EcoVadis Carbon Action Manager: Driving supplier emissions transparency and action 

“In decarbonising the supply chain, visibility isn’t enough. Engagement, collaboration and targeted action are the difference between reporting and real impact.” 

Why supply chain carbon action matters 

As climate goals become central to business strategy, the ability to measure, manage and meaningfully reduce carbon emissions in the supply chain sets leaders apart in today’s sustainability landscape. For procurement teams and sustainability managers, the need goes beyond annual emissions reporting; it is about bringing every supplier into a journey of improvement and verified progress.

The EcoVadis Carbon Action Manager represents a major leap in Sustainability Supply Chain Management, offering companies credible data, targeted supplier engagement and real accountability. These are all critical to driving down Scope 3 emissions and building a resilient, future-fit enterprise. 

What is the EcoVadis Carbon Action Manager? 

The EcoVadis Carbon Action Manager (CAM) is an integrated solution designed to help organisations engage their supplier base on greenhouse gas (GHG) management, decarbonisation and supply chain disclosure requirements. Built on the proven strengths of the EcoVadis Carbon Action Module and EcoVadis Assessment, CAM goes a step further. It is uniquely capable of bringing all suppliers, regardless of ESG maturity, into a cohesive carbon management framework. This enables visibility, action and measurable progress on carbon reduction across the value chain. 

This is not just another reporting add-on. It is an enterprise-grade platform capable of handling thousands of supplier interactions, collecting real Scope 1, 2 and 3 data, and connecting seamlessly with standard carbon accounting tools as well as proprietary process integrations. Companies at any stage of their sustainability journey— from those building a strong EcoVadis sSubmission for certification to advanced leaders already championing net-zero, can use the Carbon Action Manager to move from compliance to competitive advantage. 

How does the Carbon Action Manager work? 

Risk mapping and carbon heatmap 

CAM’s Carbon Heatmap delivers fast, touchless mapping of carbon emissions risk and opportunity right across a company’s supply chain. By leveraging both qualitative and quantitative data—covering industry risk, spend, country profile and supplier activity—the platform highlights high-impact suppliers and recommends where engagement is most urgent. Procurement professionals gain actionable insights in minutes, not months, and can prioritise suppliers for deeper engagement and improvement planning. 

Supplier engagement: From data collection to decarbonisation 

Direct supplier engagement lies at the heart of the EcoVadis Carbon Action Manager. Instead of just asking for data, CAM fosters active collaboration. Key workflow elements include: 

• Invitations to suppliers to complete carbon assessments via the EcoVadis Carbon Action Module. 
• Suppliers receive a Carbon Rating, an evidence-based score reflecting their carbon management performance, with an EcoVadis scorecard presenting strengths and targeted improvement areas. 
• Corrective Action Plans guide suppliers on practical steps to reduce their emissions, building a realistic, staged improvement journey. 
• Follow-up capability allows teams to monitor supplier progress year-over-year, ensuring momentum on actual carbon reductions, not just reporting. 

Seamless integration and credible reporting 

To ensure genuine impact, the EcoVadis Carbon Action Manager is designed for easy integration: 

• It works alongside leading carbon accounting tools, from Normative to Sweep, empowering teams to pull consistent, audit-ready data into their emissions reports. 
• The system supports sharing and importing primary data (Scope 1, 2 and 3), energy use, renewable energy uptake and Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) data, all in alignment with global standards such as ISO, GHG Protocol and Partnership for Carbon Transparency (PACT). 

Delivering real value: What sets EcoVadis apart 

Supporting suppliers of all maturity levels 

A significant innovation of the EcoVadis Carbon Action Manager is its accessibility for suppliers at any stage of the carbon journey: 

• Less mature suppliers can start with core carbon management practices, learning and improving via the integrated e-learning hub. 
• Advanced suppliers benefit from deeper PCF exchange, more granular performance tracking and robust engagement tools. 

The platform provides suppliers and buyers with a common improvement language, driving collective action rather than piecemeal compliance. 

