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For your company or organisation to be as successful as possible, all operational processes and systems should work optimally and interact smoothly. Whether it's management systems for quality, the environment, energy, anti-corruption or information security, recognising and exploiting potential for improvement is crucial for the positive development of your company.
Certification, in which compliance with defined requirements for products and services, systems or persons is confirmed by an accredited third party, is a decisive component in the optimisation of processes. Such certification brings numerous benefits and potential for your company: continuous improvement of operational processes while minimising costs and risks, resulting in an increase in competitiveness, an enhanced image among your stakeholders and greater customer satisfaction. By certifying your processes, you make a significant contribution to the optimisation of internal processes as well as to the positive perception of your company from the outside.
Procedure
As part of the preliminary audit or document review (audit stage 1), the management system documentation of the organisational units to be audited is checked for conformity with the above-mentioned standards and the result of this audit is documented. In addition, discussions and a brief inspection of the organisation's site take place. Finally, readiness for the Stage 2 audit is determined. This audit step is followed by the on-site audit (audit stage 2).
In the on-site phase (audit stage 2), the organisation is audited with regard to the conformity of the established and documented processes with the requirements of the aforementioned standards. A significant proportion of the necessary interviews are conducted with the management and employees of the organisational unit to be audited and documented accordingly, as the introduction and maintenance of a management system depends on the direct involvement of management and employees.
Surveillance audits are audits that are repeated at intervals of no more than 12 months and are necessary to ensure certification or maintenance of registration. In this case, a document review and an on-site audit are carried out as a combined audit section within a reduced framework and are included in the scope of this contract.
If the requirements of the standards are met, a certificate is issued, which is generally valid for three years. Following this, a new certification cycle begins with recertification. If interested, KPMG will issue a certification mark with which the client can refer to its certification status.
The scope of the certificate can be extended or restricted under certain conditions; the certificate can also be suspended or withdrawn. Certification can be restored if the standard requirements are once again met.
You can find more details in our certification rules.
Certification by KPMG CERT GmbH is possible for the following management systems:
Further services provided by KPMG CERT GmbH include:
KPMG CERT GmbH always certifies in accordance with the standards of DIN EN ISO/IEC 17021-1 and other regulations for certification bodies. You can find more information on complaints and appeals here.
As part of a validation, specialists from KPMG CERT GmbH provide objective proof that the right system has been developed for a specific application or use in your company. This means that the question of how well and with what success a system works is less important than whether the right system has been found and implemented in accordance with the individual requirements. Validation therefore enables a statement to be made about the applicability of a solution for a specific problem in the respective environment.
Similar to certification, validation is carried out in defined validation cycles and takes place in close co-operation with your company's employees. In addition to careful pre- and post-tests, an on-site assessment is also part of the validation process. This involves interviews with employees and managers, an inspection of the operating areas and a review of the relevant documents. A full revalidation takes place three years after the first validation, and monitoring takes place in the years between validations.
The KPMG CERT GmbH team has many years of experience with validation processes and is characterised by a high level of interdisciplinary expertise. We are very familiar with the audit procedures for a wide range of industries and work independently and competently at all times. A constructive audit atmosphere and a focus on the general conditions and professional orientation of your company are particularly important to us.
Validation by KPMG CERT GmbH is possible for the following instrument:
In addition to validations, as an accredited certification body we also offer numerous certifications in accordance with internationally recognised regulations.
For companies and organizations in a wide range of industries, unrestricted credibility and the proven reliability of their greenhouse gas declaration and emissions data is essential. Validation or verification by an independent third party, which checks whether certain quantitative data is factual according to defined standards, offers a reliable, professional solution. This increases the credibility of the relevant information and ultimately the trust in your company, both vis-à-vis the public and when communicating with the relevant authorities. Validation and verification are also mandatory in numerous regulations and standards.
The KPMG CERT GmbH team is accredited for many validation and verification services and is characterized by many years of national and international experience and a high level of interdisciplinary expertise. We are very familiar with numerous auditing standards for a wide range of industries and offer an independent, competent review of your information. We have outstanding expertise, particularly in the energy-intensive industry and in the chemical and energy sectors.
