ESG Self-Assessment

Profile & screening

These answers tailor which questions apply to your site.

1. How many people does your company employ?

   Fewer than 1010–4950–249250 or more

2. What is your position in the automotive supply chain?

   Tier-1 (supplies vehicle makers directly)Tier-2Tier-3 or lowerNot sure / other

3. Does your company publish a sustainability or ESG report?

   YesNo

4. Which environmental aspects apply to your site's operations?

   Regulated air emissionsIndustrial wastewater dischargeHazardous waste generationUse of regulated chemicals (e.g., REACH/RoHS-listed)Significant energy or fuel useNone of the above

5. Does your site operate in a water-stressed or water-scarce area?

   YesNo

6. Do your products contain any of these regulated or high-risk raw materials?

   Conflict minerals (tin, tungsten, tantalum, gold)CobaltNatural rubberLeather / hidesMicaNone of the above

7. Does your workforce include migrant workers or workers hired through labour agencies?

   YesNo

8. Does your company provide worker housing (dormitories) or a canteen?

   YesNo

9. Does your site operate hazardous machinery or processes?

   YesNo

10. Do you sell to, or supply customers in, the European Union?

    YesNo

1. Does your company have an environmental policy, and to what extent is it embedded in a management system?

   Policy
   No environmental policy or management systemInformal environmental practices without a documented policyDocumented environmental policy approved by managementDocumented policy embedded in a structured environmental management system with assigned responsibilities and periodic review

   N/A
   Evidence / notes (optional)

   If your company has an environmental policy, provide its document title, approval date, the approving level, and the sites or activities it covers.

2. Has your company set environmental objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs), and how are they managed?

   Action
   No environmental objectives or KPIs definedGeneral qualitative objectives without measurable targetsQuantified KPIs are defined and monitored regularlyQuantified targets reviewed by management, driving corrective actions and continual improvement

   N/A
   Evidence / notes (optional)

   If your company has set environmental objectives or KPIs, provide the indicators, any quantified targets and baseline year, the review frequency, and the function responsible for monitoring them.

3. In the past three years, has your company received any environmental fines, sanctions, or formal notices of violation from regulatory authorities?

   Performance
   YesNo

   N/A
   Evidence / notes (optional)

   Note any environmental fines, sanctions, or violation notices in the past three years with dates and remediation taken, or state that none occurred.

4. Which environmental or energy management certifications does your company currently hold?

   Certification
   Environmental management system certification (aligned with ISO 14001)Energy management system certification (aligned with ISO 50001)EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) registrationOther recognized environmental or energy management certificationNone of the above

   N/A
   Evidence / notes (optional)

   For each certification your company holds, provide the certificate number, certifying body, validity period, and the sites covered by the scope.

5. How mature is your company's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions management?

   Action
   No GHG emissions are measured or managedScope 1 and Scope 2 emissions are measured (inventory in place)Scope 1 and 2 measured, with formal reduction targets establishedScope 1, 2, and material Scope 3 measured, with reduction targets aligned to a recognized pathway

   N/A
   Evidence / notes (optional)

   If your company measures GHG emissions, describe which scopes are measured, the inventory standard used, any reduction targets with baseline year, and who reviews them.

6. Please provide your company's most recent Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions and total energy consumption.

   Performance
   Scope 1 (direct) emissions, tCO2eScope 2 (indirect, location-based) emissions, tCO2eScope 2 (indirect, market-based) emissions, tCO2eTotal energy consumption, MWh

   N/A
   Evidence / notes (optional)

   Provide the reporting year, the calculation methodology or emission factors used, and whether the figures are third-party verified.

7. What actions has your company taken to address Scope 3 (value chain) emissions?

   Action
   Screened value chain activities to identify material Scope 3 categoriesQuantified emissions for material Scope 3 categoriesEngaged suppliers to collect primary data or drive reductionsImplemented specific Scope 3 reduction initiativesNone of the above

   N/A
   Evidence / notes (optional)

   If your company has addressed Scope 3 emissions, identify which categories were screened or quantified, the method or data sources used, and any supplier engagement or reduction actions.

