guide · last reviewed 2026-04-29
ESG evidence checklist for suppliers
The practical documents and records small suppliers should gather before responding to customer ESG requests.
Summary
Start with existing policies, records, and owner-approved notes. Do not create unsupported claims just to fill a box.
Audience: Small supplier teams. Risk level: low.
Core documents
Environmental policy, supplier code, health and safety policy, modern slavery position, and key operational records are common starting points.
Useful records
Energy bills, fuel records, training logs, incident summaries, and review dates make answers easier to support.
Evidence quality
A file is most useful when it is current, relevant, owned, and clearly tied to the answer.
Source basis
Regulatory or legal conclusions should be reviewed against current official sources before being used externally.