How to Use the EcoVadis Platform and Understand Your Sustainability Assessment with Supplier Webinars
Our Supplier Webinars provide visibility into the EcoVadis assessment process, helping you navigate the platform and interpret your sustainability performance data.
In line with ESG rating regulations, these informational sessions detail the data points, methodology, and criteria used throughout the assessment. This clarity helps you understand your scorecard and the factors evaluated in your results, allowing you to identify your next steps.
Explore the sessions below to find the webinars most relevant to your current stage in the assessment journey.
| Webinar Title | Recommended Audience | Key Learning Objectives | Value Proposition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting Started with your EcoVadis Assessment | Companies undergoing their first EcoVadis assessment or preparing for reassessment. |
Introduction to EcoVadis; Understanding the methodology; Completing the questionnaire; Reviewing the scorecard; Planning improvements; Live Q&A support. |
Gain a clear understanding of the EcoVadis assessment process, methodology, and expectations to help you navigate the platform and organize your documentation. |
| EcoVadis Platform: Comprehensive Walkthrough | Companies that recently received a published scorecard. | Navigating the platform; Reviewing scorecards; Managing metrics; Using CAP; Accessing Academy. | Clear overview of assessment results and platform features to monitor progress. |
| Your EcoVadis Journey Series: Understanding Your EcoVadis Results | Companies seeking a detailed breakdown of how EcoVadis evaluates assessments. | Evidence-based methodology; Industry Risk Profile; Scorecard structure; Medals and Badges criteria. | Gain a clearer understanding of the methodology and rating factors. |
| Your EcoVadis Journey Series: Share Your Sustainability Progress | Companies preparing to share sustainability data with customers and partners. | Scorecard visibility in network; Managing metric requests; Recognition Page; Sector Initiatives. | Understand tools to share results and provide visibility to stakeholders. |
| Your EcoVadis Journey Series: Act on Your Assessment Results | Companies reviewing their EcoVadis scorecard and identifying next steps. | Scoring mechanics; Prior assessment review; Using CAP; EcoVadis Consulting Partners. | Learn how to translate scorecard data into actionable steps. |
| Understanding Your EcoVadis Assessment: Document Submission Fundamentals | Companies preparing documentation for their next assessment. | Evaluation of documents; Upload requirements; Invalid document examples; 55-document limit. | Understand criteria for supporting evidence to help organize documentation. |
| Inside the EcoVadis Scoring Methodology | Companies reviewing results, preparing for reassessment, or seeking to understand scoring. | Evaluation across four themes; Assessment customization; Scoring formulas; Evidence-to-score translation; Medals and Badges criteria. | Gain visibility into the assessment process and learn how scoring is calculated. |
| The Corrective Action Plan: Tracking Progress Between Assessments | Companies tracking sustainability actions or preparing for the next assessment cycle. | CAP feature usage; Trading partner visibility; Tracking focus areas; Connection to scoring principles; Organizing reassessment data. | Learn how to use CAP to track metrics, provide visibility, and organize data. |
| Understanding Your Assessment Qualifications | Companies preparing to start an assessment or undergoing organizational changes. | Assessability criteria; Group, Entity, and Site-level differences; ISIC classifications; Legal Entity Name structures. | Gain visibility into organizational criteria required to set up an assessment. |
| Living Wages | Companies reviewing labor and human rights topics in sustainability reporting. | Definition and significance of living wages; Methodology evaluation criteria; Metrics review; Case study. | Understand the methodology and criteria used to evaluate living wages. |
| Carbon & Metrics | Companies managing or reporting greenhouse gas emissions. | Carbon Action Manager; Carbon Scorecard; Estimating Scope 1, 2, and 3; Reporting metrics. | Gain visibility into emissions data and navigate carbon reporting tools. |
| Methodology for Extra-Small (XS) Companies | Companies with 1–25 employees preparing for an assessment. | XS methodology adaptations; Assessment criteria for small organizations; Operational maturity reflections. | Understand how the framework evaluates data of extra-small businesses. |
| Live Q&A Sessions | All users seeking real-time answers about the platform and methodology. | Get real-time answers about the EcoVadis platform and scoring methodology. | Get real-time answers and gain clearer understanding through direct interaction. |
| Building Transparency: How Buyers Access Your Sustainability Information | Companies engaging with customers through the EcoVadis Network. | Discover how buyers view supplier sustainability information and what they can access. | Build stronger customer relationships by making the most of your sustainability data and sharing capabilities. |
| Preparing for Your EcoVadis Reassessment: A Clear Path Forward | Companies preparing for an upcoming EcoVadis reassessment. | Learn what to expect, when to act, and how to prepare your evidence. | Approach your reassessment with greater confidence and a clear plan. |
Access the recording
Most of our webinars are recorded so you can watch the content anytime that suits you. To access a recording, simply register for the webinar. Once registered, you’ll gain direct access to the recording page, where you can watch the session and find all the resources shared during the webinar.
Stay connected
Bookmark our webinar page for the latest schedule and registration details: Rated Company Webinars. If you miss a live session, you can always sign up on this page to receive recordings via email.
All Supplier Webinars are also accessible through the EcoVadis Community platform. Simply navigate to the "Events" tab within the Community to find upcoming and past webinars available for you to join or watch on demand.
In addition to our own webinars, EcoVadis partners regularly organize their own webinars on related sustainability topics. We encourage you to explore these partner webinars as well, as they offer valuable insights and complementary perspectives to support your sustainability journey!