Sector Specific Certification Schemes

Sector Specific Certification Schemes

ERM CVS provides sector-specific assessment and certification services that help organizations meet evolving regulatory and stakeholder demands. We enable clients to identify risks and opportunities in their management systems and achieve independent certification based on international standards.

Unlock greater value with stronger accountability and transparency

To meet stakeholder expectations on a global scale, organizations increasingly need to demonstrate responsible practices and performance goals that align with multiple sets of internal standards, external frameworks and international regulations.

In a world where transparency, trust and credibility play a paramount role in a brand’s reputation, sector-specific certifications help organizations to safeguard competitive advantage and their license to operate.

Mining sector clients are increasingly pressured by evolving regulations, specific performance standards, industry benchmarks, and rising expectations from downstream buyers, local communities, investors, labor unions, and NGOs.

Sector-specific certifications enable organizations to demonstrate they are following best practices that help to reduce operational and environmental risks, improve quality control and enhance overall ESG performance.

Strengthen compliance and stakeholder confidence with trusted sector certifications.

Responsible mining certifications

ERM CVS is one of the few approved auditors/third-party assessors that can offer holistic mining certification services thanks to our deep sector expertise. We can assess and certify multiple responsible mining industry standards as part of a single client engagement, increasing efficiency and flexibility.

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UK Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) certification

ERM CVS is an accredited verification body for the UK’s Emission Trading Scheme (ETS), where we provide independent verification of annual emissions reports and ETS GHG verification as required for compliance. In addition, we verify data required for free allocation: this includes baseline and activity level change reports as well as new entrant reserve applications. Our verification approach follows ISO 14064:3.

Oil, gas and offshore wind certifications

Safety and Environmental Management Systems (SEMS) certification of offshore activities is a performance-based approach to integrating and managing offshore operations in the Gulf of Mexico. SEMS, which can also be applied voluntarily to operations in other locations, helps to enhance safety and environmental performance by reducing the frequency and severity of incidents.

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Customized solutions, consistent processes

ERM CVS recognizes that no organization is the same. Our tailor-made solutions are what sets us apart. We collaborate with clients in all sectors to prevent their management system certifications from being just a file on a shelf gained from ’checkbox’ style audits. We help organizations establish robust frameworks that address ESG and compliance obligations by bringing core management standards and industry-specific schemes together under the same certification team.

Approved mining ESG standards Hide

ERM CVS is approved to deliver a number of mining ESG standards including:

  • Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA), as an IRMA provider, ERM CVS delivers IRMA verification and certification services
  • The Copper Mark – ERM CVS is a Copper Mark provider
  • Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI) – ERM CVS can conduct ASI certifications
  • ICMM Assurance and Validation requirements (Sustainability Report Assurance and Performance Expectation (PE) validation)
  • National Mining Associations CORE Safety, a voluntary mine safety and health initiative
  • Global Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM).

The US Center for Offshore Safety (COS) Hide

The US Center for Offshore Safety (COS) offers SEMS certifications for offshore wind operations outside of the US outer continental shelf. ERM CVS has been a COS Accredited Audit Service Provider since 2013. Our deep oil and gas expertise, especially in the Gulf of Mexico, means we are uniquely placed to help clients meet their obligations and achieve certification.

Customized solutions, consistent processes.

ERM CVS understands that each organization is unique. Our bespoke solutions differentiate us as we work with clients across sectors to ensure their management system certifications are meaningful, rather than mere formalities. We help establish strong frameworks that integrate core management standards and industry-specific requirements, addressing ESG and compliance effectively.

 

IRMA Audit Announcements

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Achieve sustainable success through certification

Achieve regulatory compliance

Ensure supply chain transparency

Reduce reputational and operational risk

Secure stakeholder trust

Related services

Certification of Management Systems

Delivering independent single site and multi-site conformity assessment and certification services, for connected operations and controls and scope to boost organizational performance.

ESG & Sustainability Reporting Assurance

Independent assurance adds credibility and can help identify areas for improvement while signaling a desire for transparency and meaningful reporting.

Internal and Supplier Audit Services

ERM CVS provides internal and supplier audit and verification services to help organizations improve ESG resilience and performance. Our services enable clients to understand operational risks, strengthen regulatory compliance, meet investor and consumer expectations and improve stakeholder engagement.

Training Services

ERM CVS offers public and private flexible and efficient training programmes that help organizations and individuals improve their knowledge and understanding of standards, regulations and sustainability assurance requirements.