{"id":5385,"date":"2026-10-19T14:40:46","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T12:40:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gses-system.com\/?page_id=5385"},"modified":"2026-10-19T16:07:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T14:07:29","slug":"aswatson-a-brands","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gses-system.com\/nl\/aswatson-a-brands\/","title":{"rendered":"ASWatson A-Brands"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row style-color-164485-bg row-container has-dividers\" id=\"row-unique-0\"><div class=\"uncode-divider-wrap uncode-divider-wrap-bottom z_index_0 uncode-row-divider-invert\" style=\"height: 140px;\" data-height=\"140\" data-unit=\"px\"><svg version=\"1.1\" class=\"uncode-row-divider uncode-row-divider-curve\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"240px\" height=\"24px\" viewBox=\"0 0 240 24\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 240 24\" xml:space=\"preserve\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t\t<path fill=\"#f0f0f0\" d=\"M0,24l0.01-0.24V0H240v24c0,0-48.115-23.471-120.039-23.48C48.018,0.52,0,24,0,24L0,24z\"\/>\n\t\t<\/svg><\/div><div class=\"row double-top-padding quad-bottom-padding double-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-middle pos-center align_center column_parent col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-dark sticky-element sticky-sidebar\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row col-double-gutter row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-middle pos-center align_center column_child col-lg-12 col-md-50 half-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-dark\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" style=\" max-width:996px;\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"h1\" ><span><strong><span style=\"color: #e30613;\">AS Watson Benelux<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2><div class=\"text-lead text-top-reduced\"><p>Working Together Towards a More Sustainable Future<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-0\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-0\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-0\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row style-color-422873-bg row-container\" id=\"row-unique-1\"><div class=\"row col-double-gutter triple-top-padding triple-bottom-padding double-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row auto-height-device row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-middle pos-center align_left align_left_mobile column_parent col-lg-6 half-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light animate_when_almost_visible alpha-anim\"  data-speed=\"1600\"><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Sustainability at AS Watson<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>At AS Watson, we believe that together we can make a difference. Through our brands and products, we reach millions of consumers every day. This brings not only opportunities, but also responsibilities.<\/p>\n<p>By making conscious choices, collaborating with our partners and gaining insight into the impact of our products, we are working towards a more sustainable future. Transparency and collaboration throughout the supply chain are essential to achieving this.<\/p>\n<p>To achieve our sustainability ambitions, we need insight into the products we sell. Which materials are used? What is their environmental impact? And where do the raw materials come from?<\/p>\n<p>By working together with our A-brands and suppliers to collect reliable product information, we increase transparency throughout the supply chain and enable better-informed decisions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Together, we make our sustainability impact visible.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-middle pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-6 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light animate_when_almost_visible alpha-anim\"  data-speed=\"1600\"><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode-single-media  text-center\"><div class=\"single-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 75%;\"><div class=\"tmb tmb-light  tmb-media-first tmb-media-last tmb-content-overlay tmb-no-bg\"><div class=\"t-inside\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-tc\"><div class=\"uncode-single-media-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2403\" src=\"https:\/\/gses-system.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/logo-liggend-asw-benelux-rood-cmyk.png\" width=\"1000\" height=\"453\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gses-system.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/logo-liggend-asw-benelux-rood-cmyk.png 1000w, https:\/\/gses-system.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/logo-liggend-asw-benelux-rood-cmyk-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/gses-system.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/logo-liggend-asw-benelux-rood-cmyk-768x348.png 768w, https:\/\/gses-system.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/logo-liggend-asw-benelux-rood-cmyk-18x8.png 18w, https:\/\/gses-system.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/logo-liggend-asw-benelux-rood-cmyk-350x159.png 350w, https:\/\/gses-system.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/logo-liggend-asw-benelux-rood-cmyk-uai-720x326.png 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-1\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-1\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-1\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row style-color-xsdn-bg row-container\" id=\"row-unique-2\"><div class=\"row col-double-gutter single-top-padding double-bottom-padding double-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-middle pos-center align_center column_parent col-lg-12 half-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light animate_when_almost_visible alpha-anim\"  data-speed=\"1600\"><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  vc_custom_1754396257314 quad-block-padding style-color-164485-bg  unradius-lg\" style=\"border-bottom-width: 50px ;padding-top: 40px ;padding-bottom: 40px ;\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-half mobile-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"h2 text-color-xsdn-color\" ><span>About GSES<\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-half tablet-hidden mobile-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row col-double-gutter row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-middle pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-6 col-md-50 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding  unradius-std\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode_text_column text-color-xsdn-color\" ><p>As an A-brand, you play an important role in making our product supply chain more sustainable. By making your product data available through GSES, you contribute to greater transparency, better insights and a future-proof partnership.