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EcoVadis: should you prepare it yourself, with a consultant, or with a provider?

Choosing how to prepare an EcoVadis assessment comes down to one question: do you need a score, or do you need to get better at what the score measures? Preparing it yourself works for the first. A specialist provider is built for the second, and it's the only route where the progress from one cycle carries into the next.

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Produrable 2025: Key learnings from our two workshops on AI in CSR

How can you use AI without compromising the credibility of your ESG initiatives? Real-world answers from Europ Assistance and 5 tested tools to save time.

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CSR and AI: where corporate teams really stand in 2025

CSR teams are drowning in spreadsheets and follow-ups. Yet 92% believe AI will transform their work by 2028. But between conviction and action, there's a massive gap. Our survey of 100 CSR professionals reveals where AI adoption really stands in compliance—and what it takes to shift into high gear.

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Ditto becomes a CDP Accredited Solutions Provider

Ditto is now officially accredited as a Silver Software Solutions Provider by CDP. What this recognition means in practice for preparing and submitting your CDP 2026 questionnaire.

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CSRD: ESRS 1 requirements

CSRD: ESRS 1 requirements to build the annual corporate sustainability reporting.

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Understanding CSRD ESRS: the European sustainability reporting requirements

Understand the ESRS standards of the CSRD directive: regulatory obligations, ESG issues, opportunities for businesses.

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Why include suppliers in your sustainable procurement strategy?

In this article, we explain the importance of involving suppliers in your responsible purchasing strategy.

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CSR objectives: How to set ambitious targets and achieve them?

Discover our tips to set and achieve your sustainability goals and support your company's CSR strategy.

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EcoVadis 2025: What CSR managers need to know

Learn about the changes in the EcoVadis 2025 scoring model and get your business ready to improve its thematic scores.

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EcoVadis vs. CSRD

How to optimize the work of EcoVadis to meet the expectations of the CSRD.

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What is CSR governance?

Understand the definition of CSR governance, its key elements and how to implement it within your company.

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Understanding your EcoVadis score

In this article, we'll share everything you need to know about the EcoVadis score and how to optimize it.

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Impact Materiality - The first steps of CSRD reporting

Discover the methodology to identify your impact materiality in accordance with CSRD and the GRI standard.

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CSRD: who is concerned

CSRD, find out who is concerned, the calendar and the content to be disclosed.

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23 CSR actions for a more sustainable company

Get inspired by these 20+ CSR actions for a more sustainable business

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CSR certifications - What are the differences between labels, certifications, assessments and CSR standards?

Between Lucie 26000, B Corp, EcoVadis or even a sectoral label, which CSR certification, label or assessment should you choose?

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Everything you need to know about the ISO 14001 standard

Learn all about ISO 14001: the benefits, the steps for certification, and how it helps manage environmental impacts and reduce costs.

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What is a sustainability management system?

Discover what a sustainability management system is and its main components.

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The 7 steps to get a good CDP score

Our experts share their advice on how to pass the CDP questionnaire as successfully as possible.

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Top 10 ISO sustainability standards

Learn more about the 10 ISO sustainability standards that can help your company strengthen its CSR performance.

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ESG strategy: Identify your sustainability issues and define your action plan

Discover all the steps to define your ESG issues and take action through policies, actions, measures and reporting.

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Everything you need to know about the EcoVadis Bronze medal

In this article, we share with you all our tips for successfully obtaining the EcoVadis Bronze medal and building a good CSR management system.

In this article, we explain what an EcoVadis consultant is, its pros and cons.

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Why seek assistance with your EcoVadis assessment?

In this article, we explain what an EcoVadis consultant is, its pros and cons.

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Everything you need to know about the EcoVadis Silver medal

Discover all our tips for getting the EcoVadis Silver medal.

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EcoVadis: group- or entity-level assessment?

Find all our tips to know if it is more appropriate to do an EcoVadis assessment at the group or entity level.

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Everything you need to know about the EcoVadis Gold medal

Find out what the EcoVadis Gold medal is, how to get it and how to improve your CSR performance.

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Everything you need to know about the EcoVadis Platinum medal

Understand what the EcoVadis Platinum Medal means and how to get it

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Understanding EcoVadis medals

EcoVadis: how do I get an EcoVadis Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze medal?

