Question

What quantitative objectives does EcoVadis expect for zero-tolerance topics like child labour and corruption?

For zero-tolerance topics, EcoVadis accepts a different evidence structure in place of reduction targets: a documented policy prohibiting the practice; measures implementing due diligence — supply-chain audits, training completion records, a formal grievance process; and performance data showing the effectiveness of those controls — number of audits conducted, percentage of suppliers screened, number of reported incidents, training completion rates.

The zero-tolerance framing means the objective is operationalised through control processes: documenting the process and its consistent application year over year is the functional equivalent of a performance KPI for these topics.