What exactly do you get in the EcoVadis Starter Package?
E-Learning Videos
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Format: Video training with Kemi
Length: ~5 minutes
Focus: Introduction to the EcoVadis assessment process
Description:
In this session, Kemi explains the fundamentals of the EcoVadis methodology. You will learn how your company’s details are used to create a tailored risk profile, how the personalised questionnaire works, and why evidence is the key to scoring well. The video also covers how scorecards are generated, what feedback to expect, and what options you have for reassessment.
Key takeaways:
How EcoVadis structures its assessments
Why evidence determines your score
What the scorecard tells you about strengths and gaps
How reassessment credits work
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Format: Video training with Kemi
Length: ~5 minutes
Focus: Exploring the EcoVadis questionnaire and CSR criteria
Description:
Description:
In this video, Kemi takes a closer look at the EcoVadis questionnaire and the CSR criteria that shape your company’s assessment. You’ll learn about the four key themes – Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement – covering 21 CSR criteria. Kemi explains the importance of understanding your activated criteria: they determine which questions appear in your questionnaire and must be reflected in your policies and sustainability report. You’ll also be encouraged to review your activated criteria in your EcoVadis account to ensure you’re ready to make every answer count.
Key takeaways:
Overview of the four EcoVadis themes and 21 CSR criteria
The role of activated criteria in shaping your questionnaire
Why aligning your policies and reporting with the activated criteria matters
How to prepare effectively to maximise your score
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Format: Video training with Kemi
Length: ~8 minutes
Focus: How the EcoVadis score is calculated and what drives improvement
Description:
In this video, Kemi breaks down how your EcoVadis score is derived, explaining the three layers of scoring principles. You’ll learn how the four topics – Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement – are weighted differently based on your company’s risk profile. Kemi also explores the management indicators and their subcategories, showing how your responses and supporting evidence are assessed. Understanding these elements is key to identifying where targeted improvements will make the biggest difference to your score.
Key takeaways:
How EcoVadis applies its three layers of scoring principles
The influence of risk profiles on topic weighting
The role of management indicators and evidence quality
How to prioritise actions that most effectively boost your score
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In this video you'll learn the maths behind the EcoVadis score calculation. We will look at the weighting of the various management indicators and sub-indicators and how this might affect your score. Knowing your high-impact improvement items will help you prioritise your improvement areas so you can maximise your EcoVadis score in the next assessment!
Documents & Templates
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Application Tracker: Follow along with tasks connected to each EcoVadis sustainability theme. Assign owners, track progress and milestones, and never lose sight of what’s next.
Document Checklist: Keep all your materials in order. Each document may serve multiple requirements, so noting them here helps avoid duplication and keeps things tidy.
Useful Links: A curated list of resources, guides, and official EcoVadis pages. Use these for extra support and add any that help your organisation along the way.
Glossary: Don’t get stuck on terminology. Common EcoVadis terms are explained here, and if you come across new ones, add them to support your whole team’s learning.