Minerva's Code of Conduct

Minerva VA Denetim ve Danışmanlık AŞ (Minerva Sustainability) is committed to fostering a sustainable world by integrating social and environmental considerations into its professional services, providing training, consultancy, and verification services globally across the apparel, footwear, and textile industry.

High ethical standards are critical to maintaining public trust in independent social compliance and environmental auditing. Our Code of Conduct and Standards of Professional Conduct has been prepared in accordance with the APSCA Code and Standards of Professional Conduct (D-032, Version 2, July 2020), the Higg FEM Verification Program Requirements, the Higg FEM Verifier Body/Verifier Code of Professional Conduct, and all applicable local legislation. Where legislation changes, the content is updated by our Legislation & Regulation Department to ensure continued compliance without contradicting the standards Minerva follows.

The Code defines the minimum standards of ethical and responsible behaviour required of all Minerva personnel, including social compliance auditors (CSCA and ASCA), environmental verifiers, employees, contractors, subcontractors, and any third parties acting on behalf of Minerva. It also sets out ethical expectations for auditees, facilities, stakeholders, and service providers engaged in Minerva's projects.
Our Code of Conduct, complaint handling process, and supporting procedures are publicly available below. Any breach or suspected violation should be reported through the following channels:

Email: info@minervava.com

All reports are treated confidentially. Minerva prohibits any form of retaliation against individuals who report concerns in good faith.