How do you complete the EcoVadis questionnaire?

29 entries.

• ArticleAnti-corruption, harassment and discrimination pack: simple small actions for a Belgian SME

  Ten anti-corruption actions plus a harassment and discrimination set: simple, credible and documentable steps for a Belgian SME.

• QuestionAt what entity level should the assessment be performed: subsidiary, holding or full group?

  The right level depends on who requests the rating and where sustainability is governed: entity-level is simpler, group-level covers more.

• QuestionCan you preview the EcoVadis questionnaire before purchasing an assessment?

  No: there is no full preview of the tailored questionnaire before payment. EcoVadis publishes a four-theme overview and a Document Guide.

• ArticleDiversity, corruption, child labour: what to answer when "none of that happens here" (templates)

  Diversity, corruption, social reporting, child labour: four subjects believed not applicable that are in fact documentable with simple evidence.

• ArticleDoes your sector shape your EcoVadis scorecard? Activated criteria explained

  Your ISIC code, size and locations decide which of the 21 EcoVadis criteria are activated for you, and how heavily each one weighs.

• QuestionDuring a reassessment, are previously rejected or unanswered questions flagged automatically?

  No: rejected documents are not flagged in the questionnaire. Two tools fill the gap: the Corrective Action Plan and the Analysis of Your Answers.

• QuestionExternal documents were rejected for missing the company name or logo — what should we do?

  Every document must carry an affiliation with the assessed entity — name or logo — without exception, including documents from a provider.

• QuestionFor first-time assessments and SMEs: what are the most common documentation gaps?

  Four gaps recur in SMEs: no public report, a code of conduct without acknowledgement evidence, a procurement policy without sustainability criteria.

• QuestionHow do we proceed with a reassessment?

  The same sequence as the first cycle, but easier: answers are pre-filled and earlier documents stay reusable outside the quota.

• ArticleHow do you keep improving so EcoVadis is not a one-off?

  Because medals go to the top percentiles, an EcoVadis submission is continuous work: two complementary pathways to keep pace.

• ArticleHow does EcoVadis take climate risks into consideration?

  ENV7003, added in Q1 2026 for size S companies and up, requires evidence of a physical climate risk and watershed-related risk assessment.

• QuestionHow does the 55-document limit work — and should we combine documents into one?

  The 55-document limit applies per assessment cycle, not cumulatively: documents already submitted can be reattached without using the new quota.

• ArticleHow does the EcoVadis scorecard work?

  The EcoVadis scorecard crosses four themes with seven criteria, scored in five bands, activating only the criteria relevant to your company.

• QuestionHow important is the free-text comment field, and what should go in it?

  Analysts read comments but never award points on comments alone: the field is there to point them to the exact page of a document.

• ArticleHow to manage your raw materials and chemicals

  ENV3522 assesses nine sub-actions on raw materials and chemicals, from process optimisation to substituting hazardous substances.

• QuestionIs documentation issued in the name of a parent or sister company accepted?

  Parent company documents are accepted when they cover the assessed entity; reporting counts only if it is disaggregated by entity.

• QuestionOnce we have our scorecard, where do we focus first — and is the Corrective Action Plan enough?

  Start from the Corrective Action Plan but filter by effort and by score impact: any theme below 30/100 kills medal eligibility outright.

• ArticleWhat actions against external environmental disruptions?

  ENV7012 asks for two families of actions: adaptive practices built into operations, and documented emergency reserves or safety nets.

• ArticleWhat are the main practical tips for a successful EcoVadis assessment?

  Five families of field-tested EcoVadis tips: organise the team, scope correctly, respect deadlines, prove everything, review before sending.

• ArticleWhat are the most useful EcoVadis tips? The essentials for beginners and reassessed companies

  A two-track EcoVadis cheat sheet: nine steps for a first assessment, and the route to follow when you are being reassessed.

• QuestionWhat are the quality and validity requirements for documents, and what makes a strong policy?

  Relevance, completeness and recency: a document must carry the company name or logo and a date, and be issued over a month before submission.

• ArticleWhat can you do better on waste management?

  ENV3549 assesses five waste sub-actions: internal reduction, sorting training, sorting by stream, stream inventory, and further actions.

• QuestionWhat happens when EcoVadis reclassifies our company size — and can we prevent it?

  Reclassification is automatic, based on FTE counts from public sources and your own data: it cannot be prevented in any way.

• ArticleWhat is changing at EcoVadis in 2026? Your questions answered

  Three EcoVadis changes in 2026: materiality flexibility, 360° Watch severity weighted by stakeholder consensus, and formal VSME recognition.

• ArticleWhat should you do about your suppliers? Sustainable Procurement measures

  SUP307 assesses nine Sustainable Procurement sub-actions. Golden rule: only tick what a dedicated document can actually prove.

• ArticleWhich environmental data do you need to collect for EcoVadis?

  Energy, water, air pollutants, waste: the quantified indicators the EcoVadis Environment theme expects, with their units and perimeter.

• ArticleWhich HR and social data do you need to collect for EcoVadis?

  Hours worked, days lost, training, diversity: the five HR indicators the Labor & Human Rights theme systematically expects to see.

• ArticleWhich supporting documents can you provide when you run a very small (XS) company?

  An XS company gets about ten questions and may provide less formalised evidence — but some documents remain mandatory all the same.

• QuestionWhy do non-activated criteria still appear in the questionnaire, and why are answers to them rejected?

  EcoVadis starts from a universal template and activates only your profile's criteria: evidence uploaded elsewhere is assessed as irrelevant.