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EcoVadis Critical Friend

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EcoVadis Critical Friend

A strong EcoVadis score is an increasingly valuable way for organisations to demonstrate their sustainability performance, build stronger supply chain relationships and respond to rising customer expectations.

But the assessment can feel complex, from the technical language to knowing which evidence to gather and when.

That’s why we created our EcoVadis Critical Friend service. It gives you access to EcoVadis experts at the points that matter most, whether that’s checking you’re ready, strengthening your evidence before you submit or making sense of your scorecard afterwards.

It’s flexible and built around you, so you get the right support without handing the whole project over.

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Who is this for?

This flexible support is designed for organisations preparing for their first EcoVadis assessment, or looking to improve an existing rating, who want expert guidance without the cost and commitment of a large consultancy project.

Do you:

have customers or buyers asking for an EcoVadis rating?
feel overwhelmed by the criteria, the technical language or the evidence required?
want to improve your score and move towards a higher rating?
need an expert to check your evidence and submission before you send it?
want to understand your scorecard and plan what to improve next?
want expert support without the cost of a large consultancy project?

How it works

No two organisations are the same, so neither is our support.
From a light-touch sanity check to more in-depth expert guidance, we’re here to support you at every step.

Flexible support

Whether you need a few Power Hours to work through specific challenges, a regular day each month for strategic input, or something more flexible, we’ll shape our support around what you actually need.

A trusted adviser

As your Critical Friend, we become an extension of your team: a sounding board, technical adviser, accountability partner and trusted peer.

Working with you

Rather than taking the project over, we strengthen your internal capability through practical guidance, constructive challenge and access to specialist expertise.

We can help with:

Understanding the EcoVadis criteria across Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement

Readiness checks and gap analysis

Reviewing, managing and strengthening your evidence

Prioritising the actions that will make the biggest difference to your score

Developing policies, targets and processes

Engaging senior leaders and colleagues who contribute to your assessment

Preparing for and submitting your assessment

Understanding your scorecard and planning post-assessment improvements

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Why AG Impact?

We’re an EcoVadis Platinum-rated consultancy ourselves, as well as an EcoVadis accredited Consulting Partner and approved Training Partner, so we understand the realities of the assessment first-hand, not just in theory.

We’ve held Platinum status for two consecutive years, putting us in the top 1% of rated companies globally and we are proud to be a certified B Corp. We combine sustainability knowledge with communications, engagement and organisational change skills, to help you turn your rating into meaningful, lasting business impact.

Why choose our EcoVadis Critical Friend service?

Lower cost than a traditional consultancy project

Flexible support that grows with your needs

Builds confidence and capability within your own team

Access to experienced specialists without adding headcount

Independent challenge and practical advice

A trusted partner throughout your EcoVadis journey

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Whether you’re preparing for your first EcoVadis assessment or aiming for a higher rating, we’d love to hear where you are, what’s working well and where an experienced sounding board could help.

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