Trace Magazine

Trace Magazine - Our Impact on Sustainability

Let’s Trace the Future Together

Welcome to Trace — Kiwa’s first online ESG magazine. Just like tracing a path forward, Trace follows the real steps we’re taking to build a more sustainable future.

Here, you’ll find real stories, practical insights, and the milestones that mark our environmental, social, and governance journey. Explore real examples of how we are putting ESG into action — across sectors, regions, and services.

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How we support sustainable progress

Driving credibility through verification

At Kiwa, we help organizations prove what they promise. From carbon reporting to PEF verification, we enable trustworthy communication around ESG performance, backed by independent testing, inspection, and certification.
Independent Verification and Certification

Helping clients meet new ESG regulations

As ESG frameworks evolve across sectors, we support clients through EU-wide directives like the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the EU Battery Regulation, and the Construction Products Regulation (CPR).
Construction Product Regulation Scheme

Translating data into impact

We turn technical data into decision-making power — from lifecycle assessments (LCAs) to digital product passports. Our experts guide companies toward measurable sustainability improvements, grounded in evidence.
Sustainability Product Passport (SPP)

Trace Magazine’s featured sustainability stories

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CPR Compliance — Your Last Chance to Act

Time is running out for construction firms to meet the EU’s updated sustainability demands under the Construction Products Regulation. Read expert advice, practical tools, and training solutions from Kiwa NIBE to get your declarations — and your value chain — in order before the 2027 deadline.

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LCA + EPD: The Acronyms That Will Shape the Future

Why lifecycle data is now non-negotiable. From carbon footprints to full product transparency, LCAs and EPDs are becoming essential for construction and beyond. Learn how these tools help companies meet regulations, gain trust, and lead in sustainability.

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Due Diligence Is Now a Business Strategy

7 lessons to build a more resilient supply chain. From regulatory pressure to real-world risk, supply chain due diligence is no longer optional. Read our expert tips, smart tools, and global strategies to help your company stay compliant — and competitive.

The Solar Scorecard That’s Shaping a Global Industry

Why 100,000+ people rely on Kiwa PVEL’s solar insights. The PV Module Reliability Scorecard delivers trusted, real-world data on solar performance — and it’s influencing decisions in over 170 countries. Explore how the Scorecard helps buyers, developers, and manufacturers make smarter solar choices.

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See how we’re making sustainability work — together.

Each story featured here explores a real sustainability challenge — and how our teams worldwide help solve it through science, standards, and collaboration. From food safety and supply chains to circular materials and net-zero construction, we highlight what ESG progress looks like in practice.

Explore our featured ESG stories.

Kiwa's ESG Report

Our 2024 ESG Report is here! This report highlights our efforts related to our people, our planet, and our performance. It also provides a picture of the company we are and the road that we’re taking towards a better tomorrow.

See the Bigger Picture in Our 2024 ESG Report

The stories featured here in Trace Magazine reflect real progress — but they’re just the beginning. For the full view of how we at Kiwa are putting purpose into action, read our 2024 ESG Report. The report shares the milestones behind the stories: from carbon reduction and employee well-being to inclusive leadership and sustainable service innovation.
See how local action connects to global impact — and where we’re headed next on our ESG journey.