Our Vision

To set the standard in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risk management as the partner of choice.

As ESG expectations rise, we help businesses not just keep up but lead – because doing the right thing is a genuine competitive advantage.

Comprehensive ESG Solutions

From initial assessments to outsourced programme management, we offer support tailored to your needs.

Tech-Enabled Transparency

We map and verify supply chains with a powerful combination of digital tools and deep human expertise.

Independent Verification

We provide verified assurance through robust risk management and control processes, not just box-ticking.

Expert-Led Compliance

Our auditors are more than experts, they are committed to raising standards and care about the future of responsible sourcing.

Our values

🟣 Integrity – We act responsibly with honesty and transparency in everything we do.

🟣 Diversity, Inclusion and Equity – We value all voices and promote equal opportunity.

🟣 Future-Focused – We are forward-thinking and innovative, enabling long-term progress.

🟣 Collaboration – We empower businesses to lead with confidence and shared responsibility.

How it all started

Founded in Cambridge, UK, we built our first team, became a Sedex Affiliate, and launched Optimus to manage global audits and supply chains.

2013 - 2015

We opened our Hong Kong hub and delivered our first enterprise programme, improving performance across 3,000+ factories.

We delivered the first fully outsourced supply-chain programme for a major retailer, entered construction, and grew our UK and Asia teams.

2018 - 2020

We ran a public investigation with a 17-auditor team, introduced advanced audit methods, and achieved APSCA membership.

We launched Optimus Supply Chain with Power BI dashboards and added quality and environmental assessments.

2022 - 2025

We opened an India office, co-founded Weave Analytics, and led national SMETA programmes, supplier risk roll-outs, and DE&I initiatives.