LRQA Sustainability, formerly known as ELEVATE, is a leading global assurance provider with deep experience on supply chain ESG assessment and capacity building.
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LRQA Sustainability, formerly known as ELEVATE, is a leading global assurance provider with deep experience on supply chain ESG assessment and capacity building.
| Service | Description | Charter Principles |
| Supplier Capacity Building | Our Supplier Engagement team supports suppliers and sites (including owned facilities) to sustainability improve their ESG performance by conducting baseline diagnostics, developing targeted action plans for improvement, and then supporting site management to execute plans and sustain improvements. Virtually all ESG issues can be covered, including labor issues, health & safety, business ethics, and environmental matters ranging such as waste management and carbon emissions management. Our team has decades of experience delivering results for many of the world's most prominent companies across industries and around the world. | Legal Compliance; Occupational Safety & Health; Wages & Benefits; Working Hours; Ethical Recruitment; Management Systems and Continuous Improvement; Freedom of Association; Humane Treatment and Non-Harassment; Non-Discrimination; Protection of Children and Young Workers |
| Grievance Mechanisms | LRQA/ELEVATE has established and operates some of the world's most effective grievance mechanisms. Related services include enrolling sites into existing grievance mechanisms, establishing new grievance mechanisms, and advising on grievance mechanism policies. In addition to third-party managed grievance mechanisms, we offer standardized and customized Worker Surveys. We also offer WorkerApp, a digital tool that improves engagement between workers and employers. | Communication and Worker Protections |
| Human Rights Advisory services | Our Human Rights Advisory services cover a broad range of specific issues. Forced labor investigations and remediation programs can identify and resolve acute forced labor issues. Responsible recruitment programs, recruitment fee investigations, and fee repayment programs offer a holistic solution for worker recruitment issues. | Ethical Recruitment; Employment is Freely Chosen |