What is an ICS environmental audit?

The Initiative for Compliance and Sustainability initiative enables brands to collaborate and harmonise audit requirements to reduce the audit fatigue of buyers and suppliers. ICS has been adopted by a wide range of brands and retailers in the textile, retail, footwear, electronics and furniture sectors. 

In addition to the well-known ICS social audit, ICS runs environmental audits that look more closely at the environmental performance of manufacturing facilities and sites.  

Available for ICS members in addition to the factory overview, the ICS environmental audit assesses eight key areas during a field visit: 

1. Environmental management system 
2. Energy use, transport and greenhouse gases (GHGs) 
3. Water use 
4. Wastewater and effluent 
5. Emission to air 
6. Waste management 
7. Pollution prevention and hazardous and potentially hazardous substances 
8. Major incident management 

Why choose Eurofins Assurance for your ICS audit?

Eurofins Assurance is an authourised audit company for ICS and we can conduct ICS audits in key manufacturing countries to support your business as it improves working conditions in your supply chain.  

To meet the requirements of hectic sourcing schedules, we can complete ICS audit reports in just a few working days. Our reporting efficiency gives customers a competitive edge when it comes to sourcing and supply chain management. 

As a Full Member Firm of the Association of Professional Social Compliance Auditors (APSCA), we have demonstrable expertise in quality social compliance audits. Partner with us as your ICS auditing company.