The NIS2 Directive redefines cybersecurity requirements for critical entities and their third-party governance across Europe. With over 1.8 million companies indirectly affected via their supply chains (NIS2 Quality Mark – 2025), identifying critical third parties is now a strategic imperative for key sectors like construction and public services. This regulation mandates a dynamic mapping of […]
The ESG strategy (Environment, Social, Governance) has become a fundamental pillar of corporate operational resilience. According to the 2025 Supply Chain ESG Risk Outlook by LRQA, over half of sourcing countries are now classified as high or extreme ESG risk, challenging the common perception that Western markets are inherently safer. This new reality demands a […]
In today’s world of interconnected supply chains, businesses can no longer afford to manage their supplier relationships blindly. A partner’s financial health can quickly become a critical risk factor. This is precisely the view of procurement leaders, who rank the risk of third-party financial failure as their number one concern, according to the AgileBuyer study. […]
Assessing the financial health of third-party partners has become a crucial element in ensuring the operational resilience of your supply chain. According to the 2023 report from the Financial Stability Board, economic interdependencies have significantly increased in recent years—bringing flexibility and innovation but also creating potential risks for financial stability if not properly managed. Understanding […]
In an economic environment where over 60% of European companies have faced operational incidents linked to their third-party partners, as highlighted by the European Central Bank in its Annual Report on Supervisory Activities, understanding and mastering key financial indicators has become essential for evaluating the stability of your business partners. These third-party assessment tools help […]
Anticipating Your Carbon Footprint by Assessing Suppliers and Identifying Scope 3 Maturity In a context where third-party environmental governance is becoming a major strategic issue, companies must now evaluate and manage the carbon impact of their entire value chain. Scope 3 assessment represents a considerable but essential challenge to ensure organizations’ operational resilience in the […]
The integration of artificial intelligence into third-party governance represents a major transformation for organizations seeking to strengthen their operational resilience. This technology enables traditional collaborative third-party assessment processes—often laborious—to evolve into agile, proactive mechanisms. According to Gartner, by 2026, more than 80% of enterprises will have used AI models or deployed AI-enabled applications in production, […]
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is radically transforming the landscape of non-financial reporting in Europe, imposing stricter third-party governance in terms of sustainability. As part of the European Green Deal, this directive is a key pillar of the EU’s strategy to channel financial flows toward a more sustainable economy. Although its rollout is currently […]
In an increasingly demanding economic environment, companies are turning to pooled due diligence processes to optimize third-party governance and strengthen their operational resilience. This collaborative approach involves sharing the efforts and resources related to third-party partner assessments, particularly critical suppliers. By centralizing these tasks, organizations—both within the same group and even among competitors—can increase efficiency […]
