Prepare today for tomorrow's sustainability requirements

The sustainability regulatory landscape is evolving rapidly. Sustainability regulatory compliance means meeting the laws, standards and ESG regulatory requirements that govern environmental, social and governance practices, disclosures and controls. Whether you're preparing for new reporting requirements, strengthening supply chain due diligence or managing carbon-related obligations, organisations need practical support to understand what applies and how to respond.

At LRQA, we help businesses cut through the complexity, assess regulatory impacts and build robust programmes that support compliance while strengthening long-term resilience. Our experts work with organisations at every stage of their journey, helping turn ESG regulatory requirements into opportunities for improved performance and stakeholder confidence.

How we can help

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

CBAM is an EU regulation introducing carbon-related costs and reporting requirements for certain imported goods. LRQA helps businesses understand their obligations, strengthen emissions data and reporting, and improve supply chain transparency to support CBAM compliance as part of broader sustainability regulatory compliance.
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Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)

CSRD strengthens sustainability reporting requirements for organisations operating in or connected to the EU. It is one of the key laws that relate to sustainability reporting requirements. LRQA helps businesses understand obligations, improve ESG reporting processes and deliver credible sustainability disclosures aligned with recognised reporting frameworks and ESG regulatory requirements.
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Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)

CSDDD requires organisations to identify, prevent and address human rights and environmental risks across operations and value chains. LRQA helps businesses strengthen due diligence, improve supply chain visibility and embed effective HREDD programmes supporting compliance and resilience, reinforcing environmental regulatory compliance across the value chain.
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EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requires organisations to demonstrate robust traceability and due diligence for affected commodities. LRQA helps businesses improve supply chain transparency, supplier engagement, and risk management to support compliance with deforestation requirements.
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European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS)

The European Union ETS is a cap-and-trade scheme that helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the EU. LRQA provides accredited verification services, helping organisations accurately monitor, report and verify emissions while meeting regulatory obligations with confidence and maintaining environmental regulatory compliance.
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UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS)

The UK ETS helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by requiring eligible organisations to monitor, report and verify their emissions. LRQA delivers accredited verification services, providing independent assurance that supports compliance and builds confidence in your emissions reporting as part of ESG regulatory requirements.
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Why work with us?

Our experts help you navigate complex and evolving sustainability regulations with confidence. From understanding new requirements to assessing gaps and implementing effective programmes, we provide practical support to help you achieve compliance, strengthen resilience and build stakeholder confidence.

Connected regulatory expertise

We bring together expertise across sustainability, responsible sourcing, climate and supply chain risk – helping you understand how different regulations affect your organisation and value chain. Our connected approach gives you a clearer view of your obligations and the actions needed to respond.

Practical, outcome-focused support

We focus on turning regulatory requirements into practical action. From regulatory impact assessments and gap analysis to implementation and assurance, we work with you to build clear, achievable programmes aligned to your business priorities.

Proven global expertise

Our global network of sustainability, supply chain, climate and assurance specialists brings deep regulatory and sector knowledge. We help organisations navigate changing requirements with confidence, drawing on practical experience across complex global value chains.

Data-driven decision making

We help you turn regulatory and supply chain data into meaningful insight. By identifying risks, gaps and priorities, we give you greater visibility of where action is needed – supporting more informed decisions and stronger regulatory readiness.

CASE STUDIES

Repsol ISO 14067 carbon footprint case study

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Discover how Repsol’s multidisciplinary team worked together to calculate the carbon footprint of High Purity Liquefied Gases (HPLGs),...
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Thrust Carbon ISO 14083 Verification Case study

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Award-winning green tech start-up, Thrust Carbon, explains what it means to be among the first organisations to have...
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Mott MacDonald Carbon footprint case study

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Over eight years ago Mott MacDonald started its verification journey and has been at the forefront of delivering...
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Château Troplong Mondot obtains GES verification from LRQA

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Read the case study detailing LRQA's GES verification for Château Troplong Mondot, where LRQA ensured standards were in...
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BT: Reporting a better future and a bigger...

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Reporting a better future. Corporate responsibility verification for BT’s annual reviews. Read how we’re supporting a multinational’s bigger...
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Doosan Babcock: Doing socially responsible business.

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Doing socially responsible business. Structural assessment and tailored support to implement ISO 26000 across operations. Read our case...
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