8. Which energy efficiency and renewable energy measures has your company implemented?

   Action
   Regular energy audits to identify efficiency opportunitiesEnergy-efficiency upgrades to equipment, lighting, or processesOn-site renewable energy generation (e.g., solar PV)Procurement of renewable electricity (e.g., power purchase agreements or certificates)Energy monitoring and management systems

   N/A
   Evidence / notes (optional)

   For each measure, describe what was implemented, the sites covered, the timeframe, and any resulting energy or renewable share figures.

9. Which waste reduction, recycling, and circular economy practices has your company adopted?

   Action
   Waste segregation and tracking by typeWaste reduction or source-minimization initiativesRecycling or recovery of production wasteCircular design measures (e.g., recycled input materials or reusable packaging)Reuse of by-products or materials through industrial symbiosis

   N/A
   Evidence / notes (optional)

   For each practice, describe what is done, the sites or waste streams covered, and any recycled-content or reuse figures achieved.

10. Please provide your company's most recent waste generation and recovery data.

    Performance
    Total waste generated, tonnesHazardous waste generated, tonnesWaste diverted from disposal (recycled or recovered), tonnesWaste directed to disposal, tonnes

    N/A
    Evidence / notes (optional)

    Provide the reporting year, how waste quantities are measured or classified, and the disposal or recovery routes and contractors used.

11. How does your company assess and manage its impacts on biodiversity and land use?

    Action
    No consideration of biodiversity or land-use impactsGeneral awareness of impacts, but no formal assessmentBiodiversity and land-use impacts assessed for relevant sitesImpacts assessed with mitigation measures and no-net-loss or restoration commitments

    N/A
    Evidence / notes (optional)

    If your company has assessed biodiversity or land-use impacts, describe which sites were assessed, the method used, and any mitigation, restoration, or no-net-loss commitments.

12. How is climate change governed within your company, and how are climate-related risks assessed?

    Policy
    No governance of climate matters; climate-related risks are not assessedClimate risks are informally recognized but not assigned to an owner or processA designated management owner oversees climate matters and climate-related risks are assessed periodicallyBoard or executive oversight of climate, with physical and transition risks assessed (incl. scenario analysis) and reflected in strategy

    N/A
    Evidence / notes (optional)

    Describe who oversees climate matters (management or board), how often climate risks are reviewed, and whether physical and transition risks or scenario analysis are considered.

1. Does your company maintain a documented human rights and labour policy aligned with the ILO core labour conventions and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and how is it governed?

   Policy
   No documented human rights or labour policyInformal or partial policy statement, not formally approvedManagement-approved policy referencing the ILO core conventions and the UN Guiding Principles, communicated to workersManagement-approved policy extended to the value chain, publicly disclosed, and reviewed on a defined cycle

   N/A
   Evidence / notes (optional)

   If your company maintains a labour and human rights policy, provide its document title, approval year, approving authority, the public standards it references, and the sites and worker groups it covers.

2. Do you operate a human rights due diligence process to identify, assess, and act on actual and potential human rights impacts across your operations and supply chain?

   Action
   No due diligence process in placeAd hoc reviews conducted only in response to incidents or customer requestsPeriodic, documented human rights risk assessment covering own operationsContinuous due diligence extended to suppliers and labour providers, with tracked mitigation actions and disclosure

   N/A
   Evidence / notes (optional)

   If a human rights due diligence process is in place, describe it, including who owns it, how often it runs, the operations and suppliers in scope, and where the results are recorded.

3. Which features does your worker grievance mechanism include?

   Action
   Confidential and/or anonymous reporting channelAvailable in languages understood by all workersDocumented protection against retaliation for complainantsCase registration and resolution trackingOutcome feedback provided to the workerIndependent or third-party escalation channel

   N/A
   Evidence / notes (optional)

   Describe the grievance channels, languages offered, who administers cases, and the number of cases received and resolved in the latest year.

4. Which occupational health and safety management system certifications does your company currently hold?

   Certification
   ISO 45001 certifiedNational OSH management system certified (e.g., KOSHA-MS in Korea)Other recognised national OSH management system certificationNone of the above

   N/A
   Evidence / notes (optional)

   Give the certificate number, certifying body, valid-from and valid-to dates, and the specific sites within scope for each certification held.