Verification by KPMG CERT is possible in accordance with the following statutory reporting and auditing standards:
Further validations and verifications by KPMG CERT are possible in accordance with the following voluntary reporting and auditing standards:
Many of our clients combine verification with other certification services on the following topics:
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1. Topicality and economic significance
For companies and organisations of all sizes and in all sectors, it is essential to focus on the different requirements of their customers. The aim is to provide individual services with the agreed quality at all times, while at the same time fulfilling standards, legal requirements and stakeholder expectations and keeping an eye on costs - all against the backdrop of constantly changing markets. Optimally thought-out workflows and the prevention and early identification of sources of error are crucial for this. After all, the high quality of products and services is ultimately the key to your company's success. To fulfil these complex requirements, an effective quality management system that can be certified in accordance with ISO 9001 is indispensable.
2. Content
ISO 9001 is the most widely used standard for quality management systems and is recognised worldwide. It specifies minimum requirements for all operational processes to ensure the quality of a company's products and services. Any company can have its Quality management system certified to ISO 9001 - regardless of industry or size.
Specifically, the certification checks whether the operational structures are sufficient to fulfil the identified quality requirements of all customers at all times. To this end, internal responsibilities, structures and workflows must be regulated in a binding and transparent manner and, if necessary, documented in process and procedural instructions. In addition, defined requirements must be complied with when working with customers and in the service area and sources of error must be prevented. The management system follows the Plan - Do - Check - Act cycle, which is anchored in the structure of ISO 9001. This forms the basis for a continuous improvement process through which product, service, process and service quality are to be permanently optimised. ISO 9001 is compatible with other management systems, enabling holistic management in your company.
3. Summary and highlights
A suitable and functioning operational quality management system brings decisive advantages for your company: the increase in process and structural quality is accompanied by an increase in efficiency, which can reduce costs and generate valuable competitive advantages. Risks are effectively counteracted through professional analyses and an increase in transparency. In addition, reducing errors and improving complaint management increases the trust that customers place in you.
These potentials can be uncovered and optimally utilised, particularly in conjunction with certification by an accredited body such as KPMG CERT GmbH, as specialists in the respective fields audit your processes from an independent, objective perspective. This means that further optimisation opportunities can be uncovered even in very mature organisations. In addition, the continuous support enables a sustainable improvement of processes and structures within the organisation.
In an international comparison, a quality management system certified to ISO 9001 demonstrates that quality, service and customer orientation are emphasised in your company and that this is ensured at all times by suitable processes. This makes a decisive contribution to your company being perceived as a reliable partner.
4. KPMG Cert GmbH as contact partner
The KPMG CERT GmbH team is accredited by the German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) for the certification of quality management systems. This underlines our comprehensive competence of many years of national and international experience with ISO 9001 as well as our high level of interdisciplinary expertise. Clients from a wide range of industries and of all sizes have had their quality management systems certified by us. A certificate from KPMG CERT GmbH creates trust and increases credibility with your customers.
We focus on continuous and constructive cooperation at all times, in which all employees involved are actively involved in the certification process on an equal footing. Professional analyses of possible weak points and risks in operational processes enable us to make the best possible use of existing optimisation potential. We always work in accordance with the requirements of ISO 9001.
As part of the certification process, we like to pursue a holistic approach in which the quality assurance processes and systems are integrated into an overarching management strategy. This creates synergy effects and increases the profitability of your company.
1. Topicality and economic significance
The topic of environmental protection is becoming increasingly important to the public, politicians and businesses: aspects such as the conservation of natural resources, climate protection and the principle of sustainability are being discussed internationally and are becoming increasingly important for a wide range of stakeholders. A wide variety of aspects are of importance, such as human impact on soil, water and air, the handling of waste and recycling as well as economical technologies and energy efficiency.
It is therefore also important for economic players to consider aspects of environmental protection in their activities - regardless of sector or size. Economic requirements for efficiency and competitiveness must be reconciled with the resulting environmental impact and numerous legal requirements. Ideally, however, valuable synergy effects can be generated, for example in material or energy savings, which translate into cost reductions. And a reputation as an environmentally conscious company shows that you are aware of your responsibility towards the environment and society, which generates trust and credibility with customers and the public. To fulfil these complex and comprehensive requirements, an effective company environmental management system, which can be audited in accordance with ISO 14001 and EMAS, is indispensable.
