This page helps define the scope relevant to your ESG reporting perimeter. Find below equivalent pages to describe framework-specific scopes.
Ecovadis
One of the key strengths of Greenly’s Advanced ESG Framework is its flexibility: out of 600+ indicators available across 80 sub-topics, you choose which ones are relevant for your company’s ESG reporting.
This process—called Scoping—ensures that your ESG report is tailored to your operations, stakeholders, and level of ESG maturity. Here’s how it works.
📌 What Does "Scoping" Mean?
Scoping refers to the selection of ESG indicators from Greenly’s full database that will define the reporting perimeter of your company. You decide which indicators:
Are relevant for your industry, size, and context
Are available and supported by internal data
Will be used to build your ESG report on the Greenly platform
This step is essential to avoid irrelevant questions and focus your time on high-impact, material topics.
🧰 Scoping Tools Provided by Greenly
To help you scope efficiently, you will receive a dedicated Excel file containing all 600+ indicators, organized by topic and sub-topic.
Key Features of the Template:
Filters by ESG topic and sub-topic
Tags showing which frameworks each indicator supports (e.g., CSRD, EcoVadis, BCorp)
A column to cherry-pick your applicable indicators (TRUE/FALSE selection)
You can request this file:
Directly from the Greenly platform, or
Via your ESG expert, if you are working with one
🏆 Need Support? Our Experts Can Recommend a Scope
If you’re subscribed to a Hero package or higher, your ESG expert can send you a pre-filled version of the template based on:
Your company’s sector
Your double materiality results (if applicable)
Your regulatory obligations and reporting goals
This recommendation will help accelerate the process and ensure alignment with leading ESG frameworks and best practices.
🚀 What Happens After You Submit the Template?
Once your Excel file is completed and uploaded into the platform:
Greenly will automatically process your selections.
Indicators marked as “Yes” will be set as Applicable.
All other indicators will be set as Non-Applicable to avoid cluttering your interface.
You’ll now see a streamlined reporting experience focused only on your selected indicators.
🔄 Can I Change the Scope Later?
Absolutely. You can refine your scoping at any time directly in the platform:
Use the “Skip” button next to any indicator to mark it as Non-Applicable
Reactivate skipped indicators if your scope evolves or new data becomes available
Your ESG report will always reflect your current selection
✅ Best Practices for Scoping
Start small if you're unsure — you can always refine the scope later.
Engage internal departments (HR, Legal, Operations) for input on data availability.
Use Greenly’s materiality analysis to prioritize what matters most (if relevant for your company).
Ask your ESG expert for sector benchmarks or common peer indicators if you have the appropriate package.