ESG frameworks, explained for automotive suppliers

IATF 16949 is the automotive quality management system standard. What it covers, who asks for it, and how Tier-2/3 suppliers should respond — with links to our free self-assessment.

TISAX is the automotive industry's shared information-security assessment and exchange scheme. Why Tier-2/3 suppliers get asked for a label, and what to prepare.

ISO 26000 is international guidance on organizational social responsibility. Why it's a guidance document rather than a certification, and how Tier-2/3 suppliers can use it.

GRI is the most widely used sustainability reporting standard. An overview for Tier-2/3 suppliers being asked for a sustainability report for the first time.

CDP is a climate, water, and forests disclosure platform. An overview for Tier-2/3 suppliers asked to respond to a customer's CDP supply chain program.

An overview of the TCFD recommendations and the ISSB (IFRS S1/S2) standards that succeeded them, for Tier-2/3 suppliers asked for climate disclosures.

ESRS/CSRD is the EU's mandatory sustainability disclosure regime. An overview for Tier-2/3 suppliers who are indirectly affected even without being a direct target.

K-ESG is a voluntary ESG self-check guideline published by Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. How Tier-2/3 suppliers can use it.

KCGS (Korea Institute of Corporate Governance and Sustainability) is a leading domestic ESG rating body for listed companies. An overview for Tier-2/3 suppliers.

EcoVadis is a widely used supplier sustainability rating service in global supply chains. A response overview for Tier-2/3 suppliers asked to be assessed.