EcoVadis Features
Basics (3)
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Reporting
Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress.
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Interoperability
Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete team workflows.
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Performance
Is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks reliably.
Data (2)
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Visualization
Contains tools to visalize data sets or workflows
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Dashboard
Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with
Additional Functionality (112)
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Cloud
Provides a cloud based version of the platform
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Mobility
Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go.
Mobile Access
Access software remotely via mobile devices
Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
Investigate and take action at root cause or error in processes to prevent recurring issues
Risk Alerts
Notifying as a warning or reminder of a potential or imminent hazard
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Emission Reduction Planning
Plan and set emission reduction targets to reduce environmental impacts
Offline Access
Ability of websites, web applications, or mobile applications to function without an active internet connection
Data Visualization
Graphical representation of data
Forecasting
Form predictions based on past and present data/trends
Risk Management
Process of identifying, evaluating, mitigating, addressing and reporting on potential risks or uncertainties
Performance Metrics
A set of indicators that tracks the performance of networks, applications, systems, teams, etc.
Email Alerts
Receive and/or send email notifications for urgent updates, requests, or other information
Change Management
Track and monitor efficient handling of all changes/transitions
Training Management
Track employee/learner's progression through training programs
Stakeholder Engagement
Keep stakeholders engaged via communications, reports, surveys, etc.
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Archiving & Retention
Moving and separately storing data that is not actively used or continuous storage of data for compliance purposes
Incident Management
Manage and track all disruptions and incidents
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Task Management
Create, manage and track all task activities and progression
User Management
Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks
Predictive Analytics
Predict future data based on historical data sets
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Inspection Management
Track and manage inspections for worksites, vehicles, and/or equipment to remain compliant with industry standards
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
Waste Management
Track and report on waste management and disposal processes.
Benchmarking
Compare key metrics for the business against prominent players in the industry
Permit Management
Manages, automates, stores, and tracks permits to ensure regulatory compliance for multiple industries
Data Collection
Process of gathering, measuring, and analyzing accurate data
Carbon Emissions Calculations
Calculate carbon emissions output and footprint
Energy Management
Track energy consumption and/or manage energy-saving measures.
Multi-Location
Manage and support multiple locations
Forms Management
Store, manage and track all forms in a centralized location
Sustainability Management
Manage and monitor compliance with government regulations on environmental standards
Secure Data Storage
Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
Audit Management
Plan, schedule, and execute organization's accounts and assets to ensure compliance with policies and laws
Hazardous Materials Management
Document use of hazardous materials and procedures related to their handling and disposal
Document Management
Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location
Air Emissions Management
Track and report on air emissions (e.g., pollutants, gases, and vapors) released into the environment
Asbestos Management
Track and report on asbestos location, quantities, and other building-level data.
Water Management
Track and report on water consumption and/or water quality.
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Collaboration Tools
Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together
Supplier Management
Manage all supplier data and operations
Search/Filter
Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria
Progress Reports
Document and report the progress of ongoing projects
Alerts/Escalation
System alerts about the need to escalate an issue or request
Multiple Data Sources
Allows users to manage data from a number of sources
Task Scheduling
Track and manage the scheduling of tasks
Visual Analytics
Interact with data visualization elements, such as charts and graphs, to drill down into data
Projections
Estimate or forecast of a future scenario based on the study of present trends
Risk Assessment
Initiate collection and analysis of known risks
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
KPI Monitoring
Tracking the status of previously identified performance measurements
Emission Calculations
Measure the output of all types of emissions into the environment.
Environmental Metrics
View and track various environmental indicators including material wastage, energy usage, and carbon footprint
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Scoring
Automatically calculate score after the assessment
AI/Machine Learning
Software program that continuously adjusts its behavior based on observed data
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
Customizable Dashboard
Alter the layout and content of dashboards
Benchmarking
Compare key metrics for the business against prominent players in the industry
Performance Metrics
A set of indicators that tracks the performance of networks, applications, systems, teams, etc.
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
Auditing
Examine established processes and records to ensure accuracy, compliance, and policy adherence
Workflow Automation
Streamlining repetitive tasks and activities through automated and predefined workflows
Online Payments
Accept and process online payment transactions
Compliance Tracking
Track and report regulatory data to either internal management or external stakeholders
Environmental Compliance
Guidelines for conforming to environmental laws, regulations and requirements
Event Management
Schedule and manage the logistics of activities and other gatherings
Donation Tracking
Track and view detailed financial donation history made by contacts and members
Expense Tracking
Monitor and record expenses such as purchases or charges incurred
Auction Management
Allows businesses to create and manage auctions.
