Evidence is not one specific document type. It is the connection between an EcoVadis answer and a document that proves it. Learn how to select implementation records, KPI reports and third-party evidence and attach each document where it counts.

A policy and a procedure may cover the same sustainability topic, but they serve different purposes in an EcoVadis assessment. This guide explains what each document should contain, where it belongs and how food companies can avoid common document-mapping mistakes.

A request for your EcoVadis score is not just an admin task. It can affect supplier qualification, tenders and annual reviews. Here is how food SMEs can respond clearly, protect momentum and turn the request into a practical next step.

EcoVadis can feel overwhelming for small companies. Here's exactly what SMEs really need to prepare well in 2026, and what you can safely skip.

An EcoVadis Bronze medal is not a failure. It shows that your company has started building a sustainability management system and your scorecard can become a clear roadmap for moving towards Silver or beyond.

Most companies start their EcoVadis assessment by collecting documents, and end up with gaps they discover too late. This guide walks you through how to conduct a structured gap analysis before you begin: from mapping evidence against the 21 EcoVadis criteria to building a corrective action plan that closes the gaps that matter most.

Preparing for your EcoVadis assessment? This expert guide breaks down all 21 EcoVadis criteria across four themes — Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement — with practical preparation tips for each.

Most companies that score poorly on EcoVadis aren't poorly run — they just make avoidable mistakes in how they prepare. A practical guide to the 5 most common errors, and what to do instead to achieve medal level in 2026.