Assessing Environmental Performance in Your Supply Chain
Many organizations’ environmental impacts originate from their suppliers’ activities. Supplier Environmental Audits identify and evaluate the environmental management, legal compliance, and performance of key suppliers across the supply chain.
Audits may include full ISO 14001 Environmental Management System evaluations or focused assessments of chemical use, water management, emissions control, and waste handling. This ensures suppliers operate responsibly and in alignment with corporate sustainability commitments.
BQCIS auditors perform detailed on-site inspections, documentation reviews, and interviews to verify environmental performance. Findings enable clients to reduce risk, drive improvement, and enhance their value chain’s environmental integrity.
Key Environmental Audit Activities
Key Benefits of Supplier Environmental Audits
Reduce Environmental Footprint
Identify efficiency opportunities in resource use, emissions, and waste reduction to improve sustainability across your supplier network.
Ensure Supplier Compliance
Verify compliance with applicable environmental laws, permits, and standards to prevent potential legal or reputational risks.
Mitigate Environmental Risks
Detect pollution sources or process weaknesses early to prevent costly environmental incidents or supply disruptions.
Strengthen ESG Performance
Demonstrate responsible sourcing and environmental stewardship to customers, investors, and regulatory bodies.
Success Story
Supplier Audit Prevents Major Wastewater Violation
A global automotive manufacturer needed to evaluate a parts supplier suspected of improper wastewater treatment and noncompliance with discharge permits.
BQCIS auditors conducted an on-site environmental audit reviewing wastewater monitoring data, chemical storage practices, and permit documentation.
The audit revealed deficiencies in treatment system maintenance and sampling protocols. After corrective actions and follow-up verification, the supplier achieved compliance and avoided significant regulatory penalties.