IFS ESG Compliance Check
We inform you that on May 14, 2025, IFS officially introduced the updated IFS ESG Compliance Check tool – part of the strategic line IFS Supply Chain Solutions, focused on driving sustainability across the supply chain. This tool is intended for companies in the food and beverage sector looking to assess and improve their operations in line with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria.Building upon its previous version, the updated tool adopts an expanded approach, incorporating 20 specific requirements, including:
- a preliminary self-assessment;
- an audit review (on-site or remote);
- a risk management plan;
- an improvement plan.
✅ What does the IFS ESG Compliance Check include?
The IFS ESG Compliance Check is a voluntary questionnaire designed to support manufacturers, retailers, and distributors in evaluating their alignment with key ESG aspects. It covers topics such as:
- carbon footprint management;
- energy efficiency;
- social responsibility and working conditions;
- business ethics;
- sustainable sourcing.
✅ What does the tool offer?
Through the IFS ESG Compliance Check, companies can:
- identify critical raw materials and weaknesses in their supply chain;
- develop an effective and customized risk management plan;
- prepare for upcoming regulatory ESG requirements;
- demonstrate their commitment to sustainability with verifiable data;
- assess and manage their carbon footprint through the optional Carbon Footprint module.
- a report;
- a confirmation letter;
- an improvement plan that can be shared with partners via the IFS database.
✅ Benefits for your organization
The IFS ESG Compliance Check enables:
- objective and transparent assessment of sustainability performance;
- improved supply chain management;
- greater visibility to potential clients and partners;
- readiness for evolving ESG regulations;
- strengthened stakeholder trust.
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