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Why SAQs Can't Deliver in a Hyper-Risk World

June 3, 2025 EcoVadis EN

Self-assessment questionnaire (SAQ) models have long been failing both sides of the supply chain. Buyers struggle with poor data quality, hidden risks and systems that can’t scale. Meanwhile, suppliers face redundant requests, unclear expectations and little value in return. The result? High cost, low impact — and growing vulnerability for all involved.

Today's “hyper-risk” landscape driven by geopolitical instability and trade tariff upheaval, is seeing supply chains that are more fragile than ever before. And the pressure from markets, customers and compliance to increase their resilience couldn't be more real.

To protect their brand, avert severe disruptions and meet rising stakeholder demands, organisations need to embrace intelligent, third-party ESG risk solutions. These have the critical features necessary to build enduring resilience in a rapidly evolving risk landscape.

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EcoVadis EN

EcoVadis is a purpose-driven company dedicated to embedding sustainability intelligence into every business decision worldwide. With global, trusted and actionable ratings, businesses of all sizes rely on EcoVadis’ detailed insights to comply with ESG regulations, reduce GHG emissions, and improve the sustainability performance of their business and value chain across 220 industries in 180 countries. Leaders like Johnson & Johnson, L’Oréal, Unilever, Bridgestone, BASF and JPMorgan are among 150,000+ businesses that use EcoVadis ratings, risk, and carbon management tools and e-learning platform to accelerate their journey toward resilience, sustainable growth and positive impact worldwide.

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