<\/p>\n<p>With GSES, we bring product and sustainability data together on a single platform. This information not only provides insight into the environmental impact of products but can also support other information requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Examples include:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-6 col-md-50 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode_text_column text-color-xsdn-color\" ><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>EUDR:<\/strong> Information about relevant raw materials and their origins.<\/li>\n<li><strong>PPWR:<\/strong> Data on packaging and packaging materials.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DPP (Digital Product Passport):<\/strong> Product information for digital product passports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By making smart use of existing data, we reduce duplicated work and lay the foundation for future information and reporting requirements.<br \/>\n<strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Join GSES and help build a more sustainable supply chain.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Together, we make product data valuable and sustainability tangible.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_raw_code wpb_raw_html \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<section id=\"bekijk-video\" style=\"text-align:center; margin:1.5rem 0;\">\n  <button id=\"openVimeo\" class=\"video-open-btn\">\nBook your workshop\n  <\/button>\n\n  <!-- Vimeo Modal -->\n  <div id=\"vimeoModal\" class=\"vimeo-modal\">\n    <div class=\"vimeo-content\">\n      <button id=\"closeVimeo\" class=\"close-modal\">\u00d7<\/button>\n      <iframe id=\"vimeoFrame\" src=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<style>\n\/* Vimeo modal styles *\/\n.vimeo-modal {\n  position: fixed;\n  inset: 0;\n  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.85);\n  display: none;\n  justify-content: center;\n  align-items: center;\n  z-index: 9999;\nborder-radius: 20px;\n}\n\n.vimeo-content {\n  position: relative;\n  width: 90%;\n  max-width: 900px;\n  aspect-ratio: 16\/9;\n  background: #000;\n}\n\n.vimeo-content iframe {\n  width: 100%;\n  height: 100%;\n  border: none;\n}\n\n.close-modal {\n  position: absolute;\n  top: -40px;\n  right: 0;\n  font-size: 30px;\n  background: transparent;\n  border: none;\n  color: white;\n  cursor: pointer;\n}\n\n\/* === Match \"Register on platform\" button styling === *\/\n.video-open-btn {\n  background-color: #6CF27A;\n  color: #000000;\n  font-weight: 500;\n  font-size: 16px;\n  border: none;\n  padding: 12px 28px;\n  border-radius: 9999px;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: all 0.25s ease;\n  box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(0,0,0,0);\n}\n.video-open-btn:hover {\n  background-color: #5be36b;\n  transform: scale(1.03);\n  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<script>\ndocument.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', () => {\n  const openBtn = document.getElementById('openVimeo');\n  const modal = document.getElementById('vimeoModal');\n  const closeBtn = document.getElementById('closeVimeo');\n  const iframe = document.getElementById('vimeoFrame');\n\n  if (!openBtn || !modal) return;\n\n  openBtn.addEventListener('click', () => {\n    iframe.src = \"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1125125295?autoplay=1\";\n    modal.style.display = 'flex';\n  });\n\n  closeBtn.addEventListener('click', () => {\n    iframe.src = \"\";\n    modal.style.display = 'none';\n  });\n\n  modal.addEventListener('click', (e) => {\n    if (e.target === modal) {\n      iframe.src = \"\";\n      modal.style.display = 'none';\n    }\n  });\n});\n<\/script>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-2\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-2\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-2\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row style-color-xsdn-bg row-container\" id=\"row-unique-3\"><div class=\"row col-double-gutter triple-top-padding triple-bottom-padding double-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row auto-height-device row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left align_left_mobile column_parent col-lg-6 half-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light animate_when_almost_visible alpha-anim\"  data-speed=\"1600\"><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h4 class=\"h3\" ><span><\/p><\/span><span><div class=\"ewa-rteLine\">What is ASWatson asking of your organization?<\/div><\/span><span><p><\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>Through the GSES platform, suppliers can share their organization&#8217;s sustainability information with ASWatson and have it independently verified. Depending on your organization and the data available, this includes:<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"uncode-accordion wpb_accordion wpb_content_element  gsesAccordion plus-signed sign-size-rg default-typography w-border\" data-collapsible=\"no\" data-target=\"\" data-active-tab=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"panel-group wpb_wrapper wpb_accordion_wrapper\" id=\"accordion_794545723\" role=\"tablist\" aria-multiselectable=\"true\" data-no-toggle=\"1\">\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default wpb_accordion_section group  has-active-color text-color-164485-color no-block-padding\"><div class=\"panel-heading wpb_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title h5 font-weight-400 text-   icon-size-rg\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion_794545723\" href=\"#1730195929-1-31755680335007\"><span>BOM (Bill of Materials)<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><div id=\"1730195929-1-31755680335007\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body wpb_accordion_content ui-accordion-content half-internal-gutter single-block-padding\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>To start, upload all your organization&#8217;s sustainability certificates onto the GSES platform and request the independent validation of those certificates to receive a baseline measure of your sustainability performance. Examples of certificates are: <b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">ISO\u2019s, CO2 Performance Ladder, CSR Performance Ladder or Ecovadis.