What these frameworks are

Companies face increasing questions through external rating systems and target frameworks. The most important:

Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is an international initiative through which companies set emission reduction targets in line with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C pathway. SBTi target approval requires robust GHG accounting as a foundation.

EcoVadis is a widely used supplier assessment platform evaluating companies’ ESG performance across four areas: environment, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. Many large companies require EcoVadis assessments from their suppliers.

CDP is a reporting system through which companies disclose climate, water, and forest data to investors and customers.

Who this is for

Companies seeking SBTi approval for their targets; suppliers whose customer requires an EcoVadis assessment; organisations for whom CDP reporting has become relevant; companies that want to understand what these frameworks concretely expect from them.

How NGS helps

SBTi preparation — we assess your current accounting quality, identify gaps, and help formulate targets per SBTi requirements before submission.

EcoVadis support — we review assessment criteria, help compile documentation, and identify improvements that raise the assessment score.

CDP reporting — we help collect the required data and complete the CDP questionnaire correctly.

What you get

Gap analysis of current state against the chosen framework
Action plan for meeting requirements
Support during the process: answering questions and reviewing documentation

Frequently asked questions

Is SBTi mandatory?

No — but it is increasingly a prerequisite for larger customers or investors. SBTi approval has concrete market value.

What does an EcoVadis assessment require?

EcoVadis asks companies to submit documentation of their policies, actions, and results across four areas. Quality matters — not the volume of documents.

SBTi, EcoVadis and Other Frameworks