{"id":36976,"date":"2023-05-12T13:19:22","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T12:19:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.achilles.com\/about-us\/"},"modified":"2025-10-31T12:25:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T12:25:15","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.achilles.com\/en-in\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"    <div class=\"top_section\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"top_info half\">\n                                    <h1 class=\"top_title\">About Us<\/h1>\n                                    <div class=\"top_text\">\n                        <p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Achilles delivers advanced risk monitoring for suppliers and third parties, helping organisations tackle climate change, uphold human rights, and lead in health, safety, and compliance \u2014 all through a connected, global network.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"top_buttons\">\n                                                    <a class=\"btn btn_big\" href=\"\/supplier-solutions\/\">Supplier accreditation<\/a>\n                                                    <a class=\"btn btn_big\" href=\"\/achilles-solutions\">Achilles solutions<\/a>\n                                                    <a class=\"btn btn_white btn_big\" href=\"\/contact-us\">Talk to us<\/a>\n                                            <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"top_media\">\n\t\t\t            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.achilles.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/08\/map-banner-2.png\" alt=\"world map on a dark green background and a an overlay of interconnected line to demonstrate a global supply chain\">\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"content_section page_default_text\">\r\n        <div class=\"container\">\r\n            <article class=\"article_wrap\">\r\n                <div class=\"article_main\">\r\n                    <div class=\"typical_text\">\r\n                        <h3 style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\">At Achilles, we believe in the power of people working together, finding better ways to do things, leading by example, and getting things done. This has nurtured a unique culture that inspires, challenges, and empowers our people across the globe to work together every day to protect the planet and improve social justice for the many millions of people working in the global supply chain.<\/h3>\n \r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/article>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\n\n    <div class=\"content_section page_default_text\">\r\n        <div class=\"container\">\r\n            <article class=\"article_wrap\">\r\n                <div class=\"article_main\">\r\n                    <div class=\"typical_text\">\r\n                        <h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Our heritage \u2013 our history has shaped who we are.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Achilles was established in Norway in 1990, and our origins continue to influence how we operate today. Rooted in the values of Scandinavian society, our approach is shaped by <em data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"352\">janteloven<\/em> \u2014 the idea that the needs of the collective outweigh those of the individual. This principle sits at the heart of the Achilles model: collaborative, transparent, and built for shared benefit.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"845\">Originally created to help Norway\u2019s offshore oil and gas industry meet health and safety standards more efficiently, Achilles introduced the \u201cnetwork effect\u201d to enable buyers and suppliers to work together through a single platform to reduce duplication, improve compliance, and drive mutual value.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"1314\">Today, that same principle underpins a global business. From 22 locations worldwide, we support organisations across multiple industries with risk and performance management solutions that reduce cost, strengthen resilience, and support regulatory and ESG compliance. Whether through shared buyer networks or tailored, private programmes, we help clients raise standards, reduce emissions and build supply chains that work better \u2014 for business, society, and the planet.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n \r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/article>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\n\n    <div class=\"content_section page_default_text\">\r\n        <div class=\"container\">\r\n            <article class=\"article_wrap\">\r\n                <div class=\"article_main\">\r\n                    <div class=\"typical_text\">\r\n                        <h2><strong>Bringing together the best in risk and compliance<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"2119\">In recent years, Achilles has expanded its expertise and capabilities by integrating three leading supply chain risk companies \u2014 GoSupply, GRMS, and InfoControl \u2014 into a single, global brand.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2712\">\n<li data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2326\">\n<p data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2326\"><strong data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2135\">GoSupply<\/strong>, founded in 2017, brought entrepreneurial agility, customisation and deep expertise in supplier pre-qualification and risk management, transforming start-up innovation into scalable compliance solutions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2509\">\n<p data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2509\"><strong data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2337\">GRMS<\/strong>, based in Irvine, California, added decades of leadership in supplier risk management, trusted by global organisations to reduce exposure to business risk and liability and offering unique risk management tools to support USA and Canada supply chain requirements.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2712\">\n<p data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2712\"><strong data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2527\">InfoControl<\/strong>, a specialist in artificial intelligence and data technologies, strengthened Achilles\u2019 ability to deliver automated, insight-driven compliance management and enhanced risk detection.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2889\">Together, these integrations have created a stronger Achilles \u2014 a risk and compliance management service powered by technology, not a technology company trying to deliver risk management.<\/p>\n \r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/article>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\n\n    <div class=\"content_section page_default_text\">\r\n        <div class=\"container\">\r\n            <article class=\"article_wrap\">\r\n                <div class=\"article_main\">\r\n                    <div class=\"typical_text\">\r\n                        <h2 data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"135\"><strong data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"135\">Comprehensive insight into global risk<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"333\">Our solutions are designed to provide a broad and deep understanding of risk. Achilles has developed robust assessment protocols that cover a wide range of risk dimensions, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Carbon and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.