What is the TQCSI ESG Code?
The TQCSI ESG Code has been created in response to growing multi-industry consumer and stakeholder demands for verification of how organisations manage their ongoing risks, opportunities and obligations associated with environmental, social and governance issues. Where relevant, it also provides space for an organisation to address their management of risks, opportunities and obligations in relation to Indigenous and First Nations peoples and cultural minorities.
It provides a framework for facilitating an honest and transparent assessment of environmental, social and governance goals relevant to the organisation. The main feature of this TQCSI ESG Code is its flexible nature. It allows organisations to declare their individual environmental, social and governance goals described in an ‘ESG Declaration’, which is publicly available and maintained under the organisation’s management system. Certification can then be achieved for the management system with verification of the ESG Declaration.
The Code is aimed primarily at small to medium sized organisations who wish to make a positive impact in social accountability and meet contemporary industry norms. The TQCSI ESG Code is, effectively, a standard to be used for organisations who are implementing a management system, incorporating ESG, anywhere in the world.
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Benefits of an ESG Management System
Businesses of all sizes can experience the benefits of TQCSI ESG Code certification. The TQCSI ESG Code tick of certification makes your organisation stand out from your competitors and provides assurances to stakeholders and potential customers.
Some of the ways TQCSI’s ESG Code and an effective Environmental, Social and Governance Management System can benefit your organisation include:
Why certify with TQCSI’s ESG Code?
TQCSI has a global network of offices, each one staffed by local experts. This means we can deliver a localised service at an affordable price. When you work with us, you can be sure that the auditor understands your operating environment and speaks your language.
ESG Management Systems certification is designed to suit businesses of all shapes and sizes. With our extensive experience and local knowledge, we make the certification process easy, whether you’re starting from scratch or improving your existing management systems.
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Reach out to your local TQCSI office today to experience a smooth path certification. Alternatively, tell us a bit about your organisation’s environmental, social and governance management system objectives through our online form.
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When our auditors undertake the TQCSI ESG Code certification process, they will be assessing your systems and supporting documentation. If you have all your documentation in order before they begin, you can expect a simple TQCSI ESG Code certification process.
Below is a checklist of typical items and systems documentation that a compliant ESG Management System might have.
ESG Management System Requirements
An Environmental, Governance and Social Management System requires organisations to:
- Understand their ESG related external & internal issues, and interested parties
- Have a Policy Statement describing senior management’s commitment to ESG improvement
- Assess potential ESG related risks
- Develop an ESG Declaration based on the organisation's goals, ensuring all categories of the code are included
- Monitor controls identified during risk assessments to ensure their effectiveness
- Develop and monitor ESG objectives and targets
- Ensure staff are competent and understand the organisation’s ESG risks, as well as their roles and responsibilities within the ESG management system
- Embrace the principles of sustainable procurement, ensuring the purchase of materials and engagements of contractors complies with the organisation’s ESG goals
- Identify, report and rectify any ESG nonconformances
- Take corrective action for significant or repetitive ESG nonconformances
- Conduct internal audits of the ESG management system
Documentation Requirements for the ESG Management System
To meet the ESG Code requirements, you will need to have the following documents:
- Policy Statement – defines the organisation’s commitment to relative ESG issues
- ESG Declaration – establishing the organisation’s ESG goals
- Organisational structure – identifying who has functional ESG related roles, responsibilities and authorities
- Procedures – for reporting ESG related issues and nonconformances, establishing management system objectives as well as the risk assessment process
- Records of management system objectives, nonconformances, risk assessments, reviewing goals, and corrective action, must all be retained
- Licences, permits and qualifications must be documented
Implementing an ESG Management System
The Code is based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, the guidelines of ISO 26000 and other similar guidelines and requirements implemented throughout the world. We will audit the implementation of your ESG Management System against the TQCSI ESG Code:2024 requirements.
TQCSI Certification Mark for ESG Management Systems
The certification mark can be used on all promotional material to promote your certification.
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Want to know more about ESG Management Certification?
Certification in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Management Systems helps organisations manage risks and opportunities associated with environmental and social impacts, improving long-term performance and compliance with global standards.
We are ready to answer any questions you have about your business's Environmental, Governance, and Social Management System certification, so call, or email us at info@tqcsi.com