How often will my company be audited?

In order to remain certified, ongoing surveillance audits and a special one-off audit in Year 3 are required, covering both Year 0 and Year 3 requirements. However, not all companies will have the same audit schedule within their five-year cycle: The frequency and type of audits that occur across the five-year period depend on the company’s specific circumstances (for example, their sector and size). Not every company site will be audited. Micro and small companies will only be audited at Year 0, Year 3, and Year 5, whereas larger companies are likely to be audited annually. 


Table A.1. Audit frequency for companies in Agriculture, Service with Significant Environmental Footprint and Manufacturing sectors. 

Table A.2. Audit frequency for companies in Wholesale/Retail and Services with Minor Footprint sectors.