We believe that all businesses should have a positive impact on their workers and other people affected by their operations. The assessment is based on an ethos of ‘you can’t improve what you don’t measure’ – to improve social impact the first step for a company is to measure what it is doing now. From there it can map a path to improvement.
The ESCP Social Impact Assessment is designed to look at a manufacturing site, vendor, agent, or licensee’s social impact by measuring the effectiveness of management systems in place for labor standards in their businesses and in their supply chains. Social impact covers the effect an organization has on people and communities as a result of its actions, activities, projects, programs, or policies.
The assessment is not an audit; it is a capacity-building exercise that is designed to help the organizations completing it by providing them with advice, coaching, and a tailored improvement plan based on the findings.
The assessment costs $715 USD and consists of a self-assessment questionnaire and an independent evaluation call with an ESCP assessor. Following this, the supplier will receive a tailored improvement plan and verified score.
It is also possible for suppliers to undergo a combined Environmental & Social Impact Assessment, the fee for which is $1,100 USD.
Remote online assessments help reduce audit burden, scalable and low cost
Globally available, non-category specific assessments, applicable to any supplier you are working with
External independent and trusted verification of suppliers performance
The Social Impact Assessment for Manufacturers takes a different approach to the traditional factory audit and certification. The program focuses on management systems and is designed to verify and improve a supplier’s capability to manage labor standards in their facility.
The Social Impact Assessment for Vendors is suitable for any company you work with that produces products on your behalf and outsources the manufacturing process – this version of the assessment looks at a company’s capability to manage labor standards in their supply chain. It is designed to provide you with assurance and visibility over their processes.
Supplier completes online self-assessment questionnaire on their management systems in place for social compliance
Independent evaluation conducted via phone/video with factory and ESCP
Improvement plan issued by ESCP with priority areas identified
Supplier receives support and resources to implement suggested improvements
Enables risk-based approach
Provides support for suppliers & workers
Improves standards at suppliers & promotes supplier ownership of social compliance
Efficient oversight & due diligence program
Low cost, efficient and global
Applicable to any product category
DHL Group was drawn to ESCP for two main reasons [...] Firstly, they provide both mutually recognised desktop assessments and face to face audits and secondly they aren’t profit-driven: they live their values, and that's demonstrated by the work that they do. [...] If you really want to add value to your ESG strategy and be seen as being a serious player, definitely have a conversation with the team at ESCP. With legislation changing, suppliers need to get on board and take their responsibilities seriously – because if they don’t then their competitors will, and they’ll lose market share.
Ethical Supply Chain Program capabilities enable growth across our diverse supplier network. Our partnership with ESCP has made a positive impact on workers and communities where Crayola operates. We look forward to continuing our partnership as we evolve and grow together.
The IETP Social Impact Assessment provides both us and our suppliers with greater insight into the effectiveness of their labour standards and worker wellbeing management systems. The assessment offers meaningful observations on a range of performance areas and a clear time-framed strategy that can follow to build capacity, increase capability, and to further drive up standards
Our buyer membership provides enhanced benefits, transparency, and greater oversight of your supply chain
Learn moreSupported certification & remediation program providing trusted assurance that suppliers meet the social compliance requirements of the industry with no outstanding non-compliances
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