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ASCM Enterprise Certification for Sustainability

Hold your supply chain to a higher standard

The only supply chain designation of its kind

The ASCM Enterprise Certification for Sustainability recognizes supply chains that meet the process, people, practices and performance standards for ethics, sustainability and economic responsibility. Becoming certified distinguishes your organization as a category leader in ethical, economic and ecological practices.

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Join our growing community of supply chain partners aligned with ASCM’s mission of creating “a better world through supply chain”.  Support the ASCM Enterprise Standards for Sustainability as a framework for design and improvement of supply chains. Learn more

The only certification of its kind

The three pillars of Enterprise Certification for Sustainability

The ASCM Enterprise Certification for Sustainability is the industry’s first and only corporate supply chain designation that demonstrates social responsibility, economic sustainability, and ecological stewardship. The certification stands on three pillars of performance analysis.

Ethical

Ethical

Evaluations of the ethical practices of an organization’s supply chain include the review of the supply chain for: anti-corruption and anti-trust, codes of conduct, confidentiality of information, human rights and labor practices, intellectual property and patents, and responsible marketing and sales engagement.

Economical

Economical

Evaluations of the economic practices of an organization’s supply chain include the review of the supply chain for: business integrity and company reputation, board and corporate leadership, enterprise risk and crisis management, materiality index, responsible tax, supply chain strategy and differentiated operating models.

Ecological

Ecological

Evaluations of the ecological practices of an organization’s supply chain include the review of the supply chain for: circular economy, climate strategy, energy, water and waste, material usage, and product life-cycle stewardship.

Tools to help your organization get started

Hold your operations to higher standards

See how your organization aligns with the ASCM Enterprise Certification for Sustainability standards.

View Standards

Measure and assess your supply chain’s current business practices

See how your organization’s supply chain operations compare to the ASCM Enterprise Certification for Sustainability standards with the Enterprise Supply Chain Maturity Assessment.

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ASCM Enterprise Certification for Sustainability Handbook for Organizations

Get an inside look at the path to certification with the handbook, a comprehensive resource for all steps and phases of the certification journey.

Download Handbook

Need more answers?

Have questions about the certification? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.

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Transform your end-to-end operations with ASCM

Begin your Enterprise Certification for Sustainability Journey

Once you have determined that the supply chain or business unit for which your organization is seeking certification is aligned with ASCM Enterprise Certification for Sustainability standards, it is time to prepare for your registration application.

Contact Corporate Development to get access to the registration form.

Your organization’s future starts today

The ASCM Enterprise Certification for Sustainability demonstrates ethical, economic and ecological efficiency across supply chain operations. Start your certification today, or contact an ASCM team member to learn more.

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