What Is an Audit Readiness Assessment – and Do You Actually Need One?
Think of an Audit Readiness Assessment as a proactive ESG checkup, designed to ensure your systems, documentation, and internal alignment are strong enough to pass a third-party sustainability audit.
Here’s what it typically includes:
Documentation Review: Are your policies, procedures, and data audit-ready?
Process Alignment Check: Do your internal practices match what's written?
Gap & Risk Identification: Where are the cracks that could lead to non-conformance?
Unlike internal self-assessments or generic ESG consultants, GreenCircle’s readiness process is modeled on real-world certification standards. We use the same lens your auditor will—only earlier in the timeline, when there's still time to fix things.
So, do you actually need one?
If your team is facing a first-time audit, managing complex supply chains, or juggling multiple ESG frameworks, the answer is yes. Early preparation gives you an edge, and readiness assessments turn uncertainty into confidence.
Curious if you need one? Get in touch for a discovery call.
Written by Sara Risley, Certification Officer, GreenCircle Certified
About Sara
Sara brings over 15 years of experience in product certification and regulatory compliance. Before joining GreenCircle, she served as the Vice President of Certification at Green Seal, where she led the certification department for two years. Prior to that, she led NSF International's food product certification division, overseeing independent verification for food labels and packaging claims such as Organic and Non-GMO certifications. Additionally, she spent five years as the technical operations lead at NSF International, managing ANSI-accredited standards for commercial food equipment, food contact materials, and water filters.
