ESG quick play: EcoVadis data collection throughout the supply chain
In this video, we explore why stakeholder engagement is one of the most powerful — yet often overlooked — drivers of an effective decarbonisation strategy. You can’t decarbonise in isolation. Achieving net-zero goals requires engaging the people who influence daily operations — from internal teams like finance, procurement, and operations to external stakeholders such as suppliers, customers, investors, and regulators.
Effective stakeholder mapping helps you identify and prioritise key players, align interests, and build collaboration across your value chain. Engaging stakeholders early enhances data quality, strengthens your supply chain emissions management, and ensures long-term credibility and impact. At Nexio Projects, we help organisations map, engage, and activate stakeholders to accelerate decarbonisation and embed sustainability into every decision.
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Hi, welcome to Nexio Projects.
Today, we’re diving into one of the most important topics in sustainability: collecting accurate ESG data throughout your supply chain.
Did you know that more than 70% of an organization’s sustainability footprint often lies within the supply chain? This figure can be as high as 90%.
Supply chains also carry many reputational and compliance risks, from labour practices to water usage and deforestation.
That is why collecting high-quality ESG data from suppliers is not just strategic, it is essential for meeting the growing requirements of regulations such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, or CSRD, and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, or CBAM, as well as customer and investor expectations.
So, how does this work in practice?
Companies need to be clear about what ESG data they require and how frequently it should be collected.
Using digital platforms and standardized methods helps keep data consistent and traceable.
At the same time, actively supporting suppliers through training, clear guidelines, and regular engagement can make a significant difference to data quality.
Internal governance is key too.
Procurement, sustainability, and operations teams must work together to verify the data and embed continuous improvement processes.
We’ve seen how this works in the real world. For example, Unilever centralizes supplier data collection and trains its partners in collaboration with experts, including Nexio Projects. This has resulted in more accurate carbon footprint data and improved supplier engagement.
Another great example is AstraZeneca, which uses ESG ratings to monitor supplier performance and drive improvement through contract monitoring and supplier awards.
If you want to learn more about practices, tips, and case studies for improving supply chain ESG data collection, check out the full article below.
If you would like to speak with one of our experts about your data collection journey, feel free to contact us through our website.
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