Brightest Announces Strategic Partnership with TÜV SÜD to Deliver Integrated Supplier Auditing and Sustainability Assurance Solutions
June 4, 2026New York, NY —Brightest, a leading provider of sustainability and ESG data, reporting, and performance solutions, today announced a new global partnership with TÜV SÜD, one of the world’s most trusted partners for safety, security, and sustainability solutions. Together, the companies will deliver independent supplier auditing and sustainability assurance services directly within the Brightest platform.
As regulatory expectations and stakeholder demand for high-quality, verifiable sustainability data continue to grow globally, organizations face increasing pressure to ensure both the reliability of their disclosures and the integrity of their supply chains. The partnership of Brightest and TÜV SÜD addresses these challenges by connecting digital sustainability management with independent third-party verification and audit services in the supply chain in a seamless, end-to-end environment.
“This partnership brings together advanced sustainability software with globally recognized expertise in assurance and auditing,” said Chris Bolman, Co-Founder and CEO of Brightest. “By combining these capabilities, we enable organizations to manage their sustainability data, strengthen supply chain oversight, and access independent verification and auditing in a single, streamlined platform. For our customers the result is greater efficiency, improved data credibility, and stronger decision-making.”
Two Integrated Workflows
The collaboration introduces two workflows, fully embedded within the Brightest platform:
1. Supplier Audit Workflow Organizations can identify suppliers requiring an independent assessment, initiate audit requests directly within the Brightest platform, and receive TÜV SÜD audit results and findings back in the same environment. This eliminates the need for coordination processes, embedding supplier auditing into the company’s existing sustainability management workflow and enabling more efficient supply chain oversight.
2. Sustainability Assurance Workflow Companies can move seamlessly from preparing their sustainability disclosures within Brightest to requesting an independent assurance engagement by TÜV SÜD. The underlying data flows directly into the assurance process, while results and assurance outputs are returned within the platform, supporting transparency, consistency, and verification readiness.
By combining TÜV SÜD’s global expertise with Brightest’s digital platform, organizations benefit from a comprehensive approach to sustainability management - from data collection and analysis through to independent verification and auditing - within a single system.
Industry Perspective from TÜV SÜD
“This collaboration reflects a strong market need for integrated, end-to-end solutions that connect digital sustainability management with independent assurance and auditing,” said Sara Brandimarti, Head of Sustainability of Business Assurance Division at TÜV SÜD. “By embedding our services directly into the sustainability platform, we enable organizations to strengthen both their supply chain performance and the credibility of their sustainability disclosures while maintaining our impartiality and independence. This approach enhances efficiency while ensuring that data and processes meet the highest standards of transparency and trust.”
About TÜV SÜD
TÜV SÜD is a trusted partner for safety, security, and sustainability solutions. As a leading international testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) provider, TÜV SÜD supports organizations in managing quality, safety, and sustainability challenges across the entire value chain. With a global network and multidisciplinary expertise, TÜV SÜD delivers testing, auditing, and certification services that enable innovation, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance transparency. The company places a strong focus on digitalization and sustainability to help businesses operate responsibly and efficiently in an evolving regulatory environment. TÜV SÜD employs nearly 30,000 people worldwide.
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About Brightest
Brightest, a Certified B Corp, is a leading sustainability software and solutions provider, offering an all-in-one platform for carbon accounting, regulatory reporting, and sustainability performance management. Used by businesses across the global economy, Brightest enables companies to streamline their sustainability initiatives, comply with sustainability-related legal obligations, and drive meaningful change. With AI-powered tools and support for over 40+ global reporting frameworks and standards, Brightest simplifies sustainability management for companies at every stage of their ESG journey.
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