Why do clients require EcoVadis, CDP, or similar assessments?
Clients require EcoVadis, CDP, or comparable ESG assessments because these tools enable them to systematically evaluate sustainability risks and secure their own regulatory and strategic requirements. The assessments serve, for example, as a standardized basis for decisions regarding supplier approvals, business relationships, and long-term partnerships. For many companies, ESG assessments are a central instrument in […]
What data and evidence are typically requested in ESG assessments?
ESG assessments generally request a combination of quantitative metrics, qualitative descriptions, and robust supporting evidence. The aim is not only to capture strategic intentions, but above all to assess in a transparent way the actual implementation, management capability, and how firmly sustainability is embedded within the company. The specific scope and level of detail vary […]
How do ESG assessments influence business relationships?
ESG assessments increasingly have a direct impact on business relationships, as they serve as a basis for decision-making regarding supplier approvals, tenders, and partnerships. Poor ESG ratings can lead to additional requirements, restrictions, or, in extreme cases, exclusion from business relationships. For many companies today, ESG assessments are an integral part of procurement, risk, and […]
Ready for EcoVadis: How to succeed in your first assessment
In many industries, EcoVadis has evolved from an optional sustainability verification to a genuine award criterion. Increasingly, a valid EcoVadis rating is a prerequisite for new business relationships or supplier approvals. In this webinar, Sarah Hirsch from Nextra Consulting demonstrates how companies can not only pass their first EcoVadis assessment but also strategically utilize it […]
