Corporate Responsibility

Sustainable business practices
Companies are today facing a new risk reality, as they are increasingly being held accountable for global climate change, fraud, corruption, pollution, labor abuse and more. Failing to act responsibly, the company will be punished in the public opinion, and the environment and society will suffer along with the company’s brand reputation. A solid business approach includes a systematic consideration of intangible assets at both a strategic and operational level.

• From expectations to rewards
• Attracting investors
• Meeting corporate expectations

DNV has services that can assist companies conduct their business in a sustainable fashion:

Corporate Governance Assessment
We deliver an independent evaluation of your company`s risk profile. Our governance expertise and investor insight are helping companies worldwide understand and manage their risk exposure.

Corporate Integrity Profile
Fraud and corruption cases have a direct impact on profit and cost. They also influence your brand value and your customer and employee loyalty. A partnership with DNV strengthens your resistance to fraud.

Corporate Responsibility Assessment
Companies are increasingly held accountable for their corporate responsibility performance. Our global risk management expertise and investor insight are helping companies worldwide understand and manage their risk exposure.

ISO 26000 & Social Responsibility
The ISO 26000 Social Responsibility standard has received massive involvement from more than 90 countries during it`s developing phase and is expected to set the norm for Social Responsibility in the years to come. The standard is valid for all types of organizations, small and large, governmental, commercial or non-governmental. ISO 26000 is not a certifiable standard and DNV offers training for your organization with regard to implementation, communication and monitoring efforts. DNV also offers services related to the facilitation of implementation of ISO 26000 within an organization.

ProSustain
DNV`s ProSustain standard helps organizations assess, improve and communicate their commitment to product sustainability. It enables tangible and cost-effective improvement of a product`s sustainability performance.6

Responsible Supply Chain Process Certification
DNV Business Assurance has developed the Responsible Supply Chain Certification Standard, initially applied to the green coffee supply chain, but now it has become a model to be used for any kind of product line. Let DNV help you demonstrate your company`s ability to create value over the long term and long supply chain. An ethical breach of a lower tier supplier can affect your brand and reputation.

Social Accountability
Companies are increasingly held accountable for social and ethical aspects of their business. Customers want assurance that you manufacture products without exploiting your workers. Experience has shown us that implementing a social accountability system is a good way to prove to customers that you have taken steps to protect workers` rights and ensure ethical production of all goods made by your company.

Sustainability Reporting
Companies are increasingly disclosing their social and environmental performance together with their financial reporting. Good communication helps to manage the expectations of a wide range of stakeholders scrutinizing your business, from investors, auditors and regulators to non-governmental organizations and the media.

Sustainability Reporting Verification
External verification enhances the credibility of your sustainability report and improves internal reporting processes. Most people and organizations operate under the motto of "trust but verify". DNV has been recently deemed a Global Leader in Sustainability Assurance Services.

Management Systems
DNV Business Assurance is one of the leading providers of accredited management systems certification. We offer a broad portfolio of management system certification services.

ISRS: for the health of your business
ISRS is a world leading system to assess, improve and demonstrate the health of an organization`s business processes. Using ISRS gives organizations and their stakeholders peace of mind that their operations are safe and sustainable.