Customised Assurance

We recognise that every company has its own distinct set of sustainability objectives, and we are here to help you make real impact felt on the ground.

Our focus is on delivering independent third-party assurance services of the utmost quality and credibility, tailored to address your specific requirements.

For a personalised offer, contact us at: business@flocert.net

Sustainability
In ecology, sustainability means that a biological system is able to remain diverse and productive indefinitely. Sustainability can also be defined …
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Assurance
FLOCERT provides independent and impartial assurance services. This requires the following five components:

A three-party relationship – the …

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Impact
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Do you want to extend your sustainable and Fairtrade sourcing aspirations?

Are you a business that values sustainability and ethical practices? With over 120 highly trained auditors active in around 130 countries and 20 years of experience, we pride ourselves at FLOCERT on upholding the highest quality and credibility in independent third-party assurance services, customised to meet your individual needs.

Auditor
A person qualified to carry out audits on behalf of a certification body. Learn more about the audits carried out by FLOCERT auditors.
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FLOCERT
The independent Fairtrade Certification body, offering Fairtrade Certification services to customers in more than 120 countries. FLOCERT GmbH, a …
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How it works

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We understand that each company and organisation is unique, and so are your sustainability goals.

We first engage with you to understand your needs, so that we can select the assurance model that best fits your goals and customise it.

Our approach to Customised Assurance is highly flexible – growing and adapting with the needs of your business. You can be sure we’ll be here to support you throughout the lifetime of your initiative.

If your tailored assurance model is based on onsite verification, we can schedule it jointly with your Fairtrade Audit to reduce duplication, avoid audit fatigue, and save costs. After the audit, you will receive two separate reports.

Fairtrade
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Collaborative Growth and Transparency

FLOCERT has been a key partner to the Cocoa Life program for more than 7 years. Their collaborative approach empowered us to continuously grow our supply chain coverage and support more farming families. FLOCERT successfully adapts to new contexts and evolving needs while never compromising on transparency.

Supply chain
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Cedric van Cutsem, Senior Director Cocoa Life, Mondelēz International

The benefits of Customised Assurance

  • Objectivity: Provides an objective assessment of your company's performance. This enhances the assessment's credibility and your company’s sustainability claims.
  • Stakeholder trust: Helps you build trust with stakeholders, including customers, investors and regulators. By demonstrating a commitment to transparency and accountability, your company can enhance its reputation and brand value.
  • Compliance: Supports you in complying with regulations and standards related to sustainability. This is particularly important in industries where sustainability regulations are complex and rapidly evolving.
  • Risk management: Guides you through the identification of areas for improvement and mitigation of risks associated with non-compliance, reputational damage and regulatory action.

Apply for Customised Assurance now

If you are interested in our Customised Assurance services and how we can help your business achieve its sustainability goals, please contact us using the form below and we will prepare a tailored service offer for you.

If you already have a contact partner in your National Fairtrade Organisation (NFO), you can contact them directly.

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