<\/li>\n<li>Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).<\/li>\n<li>Environmental, social, and governance (ESG).<\/li>\n<li>Financial stability.<\/li>\n<li>Health and safety.<\/li>\n<li>Human rights (ILO labour conventions, modern slavery, child labour).<\/li>\n<li>Online reputation management.<\/li>\n<li>Watch lists and sanctions.<\/li>\n<li>Authorised Push Payment Fraud prevention.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n \r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/article>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\n\n    <div class=\"quote_section\">\r\n        <div class=\"quote_bg\">\r\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.achilles.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/07\/iStock-1130406722-scaled-1-e1696931703178.jpg\" alt=\"\">\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"container\">\r\n            <div class=\"quote_wrapper\">\r\n                <div class=\"quote_item\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"quote_item_text\">\r\n                        <p>I\u2019m delighted to be partnering with Achilles to tackle worker abuse and exploitation.\u00a0 Our collaboration and sharing of knowledge and data supports both our organisations to build resiliency within global businesses to the risks of modern slavery.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                        <p class=\"quote_item_author\">Justine Currell, Executive Director, Unseen UK<\/p>\r\n                                        <a href=\"\/contact-us\" class=\"btn btn_big\">Start Your Journey Towards Real-Time Supplier Risk Management<\/a>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\n\n    <div class=\"content_section page_default_text\">\r\n        <div class=\"container\">\r\n            <article class=\"article_wrap\">\r\n                <div class=\"article_main\">\r\n                    <div class=\"typical_text\">\r\n                        <h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The Achilles \u201cNetwork effect\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"488\">At the heart of Achilles is the power of the network. By creating supplier qualification protocols at an industry level, Achilles builds a highly efficient ecosystem where all participants in the supply chain benefit \u2014 driving sustainability, strengthening resilience, and protecting lives.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"718\">Buyers share the burden of compliance, while suppliers gain from the efficiency of standardisation and the opportunity to connect with more clients. Together, this collective approach raises standards across entire industries.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"1057\">Pooling the cost of in-depth supply chain risk assessment, due diligence, and continuous improvement makes monitoring more efficient for everyone involved. At the same time, the transparent sharing of non-compliance issues across the Achilles network creates stronger incentives for suppliers to improve, accelerating progress for all.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1334\">For organisations that require a higher degree of customisation, Achilles also offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.achilles.com\/en-in\/about-us\/#achillesnetworkventerprise\"><strong data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1165\">private networks<\/strong> <\/a>through its Enterprise solutions \u2014 combining the benefits of the global Achilles ecosystem with bespoke risk criteria, tailored assessments, and exclusive visibility.<\/p>\n \r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/article>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\n\n    <div class=\"content_section page_default_text\">\r\n        <div class=\"container\">\r\n            <article class=\"article_wrap\">\r\n                <div class=\"article_main\">\r\n                    <div class=\"typical_text\">\r\n                        <h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The Achilles purpose and culture<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our Achilles purpose and culture guides us in everything we do and is more relevant today than ever before.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Achilles purpose \u2013 why we are here<\/strong><br \/>\nAchilles is focused on supporting organizations that require truly robust global risk management and reporting to fully comply with ESG regulation, meet investor requirements, and achieve their own ambitious sustainability goals.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We specialise in supporting market-leading financial, industrial, commercial, and governmental organisations requiring the serious, detailed analysis and expert insight necessary to meet ambitious business resilience and sustainability goals and deliver exceptional reporting confidence.<\/p>\n<p>By keeping the best interests of people and our planet in mind, we believe we can create positive change for the environment and communities.<\/p>\n \r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/article>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\n\n    <div class=\"content_section page_default_text\">\r\n        <div class=\"container\">\r\n            <article class=\"article_wrap\">\r\n                <div class=\"article_main\">\r\n                    <div class=\"typical_text\">\r\n                        <h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Achilles values<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our values are the compass that guides us in our everyday ways of being and doing things. \u00a0We keep this simple, focusing on three things that make Achilles what it is today. \u00a0Our culture is formed when we put these values into action.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Be Curious:<\/strong>\u00a0ask questions, understand why, challenge and grow.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Commit:<\/strong>\u00a0show passion, create value, deliver simple solutions, be a leader.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Collaborate:<\/strong>\u00a0think inclusive, show respect, be helpful, give thanks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n \r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/article>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\n\n    <div class=\"content_section\">\r\n        <div class=\"container\">\r\n                        <div class=\"posts_panel\">\r\n                <div class=\"description_section\">\r\n                                        <p class=\"title_category\">NEWS RELEASES<\/p>\r\n                     \r\n                    <h2 class=\"title_section\">Keep up with latest Achilles news<\/h2>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                 \r\n                <a class=\"btn\" href=\"\/industry-insights\">Visit Achilles Insights<\/a>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\n\n    <div class=\"content_section bg_grey\">\r\n        <div 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