Confidently compliant by FSQS-registered certification

3 September 2025 2 minute read

2 minute read

FSQS procurement is becoming an essential part of supplier management in the financial services sector. For procurement teams, the Financial Supplier Qualification System (FSQS) offers a trusted way to pre-qualify suppliers, ensuring they meet the highest standards of compliance, governance, and ESG transparency.

Datagraphic is FSQS-registered. Financial procurement teams can therefore onboard our sustainable mail solutions quickly, without risk, and can benefit from audit-ready compliance from day one.

Why FSQS matters in financial procurement

In financial services, procurement isn’t just about sourcing the right supplier – it’s about protecting reputation, reducing risk, and meeting strict compliance obligations. FSQS addresses these needs by:

Pre-qualifying suppliers with verified compliance data.
Reducing the admin load during supplier assurance checks.
Supporting ESG transparency for Scope 3 CO2e reporting.

For procurement leaders, FSQS removes many of the time-consuming tasks from supplier shortlisting.

Datagraphic: An FSQS-registered, carbon-neutral, B Corp Certified supplier

Our Aceni multichannel communications platform delivers secure, UK GDPR-compliant mail automation solutions for financial services companies. We’re proud to be:

FSQS-registered and validated.
Carbon-neutral with verified Climate Pledge status.
Have carbon reduction targets approved and validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
A certified B Corp, externally demonstrating our commitment to ethical governance.

This means our clients get supplier assurance backed by independent verification – for both compliance and sustainability.

How FSQS supplier assurance supports procurement teams

Compliance readiness

Datagraphic’s FSQS certification is backed by core ISO standards, including ISO 27001 for information security, ISO 22301 for business continuity, ISO 14001 for environmental management, and ISO 45001 for occupational health and safety.

All certifications are centrally stored in our FSQS profile, making it quick and easy for procurement teams to provide evidence during RFIs, audits, or internal compliance reviews. This centralised approach not only saves time but ensures your organisation is always audit-ready.

Reduced procurement risk

Our GDPR-ready systems use end-to-end encryption to secure sensitive data, ensuring compliance with the strictest regulatory standards. We design controls to close compliance gaps and prevent costly errors. This proactive approach helps procurement leaders mitigate potential legal, reputational, and operational risks.

Streamlined due diligence

With all verified documentation stored in a single FSQS profile, procurement teams can eliminate repetitive requests and lengthy data-gathering processes. By leveraging the standardised framework, clients can reduce onboarding time significantly to facilitate more agile procurement decision-making. This efficiency frees up resources to focus on strategic supplier relationships rather than administrative tasks.

Built-in ESG transparency

Sustainability and providing social value are no longer a preference; they are a procurement requirement. Through FSQS and our own commitments, we provide:

Carbon-neutral operations, powered by renewable energy, a compliant Carbon Reduction Plan, and CO2e reduction targets approved and validated by the SBTi.
Full Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for print services, enabling accurate environmental impact tracking.
Transparent governance reporting for ESG compliance.

FSQS procurement as a strategic advantage

Working with an FSQS-registered supplier like Datagraphic gives procurement teams confidence in compliance, sustainability, and operational performance. By choosing a carbon-neutral, B Corp, FSQS-certified partner, you can: