amfori BSCI achieves SSCI Recognition, strengthening trust and credibility for businesses

One year ago, amfori applied for The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) benchmarking to strengthen the credibility and transparency of amfori BSCI. Today, we are proud to announce that amfori BSCI is officially recognised as SSCI, a key milestone in our commitment to responsible business conduct. 

A rigorous process that drives continuous improvement 

Since submitting our application in January 2024, amfori has undergone a comprehensive and independent evaluation. This included a detailed self‑assessment, an expert review by a third‑party benchmarking body, office verification visits, and an open public consultation. Where corrective actions were recommended, we implemented them swiftly and fully. 

Achieving recognition is not only a validation of the robustness of amfori BSCI, it has also helped us refine and strengthen our approach, ensuring that it meets and exceeds global expectations for credible, trusted social compliance. 

What SSCI Recognition means for amfori businesses 

SSCI Recognition benchmarking strengthens the strategic value of amfori BSCI for companies navigating increasingly complex sustainability, compliance and due diligence requirements. Recognition provides independent confirmation that the system is: 

• Aligned with widely accepted international standards 

• Rigorous, consistent and operationally credible 

• Fit to support companies in meeting customer, regulatory and stakeholder expectations 

For businesses, this translates into: 

• Reduced risk, thanks to a validated and transparent approach 

• Greater acceptance by customers, retailers and supply chain partners 

• More efficient due diligence, with a trusted system already aligned with global benchmarks 

• Stronger evidence to demonstrate responsible sourcing performance 

Providing clarity in a fragmented landscape 

In an environment where many social standards exist, and expectations are rapidly evolving due to regulatory changes like the EU CSDDD, SSCI Recognition helps eliminate confusion. It gives businesses a clear signal that amfori BSCI is independently validated, globally recognised and designed to support credible social due risk management. 

This step sets us apart in a competitive landscape and reinforces our long‑standing commitment to continuous improvement in global supply chains. 

Looking ahead 

amfori will continue to strengthen its tools, support and guidance to help businesses navigate emerging requirements and achieve meaningful impact. SSCI Recognition is not the end of the journey; it is a benchmark that helps us stay aligned with global best practices while driving positive change for workers, businesses and communities worldwide. 

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Learn how to make social audits work for your business 

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