2. Content
Two audit standards for corporate environmental management systems have become established internationally: ISO 14001 certification and EMAS validation. Both sets of regulations are suitable for companies and organisations of any size and in any sector that want to improve their environmental performance and prove this with a seal of approval.
ISO 14001 is the most important international standard for environmental management systems. Since it was first published in 1996, over 600,000 companies worldwide have already been certified. The standard focuses on a strategic approach that aims to bundle corporate environmental efforts in a suitable management system and organise them as efficiently as possible. This should ensure that the company's environmental performance is permanently improved, operational environmental targets are achieved and legal and other obligations are fulfilled at the same time. The aim is to analyse and reduce the environmental impact of the entire value chain of products and services - from the efficient use of resources and energy to the reduction of waste and pollution. In the course of this, measurable key figures for evaluating environmental management, clearly defined responsibilities and suitable Risk management are implemented. Certification follows the Plan - Do - Check - Act cycle, which is anchored in the structure of ISO 14001. This forms the basis for the continuous improvement process, through which environmental performance is to be permanently optimised. ISO 14001 is compatible with other management systems, enabling holistic management in your company.
The European Union's Eco-Management and Audit Scheme, EMAS for short, is regarded as the most demanding and comprehensive system for sustainable corporate environmental management. Since 1993, it has served companies and organisations as an instrument for continuously improving their environmental performance. Today, around 4,000 organisations across Europe have been awarded the EMAS seal and are listed in the official EMAS register of the European Union. Validation according to EMAS requires all aspects of ISO 14001 that focus on the operational environmental management system. Central aspects such as the continuous improvement of environmental performance, measurable environmental indicators or the fulfilment of all relevant environmental regulations are therefore also an integral part of EMAS. The instrument, which comprises a total of seven steps, also provides for the annual publication of an environmental statement, which contains information from the company on environmental targets and a voluntary commitment to the continuous improvement of environmental performance. The environmental statement is validated by an independent environmental auditor and is publicly accessible. This high degree of transparency also increases the credibility of your company to the outside world.
As EMAS validation also covers all aspects of ISO 14001 certification, a combined audit is possible, at the end of which both seals of approval are issued.
3. Summary and highlights
A suitable and functioning operational environmental management system brings decisive advantages for your company: the timely implementation of necessary environmental protection measures and the avoidance of negative environmental impacts optimises the ecological balance and reduces environmental risks. The generation of emissions, waste and waste water is minimised. An increase in resource and energy efficiency leads to cost savings. The ecological awareness of your employees is raised, which can also lead to increased motivation. Environmental legal requirements for your company are fulfilled and liability risks can be calculated more reliably. In addition, the seal of approval, which proves that your company acts in an environmentally conscious manner, enhances your image with your customers and the public.
These potentials can be uncovered and optimally utilised, particularly in conjunction with certification or validation by an accredited body such as KPMG Cert GmbH, as specialists in the respective fields audit the environmentally relevant procedures and processes from an independent, objective perspective. This means that further potential for optimisation can be uncovered even in very mature organisations. In addition, continuous monitoring enables sustainable improvement of environmental performance and structures within the organisation.
In an international comparison, an environmental management system audited in accordance with ISO 14001 or EMAS demonstrates that environmental protection and sustainability are a top priority in your company and that this is taken into account at all times through suitable processes. This makes it clear that your company is aware of its responsibility for the environment and society, which makes a decisive contribution to your company being perceived as a responsible partner.
4. KPMG Cert GmbH as contact partner
The KPMG Cert GmbH team is accredited by the German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) for the certification of environmental management systems. In addition, our environmental verifiers are authorised by the DAU - Deutsche Akkreditierungs- und Zulassungsgesellschaft für Umweltgutachter mbh. This underlines our comprehensive competence of many years of national and international experience, both with ISO 14001 and EMAS, as well as our high level of interdisciplinary expertise. We have certified and validated the environmental management systems of clients from a wide range of sectors and of all sizes. A seal of approval from KPMG Cert GmbH creates trust and increases credibility with your customers and the public.
We focus on continuous and constructive cooperation at all times, in which all employees involved are actively involved in the certification process on an equal footing. Professional analyses of possible weak points and risks in operational processes enable us to exploit existing potential for optimisation. We always work in accordance with the requirements of ISO 14001 and EMAS.
