Benchmark your sustainability maturity — and decarbonise with a clear roadmap.
COSIRI is a globally referenced ESG framework that assesses your manufacturing site across 24 dimensions and Scopes 1, 2 & 3 — giving you a star-rated maturity score, peer benchmarks, and a prioritised 24-month transformation roadmap. For SMEs and MNCs alike.
come from the value chain
across 4 building blocks
from strategy to circularity
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Four building blocks. One sustainability transformation.
COSIRI is structured around four core building blocks that together give a holistic, end-to-end view of ESG maturity — from strategy and risk, through sustainable operations and clean technology, to the organisation and governance that sustains it. Each block maps to specific pillars and dimensions assessed onsite.
Strategy & Risk Management
Sets sustainability direction and protects the business. Covers ESG strategy, targets and green business modelling, alongside physical and transition climate risk, compliance and reputation risk, and capital allocation.
8 Dimensions
Sustainable Business Processes
The environmental core of COSIRI-10. Assesses operations, procurement, supply chain and product lifecycle — GHG emissions, water & energy, waste, pollution, circular design and logistics impact.
10 Dimensions
Technology
Evaluates the clean technology that enables decarbonisation — adoption of low-carbon equipment, renewable energy, and emerging solutions that reduce emissions and resource intensity at the source.
2 Dimensions
Organisation & Governance
The leadership and structure that sustains transformation. Covers talent and workforce readiness, leadership involvement, structure and management, external engagement and governance.
4 Dimensions
Two ways into COSIRI.
COSIRI-10 is the focused environmental core; COSIRI-24 is the full ESG assessment — choose the depth that matches where you are.
For organisations focusing on their environmental footprint first — emissions, resources, waste and circularity.
For organisations seeking a complete, board-level view of ESG maturity across strategy, risk, technology and governance.
COSIRI guides organisations from an environmental baseline to a complete, investor-ready sustainability assessment.
Six challenges to achieving high-performing ESG
Sustainability cannot work in silos. COSIRI helps you diagnose exactly where you stand across the whole organisation — and what to prioritise first for maximum impact.
Lack of Clarity
Organisations struggle to define clear ESG goals and integrate them into overall strategy. COSIRI sets clear, integrated targets for each function so they ladder up to your strategy.
Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholders have competing interests — from risk and regulation to customer demand. COSIRI assesses the concerns of all stakeholders for a comprehensive, balanced view.
Prioritisation Challenge
Identifying the highest-impact actions is daunting. COSIRI's proprietary prioritisation matrix pinpoints the dimensions to improve first — aligned to your business objectives.
Leadership & Organisation
Without clear commitment, ESG efforts scatter. COSIRI identifies the change processes, KPIs and workforce development needed to cement your transformation.
Capital Allocation
Finance must sit inside the ESG equation. COSIRI reveals which cleantech, equipment and infrastructure changes — and their cost — are needed to meet your net-zero targets.
ESG Organisation
Implementing ESG enterprise-wide takes significant change management. COSIRI drives integration across supply chain, logistics, production, warehousing and R&D.
An expert-led, onsite assessment in three phases.
Every COSIRI assessment is conducted onsite by a Certified COSIRI Assessor over roughly 6–8 weeks — including 3–4 days of evaluation plus time to gather data. The full process follows INCIT's LEAD framework: Learn, Evaluate, Architect, Deliver.
Plan & Pulse Check
~3 weeks · pre-assessment workshop
- Pre-assessment workshop to brief your team on COSIRI
- Build a common sustainability language for alignment
- Agree the data request and documents required
- Plan the sites, facilities and functions to be evaluated
- Assessor stays in close contact throughout preparation
Assessment Workshop
2–4 days onsite
- Official COSIRI assessment carried out at your facility
- Onsite document verification and direct data review
- Physical evaluation of the manufacturing operation
- Scoring across all 24 dimensions and Scopes 1, 2 & 3
- Accurate data ensures an accurate state-of-readiness
Debriefing & Roadmap Implementation
Post-assessment debrief & report
- Comprehensive report with scores for all 24 dimensions
- GHG emissions profile and best-in-class comparison
- Prioritisation matrix aligned to your objectives
- A guided 24-month transformation roadmap
- Star emblem rating from one to five stars
A complete picture of your sustainability — nothing overlooked.
COSIRI-10 covers the environmental core alone; COSIRI-24 extends it across four building blocks and nine pillars for a comprehensive ESG assessment. Switch between them to see exactly what each covers.
Six ascending levels — from undefined to sustainability leadership.
Every one of the 24 dimensions is rated on the same six-level scale, then rolled up into your COSIRI star emblem (1–5 stars), so your sustainability progress is unambiguous and every step up is clearly defined and actionable.
Undefined
No sustainability activity. Emissions and resource use are unmeasured and undocumented.
Reactive
Sustainability is addressed only when required. No defined ESG processes; emissions and resource use are unmeasured and managed ad hoc.
Developing
Basic ESG practices and policies exist. Some emissions data is captured, but execution is inconsistent and not yet embedded across operations.
Defined
Standardised sustainability processes are documented and followed. Scope 1 & 2 emissions are tracked and targets are formally set.
Managed
Data-driven sustainability. Scope 3 is measured across the value chain, performance is actively tracked, and decarbonisation actions are targeted and measurable.
Leading
Sustainability leadership. Circularity and net-zero pathways are embedded in strategy and culture — the business is proactive, transparent, and future-ready.
Six tangible outputs — not a vague ESG report.
Complete the expert-led COSIRI assessment and walk away with six actionable outputs that give you a clear, evidence-based path from where you are to net-zero readiness.
Your Score for All 24 Dimensions
A maturity score for each of the 24 sustainability dimensions — an honest, granular picture of where your organisation stands today, validated by a certified assessor.
