Mapping Cotecna’s ESG Network for Global Resilience

Cotecna, a Global ESG Partner

Our new map showcases how Cotecna’s global Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Certification network supports organisations in strengthening performance, managing risk, and building more responsible, transparent, and resilient supply chains. By combining deep local expertise with internationally recognised standards, we deliver tailored certification, verification, and audit services that help identify compliance gaps, improve operational practices, and drive continuous improvement.

Our expanding global footprint ensures that clients benefit from consistent service delivery across key markets, while remaining responsive to local regulatory requirements and industry expectations.

Global Presence, Local Expertise

Our network is global, but our delivery and expertise are local. We customise ESG solutions to suit business needs and local regulatory frameworks while maintaining international standards.

A Strong Presence Across Asia

Cotecna’s ESG and Certification capabilities are well established across Asia, supporting some of the world’s most dynamic supply chains:

• North Asia: China and Japan
• Southeast Asia: Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam
• South Asia: India

This regional presence enables us to support manufacturers, exporters, and multinational organisations with on-the-ground expertise, ensuring compliance with both local regulations and international ESG frameworks.

Strategic Coverage in the Middle East and Africa

In the Middle East and Africa, Cotecna operates in key hubs including Egypt and the UAE, helping clients navigate evolving ESG requirements, sustainability reporting expectations, and certification needs across critical trade and logistics corridors.

European Expertise and Global Standards Alignment

Our presence in Italy and Switzerland places Cotecna at the heart of European regulatory and sustainability leadership. From ESG verification to certification aligned with EU-driven frameworks, we help organisations meet increasingly strict environmental and social compliance requirements while maintaining global consistency.

Supporting the Americas

• Across the Americas, Cotecna delivers ESG and Certification services in:
• North America: USA
• South America: Argentina and Brazil

This coverage ensures that clients operating across agricultural, industrial, and consumer product sectors can align their operations with global ESG expectations while addressing regional market demands.

Enabling Resilience Through Global Reach

By mapping our ESG and Certification network across these regions, Cotecna demonstrates its ability to provide:

• Consistent global service delivery with local regulatory alignment
• Risk mitigation and compliance assurance across supply chains
• Enhanced ESG performance and transparency
• Scalable solutions for multinational operations

With a presence spanning Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas, Cotecna is uniquely positioned to support organisations at every stage of their ESG journey, helping transform compliance into a strategic advantage and resilience into long-term value.

Cotecna ESG Services

Cotecna offers a wide range of ESG services, notably the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC™) Chain of Custody Certification. Cotecna’s global FSC services provide independent certification and auditing to support responsible forest management and sustainable sourcing. Through its international network, Cotecna helps businesses ensure traceability, meet FSC standards, and strengthen trust while improving market access.

Other Cotecna ESG services include:

• MSC – Marine Stewardship Council (Sustainable Fishing)
• Ocean Bound Plastic Certification
• RSPO – Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil
• ISCC – International Sustainability and Carbon Certification
• SA8000 – Social Accountability Standard
• ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems
• Security Audit – Workplace and Supply Chain Security Assessment
• ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety Management System
• SLCP – Social & Labor Convergence Program
• Sustainability Report Assurance – Independent verification of sustainabilty/ESG reports
• amfori SCGM – Supply Chain Grievance Mechanism
• ESG Second-Party Auditing – Custom audits based on ESG criteria

Discover Cotecna Group ESG Service Providers

• Suolo e Salute
• ESTS
• BCK

Explore the map to discover the nearest Cotecna ESG provider to you. For more information, refer to our dedicated Environmental Social Governance web pages or please contact us.

About Cotecna

For over 50 years, we have been supporting agriculture, food and pharma, minerals and metals, and consumer products supply chains all over the world. We provide testing, inspection, and certification services to help our clients navigate evolving regulations, ensure product compliance, and support their sustainability journey.