In the last 12 months, has your organization completed any customer-requested ESG supplier audits?
How many ESG supplier audits did you complete in the last 12 months? (Include on-site, remote, and hybrid)
Which audit formats did you complete in the last 12 months? (Select all that apply.)
- On-site assessments
- Remote/virtual audits
- Document-only reviews
- Hybrid (mix of on-site and remote)
- Other
Approximately how many internal person-hours did a typical customer ESG audit require? (Whole number)
Please rate the burden of each audit phase during the past 12 months.
Which systems or sources did you use to provide ESG data? (Select all that apply.)
- ERP system
- EHS/HSE management system
- Customer supplier portal(s)
- Spreadsheets
- Third-party ESG platforms
- Manual records
- Other
How much overlap was there across different customers’ audit requests?
Which standards or frameworks were most referenced by customers? (Select all that apply.)
- ISO 14001
- ISO 45001
- SA8000
- SMETA/SEDEX
- RBA Code of Conduct
- GRI
- SASB/ISSB
- Not sure
- Other
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If you did not complete any audits, what were the main reasons? (Select all that apply.)
- Customers haven’t requested audits
- Limited internal resources
- Unclear requirements
- Costs or fees are a concern
- Data not readily available
- Low perceived value
- We are in progress but not completed
- Other
Organization size (employees)
Region of your main location
Number of production sites your organization operates
Years involved in supplier audits or ESG reporting
Overall, how valuable are customer ESG supplier audits to your organization?
Rank the improvements that would most reduce audit burden (top = most helpful).
What single change would most improve the ESG audit experience for your team?
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AI Interview: 2 Follow-up Questions on ESG Supplier Audits
Thank you for your time and insights. Your responses will help improve future ESG audit requests and processes.