Facilities should follow the steps below when completing a Supplier to Zero assessment:
Understand the requirements: Review the Supplier to Zero V2 Manual and become familiar with the applicable requirements, performance criteria and guidance.
Prepare for the assessment: Complete the Supplier Profile and Supplier to Zero self-assessment to understand the facility’s current implementation status. Receive an acknowledgement for completing the self-assessment.
Improve performance: Conduct a gap analysis, implement necessary improvements and prepare the required supporting evidence.
Arrange the third-party assessment: Select a ZDHC Approved Assessment Provider and schedule the assessment. Use the Evidence Checklist to prepare and submit the required documentation.
Complete the assessment: Participate in the independent third-party desktop or on-site assessment and provide any additional information requested by the assessor.
Review the outcome: Review the assessment findings, understand identified improvement opportunities and obtain a Supplier to Zero certificate.
Continue improving: Repeat the assessment annually to maintain certification and demonstrate continual implementation and improvement.