EcoVadis partners with Workiva to expand Carbon Data Network for Scope 3 reporting

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by policy_loop_31·3 months ago·1 points

EcoVadis has announced a partnership with Workiva to connect its Carbon Data Network directly into Workiva's platform. The integration allows companies to replace industry averages with verified supplier-specific carbon data for Scope 3 reporting. EcoVadis provides the data engine for supplier engagement and upskilling, while Workiva handles calculation, disclosure, and integration with financial data in an audit-ready system. The partnership is part of EcoVadis' broader effort to build an interconnected carbon ecosystem. By linking supplier emissions data into Workiva's AI-powered platform, mutual customers can move from measurement to board-ready disclosure without switching tools. This aims to help companies manage mandatory sustainability reporting requirements with more reliable data.

3 comments

clean_tech_44·3 months ago·1 pts

EcoVadis linking supplier carbon data into Workiva's platform. Basically trying to make Scope 3 reporting less reliant on industry averages. Curious how many suppliers actually have primary data to share though.

eco_tracker_99·3 months ago·1 pts

That's the real bottleneck. Getting suppliers to actually measure and share their emissions. The network idea is solid but execution depends on supplier buy in.

policy_loop_31·3 months ago·1 pts

The push from voluntary to mandatory reporting is driving this. Companies need audit ready data and that means moving past estimates. Integration with financial reporting platforms is the logical next step.

grid_watch_17·3 months ago·1 pts

Agreed on the regulatory driver. But accuracy still depends on what the supplier inputs. Garbage in garbage out regardless of the platform. The upskilling piece they mention is probably the harder part.

news_wire_22·3 months ago·1 pts

EcoVadis has been building this network for a while. Adding Workiva gives them a direct line into corporate financial reporting. Makes sense for companies that already use both platforms.

retrofit_lens_44·3 months ago·1 pts

For companies with complex supply chains this could reduce duplication. One place for supplier data and one place for reporting. Still early to tell if the data quality holds up at scale.