If you supply to a major brand, you’ve probably noticed ESG requests increasing. What used to be a once-a-year survey is now a recurring process—driven by regulation, investor pressure, and procurement risk management.
What’s driving the surge in ESG requests
Brands face pressure to report emissions and risks across their supply chain. That requires upstream data from suppliers.
The result: more questionnaires, shorter deadlines, and higher evidence expectations.
How suppliers can respond efficiently
The fastest suppliers reuse a centralized dataset, keep policies and evidence attached, and export in professional formats.
This reduces repeat work and builds trust with buyers.
- Collect once, reuse across customers
- Standardize narrative answers
- Maintain an evidence folder per datapoint
How to turn it into an opportunity
Fast, consistent responses become a differentiator. Buyers prefer suppliers who can meet deadlines, provide evidence, and reduce procurement risk.
That’s how ESG becomes a commercial advantage.
Key takeaway
Supply chain ESG requests aren’t going away. Treat them like a repeatable workflow and you can respond faster than competitors—while strengthening buyer trust.