Pillar weights
EcoGradeX weights Environment most heavily, while Social and Governance receive equal weighting in the overall score.
Environment
Resources, emissions, waste, and compliance.
Governance
Ethics, accountability, and controls.
The 36 indicators
Each indicator is one self-assessment question, scored from A to D, where A is 0 points and D is 3 points.
Written environmental policy or commitment.
Management of environmental laws and permits.
Tracking and managing electricity and fuel use.
Estimating operational carbon footprint, including Scope 1 and Scope 2.
Waste reduction and recycling practices.
Water-use monitoring and conservation.
Use of renewable or sustainable energy sources.
Measurable environmental targets in place.
Environmental criteria in supplier selection.
Employees engaged in sustainability practices.
Environmental certifications or external audits.
Sustainability built into offerings, including eco-design where relevant.
Code of conduct, including anti-corruption.
Clear leadership ownership of ESG topics.
Management of legal compliance and key risks.
Data privacy and cybersecurity practices.
Controls preventing fraud and supporting integrity.
Diversity and independence of oversight.
Transparency of ESG disclosure to stakeholders.
Anonymous or confidential reporting channel.
ESG outcomes reflected in performance reviews.
Business continuity and emergency planning.
ESG integrated into strategy and decisions.
Leaders actively modeling ethical values.
Maturity scale
Every indicator uses the same four-point maturity scale.
Not started
No awareness or actions in place.
In progress
Initial, partial implementation.
Implemented
In place and used consistently.
Advanced
Measured, reviewed, and continuously improved.
Scoring
Pillar score: achieved points / applicable points x 100.
Overall ESG score: Environment x 0.40 + Social x 0.30 + Governance x 0.30.
Policies supporting fair labor and human rights.
Management of employee health and safety.
Employee feedback collection and tracking.
Employee training and development opportunities.
Promotion of inclusion and equal opportunity.
Support for work-life balance and well-being.
Fairness of compensation and benefits.
Involvement in local community or social causes.
Customer satisfaction and responsible delivery.
Labor and social practices of suppliers.
Confidential channel to report workplace concerns.
Measurable targets for safety, diversity, or community topics.