Your Prioritised 24-Month Roadmap
A sequenced, prioritised action plan linking the highest-impact sustainability initiatives to your baseline — your decarbonisation and ESG path for the next two years.
Your GHG Emissions Profile
A structured profile of your greenhouse gas emissions across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 — revealing where the 70–90% of value-chain emissions actually sit.
Your Prioritisation Matrix
An impact-vs-effort matrix that pinpoints the sustainability actions delivering the greatest return — so investment and capital go where they matter most.
Your Best-in-Class Benchmarking
See how your scores compare against best-in-class peers in your industry and region — so you know exactly what sustainability leadership looks like.
Your COSIRI Star Emblem
An official 1–5 star sustainability emblem you can share with customers, investors and regulators — a credible, third-party signal of your ESG maturity.
A proven framework. One rigorous, expert-led assessment.
COSIRI's assessment is underpinned by interlocking methodologies co-developed with global sustainability experts — giving every score scientific credibility and audit-ready rigour.
LEAD Framework
A four-step process to drive sustainability transformation: Learn your current state, Evaluate gaps, Architect the roadmap, Deliver results. Structures your journey into clear phases so no critical ESG area is overlooked.
GHG Scopes 1·2·3
Emissions are measured across all three greenhouse gas scopes — direct, energy-related, and the full value chain. Since 70–90% of a site's emissions sit in Scope 3, COSIRI ensures the largest source of impact is never left unmeasured.
Assessment Matrix
A structured scoring grid covering all 24 dimensions. Maps your evidence to maturity levels and identifies specific improvement levers — providing the data foundation for your prioritised 24-month roadmap and star emblem.
Designed for every stakeholder driving the sustainability transition.
Benchmark your sustainability. Build a credible path to net zero.
Whether you're an SME or a global MNC, COSIRI gives you an expert-validated, evidence-based picture of your ESG maturity across all 24 dimensions — and a prioritised roadmap to act on it.
Expert-Led, Onsite Assessment
A Certified COSIRI Assessor conducts a rigorous onsite evaluation, so your scores are credible to customers, investors and regulators.
Prioritised 24-Month Roadmap
Walk away with a sequenced decarbonisation and ESG action plan — focused on the highest-impact moves for your baseline.
Full GHG Scopes 1·2·3 Profile
Uncover where 70–90% of your value-chain emissions actually sit — the essential first step to a credible net-zero strategy.
Official COSIRI Star Emblem
Earn a 1–5 star sustainability rating you can share with stakeholders as third-party proof of your ESG maturity.
Ready to benchmark your sustainability?
Request your COSIRI assessment today and get an expert-validated maturity score, GHG profile, and a prioritised 24-month roadmap.
Trusted by manufacturers across 40+ countries
Become a Certified COSIRI Assessor.
Add a globally referenced sustainability credential to your practice. Get certified to deliver COSIRI assessments, join the INCIT assessor network, and open a new, high-demand ESG advisory revenue stream.
Globally Recognised Certification
Train and certify as a COSIRI Assessor through INCIT — a globally respected credential.
Join the INCIT Assessor Network
Be listed in the global partner network and get matched with manufacturers seeking COSIRI assessments in your region.
New ESG Revenue Streams
Deliver COSIRI assessments as standalone engagements or bundle them with your existing sustainability advisory services.
Start your assessor certification
Apply to become a Certified COSIRI Assessor. Our team will reach out to guide you through training, certification, and onboarding.
Become a Certified AssessorGlobally recognised credential
Drive sustainability at scale with standardised, comparable data.
Deploy COSIRI across a sector or portfolio to build a sustainability baseline, identify ESG risk and opportunity, and direct capital and policy with precision — not guesswork.
Sector & Portfolio Benchmarking
Aggregate standardised assessment data to build sustainability profiles across a national sector or an investment portfolio.
Evidence-Based ESG Decisions
Use comparable, third-party-validated data to design grants and policy or to inform investment, due diligence and engagement.
Standardised & Comparable
One consistent framework across every company means like-for-like comparison and a defensible baseline for tracking progress.
Deploy COSIRI at scale
Learn how INCIT works with governments, associations and investors to deploy COSIRI across sectors and portfolios — and turn ESG data into action.
Request a Programme BriefingDeliver COSIRI certification. Grow with a global ESG credential.
Become an authorised INCIT Training & Certification Partner — deliver official COSIRI assessor programmes in your region and add a globally referenced sustainability credential to your portfolio.
Authorised Certification Centre
Partner with INCIT to deliver official COSIRI assessor training and certification programmes in your market.
Curriculum Integration
Embed the COSIRI framework and LEAD methodology into your sustainability and ESG training courses.
Become a Training & Certification Partner
Apply to become an official INCIT Training & Certification Partner and expand your sustainability offering globally.
Apply to Become a PartnerTrusted by the world's leading sustainability voices.
COSIRI is recognised by global institutions and industry leaders as a credible, standardised way to measure and accelerate sustainability maturity.
A globally standardised framework like COSIRI gives manufacturers a common language for sustainability — turning ambition into measurable, comparable progress across industries and geographies, and helping the sector move decisively toward net zero.
An independent, third-party assessment brings real credibility to our sustainability claims. COSIRI gave us a clear, prioritised roadmap and a benchmark against best-in-class peers — exactly what our stakeholders expect to see.
Three ways to begin your sustainability journey.
Whether you want to benchmark your own organisation, build a new ESG advisory practice, or deliver certification in your region — there's a clear path forward with COSIRI and INCIT.
- Expert-led assessment across all 24 sustainability dimensions
- Full GHG profile across Scopes 1, 2 & 3
- Prioritised 24-month decarbonisation roadmap
- Official COSIRI star emblem
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