Donation Disbursement Management
Manages money being paid out from specific funds
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Collaboration Tools
Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together
Budget Management
Forecast, allocate funds, organize financial resources and report & analyze project's income and expenditure
Electronic Forms
Digital forms that are shared and accessed online
Attendance Management
Manage attendance for classes, shifts, meetings, or events
CRM
Built-in customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities or integration with a third-party CRM system
Project Management
Plan and coordinate all the resources, costs and time needed to execute assignments
Group Management
Organize and edit a group of people's policy and members
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Time Tracking
Measure and track time including hours worked and paid time off (PTO)
Member Communication
Contact members listed in the database through email, SMS, social, phone, etc.
Impact Measurement
Collect data to measure/track the positive impact an organization, nonprofit, or program has on social, environmental, or other groups.
Volunteer Management
Manage volunteer information and direct volunteer resources
Calendar Management
Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar
Impact Management
Analysis of impact/effect on IT services and other business processes
Employee Engagement
Tools to improve and measure employee satisfaction and involvement
Fundraising Campaign Tracking
Track the performance of fundraising campaigns.
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Fundraising Campaign Management
Create a collection of fundraising actions to complete specific goals and plan and analyze the results of campaigns
Action Item Tracking
Track the status of discussed/agreed tasks
Grant Management
Monitor application statuses, proposals and award funds
Volunteer Recruiting
Advertise volunteer opportunities and recruit new volunteers
Reminders
Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity
Contribution Tracking
View donor contribution history, track how much money have been raised over time and measure progress
Fundraising Management
Activities related to raising money for a specific cause
Online Giving
Outlet for members and visitors to submit donations electronically
Relief Fund Management
Management of emergency and disaster relief funds
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Reporting/Project Tracking
Track task progress, milestones, delays, or other key information and generate reports on them for evaluation
Donation Matching
Allows companies to match the donation given by their employees
Donation Management
Track/record financial donations made by members, along with the issuance of tax receipts/documents
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
Goal Setting/Tracking
Establish measurable goals and objectives and track their progress over a specific period of time
Sustainability Management
Manage and monitor compliance with government regulations on environmental standards
Resource Management (10)
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Thresholding
Allows preset and custom thresholds to be determined for legal emission levels, and generates alerts when legal limits are exceeded.
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Emissions Monitoring
Monitors levels of various emissions and pollutants in either real-time or through manual updating.
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Sample Tracking
Stores emission sample data to monitor resource usage and quality over time.
KPI Monitoring
Tracking the status of previously identified performance measurements
Activity Tracking
Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems
Greenhouse Gas Tracking
Track, calculate, and report on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
Real-Time Monitoring
Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks
Status Tracking
Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction
Goal Setting/Tracking
Establish measurable goals and objectives and track their progress over a specific period of time
Real-Time Monitoring
Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks
Compliance Management (6)
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Inspections
Coordinates site inspection workflow and scheduling for compliance purposes.
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Audit Trail
Records historical data around previous resource emission audits, and analyzes trends over time.
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Compliance Plans
Assists with building and storing mandatory compliance plans that adhere to standards like SWPP, HMBP, and SPCC.
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Site Maps
Stores layout maps for each site to help inspectors.
Environmental Compliance
Guidelines for conforming to environmental laws, regulations and requirements
Compliance Management
Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier
Administrative (4)
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Dashboards and KPIs
Provides a central dashboard to analyze data and monitor compliance health.
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Reporting
Offers standard and ad hoc report templates to demonstrate sustainability data trends over time.
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Device Integration
Integrates with hardware tools that capture resource usage and emission level data.
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Data Collection (4)
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Data Types
Manages quantitative and qualitative data for environmental, social, and governance activities
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Data Sources
Combines data from multiple sources such as software solutions, public websites, and spreadsheets
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Third Party
Uses data from third party sources such as Bloomberg and DowJones
Data Collection
Process of gathering, measuring, and analyzing accurate data
Reporting (6)
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Ratings
Provides ratings to rank companies based on their ESG programs
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Investment
Generates reports for existing investors or to attract financing
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Public
Creates reports that can be shared with the public, employees, customers, and partners
Templates
Include reporting templates for activities such as audits and vendor evaluation.
