LRQA is proud to introduce FSSC 24000 certification as part of our growing portfolio of services, furthering our commitment to supporting businesses in adopting sustainable and socially responsible practices.
FSSC 24000 certification provides organisations with a clear framework to enhance social responsibility across supply chains, reinforcing their ethical standards and addressing key stakeholder expectations.
Chris Hammond, Head of Sector Marketing at LRQA, emphasised the significance of this addition to the service portfolio:
“FSSC have a proven track record in developing globally recognised standards that drive high impact. FSSC 24000 represents a significant step forward in helping businesses enhance their social responsibility efforts while also aligning to key legislation such as CSDDD. As a leading provider of social assessments and a long-term partner to FSSC, we believe this addition to our portfolio can further enable our clients to address key ethical and human rights challenges, building trust with stakeholders and creating more resilient, sustainable supply chains.”
What is FSSC 24000?
Developed by the Foundation FSSC, FSSC 24000 is an internationally recognised certification scheme designed to address social management systems. It focuses on ensuring ethical working conditions, fair labour practices and protecting human rights throughout supply chains. By aligning with globally recognised frameworks such as the International Standards Organisation (ISO) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), FSSC 24000 empowers businesses to strengthen transparency and accountability while improving brand reputation in today’s values-driven marketplace.
Key benefits of FSSC 24000 certification
- Promote Responsible Sourcing practices: Ensure ethical labour and human rights standards across supply chains.
- Enhance transparency: Increase visibility into supply chain practices to build stakeholder trust.
- Support sustainable growth: Align with international frameworks like ISO and SDGs to create resilient and responsible business operations.
- Strengthen brand reputation: Demonstrate leadership in ethical and sustainable practices to meet rising consumer, investor and regulatory expectations.
- Meet key legislation requirements: Meet CSRD and CSDDD requirements by ensuring responsible sourcing, strengthening social governance, enhancing supply chain transparency and proving independently verified data for ESG reporting.
Embedding social responsibility in a new era of risk management
At LRQA, we recognise that the evolving risk landscape demands a proactive approach to social responsibility. Businesses must not only meet regulatory and stakeholder expectations but also proactively integrate social responsibility into their operations. FSSC 24000 plays a vital role in this shift, providing organisations with a structured approach to identifying, managing and mitigating social risks across complex supply chains.
With decades of expertise in responsible sourcing, LRQA works with organisations across a wide range of sectors to tackle the critical challenges of social responsibility. The introduction of FSSC 24000 complements our existing portfolio, allowing us to support clients in embedding ethical practices into their operations while driving sustainable growth.
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