Accelerate Your Sustainability Journey with the RBI EcoVadis Playbook
Strategic guidance for suppliers to navigate the EcoVadis assessment, improve performance, and drive a more sustainable beauty value chain.
We’re All in This Together The Responsible Beauty Initiative (RBI) is built on the principle that sustainability is a shared responsibility. From the smallholder producer to the final consumer, every link in the value chain plays a vital role.
This playbook serves as your strategic guide to navigating the EcoVadis assessment journey. Developed jointly by the Responsible Beauty Initiative (RBI) and CSRWorks International, it is designed to provide clarity on the EcoVadis methodology and outline concrete steps to bring your sustainability performance to new heights.
Why This Playbook Matters In today’s global economy, sustainability is a business imperative. Stakeholders expect responsible practices, and embracing them offers tangible benefits, including:
- Risk Mitigation: Proactively managing climate, regulatory, and supply chain risks.
- Operational Efficiency: Reducing costs through energy efficiency and waste minimization.
- Business Growth: Accessing new markets and differentiating your products.
- Enhanced Reputation: Building trust with customers, investors, and partners.
What You Will Learn
This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know to succeed in your EcoVadis assessment and beyond:
- EcoVadis Methodology & Scoring: Understand the 0-100 scoring scale, the four key themes (Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, Sustainable Procurement), and how medals and badges are awarded.
- 5-Step Recommended Action Plan:
- Involve Key Stakeholders: Identify the right teams (Quality, HR, Legal, Purchasing) to streamline data collection.
- Formalize Sustainability Commitments: Learn how to draft effective sustainability policies using the SMART framework.
- Establish a Document Collection System: Best practices for collecting and managing supporting documentation.
- Track Key Metrics: Essential KPIs for monitoring performance and ensuring transparency.
- Adopt a Continuous Improvement Approach: How to use your scorecard to set objectives and strengthen performance year after year.
- Priority Key Sustainability Issues: Deep dives into critical topics like GHG Emissions, Employee Health & Safety, and Supplier Sustainability Practices.
- Documentation Guide: Tips on selecting credible, relevant, and timely documents to support your assessment.
To further support the playbook’s adoption, RBI is hosting two focused webinars designed to equip all partners with the practical tools and knowledge to drive improvement.
Note: One webinar will be conducted entirely in Mandarin Chinese to specifically support our partners in certain geographical areas. Secure your spot and register now via the links below: