From November 5 – 8, 2024, EP Group, a leading manufacturer for Adidas, will host the 2024 Sustainable Development Workshop with the participation of experts and strategic partners in Asia. The SEN-GB consortium – a collaboration between SEN Consulting Joint Stock Company (SEN) and Giant Barb Environmental Science Joint Stock Company (GB) – is proud to be invited to present at the workshop on the topic “Integrating ESG and ISO Standards: A Comprehensive Foundation for Sustainable Management.”
With over 30,000 employees present in Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, and China, EP Group leads in sustainable initiatives such as the CSR project of planting 1,000 mangrove trees and building a sustainable factory in Tamil Nadu, India. This workshop allows businesses within EP Group to exchange experiences, discuss strategies, and seek solutions when facing global environmental, societal, and governance challenges. The SEN-GB consortium is proud to contribute to this event and is committed to continuing to accompany businesses on their journey towards a sustainable future.
The Importance of Integrating ESG and ISO
The combination of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) and ISO standards (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001) brings many strategic values:
- ESG – Strategic Orientation: Ensuring social responsibility, transparency, and aiming for long-term goals in environmental protection, social equity, and effective governance.
- ISO – Operational Tools:
- ISO 14001: Environmental management, reducing negative impacts on the planet.
- ISO 45001: Occupational health and safety, ensuring a safe working environment for employees.
- ISO 50001: Energy optimization, reducing operational costs and emissions.
- ISO 9001: Improving corporate governance systems, enhancing operational efficiency, and increasing product and service quality.
Benefits of Integrating ESG and ISO
- Enhancing Reputation: Transparency in ESG and compliance with ISO strengthens trust from investors, partners, and customers.
- Optimizing Audits: Harmonizing data and audit processes, reducing costs and increasing efficiency.
- Comprehensive Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating legal, environmental, operational, and governance risks.
- Measurable Outcomes:
- Reducing carbon emissions: Apply ISO 14001 and ESG to achieve CO2 reduction targets.
- Energy Optimization: ISO 50001 helps improve energy efficiency.
- Improving Working Conditions: ISO 45001 promotes a safe working environment. Work safely enhances employee welfare.
- Business Management Improvement: ISO 9001 helps improve operational efficiency, ensure quality, and meet stakeholder expectations.
ESG and ISO Integration Process
- Current Situation Assessment: Analyze the gap between current practices and ESG/ISO standards.
- Build SMART Goals: Set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant to business strategy, and time-bound goals.
- Implement Policies: Train personnel, build processes, and integrate ESG into the ISO system.
- Monitor and Improve: Set KPIs, conduct periodic evaluations, and continuously optimize.
SEN Consulting JSC brings extensive expertise in:
- Assessing, establishing, and integrating ESG and ISO into business management systems.
- Consulting on sustainable development strategies tailored to each industry.
- Accompanying the transformation process, ensuring measurable results and long-term effectiveness.
Conclusion
Integrating ESG and ISO is not only an inevitable trend but also a decisive factor for businesses to maintain competitive advantage and meet the increasingly high expectations of the global market.
SEN Consulting JSC – A Trusted Partner for a Sustainable Future