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"panel panel-default wpb_accordion_section group  has-active-color text-color-164485-color no-block-padding\"><div class=\"panel-heading wpb_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title h5 font-weight-400 text-   icon-size-rg\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion_794545723\" href=\"#1755681218943-1-3\"><span>LCA Light<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><div id=\"1755681218943-1-3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body wpb_accordion_content ui-accordion-content half-internal-gutter single-block-padding\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"h5 badge-style\" ><span><\/p><\/span><span><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Complete the following GSES assessments:<\/p><\/span><span><p><\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_center column_child col-lg-3 one-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode-single-media  text-center\"><div class=\"single-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 55px;\"><div class=\"tmb tmb-light  tmb-media-first tmb-media-last tmb-content-overlay tmb-no-bg\"><div class=\"t-inside\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-tc\"><div class=\"uncode-single-media-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1174\" src=\"https:\/\/gses-system.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CSR-%E2%80%93-Corporate-Social-Responsibility.png\" width=\"134\" height=\"134\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h5 class=\"h4\" ><span>CSR<\/span><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h4 class=\"h6\" ><span>Corporate Social Responsibility<\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_center column_child col-lg-3 one-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode-single-media  text-center\"><div class=\"single-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 55px;\"><div class=\"tmb tmb-light  tmb-media-first tmb-media-last tmb-content-overlay tmb-no-bg\"><div class=\"t-inside\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-tc\"><div class=\"uncode-single-media-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1205\" src=\"https:\/\/gses-system.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/co2-icon.png\" width=\"134\" height=\"134\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h5 class=\"h4\" ><span>CO\u2082<\/span><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h4 class=\"h6\" ><span>CO2 Reduction<\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_center column_child col-lg-3 one-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode-single-media  text-center\"><div class=\"single-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 55px;\"><div class=\"tmb tmb-light  tmb-media-first tmb-media-last tmb-content-overlay tmb-no-bg\"><div class=\"t-inside\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-tc\"><div class=\"uncode-single-media-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1193\" src=\"https:\/\/gses-system.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/circular-economy-icon.png\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h5 class=\"h4\" ><span>CE<\/span><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h4 class=\"h6\" ><span>Circular Economy<\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_center column_child col-lg-3 one-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode-single-media  text-center\"><div class=\"single-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 55px;\"><div class=\"tmb tmb-light  tmb-media-first tmb-media-last tmb-content-overlay tmb-no-bg\"><div class=\"t-inside\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-tc\"><div class=\"uncode-single-media-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1206\" src=\"https:\/\/gses-system.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sustainable-icon.png\" width=\"134\" height=\"134\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h5 class=\"h4\" ><span>SP<\/span><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h4 class=\"h6\" ><span>Sustainable Procurement<\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"panel panel-default wpb_accordion_section group  has-active-color text-color-164485-color no-block-padding\"><div class=\"panel-heading wpb_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title h5 font-weight-400 text-   icon-size-rg\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion_794545723\" href=\"#1755681218943-1-38\"><span>LCA (Life Cycle Assessment)<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><div id=\"1755681218943-1-38\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body wpb_accordion_content ui-accordion-content half-internal-gutter single-block-padding\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"h5 badge-style\" ><span><\/p><\/span><span><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Complete the following GSES assessments:<\/p><\/span><span><p><\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_center column_child col-lg-3 one-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode-single-media  text-center\"><div class=\"single-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 55px;\"><div class=\"tmb tmb-light  tmb-media-first tmb-media-last tmb-content-overlay tmb-no-bg\"><div class=\"t-inside\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-tc\"><div class=\"uncode-single-media-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1174\" src=\"https:\/\/gses-system.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CSR-%E2%80%93-Corporate-Social-Responsibility.png\" width=\"134\" height=\"134\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h5 class=\"h4\" ><span>CSR<\/span><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h4 class=\"h6\" ><span>Corporate Social Responsibility<\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_center column_child col-lg-3 one-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode-single-media  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alt=\"\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h5 class=\"h4\" ><span>SP<\/span><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h4 class=\"h6\" ><span>Sustainable Procurement<\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-6 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light animate_when_almost_visible alpha-anim\"  data-speed=\"1600\"><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><\/p>\n<div 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GSES only processes the data and does not claim ownership.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Certificates (e.g. ISO, CO\u2082 Performance Ladder) are uploaded by you and validated by an independent certifying body.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Certificates cannot be downloaded by others and are only visible in summary form (logo, status, validity).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Assessment answers are verified and shown on your scorecard; answers cannot be edited after submission.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Burden of proof (e.g. internal documents) is stored in a Virtual Safe and only accessible to you and the auditor. The documents are not visible on your scorecard.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You control scorecard visibility: set your ESG Scorecard to Public (visible to all) or Private (only visible to you).