Through this process, suppliers provide information and evidence on how sustainability is managed within their organization. EcoVadis independently reviews the evidence and provides a scorecard highlighting strengths, improvement areas, and industry benchmarks.
Hitachi Energy reviews the results and engages with suppliers to address identified risks and improvement opportunities. Where required, suppliers develop corrective action plans and implement measures to strengthen sustainability performance, with progress monitored through ongoing collaboration.
The process follows a structured flow
Step 1
Risk Screening
Step 2
Risk Categorization
Step 3
EcoVadis Assessment
Step 4
Results Review
Step 5
Corrective Actions and Improvement
Step 6
Continuous Monitoring and Supplier Development
EcoVadis is a widely recognized sustainability assessment platform based on internationally recognized frameworks, enabling consistent and objective supplier evaluation. As sustainability regulations and stakeholder expectations evolve, these assessments improve transparency, support due diligence and reporting requirements, and promote responsible business conduct.