EcoVadis is a holistic sustainability ratings service of companies, delivered via a global cloud-based SaaS
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The EcoVadis Rating covers a broad range of non-financial management systems including Environmental, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement impacts.

The term CSR refers to Sustainable Development issues applied to business.

The ISO 26000 standard defines CSR as: an organization’s responsibility for the impacts of its decisions and activities on society and the environment, through transparent and ethical behaviour that:

• contributes to Sustainable Development, including health and the welfare of society;
• takes into account the expectations of stakeholders;
• is in compliance with applicable law and consistent with international norms of behaviour;
• and is integrated throughout the organization and implemented in its relations.

The 6 core subjects listed by ISO 26000 are:

• Human rights
• Labour practices
• The environment
• Fair operating practices
• Consumer issues
• Community involvement and development