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If preferred private, GSES Members can request access to view your scores; you receive a notification and can accept or decline the request.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"panel panel-default wpb_accordion_section group  has-active-color text-color-164485-color no-block-padding\"><div class=\"panel-heading wpb_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title h5 font-weight-400 text-   icon-size-rg\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion_2136686339\" href=\"#1730195929-1-3217308161826406\"><span>Is participating mandatory?<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><div id=\"1730195929-1-3217308161826406\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body wpb_accordion_content ui-accordion-content half-internal-gutter single-block-padding\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Joining GSES is highly encouraged. Transdev is placing increasing emphasis on sustainability and transparency across its supply chain. By sharing your sustainability data via the GSES platform, your organization shows commitment to future-proof, responsible business. It helps strengthen your position as a preferred supplier and ensures you&#8217;re aligned with Transdev\u2019s long-term goals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"panel panel-default wpb_accordion_section group  has-active-color text-color-164485-color no-block-padding\"><div class=\"panel-heading wpb_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title h5 font-weight-400 text-   icon-size-rg\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion_2136686339\" href=\"#1730195929-1-32173081618264065\"><span>What is the GSES Pro Membership?<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><div id=\"1730195929-1-32173081618264065\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body wpb_accordion_content ui-accordion-content half-internal-gutter single-block-padding\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To share the required sustainability data with Transdev, your organization needs a GSES Pro Membership. This enables you to create and share an ESG scorecard, manage certificates, track CO2 emissions, and collaborate with up to 5 colleagues. You can upload existing certificates and complete assessments, which are then independently validated through the GSES platform.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"panel panel-default wpb_accordion_section group  has-active-color text-color-164485-color no-block-padding\"><div class=\"panel-heading wpb_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title h5 font-weight-400 text-   icon-size-rg\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion_2136686339\" href=\"#1730195929-1-3217308161826406561\"><span>What does this cost my organization?<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><div id=\"1730195929-1-3217308161826406561\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body wpb_accordion_content ui-accordion-content half-internal-gutter single-block-padding\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Transdev suppliers receive a discounted GSES Pro Membership based on annual turnover:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u20ac1,900\/year (turnover \u20ac0\u201310M)\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>\u20ac2,500\/year (turnover \u20ac10\u2013100M)\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>\u20ac3,700\/year (turnover &gt;\u20ac100M)\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This includes access to the organization module and\u00a04 desk audits per year <\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">for the required GSES pillars. The contract has a duration of 3 three years. \u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559731&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>All prices are excl. VAT.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"panel panel-default wpb_accordion_section group  has-active-color text-color-164485-color no-block-padding\"><div class=\"panel-heading wpb_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title h5 font-weight-400 text-   icon-size-rg\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion_2136686339\" href=\"#1730195929-1-32173081618264065617\"><span>How much time do we need to complete this information request?<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><div id=\"1730195929-1-32173081618264065617\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body wpb_accordion_content ui-accordion-content half-internal-gutter single-block-padding\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The largest time commitment for your organization is in qualitatively answering the assessments and collecting the underlying documents that serve as evidence. Below is an overview of the processing times.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Time commitment and lead time:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Create an account:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 2 minutes for you as a user (name &amp; email address) to register your organization.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Uploading certificates and requesting validation<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span> up to 5 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lead time of independent audit by certifying body:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Validation of 1st line certificate: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2 working days.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Validation 2nd-line certificate: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">up to 10<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0working days.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Verification of Assessments by means of a desk audit: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">10 \u2013 15 working days.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You may need various colleagues to fill in the assessment, this can differ per organization but also per GSES Pillar. Think of colleagues from a sustainability team or the contract and procurement team. You can give up to 5 colleagues access to your organization&#8217;s online environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"panel panel-default wpb_accordion_section group  has-active-color text-color-164485-color no-block-padding\"><div class=\"panel-heading wpb_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title h5 font-weight-400 text-   icon-size-rg\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion_2136686339\" href=\"#1730195929-1-32173081618264065616\"><span>What happens to the information I provide?<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><div id=\"1730195929-1-32173081618264065616\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body wpb_accordion_content ui-accordion-content half-internal-gutter single-block-padding\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p><strong>Data ownership and accessibility.