Centralized Data
Consolidate data from multiple systems that manage supplier information.
360 View
Provide a 360 view of suppliers which can be shared with internal or external users.
Integration (19)
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Governance, Risk & Compliance
Integrate with GRC software such as GRC Platforms, Audit management, and Policy management
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Finance
Integrate with financial solutions such as accounting and ERP systems
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Environmental, Quality and Safety Management
Integrate with EHS software such as Environmental Health and Safety and Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Sustainability Management
Manage and monitor compliance with government regulations on environmental standards
Emissions Management
Manage all types of emissions into the environment.
Policy Management
Create, manage, and track policies and procedures within an organization
Risk Management
Process of identifying, evaluating, mitigating, addressing and reporting on potential risks or uncertainties
Internal Controls Management
Ensure internal objectives and compliance with policies are met
Document Management
Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location
Data Management
Ability to handle large datasets
Conflict Minerals Management
Manage the reporting of the use and sourcing of 3TG metals.
Assessment Management
Creation, administration, and evaluation of assessments or tests
Initiative Management
Create and manage internal campaigns to improve company culture or business strategy.
Task Management
Create, manage and track all task activities and progression
Program Management
Process of managing several related projects or business activities to achieve organizational goals
Framework Management
Manage global or internal standards that are designed to measure the impact of business processes or procedures.
Disclosure Management
Create, manage, and publish disclosure statements or reports.
Survey/Poll Management
Create and administer polls and surveys
Compliance Management
Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier
Risk Assessment (3)
Scoring
Users can assign scores to suppliers based on the estimated risk of doing business with them.
AI
Utilize artificial intelligence to analyze third party risks.
Risk Assessment
Initiate collection and analysis of known risks
Risk Control (3)
Reviews
Review vendor contracts and profiles to ensure compliance with regulation and internal policies.
Policies
Manage and enforce internal policies related to vendor risk management and controls.
Workflows
Provide workflows to mitigate risk and escalate issues proactively.
Monitoring (3)
Vendor Performance
Track vendor performance using supplier data such as a history of transactions and contracts.
Notifications
Send alerts and notifications when corrective actions are needed to address supplier risk.
Oversight
Perform ongoing due diligence activities to auto calculate overall risk for each vendor.
Risk Management - Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting (5)
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Communications
Facilitate communications with various stakeholders on ESG initiatives
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Risk Identification
Help users identify ESG related risks to proactively address them
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Risk Assessment
Evaluate the impact of ESG related risks on the company and its ecosystem
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Strategic Planning
Define and implement strategies to improve ESG initiatives
Scenario Planning
Develop potential scenarios to identify risks and opportunities
Reporting - Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting (8)
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Benchmarking & Competitive Analysis
Provide ESG benchmarking data and competitive analysis functionality
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Actionable Insights
Deliver action items to improve ESG initiatives based on historical data
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AI-Enabled ESG Reporting
Use AI or GAI technology to optimize ESG management and reporting
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Performance Tracking
Monitor the performance of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives over time
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Compliance Reporting
Build reports around specific compliance requirements and directives such as CSR and CS3D.
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Compliance Tracking
Track and report regulatory data to either internal management or external stakeholders
Progress Tracking
Reporting on how each user, task or process has advanced since its initiation
Agentic AI - Third Party & Supplier Risk Management (2)
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Agentic AI - Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting (2)
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Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
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Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Agentic AI - SAP Store (7)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Activity Tracking (1)
Activity Tracking
Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems
API (1)
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Reporting & Statistics (1)
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
AI Copilot (1)
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Dashboard (1)
Dashboard
Assembly of graphs and charts for visualizing and tracking statistics/metrics
Third-Party Integrations (1)
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Workflow Management (1)
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Customizable Reports (1)
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
User Management (1)
User Management
Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks
Activity Dashboard (1)
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Forecasting (1)
Forecasting
Form predictions based on past and present data/trends
Alerts/Notifications (1)
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Document Management (1)
Document Management
Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location
Reminders (1)
Reminders
Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity
Mobile Access (1)
Mobile Access
Access software remotely via mobile devices
Generative AI (1)
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Change Management (1)
Change Management
Track and monitor efficient handling of all changes/transitions
Real-Time Reporting (1)
Real-Time Reporting
Active reporting of data and metrics
Data Visualization (1)
Data Visualization
Graphical representation of data
Task Management (1)
Task Management
Create, manage and track all task activities and progression
Email Alerts (1)
Email Alerts
Receive and/or send email notifications for urgent updates, requests, or other information
Ad hoc Reporting (1)
Ad hoc Reporting
Generate one-off reports that meet information requirements
Version Control (1)
Version Control
Track revisions and updates made to files and navigate between different versions
Audit Management (1)
Audit Management
Plan, schedule, and execute organization's accounts and assets to ensure compliance with policies and laws
Real-Time Monitoring (1)
Real-Time Monitoring
Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks
Audit Trail (1)
Audit Trail
A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc.