As part of the audit, we ideally pursue a holistic approach in which the environmental processes and systems are integrated into an overarching management strategy. This creates synergy effects and increases the profitability of your company.
1. Topicality and economic significance
Energy is and remains a decisive cost and economic factor for numerous companies and organisations, particularly in energy-intensive industry and the transport sector. Rising energy prices and an overall increase in environmental awareness in society are increasing the importance of this topic. Energy should be used sensibly and saved at all times, making regulated, efficient utilisation necessary. To fulfil these requirements, a suitable and functioning energy management system, which can be certified in accordance with ISO 50001, is indispensable. An energy audit in accordance with the DIN EN 16247-1 standard is a suitable basis.
2. Content
ISO 50001 is the most widely used standard for energy management systems and is recognised worldwide. It specifies requirements for the introduction, implementation and improvement of a management system in your company that aims to achieve energy efficiency and savings. Any company can have its energy management system certified to ISO 50001 – regardless of sector or size.
The management system reveals in a structured and transparent manner where energy utilisation can be made more efficient, where savings potential can be found and which investments in more economical and environmentally friendly technologies are particularly worthwhile. This analysis is carried out along the entire value chain of products and services. The aim is to systematically and continuously improve the company's energy performance. The management system follows the Plan - Do - Check - Act cycle, which is anchored in the structure of ISO 50001. This forms the basis for the continuous improvement process in order to permanently optimise the quality of your energy management. ISO 50001 is compatible with other management systems, which enables holistic management in your company. Energy audits in accordance with the DIN EN 16247-1 standard can serve as the basis and for the certification of an energy management system.
3. Summary and highlights
A suitable and functioning energy management system brings decisive advantages for your company: by continuously increasing energy efficiency and making sensible energy savings, measurable cost reductions can be achieved and competitiveness increased. Positive side effects include a reduction in CO2 emissions and a permanent improvement in your company's environmental performance. This helps to improve your image with customers and the public. We also offer you certification including all legally required certificates.
This potential is revealed and optimally utilised, particularly in conjunction with ISO 50001 certification by an accredited body such as KPMG Cert GmbH, as specialists in the relevant fields audit the processes from an independent, objective perspective. This means that even organisations with a high degree of maturity can uncover further optimisation potential. Continuous monitoring enables sustainable improvement of processes and structures. An energy management system certified to ISO 50001 provides internationally comparable proof that energy efficiency and environmental awareness are a top priority in your company - and that suitable processes ensure this at all times. This makes a decisive contribution to your company being perceived as a reliable partner.
4. KPMG Cert GmbH as contact partner
The KPMG Cert GmbH team is the right contact for auditing energy management systems. We are accredited for ISO 50001 certification by the German Accreditation Body (DAkkS); our experts are also authorised for energy audits according to EDL-G in accordance with DIN EN 16247-1. Our specialists have many years of experience with both auditing standards and have successfully completed numerous projects in companies of all sizes and from a wide range of industries. A certificate from KPMG Cert GmbH creates trust and increases credibility with your customers.
We focus on continuous and constructive cooperation at all times, in which all employees involved are actively involved in the auditing process on an equal footing. Professional analyses of possible weak points and risks in operational processes enable us to exploit existing optimisation potential. We always work in accordance with the requirements of the current ISO 50001 and DIN EN 16247-1.
Ideally, we take a holistic approach to auditing: the energy-related processes and systems are integrated into an overarching management strategy. This creates synergy effects and increases the efficiency of your company.
1. Topicality and economic importance
Cyber attacks continue to pose new challenges for companies and organisations worldwide. In addition to attacks with a criminal background, this also includes targeted attacks against utility services. In Germany, the IT Security Act aims to oblige operators of so-called "critical infrastructures" to prepare for these new threats.
Against this backdrop, the establishment of an information security management system (ISMS) in accordance with ISO/IEC 27001 is an approach for many companies both for the structured improvement of information security and for gaining a competitive advantage. In order to be able to prove to customers and regulators that the ISMS is operated in compliance with the standard, certification can be useful and sometimes even necessary.
2. Content
The positive external impact of a certified ISMS in accordance with ISO/IEC 27001 for existing or potential customers has recently been supplemented by a regulatory component in Germany due to the requirements of the IT Security Act.
