Environmental Audits

QIMA offers an environmental audit protocol that conforms to the ISO 14001 standard (performance evaluation guidelines for environmental management systems).

The ISO 14001 family of standards addresses a wide range of items for environmental management, providing practical tools for organizations and companies looking to identify and control their environmental impact as well as constantly improve their environmental performance.

A QIMA Environmental Audit Program assesses factory compliance with local laws and regulations for environmental protection, as well as best practices based on ISO 14000 family of standards, which includes:

• Legal requirements and risk assessment
• Environmental management system
• Solid and hazardous wastes
• Waste water
• Air emissions
• Nuisance
• Energy use, water use, CO² emissions

Chemical Control Audits

QIMA Chemical Control Audit Programs use protocols based on the global environmental Detox® campaign, Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals principles (ZDHC) or your own compliance requirements.

Chemical Control Audits typically cover:

• Management systems
• Sub-supplier management
• Incoming materials
• Semi and finished products
• Chemical-related production
• Specific chemical controls
• Waste management

Water Testing

QIMA provides complete lab testing services and can efficiently combine water testing with an onsite environmental audit to offer a complete picture of the environmental performance of your suppliers.

Waste water testing typically includes:

• Onsite gathering of waste water samples by trained QIMA auditors: influent water, water before treatment, effluent water
• Waste water testing prior to treatment of water and based on restricted substances list (ZDHC, Detox® or your own list)
• If restricted substances are detected, samples of influent and effluent waters are verified to determine the source of the substances and whether treatment of water is effective.

Why QIMA

• Global footprint for supplier audit programs
• Accredited to international standards (BSCI, Sedex, ICS, RJC...) or your own protocols
• All-inclusive pricing (no extra charge for Auditor's expenses)
• Detailed and actionable reports and KPIs reporting
• An auditor onsite within 48 hours [1]
• Easy online scheduling of services: book audits and check reports from the convenience of your online account and QIMA mobile app

About QIMA

QIMA is a leading provider of supply chain compliance solutions, that partners with brands, retailers and importers to secure, manage and optimize their global supply network. 

QIMA has on-the-ground presence in 85 countries, combining industry-leading experts for onsite inspections, supplier audits and lab testing with a digital platform that brings accuracy, transparency and intelligence for quality and compliance data. 

For all our clients in 120 countries who use the QIMA platform and benefit from 24/7 support in over 20 languages, QIMA is Your Eyes in the Supply Chain™.