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What is EcoVadis Evidence Rules? Definition and Context

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EcoVadis

"Strict documentary evidence requirements for policies, actions, and results, which must be recent, official, and verifiable during evaluation."
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EFRAG / VSME

"A set of evidence collection requirements that align with voluntary SME reporting standards to satisfy supply chain queries."
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ExecutESG / AuraOS

"The documentation and verification engine within AuraOS that ensures uploaded ESG records match EcoVadis audit criteria."

ExecutESG Consolidated Definition

EcoVadis Evidence Rules

EcoVadis enforces strict evidence guidelines to prevent self-declaration bias. To be accepted by EcoVadis analysts, uploaded documents must meet the following criteria:

  1. Formal Format: PDF/Excel extracts from corporate systems, signed policies, or employee handbooks.
  2. Recent Data: Policies must be updated or reviewed within the last 8 years; actions and metrics (results) must be from the last 2 years.
  3. Company Branded: Must display the company name, logo, or clear metadata.
  4. No Self-Declarations: Raw questionnaires or checkboxes are rejected.

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Ensure your upload files meet these rules. ExecutESG automatically compiles your data into branded, dated, and source-linked PDFs, eliminating verification failures.

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