5. How does your company identify workplace hazards and assess occupational health and safety risks?

   Action
   No structured hazard identification or risk assessmentHazard identification performed only after incidents occurScheduled risk assessments with documented controls for major hazardsSystematic, worker-involved risk assessment across all tasks with verified controls and continual review

   N/A
   Evidence / notes (optional)

   If your company performs hazard identification and risk assessment, state how it is conducted, who performs it, the frequency, the tasks and areas covered, and how worker input is incorporated.

6. Which occupational health and safety training does your company provide to workers?

   Action
   New-hire safety inductionJob- and hazard-specific safety trainingEmergency response and evacuation drillsPeriodic refresher trainingSafety training for contractors and temporary workers

   N/A
   Evidence / notes (optional)

   State the training types delivered, the worker groups covered including contractors, the delivery frequency, and how completion is recorded.

7. Provide your occupational injury and incident performance for the most recent reporting year.

   Performance
   Number of recordable work-related injuriesNumber of lost-time injuriesNumber of work-related fatalitiesTotal hours workedLost-time injury frequency rate (per 200,000 or 1,000,000 hours)

   N/A
   Evidence / notes (optional)

   Provide each figure, the reporting year, total hours worked, the rate basis (per 200,000 or 1,000,000 hours), and the calculation source.

8. How do the wages you pay to your lowest-paid regular workers compare with the legal minimum wage and a living wage benchmark?

   Performance
   Some workers are paid below the legal minimum wageAll workers are paid at the legal minimum wageWages are set above the legal minimum wageWages meet or exceed a credible local living wage benchmark

   N/A
   Evidence / notes (optional)

   State the lowest regular wage paid, the applicable legal minimum, any living-wage benchmark used with its source, and the reporting year.

9. How does your company manage working hours, rest days, and overtime to keep them within legal limits and voluntary?

   Action
   Working hours and overtime are not monitored against legal limitsHours are recorded but limits are not consistently enforcedTime records maintained with controls to keep hours and overtime within legal limits and rest days providedVerified controls ensure overtime is voluntary and within limits, with root-cause action on excessive hours

   N/A
   Evidence / notes (optional)

   Describe how working hours and overtime are recorded and monitored against legal limits, or note if they are not, and state who monitors them, how often, and the typical and maximum weekly hours in the most recent period.

10. Which of the following employment and social protection practices does your company apply to all workers?

    Action
    Written employment contracts in a language the worker understandsEnrolment in statutory social insurance schemesItemised payslips provided each pay periodNo unlawful or disciplinary wage deductions

    N/A
    Evidence / notes (optional)

    State which practices apply, the share of workers covered, and cite sample documents such as contracts, payslips, or social-insurance enrolment records.

11. How does your company respect workers' freedom of association and right to collective bargaining, or provide alternative worker representation where these rights are restricted by law?

    Action
    Workers have no recognised representation or collective voiceWorkers may raise issues individually but no formal representation existsWorkers are free to form or join organisations and elected representatives engage with managementRecognised collective bargaining or, where restricted, an effective alternative worker representation with regular dialogue

    N/A
    Evidence / notes (optional)

    Describe the worker representation or collective bargaining arrangement in place, if any, including the share of workers covered, the frequency of dialogue, and the date of any collective agreement or the legal alternative arrangement where these rights are restricted.

12. Do you maintain a policy prohibiting all forms of forced, bonded, and child labour that is formally communicated to and required of your labour agencies and providers?

    Policy
    YesNo

    N/A
    Evidence / notes (optional)

    If your company maintains a policy prohibiting forced and child labour, cite it, its approval year, and how it is communicated to and acknowledged by labour agencies and providers.

13. How does your company prevent discrimination and harassment and promote equal treatment in employment?

    Action
    No measures to prevent discrimination or harassmentA general commitment is stated but there are no procedures or trainingNon-discrimination and anti-harassment procedures with reporting channels and awareness trainingProactive equal-opportunity measures with monitoring, case handling, and periodic review of outcomes

    N/A
    Evidence / notes (optional)

    Describe the measures your company uses to prevent discrimination and harassment, including any procedures, reporting channels, training coverage, and the number of cases handled in the most recent year.

