CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY SERVICES
Addressing the environmental, social, economic and ethical impacts of your organisation

Corporate Responsibility (CR) is one of the greatest challenges facing the corporate sector. Increased public awareness of environmental and human rights related issues means that there is a demand for greater accountability and a growing need for companies to identify, manage and communicate how they are addressing their environmental, social, economic and ethical impacts. A recent survey of 350 European CEOs found that 78% agreed that “integrating responsible business practices makes a company more competitive”. This is reflected in the investment community which has increasingly adopted CR criteria for screening investments with considerable success – the FTSE4Good Index is the fastest growing investment index in the UK.
A comprehensive approach to CR through the identification of stakeholders, risks and opportunities coupled with the development and implementation of a robust CR strategy and policies will positively influence your business, demonstrating to clients and relevant stakeholders that your company is addressing reasonable concerns and promoting value creation.

How can we help you?

Bureau Veritas can assist you with the development of long-term CR strategies, working with senior management to understand your particular organisational needs, risks and opportunities; develop strategies in line with best practice; identify and engage with appropriate stakeholders and help you to report publicly on progress.

Bureau Veritas recognises that different markets lead to different requirements and that there is not a ‘one size fits all’ solution to CR. Therefore, we utilise our expertise and knowledge to work with you to develop a bespoke solution that enables environmental, social and ethical issues to be managed in an integrated manner aligned with the way you work and carry out day-to-day activities.
Bureau Veritas’ team of experienced consultants offer the following CR related services:
- Stakeholder mapping and materiality review;
- Development of CR Strategy and associated management systems, targets and key performance indicators;
- Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and certification to ISO 14001;
- Development of integrated management systems supporting certification to standards such as OHSAS18001 and SA8000;
- Communication of CR and related impacts, either via published reports or website;
- Assurance and Verification services using standards such as AA1000 AS and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI);
- CR supply chain management and product stewardship;
- Development and delivery of bespoke training packages;
- Environmental and social auditing and due diligence audits for acquisition or disposal;
- Environmental Impact Assessments; and
- Technical advice on carbon management and waste (see below).

What are the key benefits?

- Enhanced corporate reputation through identification and management of key reputational risks and opportunities. Effective management of CR impacts can facilitate multi-dimensional value creation and help to identify how CR can link to future business strategy;
- Performance improvement, increased operational efficiency and associated cost savings;
- Improved management of stakeholder relationships and outcomes;
- Reduced liaibilty with better management of legal obligations and increased compliance with internal standards and policies;
- Improved brand value, customer attractiveness, competitiveness and market position;
- Learning and market place innovation; and
- Employee recruitment and motivation.