ESG criteria
Sustainability is one of the key issues for companies. But how can sustainable business be made quantifiable and measurable? This is where the ESG criteria come into play, which originally come from the financial sector. The abbreviation stands for “Environmental Social Governance ” . The criteria can be used to review and evaluate the three…
Sustainability report
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requires more companies in the EU to prepare a sustainability report. For example, while 500 companies in Germany were previously affected by this regulation, this number rose to 15,000 in 2024. If you want to find out whether your company is subject to the CSRD directive, what needs to…
Supplier audit
A large part of a company is reflected by the quality of its products. To guarantee the quality of their suppliers’ products, companies use the services of external testing companies and their auditors. Ideally, these companies have the necessary industry knowledge and experience and offer independent, thorough product control. Below, you will find out what…
Storage of hazardous substances
If hazardous substances are used in your company, they must usually also be stored. However, improper storage is often associated with significant risks to safety and health, especially when it comes to substances such as paints, varnishes, chemicals, acids, alkalis, solvents, or lubricants. Therefore, it is important to store hazardous substances in a way that…
Competency model
Problem-solving, resilience and goal orientation are just a small selection of skills that successful employees should possess. Due to the variety and complexity of skills required, using a competency model in human resources is a good idea. A competency model provides an overview of each employee’s required and existing skills and is closely linked to…
IFS Food Certification
The IFS Food certification is the authoritative standard for inspecting companies in the food industry and worldwide retail trade. IFS stands for International Featured Standard. This standard promotes effective food safety management. In this article, we explain in detail how companies can implement the IFS standard to meet safety and quality requirements, optimise the efficiency…