{"id":109051,"date":"2023-09-15T08:54:34","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T07:54:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/zrownowazony-rozwoj-zywnosci\/ifs-esg-check\/"},"modified":"2023-09-15T08:54:34","modified_gmt":"2023-09-15T07:54:34","slug":"ifs-esg-check","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/pl\/zrownowazony-rozwoj-zywnosci\/ifs-esg-check\/","title":{"rendered":"IFS ESG Check"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Climate change is a concern for individuals and companies of all sizes. However, finding the right way to address environmental impacts and sustainability topics, in general, is not an easy path. It can be especially complex for <strong>small and medium-sized companies<\/strong> with limited resources to organize and define a clear strategy and management system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In response to this issue, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mygfsi.com\/news_updates\/international-featured-standards-ifs-reinstated-as-a-gfsi-recognised-cpo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IFS<\/a><\/strong>, a well-known GFSI standard owner, has introduced a certification to help businesses integrate <strong>ESG <\/strong>(Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles into their operations. The IFS ESG Check scheme primarily targets small to medium-sized enterprises, guiding them in implementing a sustainability management system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Sustainability management system<\/strong> is defined as a &#8222;systemic approach that provides guidelines for an organization to evaluate, manage and improve sustainability.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<cite>Sustainability Management System, El-Haggar &amp; al., 2019<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-main-features-of-the-ifs-esg-check-certification\">Main Features of the IFS ESG Check Certification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-29975\" style=\"width: 50px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ifs-target.png\" alt=\"\"> <strong>TARGET<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Small to medium businesses from all sectors<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-29985\" style=\"width: 50px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ifs-benefits.png\" alt=\"\"> <strong>MAIN BENEFITS: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Determine your current situation and main gaps regarding sustainability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start documenting your sustainability management system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get ready for evolving regulations and guideline on ESG<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-29995\" style=\"width: 50px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ifs-requirements.png\" alt=\"\"> <strong>MAIN REQUIREMENTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Implementation of a sustainability management system (sustainability policy, Senior management commitment, sustainability policy framework)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OPTIONAL: <a href=\"https:\/\/j9jpvwqblv.onrocket.site\/sustainability\/carbon-footprint\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">carbon footprint<\/a> and mitigation plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" class=\"wp-image-30003\" style=\"width: 50px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ifs-process.png\" alt=\"\"> <strong>PROCESS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>11 requirements and compulsory questions (self-assessment)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check by an independent third-party<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexible approach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-we-can-help-you\">How We Can Help You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IFS_ESG_check_service_page-2-scaled-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/j9jpvwqblv.onrocket.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IFS_ESG_check_service_page-2-1024x224.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29381\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Gap Analysis:<\/strong> Following the requirements of the certification scheme, we conduct a gap assessment. This assessment is based on your documentation and interviews across your organization. It can be performed for the ESG module alone or in combination with the carbon footprint module.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In collaboration with the management team, we will assist in establishing <strong>short-term objectives<\/strong> (quick wins for achieving certification) and <strong>long-term goals<\/strong> that align with your company&#8217;s long-term strategy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Implementation of the work plan<\/strong>, along with a steering team, and if necessary, a carbon footprint study (including scope 1 and scope 2).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Third-Party Audit:<\/strong> We participate in external audits and provide support in managing documentation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Further Execution of the Work Plan:<\/strong> We continue to execute the work plan and offer customized support for the long term.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-work-with-us\">Why Work with Us?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With over 25 years of experience in the food sector, M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences has acquired extensive knowledge of food-related challenges spanning from <strong>food safety <\/strong>and <strong>quality <\/strong>to <strong>sustainability <\/strong>and evolving <strong>consumer expectations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Given our core business in quality, we possess an in-depth understanding of standards and protocols. Therefore, we are well-equipped to collaborate with food companies in implementing these standards effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, our global network encompasses over <strong>40 offices worldwide<\/strong>. This means that M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences is likely to have experts in proximity to your offices and production sites. You can check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/global-presence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our locations<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reach out to our team and share your specific needs with us!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Contact us<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Climate change is a concern for individuals and companies of all sizes. However, finding the right way to address environmental impacts and sustainability topics, in general, is not an easy path. It can be especially complex for small and medium-sized companies with limited resources to organize and define a clear strategy and management system. 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