
We are seeking an experienced ESG Auditor based in Europe (i.e., Germany, Italy, Portugal) to support our environmental and social compliance assessments across various supply chains. This freelance position combines responsibilities in both social and environmental auditing, including SLCP verifications and environmental assessments aligned with RBA and Higg FEM frameworks. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of international labor standards, environmental protocols, and manufacturing sector dynamics.
Conduct Social Compliance Audits: Perform on-site SLCP verifications, including document reviews, stakeholder interviews, and facility walkthroughs.
Execute Environmental Audits: Carry out assessments following Higg FEM and RBA environmental modules with a focus on chemical management, energy use, water, and waste systems.
Report Writing: Draft detailed audit reports highlighting findings, risks, and areas for improvement.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with facility management and workers to ensure accurate information is collected and feedback is delivered.
Ensure Compliance: Follow SLCP and ISO 14001 protocols, industry standards, and ethical guidelines during all verification processes.
Qualifications:
Social Audit:
Environmental Audit:
Skills and Competencies:

Company Overview
Leadership & Sustainability delivers a broad and deep spectrum of Consulting, Empowerment, Sustainable Business Models and Software & Tools in the sustainability area. We have global expertise and networks and operate worldwide. We can serve you wherever you are located.
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Our Solutions
- Consulting
- Empowerment
- Sustainable Business Models
- Software & Tools
Our Customer Vision
- Sustainability as Corporate Strategy
- Sustainability as Business Model
- Sustainability as Leadership Quality
We offer our solutions over the entire value chain and supply chain networks. Our focus sectors are consumer goods, for example, Apparel, Textile, Footwear, Luxury Goods, Retail, Food, and Electronics, as well as Manufacturing and Finance.
Our Mission
- Initiate and support the transformation of industries, corporations, and organizations towards excellence in sustainability performance.
- We create business value by embedding sustainability practices into sustainable business models.
We value
- Top Service
- Integrity
- Vision
- Passion
- Excellence
- Teamwork
Our approach and methods are
- Result-oriented
- Solution-oriented
- Tested in practice
- Powerful and assertive engagements
- System-oriented with a holistic perspective
- Bundled and focused on project goals
How we work
- Single day engagements, for example, workshops.
- Starter package. We can define a small retainer package at the beginning.
- Single-topic, short consulting projects.
- Larger strategy or operational consulting projects with defined objectives and milestones.
- Ongoing strategy advisory board membership.
- Fixed price packages.
- Interim positions. Do you need someone to fill in for a short or medium period?
- Software solutions. Reseller of software solutions.
- Higg Index. Higg FEM verification, FSLM (SLCP) verification and training
- ZDHC training