‘Build’
The Silver SVQM marks a significant step up – taking your original pledges to the next logical stage. At this level, we ask you to provide the evidence to show your commitments are generating positive, meaningful impact for society. Successful Silver Award accreditation is a sought-after achievement.


“Consumers want demonstrable proof of sustainability claims from the brands they purchase from. At ACI Group, we want to help our customers and suppliers ensure that any sustainability claim is measured from the outset.”
Review Areas and Weightings
Each of the review areas is weighted based on the priority and level of influence they have on the overall outcome, transparency and legitimacy of claims.
Plan
Focuses on your approach to the measurement of social value within your organisation.
Demonstrate
Focuses on how you’ve gathered data and information to evidence your progress against your social value pledges and Key Value Indicators.
Calculate
Focuses on the process of using your data and information to calculate the direct, indirect and hidden value.
Eco System
Focuses on the extent to which your social value approach has influenced and benefitted your supply chain and partners.
Report
Focuses on the transparency and legitimacy of your reporting against your social value pledges and Key Value Indicators.