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CSR - How to get started?

Discover the toolkit to help your suppliers transition and decarbonize.

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Financial materiality - Detecting climate-related risks, dependencies and opportunities

CSRD, detecting climate-related risks, dependencies and business opportunities.

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Why do ESG reporting? Top 5 good reasons

What is ESG (environmental - social - governance) reporting and why set up ESG reporting, good reasons for companies.

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What is the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and what are its key steps?

The CSRD, for Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, is a new European directive relating to sustainability reporting and reporting by companies.

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What is ESG reporting and how do you set it up?

In this article, we will give you the definition of ESG reporting, why and how to do it using recognized standards.

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First song from the album “Harmonie RSE”

Discover the song “Harmonie RSE” about the daily life of CSR managers.

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CSR News of 03/31/2025: CSRD, Greenwashing and ESG Regulations

Discover the CSR news of March 31, 2025: CSRD timeline, greenwashing fines, ESG standards, and Europe’s latest sustainability developments.

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CSR News of 01/20/2025: CSRD Under Threat, Climate Setbacks and Green Progress

CSR news – Jan 20, 2025: CSRD reporting at risk, Trump’s climate pullout, France’s renewable records, and rising CSR backlash.

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CSR News of 12/16/2024: Green Jobs, Climate, and Adaptation

Discover the CSR news of December 16, 2024: green jobs, climate adaptation, natural disasters, and Europe’s new sustainable banking coalition.

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CSR News of 12/09/2024: Climate, Pay, and Mercosur

Discover the CSR news of December 9, 2024: climate records, pay and parity, Mercosur deal, fast fashion crisis, and the cost of natural disasters.

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CSR News of 12/02/2024: Climate, Temu, and Recycling

Discover the CSR news of December 2, 2024: climate tipping points, Temu’s impact, Coca-Cola greenwashing, record recycling, and tourism trends.

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COP29: What do we learn from it?

Discover the key takeaways of COP29 in Baku: mixed results, major climate debates, and global commitments.

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CSR News of 11/25/2024: CSRD, COP29, and AI Ethics

Discover the CSR news of November 25, 2024: CSRD’s impact on SMEs, mixed COP29 results, AI ethics at the European summit, and the rise of climate quitting.

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CSR News of 11/18/2024: Carbon Cost and COP29

Discover the CSR news of November 18, 2024: carbon emissions cost France €94B, the EU deforestation law is delayed, and COP29 stirs debate.

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CSR News of 11/11/2024: COP29, Ethics, and Climate Justice

Discover the CSR news of November 11, 2024: COP29 deal, workplace ethics, solidarity finance, and companies facing new climate challenges.

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CSR News of 11/04/2024: Trump, CSRD, and Green Economy

Discover the CSR news of November 4, 2024: Trump’s re-election, CSRD defense, regenerative economy, and EU emission reductions.

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CSR News of 10/28/2025: Climate Adaptation, ESG Impact and Social Challenges

Discover the CSR news of October 28, 2025: discrimination at work, ESG impact of influencers, climate adaptation, and biodiversity credit controversies.

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CSR News of 10/21/2024: CSRD Delay, COP16, and AI Ethics

Discover the CSR news of October 21, 2024: CSRD delay debated by France, COP16 biodiversity highlights, and $1T AI investment for sustainability.

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CSR News of 10/14/2024: Novethic, CSRD, and Vigilance

Discover the CSR news of October 14, 2024: Novethic’s closure risk, CSRD data gaps, duty of care delays, and mental health at work.

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CSR News of 07/10/2024: Pay Transparency, Climate, and ESG

Discover the CSR news of July 10, 2024: pay transparency, greenwashing trends, biodiversity loss, and corporate sustainability shifts.

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CSR News of 09/30/2024: CSR at Risk, SDGs, and Sustainable Governance

CSR news – Sept 30, 2024: CSR under fire, SDG integration in business, CSRD milestones, and new trends in sustainable governance.

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CSR News of 09/23/2024: Pay Equity, Energy Transition Jobs, and ESG Regulations

Discover the CSR news of September 23, 2024: pay transparency, 421 000 sustainable jobs, ESG index changes, and Europe’s fight against deforestation.

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CSR News of 09/16/2024: AI, Biodiversity, and Governance

Discover the CSR news of September 16, 2024: AI and CSR, biodiversity risks, governance trends, and responsible communication strategies.

