Social Audit Services Market Report 2026

The social audit services market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $19.36 billion in 2025 to $22.7 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing corporate governance requirements, expansion of global supply chains, rising awareness of social responsibility standards, demand for workplace safety audits, growth in regulatory compliance frameworks.

The social audit services market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $42.46 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of esg reporting standards, rising demand for climate risk disclosure, expansion of third-party audit outsourcing, growing focus on stakeholder accountability, increasing use of data-driven audit methodologies. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for esg and compliance audits, rising adoption of digital social audit platforms, growing focus on supply chain transparency, expansion of climate and carbon risk assessments, enhanced emphasis on ethical and responsible business practices.

The growing emphasis on corporate social responsibility (CSR) is expected to propel the growth of the social audit services market. CSR refers to a company’s commitment to operate ethically and responsibly, considering social and environmental impacts. The rise in corporate social responsibility is driven by greater awareness of corporate culture, employee attraction and retention, and reputation management. Social audit services ensure that CSR initiatives are effective, transparent, and aligned with broader social and environmental objectives. They provide a systematic assessment of a company’s CSR practices, evaluating alignment with stated goals and identifying strengths and areas for improvement. For instance, in September 2025, according to Cosecants Solutions LLC, a US-based engineering services company, charitable giving reached a record $592.5 billion in 2024, with individuals contributing 66% of total donations. Therefore, the growing corporate social responsibility is driving the growth of the social audit services market.

The increasing cross-border trade is also expected to drive the social audit services market. Cross-border trade refers to the exchange of goods and services between businesses or individuals in different countries, involving international regulations, customs procedures, and foreign exchange considerations. Growth in cross-border trade is largely due to trade liberalization, as reductions in tariffs, quotas, and regulatory barriers allow goods and services to move more freely, reducing costs and expanding market access. Social audit services support cross-border trade by ensuring compliance with international labor, environmental, and ethical standards, building trust among global partners, and mitigating regulatory and reputational risks. For instance, in August 2023, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, a US-based government agency, total US international trade reached $6.5 trillion, with trade between the US, Canada, and Mexico accounting for 24% ($1.57 trillion) and freight flows totaling 654 million tons. Therefore, the growth of cross-border trade is boosting the demand for social audit services.

In September 2023, Kester Capital, a UK-based private equity firm, acquired GXP Engaged Auditing Services for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition allows Kester Capital to enhance its service offerings on a larger scale and strengthen its market position. GXP Engaged Auditing Services GmbH is a Germany-based company specializing in social audit services.

Major companies operating in the social audit services market are Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited, Ernst & Young Global Limited, KPMG International Limited, BDO International Ltd., RSM International, Grant Thornton International Ltd., Baker Tilly International, Moore Global Network Limited, Intertek Group PLC, Marcum LLP, Forvis Mazars Group, TUV Nord AG, DQS CFS GmbH, Wipfli LLP, Sikich LLP, HQTS Group Ltd., Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP, SCS Global Services Inc., TÜV Rheinland AG, SGS Group, CSR Company International

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the social audit services market in 2025. The regions covered in the social audit services market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the social audit services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The social audit services market includes revenues earned by entities by human rights audit, supplier social responsibility, and community impact assessment. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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