As a service provider in particular, certification to ISO/IEC 27001 is a popular and valid means of demonstrating to customers that information security risks are handled in a targeted and structured manner. Appropriate certification often eliminates a large part of the effort involved in service provider audits on information and IT security.
In the context of the IT Security Act, requirements have now been defined for relevant economic sectors with the publication of the second regulation on the designation of critical infrastructures in mid-2017, which deals with the "finance and insurance", "health" and "transport and traffic" sectors. The corresponding regulations for the "energy", "information technology and telecommunications", "water" and "food" sectors have been in force since May 2016. In concrete terms, this means that the two-year deadline for KRITIS operators is now running, during which the requirements from the IT Security Act must be analysed and, if necessary, implemented. The legislator has set a deadline for this of two years after the corresponding regulation comes into force, meaning that the deadline for KRITIS operators from the sectors covered by the new regulation is 1 July 2019. The core elements are the critical systems at operators and the threshold values defined for them. These determine the point at which a certain installation is considered a KRITIS and the respective operator is considered a KRITIS operator.
One of the core requirements of the IT Security Act for KRITIS operators is the obligation to implement appropriate security standards to protect critical services. This involves technical and organisational measures for a legally compliant minimum level of IT security. Examples of this include, in particular, information security management systems (ISMS), which can be based on the international standard ISO/IEC 27001, for example, according to the BSI statement.
Although certification in accordance with ISO/IEC 27001 alone is not sufficient for KRITIS operators (further requirements must be considered here), it is in any case a very good starting point for successfully providing evidence to the BSI.
3. Summary and highlights
In many cases, certification of the ISMS in accordance with ISO/IEC 27001 can have a positive external impact for existing and future customers. In uncertain times, companies can collect plus points and position themselves better on the market. In connection with the IT Security Act and regulatory requirements, there is a further benefit to a certificate.
4. KPMG Cert GmbH as contact partner
As a certification body accredited by the German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) with many years of experience, KPMG Cert GmbH offers the performance of all audits in all phases of certification in accordance with ISO/IEC 27001. We provide support in the form of pre-audits, certification audits, surveillance audits and re-certification audits.
1. Topicality and economic significance
In October 2016, the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) published the first international standard for anti-corruption management systems, ISO 37001: ISO 37001. In 2025, the standard was updated to take greater account of requirements relating to leadership culture, conflicts of interest, due diligence and even climate risks, among other things. The standard can be used by companies to establish or further develop an anti-corruption management system and, in addition to ISO certifications, offers the opportunity to obtain a statement on the effectiveness and status of the compliance management system in relation to anti-corruption. ISO 37001 certification enables board members and management to demonstrably fulfil their duty of care, while supervisory boards can satisfy themselves that appropriate measures to prevent, detect and combat corruption are in place within the company. ISO 37001 is used worldwide to establish a robust anti-corruption management system, demonstrate compliance with legal regulations and strengthen the trust of business partners and stakeholders.
2. Content
ISO 37001 certification is a voluntary audit. The standard is structured in such a way that it is applicable to companies of all sizes and industries. The content of the standard is divided into the following elements:
As with all ISO certifications, the certificate is valid for three years after the initial audit. In the first and second year after the initial audit, so-called surveillance audits take place. Our experts use these to give you feedback on the continued effectiveness of your management system. In this way, you continue to receive valuable information on the further development of your company with regard to anti-corruption.
3. Summary and highlights
While until 2016, audits of compliance management systems in the area of anti-corruption were primarily carried out in accordance with the German standard IDW PS 980, which offers a clear structure but is sometimes unknown abroad, ISO 37001 offers for the first time the opportunity to provide stakeholders outside Germany with certainty about the status of the anti-corruption management system. Many companies that are already familiar with and have conducted the IDW PS 980 audit have decided to combine both audits.
4. KPMG Cert GmbH as contact partner
As an accredited audit organisation with many years of experience, KPMG Cert GmbH offers comprehensive services to fulfil the requirements of ISO 37001. KPMG Cert GmbH works closely with the experts at KPMG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft, who have been conducting audits of the compliance management system for the anti-corruption sub-sector in accordance with IDW PS 980 since 2011. In this way, we optimally combine ISO expertise with compliance expertise. Our experts can also offer you a combined and efficient audit in accordance with IDW PS 980 and ISO 37001 at the same time.