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CSR News of 09/09/2024: CSRD, Climate, and a Weak G20

Discover the CSR news of September 9, 2024: CSRD under fire, weak G20 on fossil fuels, carbon credit failures, and the rise of green bonds.

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CSR News of 09/02/2024: Equality, Finance, and Climate

Discover the CSR news of September 2, 2024: gender equality, sustainable finance, climate action, and social innovation worldwide.

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CSR News of 08/26/2024: Climate, Tax, and Inclusion

Discover the CSR news of August 26, 2024: Olympic recycling, child labor at Shein, tax havens, and the global climate crisis.

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CSR News of 08/21/2024: Leadership, Net Zero, and Climate Action

Discover the CSR news of August 21, 2024: human-centered management, US net-zero moves, microplastics alerts, and Australia’s solar ambitions.

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CSR News of 06/17/2024: CSRD, Climate Policy, and Greenwashing

Discover the CSR news of June 17, 2024: CSRD opportunities, EU nature law, anti-greenwashing measures, and France’s encouraging emission cuts.

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CSR News of 08/12/2024: Plastic, CSRD, and Climate

Discover the CSR news of August 12, 2024: plastic tax, CSRD FAQ, Chile’s copper strike, ESG rating rules, and record CO₂ from wildfires.

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CSR News of 08/05/2024: Wages, Climate, and Reporting

Discover the CSR news of August 5, 2024: living wages, AI ethics, greenwashing in Australia, and sustainable material reuse.

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CSR News of 07/29/2024: Global Tax Reform, CSRD Challenges, and Climate Risks

CSR news – July 29, 2024: G20 eyes tax on the ultra-rich, CSRD adaptation hurdles, biodiversity alerts, and Olympic heatwave challenges.

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CSR News of 07/22/2024: Havas, Women, and Climate Debt

CSR news – July 22, 2024: Havas loses B-Corp status, women’s entrepreneurship grows, data center energy use spikes, and climate debt worsens.

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CSR News of 07/15/2024: Purpose, Disconnect, and Climate

Discover the CSR news of July 15, 2024: CSR burnout, right to disconnect, green finance, industrial decarbonization, and climate awareness.

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CSR News of 07/08/2024: Human Rights, Climate, and CSR Law

Discover the CSR news of July 8, 2024: human rights vigilance, heatwave policies, green energy growth, and digital sustainability.

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CSR News of 07/01/2024: CSRD, AI Emissions, and Food Waste Challenges

CSR news – July 1, 2024: CSRD rollout, AI’s growing carbon footprint, global food waste issues, and new corporate responsibility trends.

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CSR News of 06/24/2024: Climate, Equality and Sustainable Finance

Discover the CSR news of June 24, 2024: political programs on CSR, gender equality in business, eco-anxiety at work, and the rise of sustainable finance.

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CSR News of 06/03/2024: Climate, CSRD, and Social Impact

Discover the CSR news of June 3, 2024: Sheinbaum elected, CSRD roles, carbon credit scandals, and Europe’s PFAS ban.

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CSR News of 05/27/2024: SMEs and Green Investments

CSR news – May 27, 2024: SMEs leverage CSR to attract young talent, CAC40 green investment gaps, and ESA’s Zero Debris Charter.

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CSR News of 05/22/2024: Microsoft, ISSB, and Biodiversity

Discover the CSR news of May 22, 2024: Microsoft’s rising emissions, ISSB’s bias for profit, eco-design standards, SUV taxes, and France’s 5.8% GHG drop.

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CSR News of 05/13/2024: SMEs, Climate, and Fair Pay

Discover the CSR news of May 13, 2024: SMEs and CSRD, climate urgency, employee pay, green protectionism, and the power of social economy.

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CSR News of 05/06/2024: Work, Climate, and the Green Deal

Discover the CSR news of May 6, 2024: skills sponsorship, Green Deal review, sustainable textiles, and TotalEnergies vs Greenpeace.

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CSR News of 04/29/2024: Inclusion, Climate Goals, and Regenerative Economy

CSR news – Apr 29, 2024: LGBT+ inclusion, CEO pay vs climate goals, workplace safety, regenerative economy, and the G7 coal phase-out.