14. How does your company consider human rights impacts on affected communities and vulnerable groups connected to its operations and value chain?

    Action
    Community and value-chain human rights impacts are not consideredImpacts are considered only when legally requiredA defined process assesses and addresses impacts on affected communities and vulnerable groupsOngoing engagement with affected stakeholders and remediation of identified impacts across the value chain

    N/A
    Evidence / notes (optional)

    Describe how your company identifies and addresses human rights impacts on affected communities and vulnerable groups, the scope covered across operations and the value chain, who engages the affected stakeholders, and any remediation taken.

1. Does your company have a formally approved anti-bribery and anti-corruption policy or code of conduct, and how mature is its coverage?

   Policy
   No documented anti-bribery or anti-corruption policyA basic policy statement exists but is not formally approved or communicatedApproved policy communicated to all employees, covering bribery, kickbacks and facilitation paymentsApproved policy also extended to business partners, periodically reviewed, with defined responsibilities and sanctions

   N/A
   Evidence / notes (optional)

   If an anti-corruption policy or code of conduct exists, provide its title, approval year and approving body, and state whether its scope covers employees and business partners.

2. Which anti-corruption controls and processes has your company implemented?

   Action
   Periodic corruption risk assessment of operations and business relationshipsRegular anti-corruption training for exposed employeesControls over gifts, hospitality and donations (approval or register)Financial and accounting controls to prevent improper paymentsPeriodic monitoring, internal audit or testing of anti-corruption controlsAssigned compliance owner or function responsible for the anti-corruption program

   N/A
   Evidence / notes (optional)

   For each control selected, state what is performed, the responsible owner, how often it runs, and which operations or employee groups it covers.

3. Does your company hold a valid anti-bribery management system certification or equivalent independent assurance?

   Certification
   Certified anti-bribery management system (aligned with ISO 37001)Other independent third-party anti-corruption audit or assuranceNone of the above
   Evidence / notes (optional)

   If a certification or independent assurance is held, provide the certificate or assurance number, the certifying body, its validity dates, and the sites or entities within scope.

4. To what extent does your company conduct anti-corruption due diligence on third parties (agents, distributors, suppliers, joint-venture partners) before and during engagement?

   Action
   No anti-corruption due diligence on third partiesAd hoc checks on some higher-risk third partiesRisk-based due diligence with anti-corruption contract clauses for new third partiesSystematic risk-based due diligence, contractual clauses and periodic re-screening across third parties

   N/A
   Evidence / notes (optional)

   Describe the third-party due diligence performed, if any, including the steps taken, who performs them, when re-screening occurs, and which third-party categories are covered.

5. How is fair competition and antitrust compliance managed within your company?

   Action
   No fair-competition or antitrust measures in placeGeneral commitment to lawful competition without specific proceduresDocumented antitrust policy and guidance communicated to exposed employeesAntitrust compliance program with training, risk controls and defined escalation for exposed functions

   N/A
   Evidence / notes (optional)

   Describe the fair-competition and antitrust measures in place, if any, including the responsible function, training frequency, and which exposed roles or activities they cover.

6. Does your company hold a recognized information-security management certification or independent assessment?

   Certification
   Certified information-security management system (aligned with ISO/IEC 27001)Automotive information-security assessment label (aligned with TISAX)Other independent information-security audit or certificationNone of the above
   Evidence / notes (optional)

   If a certification or independent assessment is held, provide the certificate or assessment label number, the issuing body, its validity dates, and the sites or systems within scope.

7. Which data-protection and privacy measures has your company implemented?

   Action
   Documented data-protection and privacy policyRole-based access controls and encryption for sensitive dataDefined data retention and secure disposal rulesRegular information-security and privacy awareness trainingData-protection requirements imposed on sub-processors and vendorsDesignated data-protection or privacy responsible person

   N/A
   Evidence / notes (optional)

   For each measure selected, state what is implemented, the responsible owner, review or training frequency, and the data or systems covered.

8. Does your company maintain a documented procedure to detect, respond to and notify data breaches and information-security incidents?

   Action
   YesNo

   N/A
   Evidence / notes (optional)

   If a documented incident-response procedure exists, name it and state its owner, how often it is tested, and the internal and regulatory notification steps it defines.