Action plans, performance tracking and measurable improvement 

Used together with the EcoVadis Assessment, companies can: 

• Request detailed carbon scorecards from all suppliers, identifying specific strengths and improvement opportunities. 
• Set decarbonisation targets that cascade into supplier action plans, supported by clear metrics and improvement pathways. 
• Use dashboards to filter, benchmark and drill down by supplier, region or industry, tracking carbon maturity across the supply base. 
• Engage suppliers in collaborative improvement cycles, reporting progress against KPIs and disclosure requirements, including those for EcoVadis Certification. 

Contribution to a strong EcoVadis submission 

The actionable data, robust supplier engagement processes and transparent benchmarking provided by the Carbon Action Manager contribute meaningfully to building a strong EcoVadis submission. While carbon management is only one component of the broader assessment, companies gain valuable evidence, and supplier-backed improvements, that support demonstrating credible ESG leadership during EcoVadis Assessments and subsequent verification processes. 

Who benefits most: Practical applications by sector 

Any organisation with meaningful supply chain emissions will benefit from the EcoVadis Carbon Action Manager. Certain sectors find particular value in it: 

• Manufacturing: High volume and complexity, where Scope 3 dominates carbon footprints and supplier engagement is vital for regulatory compliance. 
• Consumer Goods and Retail: Diverse global supply chains requiring scalable tools for managing emissions, product carbon footprints and supplier onboarding at pace. 
• Logistics and Transport: Fossil fuel dependence creates urgent needs for decarbonisation and cross-border supplier alignment. 
• Food & Agriculture: High-variability Scope 3 emissions (from production, processing and transport), where the Carbon Action Manager supports granular product-level footprinting and improvement cycles. 

Companies implementing CAM report outcomes such as moving up whole carbon maturity levels, setting and achieving ambitious GHG reduction targets and integrating credible carbon data into mainstream business reporting—all contributing to a noticeable rise in their EcoVadis Score year on year. 

What’s next for sustainability teams? 

The EcoVadis Carbon Action Manager offers a powerful, scalable and practical solution for sustainability and procurement teams determined to lead on carbon reduction. 

Key takeaways 

• The platform enables rapid mapping of carbon risks and targeted supplier engagement, driving decarbonisation at scale. 
• It provides suppliers with support at every stage—from foundational learning to advanced action plans—all measured and reported in accordance with recognised standards. 
• Integration of CAM with other carbon accounting tools ensures seamless, credible data outflows for every reporting and audit requirement, assisting teams in building a strong EcoVadis submission. 
• Year-on-year benchmarking and progress tracking visibly improve a company’s EcoVadis Score and strengthen sustainability supply chain management in preparation for future EcoVadis Certification audits. 

Next steps to consider 

• Evaluate your supply chain’s current carbon action maturity using CAM’s heatmap and scorecard features. 
• Invite suppliers to submit carbon ratings and collaborate on improvement plans. 
• Use the platform to connect reporting with progress, translating targets into real reduction momentum. 

Decarbonisation in the supply chain is not just a stakeholder expectation any longer; it is fast becoming the benchmark for business resilience, compliance and long-term success. The EcoVadis Carbon Action Manager is a key enabler, turning complex data into actionable strategy and collaborative improvement for companies determined to lead in the net-zero transition. 

How Nexio Projects can help you 

As a strategic partner of EcoVadis since 2018, Nexio Projects brings unparalleled expertise to guide you through your sustainability journey. Our team of over 20 multinational experts has supported supplier upskilling across more than 10 sectors, contributing to over 400 successful EcoVadis projects. 

We are a dedicated sustainability consultancy focused on real impact. Nexio Projects helps you build a strong EcoVadis submission, improve your EcoVadis score year after year, and embed sustainability deep into your operations and supply chain. 

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By partnering with Nexio Projects, you gain tailored support, from onboarding and gap analyses to training, supplier engagement and continuous improvement, ensuring your carbon management strategy maximises benefits and meets evolving global standards. 

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