This framework looks at your whole production chain — not just which certificates you hold, but what's behind them. Answer the questions for each area, record a score out of the area maximum, and note the evidence level. A certification name or a self-declared claim is never proof on its own.
Only the entity, facility, product or material explicitly stated below is covered by the assessment.
The evidence level is recorded for each scored area. High scores require proportionately strong evidence.
A claim has been made, but no supporting evidence has been provided.
Information is provided directly by the company through questionnaires, policies or internal reporting.
The Sustainable Link has reviewed supporting documentation such as invoices, utility data, certificates, supplier lists, payroll records or audit reports.
The information or performance has been independently verified by a relevant third party.
A verified critical failure may result in automatic rejection, regardless of the overall numerical score.
A certification does not automatically result in approval. Each certification must be checked for validity, issuer, scope and relevance to the assessed entity, facility, product or process.
The total score is not sufficient by itself. All minimum requirements and critical-failure rules must also be satisfied.
NOT VERIFIED — Significant improvement is required before verification.
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Verification may be reviewed, suspended or withdrawn if the requirements are no longer met. The assessed organisation must inform The Sustainable Link of material changes affecting the assessment.