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CSR News of 04/14/2024: Climate, ESS, and Green Justice

Discover the CSR news of April 14, 2024: top emitters, ESS leadership, climate record, greenwashing doubts, and rising climate justice.

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CSR News of 04/05/2024: ESG Reporting and CSRD Developments

Discover the CSR news of April 5, 2024: ESG reporting, CSRD updates, and the key trends shaping corporate responsibility across Europe.

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CSR News of 03/29/2024: Greenwashing, Sustainable Finance, and Climate Impacts

CSR news – Mar 29, 2024: greenwashing trends, sustainable finance updates, climate risk insights, and France’s social inclusion progress.

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CSR News of 03/15/2024: Equality, CSRD, and Climate Action

Discover the CSR news of March 15, 2024: gender equality, CSRD opportunities, ecological transition, and France’s climate accountability.

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CSR News of 03/08/2024: Equality, Green Policy, and Finance

CSR news from 8 Maris: female entrepreneurship in France, G20 tax, fight against fast fashion, teleworking and equality, end of unique packaging in 2030.

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CSR News of 02/23/2024: Gender, Greenwashing, and Finance

CSR news – Feb 23, 2024: key updates on gender equality funding, EU greenwashing rules, sustainable finance, and ESG reporting in China.

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CSR News of 02/16/2024: CSRD, Labels and Gender Equality

Discover the CSR news of February 16, 2024: CSRD impact on SMEs, women innovators honored, and new EU rules on corporate due diligence.

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CSR Summer Series

This summer, get back to the fundamentals of your CSR approach — one resource a week, so you're ready come September.

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The 100 ESG indicators to follow

For businesses that want to set up extra-financial reporting, but don't know where to start.

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The guide to successful environmental reporting

For companies that want to implement non-financial reporting but don't know where to start.

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The employee handbook guide

The complete guide to writing the perfect employee handbook.

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The guide to writing a sustainable procurement policy

Find out how to write a sustainable procurement policy to minimize your environmental and social impacts.

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The guide to writing your ethical charter

Find all our advice for writing a solid ethical charter that corresponds to the challenges of your company.

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The guide to writing an HR policy

In this guide, discover the advice of our experts for writing your HR policy.

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CDP 2026: Understanding the Method and Succeeding in Your Assessment

Scoring, essential criteria, 2026 updates: this visual guide gives you the key insights to approach your CDP cycle with method and prioritize your efforts right now.

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The practical guide to CDP preparation and submission

Understand the CDP framework, prepare your responses, and approach your CDP submission with clarity and confidence.

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CSR in the Age of AI – 2025 Report

92% of CSR managers believe AI will transform their profession by 2028. But how many are actually using it? Find out in this exclusive study.

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EcoVadis Guide - 3 weeks to succeed in your CSR assessment

Discover the complete EcoVadis guide: a 3-week method to succeed in your CSR assessment, maximize your score, and turn the audit into a strategic lever.

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The short guide to AI prompts for CSR Managers - Part 3

20 prompts for CSR managers who want to free up time to focus on what matters most - part 3/3

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Database - CSR Questionnaire

Discover our new tool: a database containing some of the most frequently found elements in CSR questionnaires. Answer them to save time!

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The short guide to AI prompts for CSR managers - Part 1

20 prompts for CSR managers who want to free up time to focus on what matters most - part 1/3

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Double Materiality for CSRD - Context and Stakeholders guide

Discover our practical tool for successfully completing the first steps of CSRD's double materiality (DMA): context and stakeholder mapping.

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IRO library for CSRD

Discover our library of IRos for CSRD: a practical tool to identify, classify and prioritize your impacts, risks and opportunities (IRos) with ease.

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Double Materiality for CSRD - Sustainability issues and IROs guide

Discover our tool for successfully completing the key stages of double materiality: sustainability issues and IRoS listing for the CSRD.

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EcoVadis submission checklist

Check out our checklist of all the key steps before submitting your EcoVadis assessment.

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Get your EcoVadis scorecard analyzed for free

Get expert feedback, from specialists including former EcoVadis insiders, on your strengths and the points you can gain before your next assessment.

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The 5-step guide to a successful preparation (EN)

🇬🇧 This guide in English provides tips for preparing for your EcoVadis assessment in 5 steps.

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