Your path to verified sustainability
Understand the journey to achieving credible, measurable sustainability performance with FSG Certification. We guide organisations through a clear, robust, and impartial process, ensuring your claims are backed by evidence and recognised standards.
The journey to certification
The certification process at FSG Certification is designed to verify an organisation's implementation of sustainability standards. This involves an exhaustive review where your organisation will provide confidential data and information. We assure you that all information acquired during this process is treated with the utmost confidentiality and will not be disclosed or shared with any internal or external parties beyond the reporting organisation.
Step one: initial enquiry and certification pack
Your journey begins with an initial enquiry, and completion of an application form . The application will be assessed to confirm suitability of the certification to your needs and business. Following this, participants will settle their invoice, complete some pre-certification documentation, and subsequently receive their comprehensive certification pack. This pack includes detailed standards and outlines the specific evidence required to demonstrate your organisation's commitment to sustainability. This initial step sets the foundation for a transparent and thorough assessment.
Step two: desk audit and verification
Once your invoice is paid and all necessary evidence has been submitted, a dedicated FSG auditor will commence a meticulous desk audit. During this phase, the auditor reserves the right to request supplementary evidence and additional information to corroborate the claims made by your organisation. Furthermore, the FSG auditor may organise online interviews with key personnel from your organisation to gain a deeper understanding and verify information.
Step Three: site visit & Award
During the desk audit Fifty Shades Greener reserves the right to request a physical audit if the evidence provided is unclear. A physical audit is required at a minimum every 2 years for every organisation certified by us.
If a site visit is scheduled, your auditor will be in touch ahead of the deadline to ensure you have documentation and personal ready on the day.
On the day of the site visit the auditor will:
- Meet you, as the applicant, for a short interview.
- Conduct an audit of the building and facilities.
- Conduct interviews with staff, supervisors and managers
- Audit services & products.
- Review standards of procedures and company policies.
Depending on the size of your organisation a site visit will last half a day to 2 days. Please note for large businesses, the physical audit may require the auditor to spend two days at your property, it is required that you provide the auditor with overnight accommodation and meals during this time.
After the audit has been completed, the auditor will write an Audit Report informing the organisation of the award level they have achieved and a set of recommendations to action over the following 12 months