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Phoenix Design Aid’s latest five audits

With this figure, DNV (the certification provider)
evaluated the management of risks and opportunities
within every area of business. DNV placed Phoenix
Design Aid on a four out of five in the scale from one Date Audit type Deviations Observations *
(low) to five (high). This equals a rank on 80 per cent
which Phoenix Design Aid considers to be satisfying,
but the company is always working on new initiatives 1-2 March 2022 Re-certification audit 0 5
to improve.
6–7 April 2021 Migration and re-certification audit 0 3
22–23 June 2020 SDG certification and re-certification audit 1 6

Audit of Phoenix Design Aid’s 6–7 March 2019 Re-certification audit 1 5
management system 15 June 2018 Periodic audit 0 3

This year’s re-certification audit resulted *In 2021, Phoenix Design Aid decided to count both remarks and suggestions for further improvement
in the column “Observations”.
zero deviations in the system. The column
“observations” in the table to the right refers
to areas in which DNV suggests further
improvement. Phoenix Design Aid has
implemented one of the observations
and has gradually started to implement Responsible leadership assumes responsibility and supervision of
the rest, although the company is not Phoenix Design Aid’s long-term corporate
obligated to do so. The CEO of Phoenix Design Aid, Dennis sustainability strategy and performance.
Lundoe Nielsen, is in charge of the
On 1-2 March 2022, DNV also noted the company’s CSR policy, incorporating input
following commendable initiatives: from employees, external stakeholders and Stakeholder involvement
external consultants/experts. Thus, Phoenix
• The company’s risk assessment annex Design Aid’s CSR policy is considered a part Phoenix Design Aid encourages trade
has improved and now includes both of the company’s Aid’s “DNA”. As such, it among Danish businesses and the United
before and after risk scores, including is executed throughout the value chain by Nations with the aim of contributing
activities. means of dialogue and contract renewals. improved product quality, continuous job
creation and environmental improvement
• The establishment of a professional Since the establishment of Phoenix Design in the developing countries.
board of directors with signs of a positive Aid, Dennis Lundoe Nielsen has been the
influence with concrete tools. company’s CEO. Dennis has a strong personal In addition to this, the company aims to
commitment to sustainability and CSR. For influence key stakeholders to integrate and
• How Phoenix Design Aid works with its several years, he has publicly advocated promote the SDGs and CSR. Therefore,
communication strategy projects – for sustainable business management the CEO and COO inform stakeholders of
particular focus on the evaluation report through the support of the United Nations Phoenix Design Aid’s management system,
that is a part of the project. Global Compact and other sustainability including the company’s approach to CSR,
programmes. Because of his efforts, a quality, working environment and climate.
• The company’s work with its coming IT number of partners and suppliers have This information is typically shared during
contingency plan. joined the programme. Dennis works in meetings, presentations and handouts.
close collaboration with local businesses and
• The company’s work with Key Performance Danish educational institutions to promote Phoenix Design Aid recognizes the
Indicators (KPIs), noticing a focus on sustainability, CSR and the SDGs. The CEO’s importance of knowledge-sharing and
structure and that Phoenix Design Aid is commitment has influenced the basis of promotion of a collaborative partnership
aware that this should not cause a rigid Phoenix Design Aid’s management system. approach to ensure involvement, dedication
way of working. and attention from all parties involved.
Phoenix Design Aid enjoys excellent support
• Phoenix Design Aid’s SDG profile that is from a professional and experienced team of The company’s employees act as internal
made in NIRAS and the company’s focus advisors consisting of the company’s board stakeholders, engaged in dialogue
on greenwashing. of directors as well as legal, financial, CSR with management on risk assessments,
and management consultants – all with necessary or suggested changes and
• The progress in the company’s tree impressive business knowledge. Alongside amendments to the company handbook,
planting project. company management, the team of advisors including other relevant information.