Supply chain compliance services for small businesses

Supply Chain Compliance

Meet supply-chain sustainability requirements with confidence.

Corporate clients now require EcoVadis, CDP, and similar supply chain assessments as standard. We build credible systems that protect contracts and turn compliance pressure into competitive advantage - without the overwhelm.

Victoria Hatch Carbon & Sustainability Consultant

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How do we make supply-chain assessments work for your business?

We eliminate the guesswork. Built on your carbon footprint and EMS, we decode what drives scores, embed high-impact actions, and guide submissions - protecting revenue while demonstrating real progress clients trust.

  • Embed assessment criteria and reduction targets into day-to-day operations

  • Achieve better scores, measurable impact, and a roadmap for ongoing improvement

What do you get from our supply chain assessment support?

We don’t just help you complete forms. With our support, you get GHG Protocol-compliant footprints, scenario-based targets, and expert guidance that helps you retain clients while building systems that deliver lasting value.

Compliance Reporting

GHG Protocol-compliant footprint plus streamlined, action-focused EMS, with portal access for tracking

Target Setting

Target-setting workshop and score-boosting improvements embedded in operations.

Human first support

Hands-on EcoVadis, CDP, or Evergreen support.

What should you know before tackling supply chain assessments?

Supply chain assessments are genuinely tricky. Between evolving scoring rules, fragmented data, and the pressure of satisfying clients, it's easy to sink hours into work that still misses the mark. Here's what actually matters when building a system that works:

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Reliable
data first

A clear carbon footprint and structured EMS are the foundation for credible submissions.

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Understand
the scoring

Knowing how EcoVadis medals and CDP grades are calculated helps you prioritise high-impact actions.

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Evidence
matters

Policies, KPIs, and proof documents must be structured and accurate to avoid score penalties.

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Focus on what
you influence

Supplier and operational data need careful handling - particularly Scope 3 - to ensure defensible results.

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Plan
for change

Annual updates to questionnaires and buyer expectations mean your system must be flexible and future-proof.

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Hear from our Clients

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“The Green Business team were very knowledgeable but warm to work with. They have reviewed our energy and carbon data collection and report, provided quality assurance through checks and pointers for improvement. All work was done to a high standard of professionalism and I would definitely recommend working with them.”

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Do you need assessment support urgently?

Our streamlined approach can get your submission ready at pace, helping smaller teams meet deadlines without overloading internal resources.

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What makes supply chain assessments challenging for SMEs?

Completing supply chain assessments can feel daunting for SMEs. The challenge most often sits in their complexity, alongside limited time and uncertainty about what actually drives scores, with the added pressure of retaining clients.

Limited internal
expertise

SMEs rarely have dedicated sustainability specialists to interpret requirements confidently.

Data access
hurdles

Supplier and operational data, including Scope 3, can be fragmented or hard to verify.

Complex
scoring rules

EcoVadis medals, CDP grades, and questionnaire modules are detailed and constantly evolving, making it hard to know where to focus.

Evidence
management

Policies, KPIs, and proofs must be structured correctly - misalignment leads to avoidable score drops.

Keeping up
with updates

Annual changes to assessments mean what worked last year may not work this year.

Time
pressure

Balancing assessment requirements with day-to-day operations creates bottlenecks and delays.

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We're human first

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Expert support

Access to real people, not just
a software tool

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Built for SMEs

Tailored for the needs of
smaller teams

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Real world experience

Over 300 SMEs supported
and counting

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Simple, effective tools

No technical knowledge
needed

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Deep expertise

Decades of environmental know-
how guiding you

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Plain English

Jargon-free guidance that
actually makes sense

Help for every step of the way

We handle the complexity so you can focus on delivery.

1. Measure

We build a GHG Protocol-compliant footprint covering the Scope 1, 2, and 3 categories that actually affect your score, giving you reliable baseline data for EcoVadis, CDP, Evergreen and beyond.

2. Build

We create a practical EMS, run a target-setting workshop using scenario modeling, and give you portal access for action tracking, team engagement, and expert resources when you need them.

3. Submit

We guide you through EcoVadis, CDP, or Evergreen submissions and deliver a clear roadmap so you can show measurable progress and meet client expectations with confidence.

What happens if you don’t complete supply chain assessments?

Failing to provide credible EcoVadis, CDP, Evergreen or other assessments risks lost contracts and clients, procurement delays, and lower buyer confidence. Even with strong sustainability work, poor submissions create friction and uncertainty.

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The business case
for action

Completing supply chain assessments properly isn’t just a compliance exercise - it protects revenue, saves time, and strengthens credibility.

Protect
revenue and
market access

51% of large UK corporations now mandate carbon data from suppliers to protect their own compliance (Net Zero Business Census, 2025). Strong EcoVadis and CDP submissions keep you in the running.

Build reliable
systems to
strengthen
resilience

Clean Scope 1–3 data doesn't just help with assessments, it strengthens your entire sustainability program. Businesses invested in carbon reduction are 25% more resilient to economic shocks and energy price spikes (University of Oxford, 2023).

Stop wasting time,
start saving money

SMEs burn dozens of hours decoding requirements and fixing avoidable mistakes. Expert support pays for itself in efficiency, and UK SMEs implementing carbon strategies see 25-30% efficiency gains through resource optimisation (Profit Impact/SME Census).

Demonstrate
professionalism
and build trust

Strong submissions signal maturity and reliability to procurement teams. Businesses that proactively report on ESG metrics see a 32% increase in customer loyalty (British Chamber of Commerce, 2023).

Drive continuous
improvement and
competitive
advantage

Year-on-year progress isn't automatic. Structured support helps you identify what moves scores and deliver measurable gains, crucial when 94% of UK government tenders now include environmental criteria (Cabinet Office PPN 06/21).

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Where do we start, and what do we actually need to measure?

Most SMEs feel overwhelmed by the different standards, categories and jargon. We guide you through exactly what’s required - from Scope 1 and 2 to the relevant Scope 3 categories - and help you build a clear, compliant baseline without overcomplicating things.

What evidence do we need for EcoVadis, CDP, and how do we avoid getting marked down?

Assessments are strict about evidence quality, format and alignment. We help you prepare the right policies, action plans, governance statements and supplier documentation so your submission is clear, robust and score-ready.

We don’t have the time or capacity. How much internal work is involved?

Because SMEs often lack dedicated sustainability roles, we take on the heavy lifting: data gathering frameworks, evidence mapping, modelling, submission support and action planning. Your team only needs to supply the essentials - we handle the rest.

How do we compare to other SMEs - are we behind?

Almost every SME feels behind. In reality, most have similar gaps: missing data, informal policies, patchy evidence or uncertainty about what’s “good enough.” We identify the quick wins and build a realistic roadmap that puts you on the front foot.

What’s the commercial value - will this actually help us win work?

Yes. Buyers increasingly rely on EcoVadis ratings, CDP disclosures and credible environmental management as part of supplier selection. A strong submission can unlock tenders, build customer confidence, reduce compliance headaches and signal reliability to procurement teams.

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