Solutions to ensure sustainable and environmentally responsible supply chains

About GRS – Global Recycled Standard

GRS (Global Recycled Standard) is an international standard developed by Textile Exchange that confirms the recycled content of products, while ensuring social, environmental and chemical responsibility requirements in the production process. GRS is widely applied in the textile, footwear, packaging, plastics and related industries of recycled materials.

Importance of GRS Provider Assessment

Supplier audits according to GRS standards help businesses:

• Ensure transparency and traceability of recycled materials.
• Affirming its commitment to sustainable development and environmental protection.
• Expand export markets to countries that require strict environmental standards.
• Create competitive advantages, improve brand reputation with partners and consumers.

GRS Supplier Assessment Service Content

GRS provider assessment services typically include:

1. Documentation and process review: Check documents and records related to the origin, percentage of recycled materials, and production processes.
2. Site inspection: The audit team will conduct a field survey at the factory to confirm compliance with GRS regulations on material management, chemicals, environment and social responsibility.
3. Training and consulting: Supporting suppliers to understand requirements, building a management system in accordance with GRS standards.
4. Reports and recommendations: Provide detailed reports on compliance, suggesting areas for remediation (if any).
5. Certification: After fully meeting the requirements, the supplier will be granted an internationally valid GRS certification.

Benefits of taking a GRS assessment

• Increase customer confidence: Products with GRS certification are highly appreciated by domestic and foreign markets.
• Responding to green consumption trends: Consumers are increasingly interested in products that are environmentally friendly and have clear origins.
• Minimize legal risks: Comply with environmental, labor, and chemical regulations.
• Expand partnerships: Easily cooperate with big brands, international retail chains that require sustainability standards.

GRS Supplier Evaluation Process

1. Receive registration and preliminary survey of business needs.
2. Support businesses to prepare documents and train awareness about GRS.
3. Conduct an on-site audit.
4. Report the results and instructions for remediation (if there are inappropriate points).
5. It is proposed to issue GRS certification when the enterprise meets all the requirements.

GRS supplier assessment service is the key to helping businesses affirm their position in the international market, demonstrating social and environmental responsibility. “One tree should not be young, three trees together make a high mountain” – together to build a sustainable supply chain, for a green future for future generations.