What is it about?
International air transport is a key pillar of our economy. It connects people and goods worldwide, opens up new markets and secures many jobs worldwide. In addition to its economic importance, air transport is also of great environmental significance, not least due to the greenhouse gases and air pollutants it produces.
This is reflected in aviation's climate protection strategy, which aims to keep CO2 emissions as low as possible despite the growth in international air traffic and to stabilise them from 2020. In order to achieve this goal, the member states of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) adopted a global CO2 compensation system in 2016 - the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation, or CORSIA for short.
CORSIA is a market-based system in which CO2 emissions from international flights can be offset with emission allowances from emissions trading systems and project credits (known as offsets). However, CORSIA's ambitious goal is not to offset CO2 emissions through offsets, but to achieve the long-term decarbonisation of international aviation through innovative technologies and the use of sustainable fuels such as biokerosene or green hydrogen1.
Who is taking part in CORSIA?
More than 190 ICAO member states, with the exception of economically less developed countries, some small states and developing countries without access to the sea, participate in CORSIA. Aircraft operators of these states that produce more than 10,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year from international flights with aircraft that have a maximum take-off weight of more than 5.7 tonnes undertake to monitor and report CO2 emissions from international aviation.
CO2 emissions from domestic flights are not affected by CORSIA, but may have already been covered by other emissions trading systems such as the EU ETS, particularly in the EU.
When will CORSIA be implemented?
CORSIA will be implemented in three phases. In the first two phases – pilot phase from 2021 to 2023 and phase I from 2024 to 2026 – participation in CORSIA is voluntary. So far, 126 countries (including all EU states), which together account for around 80% of global transport performance, have decided to participate in CORSIA at the start of the pilot phase. In phase II from 2027 to 2035, all member states are obliged to participate in CORSIA. This should ensure that at least 85% of international air traffic is covered.
To determine the emissions baseline, aircraft operators from all ICAO member states were required to monitor and report their CO2 emissions in 2019, regardless of their timetable for participation.
Overlap with the EU Emissions Trading Scheme
Aviation has been included in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme since 2012. Aircraft operators must monitor and report their CO2 emissions from flights within the European Economic Area (EEA) on an annual basis. This means that CO2 emissions from European international flights have been subject to annual reporting under both the EU Emissions Trading Scheme and CORSIA since 1 January 2019.
In order to harmonise both systems, uniform rules2 for monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) are used in the EU so that aircraft operators only have to present one monitoring concept for both systems.
Monitoring concept:
For the purposes of reporting their CO2 emissions, aircraft operators are subject to the provisions of the regulations for monitoring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions (MVO). Aircraft operators are obliged to draw up a monitoring plan, which must be approved by the competent authority of the state to which it is assigned. In addition to identifying the aircraft operator, this must contain information on the fleet, fuel and data management, as well as the methodology for recording the fuel used and dealing with data gaps. Once approved, the monitoring concept must be complied with and used for reporting purposes. Changes to the concept always require authorisation from the relevant competent authority.
Emissions report:
The aircraft operator is obliged to prepare an annual report on its total CO2 emissions from international aviation. For this purpose, a template from the relevant competent authority can be used if necessary. In any case, the minimum requirements from Annex 5 of the CORSIA3 decision must be met. Following mandatory verification, the emissions report must be submitted to the relevant competent national authority by the deadline (e.g. 31 March in the EU).
Verification:
The aircraft operator must commission an independent and accredited auditor to independently verify the data in the emissions report. The auditor carries out the verification of the information and data provided by the operator. Once the verification has been completed, a verification report is drawn up and must be submitted to the competent national authority together with the emissions report.
KPMG CERT as a reliable partner
Our network of sustainability experts is one of the most experienced among auditing firms: We have been providing both advisory and assurance services across the full spectrum of sustainability topics since 1992. Today, we have a network of over 600 experts worldwide who are fully specialised in sustainability services. In us, you therefore have a strong partner with specialised expertise, a global network and many years of experience. It is important to us to develop customised solutions for our clients' individual situations.
