Small Steps, Mighty Impact. A full and comprehensive sustainability audit: Economic, Environmental & Social

  1. Evaluate current carbon footprint, energy use, utility use, and efficiency to identify areas where emissions can be reduced

  2. Understand the baseline emissions and set science-based targets focused on emission reductions

  3. Assess the sustainability initiatives across five pillars: Governance, Workers, Community, Environment, and Customers

  4. Incorporate ESG metrics and reporting to measure the company's performance against ESG risks, opportunities, and related strategies

  5. Evaluate the company's governance and management systems related to ESG, including board oversight, policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure they support ESG goals and objectives

  6. Assess the company's disclosures and reporting practices to ensure they are accurate, complete, and aligned with recognized frameworks and standards such as GRI or SASB

  7. Define a code of conduct and collaboration requirements to promote transparency and accountability, including fair wages, responsible production and consumption, and circularity

  8. Educate employees and suppliers on the importance of sustainability and encourage their active participation in sustainability efforts, including climate action and DEI initiatives

  9. Optimize transportation to reduce emissions and promote efficient use of resources

By following these steps, companies can conduct a comprehensive sustainability audit that includes DEI, workers' rights, fair wages, circularity, climate action, responsible production and consumption. This helps identify areas for improvement, enhance transparency, and demonstrate a commitment to sustainable and responsible business practices.

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