Meet the official auditing bodies supporting
The PLEDGE Certification
Independent, third-party verification is at the heart of every property pursuing The PLEDGE on Food Waste certification. Our official auditing partners assess properties worldwide against our Six Pillars methodology, ensuring every certification is credible, consistent, and trusted.
Why Independent Auditing Matters?
Each The PLEDGE on Food Waste certification delivered is backed by an independent third-party audit, conducted by an independent auditing body against our criteria.
Global Standards
Our auditing partners are established, internationally recognised certification bodies with deep expertise in third-party verification.
Consistent methodology
Every audit is conducted against the same Six Pillars framework, so The PLEDGE on food Waste certification means the same thing wherever it's awarded.
Local presence, global reach
With auditors and offices worldwide, our partners bring on-the-ground expertise to properties wherever they operate.
Our Auditing Partners
These organisations are approved to conduct independent audits against The PLEDGE on Food Waste criteria.
SGS Global
The world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, SGS delivers independent PLEDGE audits through its global network of specialists — offering gap assessments, certification audits and ongoing support for food service operators.
Global
DNV Business Assurance
DNV Business Assurance is a global leader in certification, assurance, and risk management, operating in more than 100 countries. Through accredited management system certification, product assurance, training, and supply chain assessment, DNV helps organizations enhance safety, sustainability, and long-term performance.
Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand
TÜV Rheinland
A globally recognised testing, inspection and certification organisation, TÜV Rheinland conducts independent audits against The PLEDGE's Six Pillars methodology, helping hospitality and food service businesses achieve verified, credible certification.
Global
Solutions Tourism
The accredited auditing body for The PLEDGE on Food Waste, Solutions Tourism has audited 300+ hotels and businesses across more than 30 countries over the past fifteen years, including international hotel chains and Michelin Star restaurants throughout Europe and Asia.
Global
Interested in becoming a PLEDGE auditing partner?
We’re expanding our network of accredited certification bodies. If your organisation conducts third-party sustainability or food safety audits, we’d like to hear from you.
