Verification Platform
Every product.
Independently verified.
Permanently anchored.
Vardent independently audits sustainability claims at product level. Scored across five dimensions. Anchored permanently on blockchain. Nothing self-reported.
The Problem
The claim is made.
Nobody checks it.
42% of online green claims are false or misleading. The brand writes the claim, pays for the certification, and controls what gets disclosed. That is not verification. That is a story a brand tells about itself.
The Solution
Independent verification.
Permanent record.
Every Vardent product is independently audited by Bureau Veritas, SGS, or Intertek. Scored across five dimensions. Results anchored permanently on blockchain. Nobody can revise a record when it becomes inconvenient.
The Framework
Five dimensions.
One verified score.
Pass all five or none. You cannot score perfectly on four and fail on one.
Dimension 01
Carbon Footprint
Independently verified Scope 3 primary data — from farm to shelf.
Dimension 02
Ethical Labour
Independently audited labour practices at Tier 2 and Tier 3 supply chain level.
Dimension 03
Materials Sourcing
Traceable to origin. Deforestation-free. Plot-level evidence required.
Dimension 04
Packaging Impact
Independently verified — not self-declared. Recyclable means recyclable.
Dimension 05
End-of-Life Design
Designed to be recycled, composted, or taken back. Evidence required.
Pass all five or none.
A product that fails one dimension does not receive the Vardent badge. The standard is complete or it is nothing.
How It Works
Seven steps to
a verified product.
01
Brand applies
A brand applies with a specific sustainability claim.
02
Pre-screening
Vardent assesses evidence readiness before the audit begins.
03
Independent audit
An accredited auditor independently verifies the supply chain.
04
Five dimension scoring
The product is scored. Every dimension must pass.
05
Claim assessment
Vardent confirms whether the claim is supported by the evidence.
06
Blockchain anchoring
The result is permanently anchored. Publicly visible. Irrevocable.
07
Listed or rejected
Verified products list on the marketplace. Rejected ones go public.
Pre-Launch Services
Available now.
Before the platform launches.
Sustainability Claim Assessment
Independent assessment of one product against the Vardent framework. What evidence exists, what is missing, and whether your claim survives scrutiny.
For brands preparing for EU Green Claims Directive compliance.
CSRD Supply Chain Readiness
Gap assessment of your African supplier data readiness against ESRS requirements. Structured report with a clear remediation plan.
For EU buyers sourcing from African supply chains.
EUDR Compliance Gap Report
Assessment of origin evidence against EUDR requirements. Plot-level geolocation, chain of custody, deforestation-free status.
For Ghanaian exporters and EU buyers sourcing from Ghana.
Who We Serve
Three types of
organisations.
Sustainable Brands
Verify your claims.
Brands in Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa. Get independently verified. Get the badge. Get market access.
EU Buyers
Verify your supply chain.
European companies sourcing from Africa. Verified Scope 3 data for CSRD. Deforestation-free evidence for EUDR.
Sustainability Consultants
Verify for your clients.
ESG consultants who need independent third-party verification to complete their service offering.
Get Started
Ready to verify
your sustainability claims?
Book a free 20-minute conversation and we will work out which service fits your situation.
The Mission
Verification is the tool.
Trust is the mission.
Vardent Trust is the civil and social organisation behind Vardent — advocating for producer rights and consumer protection across Africa and beyond.
Visit Vardent Trust