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The information you provide remains the property of your organization. GSES will only have the right to process the data, without transferring ownership rights.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You always have full access to your organization&#8217;s own information and can view it.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Important: After submitting an assessment, you cannot edit your answers anymore.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Processing and visibility of certificates (ISO, CO2 Performance Ladder, Ecovadis, etc.)\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Certificates are uploaded by you and forwarded to an independent certifying body for validation.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can always view and\/or delete your organization&#8217;s certificates.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The scorecard will display the certificate&#8217;s logo, including its validation status and validity.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The score report states whether a certificate contributes to your score. The certificate itself cannot be downloaded by others.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Processing and visibility of assessments and burden of proof\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When filling in a questionnaire, the following elements are recorded:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Answer: multiple-choice options from the GSES Standard\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Context: explanation for the auditor\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Burden of proof: internal documents as burden of proof\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How is this processed and visible?\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The answer will be visible on the scorecard after verification.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The burden of proof is stored in a secure safe. Only your organization and the auditor have access to this. This is not visible on the scorecard.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Visibility and scoring management\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You decide who can view your scorecard: Public (visible to everyone) or Private (visible only to you).\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Even with a private setup, customers can link you as a supplier, but they won&#8217;t see scores.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Does another GSES Member want to see your scores? They can send a Visibility Request. You will receive an email and can accept or deny access.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"panel panel-default wpb_accordion_section group  has-active-color text-color-164485-color no-block-padding\"><div class=\"panel-heading wpb_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title h5 font-weight-400 text-   icon-size-rg\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion_2136686339\" href=\"#1730195929-1-321730816182640656162\"><span>Who is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and validity of the data submitted on the platform?<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><div id=\"1730195929-1-321730816182640656162\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body wpb_accordion_content ui-accordion-content half-internal-gutter single-block-padding\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Organizations are fully responsible for the accuracy and ownership of any data uploaded to the platform. By submitting data, they confirm it is truthful and accurate to the best of their knowledge.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Auditors independently assess whether the data is verifiable and meets the required standards. The platform itself is not responsible for the content or accuracy of submitted data.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"panel panel-default wpb_accordion_section group  has-active-color text-color-164485-color no-block-padding\"><div class=\"panel-heading wpb_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title h5 font-weight-400 text-   icon-size-rg\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion_2136686339\" href=\"#1730195929-1-3217308161826406561626\"><span>How do I get started?<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><div id=\"1730195929-1-3217308161826406561626\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body wpb_accordion_content ui-accordion-content half-internal-gutter single-block-padding\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Are you excited and ready to get started? We will help you on your way. On this landing page you will find all the steps you need to follow in the \u201cGetting started with GSES\u201d section.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"panel panel-default wpb_accordion_section group  has-active-color text-color-164485-color no-block-padding\"><div class=\"panel-heading wpb_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title h5 font-weight-400 text-   icon-size-rg\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion_2136686339\" href=\"#1730195929-1-3217308161826406561624\"><span>What else can my organization do with the GSES platform?<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><div id=\"1730195929-1-3217308161826406561624\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body wpb_accordion_content ui-accordion-content half-internal-gutter single-block-padding\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition to the functionalities that a GSES Pro membership brings, your organization can do much more with the GSES platform, for example, the GSES platform can:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enter and validate sustainability information about your products.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mapping the sustainability performance of your supply chain.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use other parts of the platform such as the CSRD module, the event module and\/or the asset module;\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Compare suppliers on sustainability performance in the GSES database.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you want to know more about the above functionalities and possibilities for your organization, book a demo or contact the <strong>GSES Support Team<\/strong> at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:support@gses-system.com\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">support@gses-system.com.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:1440}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>This FAQ is updated regularly. 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