Practical guidance for EcoVadis and customer requirements
Useful guides on EcoVadis, supplier requirements, sustainability documentation and retail expansion.
Why Your EcoVadis Score Can Drop After a Reassessment
You improved your sustainability programme, submitted more documents and still received a lower EcoVadis score. This guide explains why reassessment results can fall, what to compare in your scorecards and how to prepare your next submission more effectively.
EcoVadis Evidence: How to Map the Right Documents
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.
EcoVadis Policy vs Procedure: What’s the Difference?
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.
EcoVadis Supporting Documents in 2026: What Food Companies Need to Know
Good sustainability work can still be overlooked when the evidence is outdated, unreadable or linked to the wrong answer. Here is how food companies can prepare stronger EcoVadis supporting documents in 2026.
A Customer Asked for Your EcoVadis Score? here is What to Do Next
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 for SMEs: What Small Companies Really Need in 2026 (and What They Don't)
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.
EcoVadis Bronze Is Not a Failure. It Is a Roadmap
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.
EcoVadis vs Customer Requirements: What Buyers Actually Expect From Suppliers
Your EcoVadis score is one thing. What your buyer actually expects is another. Here's what food industry purchasers really look for and how to close the gap.
The 21 EcoVadis Criteria: How to Prepare for Each One
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.
EcoVadis Preparation: The 5 Most Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
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.