9. Does your company provide a confidential channel for employees and external parties to report misconduct, with protection against retaliation?

   Action
   No formal reporting or grievance channelInformal or manager-only reporting without confidentiality guaranteesConfidential reporting channel with a defined investigation process and non-retaliation commitmentIndependent, multilingual channel open to external parties, offering anonymity, case tracking and documented non-retaliation protection

   N/A
   Evidence / notes (optional)

   Describe the reporting channel, if any, including who operates it, whether external parties and anonymous reports are supported, and how non-retaliation is ensured.

10. Does your company have policies governing conflicts of interest, gifts and hospitality, and lobbying or political contributions?

    Policy
    No policy on conflicts of interest, gifts or political contributionsIsolated rules on one area (for example gifts) without formal approvalApproved policy covering conflicts of interest and gifts/hospitality, communicated to staffComprehensive approved policy covering conflicts of interest, gifts/hospitality and lobbying/political contributions, with disclosure and periodic review

    N/A
    Evidence / notes (optional)

    For any policies held on conflicts of interest, gifts and hospitality, and lobbying or political contributions, provide their titles and approval year, and describe the disclosure and periodic review process.

11. In the last three years, has your company had any confirmed legal violation, conviction or settlement related to corruption, bribery or anti-competitive conduct?

    Performance
    YesNo
    Evidence / notes (optional)

    If any confirmed case occurred in the period, describe its nature, year, outcome and the remediation taken; otherwise state that no such cases occurred.

1. Does your company maintain a supplier code of conduct that sets out environmental, social, and ethical expectations for suppliers?

   Policy
   No supplier code of conduct is in placeESG expectations are communicated informally, without a formal documentA formal supplier code of conduct covering ESG topics is publishedFormal code of conduct covering ESG, with supplier acknowledgment and periodic review/update

   N/A
   Evidence / notes (optional)

   State whether a supplier code of conduct exists; if it does, give its document title, approval year, the ESG topics it covers, and how it is issued to suppliers.

2. Do you require your suppliers to pass ESG requirements down to their own suppliers (sub-tier / lower-tier)?

   Action
   We do not pass ESG requirements to sub-tier suppliersWe encourage, but do not require, sub-tier cascade of ESG requirementsWe formally require key or high-risk suppliers to cascade ESG requirementsWe require cascade across suppliers and verify that flow-down occurs

   N/A
   Evidence / notes (optional)

   Describe your approach to sub-tier ESG flow-down: whether it is required or only encouraged, which suppliers it applies to, who owns it, and whether and how flow-down is verified.

3. Is there defined management or board-level oversight of supply-chain ESG risks and performance?

   Policy
   No assigned responsibility for supply-chain ESGResponsibility exists informally or on an ad hoc basisA defined management owner reviews supply-chain ESG regularlyBoard or executive-level oversight with defined KPIs or targets

   N/A
   Evidence / notes (optional)

   Identify who is responsible for supply-chain ESG oversight (a management role or a board/committee, if any), how often it reviews the topic, and any KPIs or targets it uses.

4. How mature is your supplier ESG due-diligence process?

   Action
   No supplier ESG due diligence is conductedDue diligence is carried out ad hoc or reactively, without a systematic approachSuppliers are systematically screened and prioritized by ESG riskRisk-based due diligence with ongoing monitoring and supplier support / capacity building

   N/A
   Evidence / notes (optional)

   Describe your supplier ESG due-diligence process, if any: the steps performed, the share of suppliers covered, who owns it, how often it runs, and any monitoring or supplier-support activities.

5. Which criteria do you use to segment or prioritize suppliers for ESG due diligence?

   Action
   Procurement spend or volumeCountry / geographic riskSector or commodity riskBusiness criticality / single-source dependencyPast ESG performance or incident historyNone of the above

   N/A
   Evidence / notes (optional)

   If you segment or prioritize suppliers for due diligence, state the criteria and any thresholds used, the data sources drawn on, and when the segmentation was last updated.

