reports can help enhance organizations' environmental performance, curtail adverse impacts, and drive effective sustainability initiatives.

Sectors:

  • Factory / Facilities of retailers, brands and their importers across segments: 
    - Softlines
    - Hardlines
    - Toys & Juvenile
    - Hygiene & Beauty
    - Consumer Electrical
    - Electronics/ICT
  • Geographies: Worldwide
The retail and apparel industry contributes: 8-10%of global emissions
Consumes 93 billion cubic meters of water
Discards 92 milliontons of textile waste annually

The CSDDD mandates companies with 50% revenue from high-risk sectors like agriculture, fashion, and minerals to address environmental and social impacts

Challenges

Environmental responsibility is a strategic business imperative, reducing costs, risks, and driving innovation while enhancing brand equity and profitability. Organizations with robust environmental auditing programs have reported a 42% reduction in environmental incidents (NAEM), highlighting audits' effectiveness in identifying and addressing potential issues proactively.

Prioritizing environmental stewardship through comprehensive auditing mitigates risks, fosters a culture of responsibility, and provides strategic advantages in an environmentally conscious business landscape. As the premier provider rated by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, Bureau Veritas leverages global expertise and cutting-edge digital tools to deliver actionable insights to help address environmental complexities.

Why Bureau Veritas?

BV's Environmental Audits leverage extensive data and industry insights gained from assessing 200,000 factories annually, enabling performance benchmarking by our dedicated auditors approved for numerous schemes. With consistent in-depth evaluations and superior governance, we ensure best-in-class service while reducing risks. Dedicated program managers streamline global communication, and our worldwide network coupled with local expertise facilitates efficient audits with minimal disruption. As a one-stop solution, our unified teams provide consistent, scalable services globally, aligning with your requirements.

Our services

Our comprehensive suite of environmental audit services include:

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Higg Facility Environmental Module (FEM) Verification

Catering to apparel, footwear, and textile industries, Bureau Veritas experts comprehensively assess a facility's environmental performance across key areas including Environmental Management Systems, Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Water usage, Waste management, Wastewater treatment, Air Emissions monitoring, and Chemicals Management practices.

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Worldly's Facility Data Manager (FDM) Validation Service

Bureau Veritas is an approved FDM validator and FEM verifier by Worldly. Our global footprint enables businesses to leverage a network of HIGG auditors, verifiers, and trainers located close to sourcing and production sites. Dedicated Program Managers guide businesses through the FDM assessment process, ensuring smooth implementation and accurate reporting.

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Amfori BEPI Audit

A comprehensive evaluation conducted by BV experts to assess a facility's environmental performance across 8 crucial areas - Environmental Management Systems, waste, energy & climate, chemicals, water & effluents, biodiversity, emissions to air, and nuisances such as noise, odor, and vibrations.

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Initiative for Compliance and Sustainability (ICS) Audit

Developed by the Initiative for Compliance and Sustainability (ICS) for toy, apparel, footwear, and leather goods factories, the ICS audit evaluates environmental management practices, chemical usage, and waste management in line with international best practices.