KPMG CERT has been working as an accredited auditor for EU emissions trading for more than 10 years and has already successfully completed more than 3,000 verifications for more than 300 installations and aircraft operators subject to emissions trading. We are also accredited for CORSIA and listed as a recognised verifier on the ICAO website.
We offer an outstanding audit team with in-depth knowledge of the aviation industry and specific expertise in both EU emissions trading and CORSIA. We utilise an agile audit approach and are therefore able to complete our projects with minimal time and effective review of processes, ensuring efficient verification of emissions reports. Our audit approach complies with the EU ETS and CORSIA rules for monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV).
Conclusion
CORSIA is one of the most important building blocks for sustainable air transport. Passenger requests for CO2-neutral flights are increasing sharply these days and the trend is continuing upwards. The sooner an aircraft operator can realise the goals of CORSIA, the better positioned it will be on the market. With regard to corporate climate risks, CORSIA is becoming increasingly important as a basis for decision-making by stakeholders.
1 Hydrogen produced using renewable electricity that does not release any CO2 emissions during the production process
2 REGULATION (EU) 2017/2392 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 13 December 2017 COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2018/2066 of 19 December 2018; COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) 2019/1603 of 18 July 2019
3 ICAO 2018: INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS AND RECOMMENDED PRACTICES – Annex 16 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION – Volume IV CORSIA vom 27. Juni 2018
1. Topicality and economic significance
Occupational health and safety is an increasingly important competitive factor. After all, productivity and quality depend crucially on people's health and motivation. Economic efficiency and legal obligations can only be harmonised if safety and health protection in the company are given appropriate and risk-adequate consideration. Experience has shown that systematic occupational health and safety and effective occupational health and safety management offer the greatest benefits.
To fulfil these requirements, a suitable and functioning occupational health and safety management system, which can be certified in accordance with ISO 45001, is indispensable.
2. Content
ISO 45001 is currently the most widely used standard for occupational health and safety management systems and is recognised worldwide. It specifies requirements for the introduction, implementation and improvement of a management system in your company with the aim of accident prevention and occupational health and safety. Any company can have its occupational health and safety management system certified to ISO 45001 – regardless of sector or size.
The management system reveals in a structured and transparent manner where the prevention of accidents and work-related illnesses can be organised more efficiently, where risks can be found and which investments in safe and ergonomic working conditions are particularly worthwhile. The aim is to systematically and continuously improve working conditions in the company. The management system follows the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle, which is anchored in the structure of ISO 45001. This forms the basis for the continuous improvement process in order to permanently optimise the quality of your occupational health and safety management. ISO 45001 is compatible with other management systems, which enables holistic management in your company.
3. Summary and highlights
A suitable and functioning occupational health and safety management system brings decisive advantages for your company: by preventing work-related injuries and illnesses among employees and providing safe and healthy workplaces, measurable cost reductions can also be achieved and competitiveness increased. Positive side effects include well-being and an improved working environment. This contributes to an improved image in the eyes of potential new employees and the public.
These potentials are particularly revealed and optimally utilised in conjunction with ISO 45001 certification by an accredited body such as KPMG Cert GmbH, as specialists in the relevant fields audit the processes from an independent, objective perspective. This means that even organisations with a high level of maturity can uncover further optimisation potential. Continuous monitoring enables sustainable improvement of processes and structures. A certified occupational health and safety management system provides internationally comparable proof that occupational health and safety is a top priority in your company – and that suitable processes ensure this at all times. This makes a decisive contribution to your company being recognised as a reliable partner.
4. KPMG Cert GmbH as contact partner
The KPMG Cert GmbH team is the right contact for auditing occupational health and safety management systems. We are accredited by the German Accreditation Body (DAkkS). Our specialists have many years of experience with auditing standards and have successfully completed numerous projects in companies of all sizes and from a wide range of industries. A certificate from KPMG Cert GmbH creates trust and increases credibility with your customers.
We rely on continuous and constructive cooperation at all times, in which all employees involved are actively involved in the auditing process on an equal footing. Professional analyses of possible weak points and risks in operational processes enable us to exploit existing optimisation potential. We always work in accordance with the requirements of the current standards.
Ideally, we take a holistic approach to auditing: the occupational health and safety processes and systems are integrated into an overarching management strategy. This creates synergy effects and increases the efficiency of your company.