6. Are ESG criteria embedded in your supplier selection and onboarding process?

   Action
   ESG criteria are not considered when selecting suppliersESG is considered informally or case by caseDocumented ESG criteria are applied during onboarding (e.g., screening or self-assessment)ESG criteria are weighted in sourcing decisions with pass/fail thresholds

   N/A
   Evidence / notes (optional)

   If ESG criteria are applied when selecting or onboarding suppliers, describe those criteria, where they sit in the workflow, who owns them, and any pass/fail thresholds.

7. Which ESG-related provisions are included in your supplier contracts?

   Action
   Supplier acknowledgment or sign-off of the code of conductExplicit ESG / sustainability compliance obligationsRight-to-audit or inspection clauseObligation to cascade requirements to sub-tier suppliersRemediation and termination-for-breach provisionsNone of the above

   N/A
   Evidence / notes (optional)

   For any ESG provisions included in supplier contracts, identify the relevant clauses or template sections, their effective date, and the share of suppliers currently bound by such terms.

8. Which activities do you use to monitor supplier ESG performance?

   Action
   Supplier ESG self-assessment questionnairesDesktop or document review of supplier ESG performanceFirst-party on-site ESG auditsIndependent third-party ESG auditsCorrective-action plans for identified gapsSupplier training or capacity buildingNone of the above

   N/A
   Evidence / notes (optional)

   For each supplier ESG monitoring activity you use, describe what it involves, who performs it, how often it runs, and the share of suppliers it covers.

9. Provide your supplier ESG audit / assessment coverage for the most recent reporting period.

   Performance
   Reporting periodNumber of priority / key suppliersNumber assessed (self-assessment or desktop review)Number audited on-site or by third partyNumber of corrective actions closed

   N/A
   Evidence / notes (optional)

   State the reporting period, the basis for the figures reported, and how priority suppliers and the assessed and audited counts were defined and tallied.

10. Do you have a responsible-sourcing or conflict-minerals policy for high-risk raw materials?

    Policy
    No responsible-sourcing or conflict-minerals policyWe respond ad hoc to customer requests, without a formal policyA formal responsible-sourcing / conflict-minerals policy is adoptedFormal policy aligned with the OECD minerals due-diligence framework, with a due-diligence process

    N/A
    Evidence / notes (optional)

    If a responsible-sourcing or conflict-minerals policy exists, give its title, approval year, the materials in scope, and whether it references the OECD minerals due-diligence framework.

11. Do your key suppliers hold recognized management-system certifications?

    Certification
    ISO 9001 (quality management) or equivalentIATF 16949 (automotive quality management)ISO 14001 (environmental management) or equivalentISO 45001 (occupational health and safety) or equivalentNone of the above

    N/A
    Evidence / notes (optional)

    For each certification your key suppliers hold, note the certifying body, the certificate validity period, and the number or share of key suppliers holding it.

12. Do you maintain a supplier list or map that flags ESG risk for your key suppliers?

    Performance
    YesNo

    N/A
    Evidence / notes (optional)

    If you maintain a supplier list or map, describe its form, how ESG risk is flagged, the share of key suppliers it covers, and when it was last updated.

13. Do you provide a grievance and remediation mechanism for supply-chain ESG concerns?

    Action
    No grievance mechanism for supply-chain issuesInternal channel only, not accessible to suppliers or their workersGrievance channel accessible to suppliers and their workersAccessible mechanism with tracked remediation and non-retaliation protection

    N/A
    Evidence / notes (optional)

    If a grievance mechanism for supply-chain concerns exists, describe the channel, who can access it, and how remediation is tracked; note any cases handled in the last period, or state that there were none.

14. How do you manage prohibited and declarable substances and material-content compliance in the parts you supply?

    Action
    Ensure products meet applicable substance restrictions (e.g., REACH, RoHS, ELV)Report full material content via the International Material Data System (IMDS) or equivalentScreen parts and materials against the Global Automotive Declarable Substance List (GADSL)Collect substance / material declarations from suppliersFlow substance requirements down to sub-tier suppliers contractuallyVerify or test compliance (e.g., supplier audits or laboratory testing)

    N/A
    Evidence / notes (optional)

    Describe which substance regulations you comply with, whether you report via IMDS/GADSL, how supplier declarations are collected, and any testing or verification performed.