To mark Women’s History Month, EcoVadis reflects upon the progress of female workforce participation, as well as the performance of rated companies in respect of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

On March 14-15, 2022, more than 3,200 participants from 77 countries tuned in to EcoVadis’ Sustain conference. This blog recounts 5 key takeaways from the event.

On February 23, the EU published its Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. This blog summarizes the main provisions of the draft legislation and advises on how your business can prepare.

Examining new EU guidance on how to address forced labour in supply chains, this blog outlines 5 ways businesses can prepare for the forthcoming introduction of binding due diligence obligations.

The goal of creating a sustainable and responsible economy is increasingly being reflected in legal obligations, with due diligence laws in the U.K., France and Netherlands as well as EU regulations.

The European Union (EU) is on its way to mandatory supply chain due diligence. What steps can your company take now to get ready?

More than just preventing disruption - climate readiness, labor and human rights, and ethical considerations are key components for truly resilient supply chains.

Fighting climate change isn’t a one-day event but Earth Day, taking place on April 22, is a good time to make corporate sustainability resolutions. Here is how to get started.

New human rights laws continue to emerge. While companies are used to financial due diligence, the transition to human rights due diligence, particularly in the supply chain, comes with unknowns.

EcoVadis provides profiles on over 150 countries. These profiles cover information on risks across four themes: Environment, health & social, human rights and governance.

Across all regions, women are paid c. 23% less than men. Our Sustainability Analyst explains how COVID-19 has impacted gender inequalities and why reporting and sustainability assessments can help.

Experts warn that COVID-19 outbreak could lead to increase in child labor in different countries and that secondary effects on children in all countries will be unprecedented.