Global Risk Management Solutions

What Global Risk Management Solutions does

Global Risk Management Solutions, operating in the supply chain risk management category under the established Achilles brand (Achilles Information Limited, registered in Scotland), delivers a unified digital platform for supplier pre-qualification, ESG due diligence, carbon management, and multi-jurisdictional compliance reporting. The platform integrates data collection, validation, and auditing with specialised modules including AchillesAI for automated non-financial reporting, Achilles SupplyChain360 for due diligence, Achilles Controlar for contractor access management, Achilles Carbon Solutions Suite for measurement and decarbonisation, Achilles Comply360 for regulatory disclosure, and the Achilles Sustainability Score for supplier ESG benchmarking. Underlying technology combines a tiered supplier pre-qualification engine, AI-enabled automation for compliance workflows, and physical audit capabilities verified by BSI certifications (ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14064).

Name

Global Risk Management Solutions

Legal name

Achilles Information Limited

Website

https://globalrms.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Global Risk Management Solutions (Achilles) provides a unified digital platform for supplier pre-qualification, ESG risk management, carbon accounting, and multi-jurisdictional compliance across 22 global locations, serving enterprise buyers in energy, infrastructure, transport, healthcare, and retail.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Supplier Risk Management Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Investigation and Personal Background Check Services (561611)

akta.pro primary industry

Third-Party Risk, Vendor Due Diligence & Supply Chain Compliance (BPAEAPAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Advisory & Assessments (BPAKAHAH), Compliance Technology, GRC Platforms & Controls Automation Advisory (BPAHAFAO), Sustainability & ESG Consulting (BPAHACAK), Supply Chain Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing (SMETA, supplier ESG) (EUAHAJAE)

Keywords

• Supplier risk assessment
• Global supplier compliance
• Third-party risk management
• Supplier pre-qualification
• International supplier monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Platform Subscription and Accreditation: Subscription-based access to the Achilles platform with tiered accreditation levels for suppliers. Global buying organisations pay for risk management and compliance oversight capabilities while suppliers pay for pre-qualification and network access.
2. Advisory and Consultancy Services: Professional advisory services including Achilles Advisory Services and specialized consulting engagements to help organizations implement ESG strategies, carbon reduction programs, and compliance frameworks.
3. Audit Services: Physical supplier auditing services including ESG due diligence, OECD-aligned assessments, and on-site compliance verification.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Global Risk Management Solutions (GRMS) provides customizable supplier risk assessment programs designed to help organizations evaluate, qualify, and monitor suppliers across more than 120 countries worldwide. The firm delivers tailored risk programs that enable clients to standardize supplier vetting, mitigate supply chain disruptions, and maintain regulatory and ethical compliance across diverse international supplier bases.

Product overview

Achilles is a unified platform-plus-modules architecture for supplier pre-qualification, ESG supply chain risk management, and sustainability compliance. The core Achilles Platform integrates data collection, validation, auditing, and reporting tools, with specialized modules including AchillesAI for automated reporting, Achilles SupplyChain360 for due diligence, Achilles Controlar for contractor management, Achilles Carbon Solutions Suite for decarbonization, Achilles Comply360 for multi-jurisdiction compliance, Achilles Sustainability Score for supplier evaluation, and Achilles Audits for verification services. Global supplier networks (Achilles Network, Maritime Network, TRACCS, UVDB, BuildingConfidence) provide pre-qualified supplier pools across industries including energy, construction, transport, healthcare, and retail.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AchillesAI: AI-enabled platform for supply chain risk management and reporting
• Achilles Sustainability Score
• Achilles Controlar
• Achilles Audits
• Achilles Comply360
• Achilles Advisory Services
• Achilles Academy
• Achilles Carbon Solutions
• TRACCS powered by Achilles
• UVDB
• Link-Up
• Supply-Line
• BuildingConfidence
• StartBank
• The Achilles Platform
• MyAchilles App

Products and services

• Customizable Supplier Risk Assessment Programs Tailored risk assessment programs that evaluate, qualify, and monitor suppliers for organizations operating across 120+ countries. Programs are customized to client industry, geography, and risk appetite.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lightsourcebp supplier ESG scores increased from 58% to 83% through OECD-aligned ESG due diligence program with audits
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and minor.

• LightsourcebpcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLightsourcebp implemented OECD-aligned ESG due diligence with Achilles including audits and support, resulting in supplier ESG scores rising from 58% to 83%. This is a documented case study partnership demonstrating the Achilles platform's effectiveness.
• Reconomy GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReconomy Group partnered with Achilles using Toitū Carbon Reduce for structured emissions management, achieving a 49.7% reduction in carbon intensity and validated Science Based Targets.
• ToitucoreTechnology or IntegrationAchilles integrates Toitū Carbon Reduce and Toitū Carbon Compare programmes, enabling clients to access certified carbon reduction methodologies and achieve validated Science Based Targets.
• UVDBcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUVDB (Powered by Achilles) is a pre-qualified supplier network enabling contractors like Templant Hire Ltd to boost visibility and demonstrate compliance, winning key contracts and tender invitations.
• BuildingConfidenceregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based pre-qualified supplier network for the construction and built environment sector, enabling regional compliance and risk management.
• Link-UpregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK and Ireland supplier network providing pre-qualification and compliance services for supply chain participants.
• Supply-LineregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK supplier network offering pre-qualified access to procurement opportunities across various sectors.
• StartBankregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorthern Europe supplier network providing pre-qualification and compliance services.
• TRACCSregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTRACCS (Powered by Achilles) is a comprehensive supplier network operating across multiple regions including North America, enabling global supply chain risk management.
• BSI (British Standards Institution)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAchilles holds ISO 27001, ISO 9001, and ISO 14064 certifications from BSI, demonstrating adherence to international standards for information security, quality management, and carbon accounting.
• CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive CDP membership supporting global climate disclosure standards and enabling clients to report through established environmental disclosure frameworks.
• ICROA (International Carbon Reduction and Offset Alliance)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICROA membership supporting best practices in carbon reduction and offsetting across the supply chain.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IntegrityNext: IntegrityNext offers a SaaS platform for supplier compliance, sustainability and risk management, directly comparable to Achilles' supplier pre-qualification and ESG modules for enterprise buyers.
• EcoVadis: EcoVadis is the closest direct peer, operating a global supply chain sustainability ratings and intelligence platform that serves the same enterprise buyer and supplier audiences as Achilles' pre-qualification and ESG scoring products.
• Resilinc: Resilinc provides supply chain risk and disruption monitoring, overlapping with Achilles' SupplyChain360 and cyber risk offerings for global enterprises managing multi-tier supplier visibility.
• Sphera (IFS): Sphera, now part of IFS, offers enterprise ESG, EHS and supply chain risk software that competes with Achilles' Sustainability Score, Carbon Solutions Suite and SupplyChain360 modules across the same industrial buyer base.
• Avetta: Avetta is a direct peer in supplier pre-qualification, contractor compliance and supply chain risk management, overlapping directly with Achilles' Achilles Controlar, TRACCS, UVDB and BuildingConfidence networks.
• Riskmethods: Riskmethods is a direct peer in supply chain risk management software, providing risk identification, monitoring and analytics capabilities that compete with Achilles' supply chain due diligence platform.

Broad incumbents

• Workiva: Workiva is a leader in ESG and non-financial reporting platforms that overlaps with Achilles' Comply360 and AchillesAI reporting capabilities, especially for buyers needing audit-ready disclosures.
• ServiceNow: ServiceNow's GRC and ESG workflows compete for the same enterprise compliance and risk management wallet as Achilles, particularly among large buyers already standardized on the Now Platform.
• SAP: SAP is a broad incumbent whose sustainability, supply chain and GRC applications overlap with Achilles' offering; its installed ERP base gives it a structural advantage in cross-sell to large enterprises.
• Coupa Software: Coupa's spend management and supplier risk capabilities overlap with portions of Achilles' supplier risk and pre-qualification value proposition, particularly with procurement-led enterprise buyers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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