Performance Metrics (1)
Performance Metrics
A set of indicators that tracks the performance of networks, applications, systems, teams, etc.
Predictive Analytics (1)
Predictive Analytics
Predict future data based on historical data sets
Forms Management (1)
Forms Management
Store, manage and track all forms in a centralized location
Permit Management (1)
Permit Management
Manages, automates, stores, and tracks permits to ensure regulatory compliance for multiple industries
Benchmarking (1)
Benchmarking
Compare key metrics for the business against prominent players in the industry
Offline Access (1)
Offline Access
Ability of websites, web applications, or mobile applications to function without an active internet connection
Incident Management (1)
Incident Management
Manage and track all disruptions and incidents
Policy Management (1)
Policy Management
Create, manage, and track policies and procedures within an organization
Waste Management (1)
Waste Management
Track and report on waste management and disposal processes.
Approval Process Control (1)
Approval Process Control
Manage the process of evaluating documents or requests submitted for approval
Prioritization (1)
Prioritization
Arrange tasks based on the level of priority or urgency
Inspection Management (1)
Inspection Management
Track and manage inspections for worksites, vehicles, and/or equipment to remain compliant with industry standards
Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) (1)
Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
Investigate and take action at root cause or error in processes to prevent recurring issues
Response Management (1)
Response Management
Planning and managing of resources and procedures to mitigate the impact of events and incidents
Scenario Planning (1)
Scenario Planning
Develop potential scenarios to identify risks and opportunities
Greenhouse Gas Tracking (1)
Greenhouse Gas Tracking
Track, calculate, and report on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
Stakeholder Engagement (1)
Stakeholder Engagement
Keep stakeholders engaged via communications, reports, surveys, etc.
Training Management (1)
Training Management
Track employee/learner's progression through training programs
Risk Alerts (1)
Risk Alerts
Notifying as a warning or reminder of a potential or imminent hazard
KPI Monitoring (1)
KPI Monitoring
Tracking the status of previously identified performance measurements
Risk Management (1)
Risk Management
Process of identifying, evaluating, mitigating, addressing and reporting on potential risks or uncertainties
Archiving & Retention (1)
Archiving & Retention
Moving and separately storing data that is not actively used or continuous storage of data for compliance purposes
Risk Analysis (1)
Risk Analysis
Analyze potential risks across the organization
IT Risk Management (1)
IT Risk Management
Manage risks related to IT systems
Risk Scoring (1)
Risk Scoring
Assess and score risks using risk matrices
Legal Risk Management (1)
Legal Risk Management
Manage the risk of both financial and reputational loss resulting from nonadherence to current legislation
Operational Risk Management (1)
Operational Risk Management
Manage risk that occurs from systems failure or inadequate processes
Reputational Risk Management (1)
Reputational Risk Management
Identify, monitor, and assess risks to brands
Emission Reduction Planning (1)
Emission Reduction Planning
Plan and set emission reduction targets to reduce environmental impacts
Risk Reporting (1)
Risk Reporting
Reporting of risks associated with specific actions, events, or entities
Environmental Compliance (1)
Environmental Compliance
Guidelines for conforming to environmental laws, regulations and requirements
Carbon Emissions Calculations (1)
Carbon Emissions Calculations
Calculate carbon emissions output and footprint
Emissions Monitoring (1)
Emissions Monitoring
Monitor emissions and environmental data trends and measure the impact on climate and community health
Internal Controls Management (1)
Internal Controls Management
Ensure internal objectives and compliance with policies are met



