Risk, ESG & Sustainability

Connect Supplier Risk, ESG and Scope 3 in One Platform

Identify, assess and manage supplier risk, ESG exposure and Scope 3 emissions in one Platform. Combine internal supplier data with external risk providers, compliance checks and carbon insights - and turn monitoring into structured action across procurement, quality and sustainability teams.

The Challenge

What holds teams back today

Most organizations rely on multiple disconnected tools for financial risk, ESG ratings, sanctions screening and carbon reporting. Data is scattered across systems, responsibilities are unclear and response actions depend on manual coordination - leading to late detection, slow reactions and inconsistent supplier decisions across regions and categories.

01Risk signals are spread across internal systems and external sources, with no single view
02ESG data stays in reporting instead of influencing sourcing and supplier decisions
03Sanctions and compliance checks are often manual, inconsistent and hard to evidence
04Scope 3 data collection is fragmented, making reporting slow and unreliable
05Response actions lack clear ownership, escalation and follow-through across teams

How Meercat Solves This

Meercat connects supplier risk monitoring, ESG assessment, compliance checks and Scope 3 carbon data in one platform. Internal supplier information is combined with external risk providers, automated workflows and material-level sustainability insights - turning monitoring into structured action across procurement, quality and sustainability teams.

Centralized Risk Visibility and Control

Unify internal data and external risk signals in one supplier-centric actionable overview.

Integrated ESG Decision Framework

Embed ESG scores, assessments and compliance criteria directly into supplier evaluations and sourcing processes.

Automated Risk Response & Escalation

Trigger structured workflows with clear ownership, prioritization and documentation.

Scope 3 & Material-Level Carbon Insights

Calculate, analyze and manage supplier and material emissions to support reporting and reduction initiatives.

Out-of-the-box integrations

We offer many out-of-the-box data provider integrations and can add new interfaces within weeks

All you need to do is enter the licence keySuppliers are automatically added to the provider list.
Synchronised every daySupplier risk scores and risk events are updated daily.
Subsidiaries inheritSubsidiaries can inherit their parents’ sustainability data.
Historical data keptWe keep the historical data usually not shown by the platforms.
New platforms within weeksNew data platforms can be quickly integrated.
EcoVadis
ESG ratings
IntegrityNext
ESG & compliance
Sphera (riskmethods)
Overall risk
Prewave
Overall risk
Dun & Bradstreet
Financial risk
RapidRatings
Financial risk
Allianz Trade (Euler Hermes)
Financial risk
Dow Jones
Financial risk & adverse media
iAML
Built-in sanction checks
Z2Data
Semiconductor risk data

Supplier Risk Monitoring & Response

Identify, monitor and respond to supplier risks across financial, operational, geopolitical and sustainability dimensions. Meercat combines internal supplier data with external risk providers to surface emerging issues early, prioritize what matters and ensure coordinated response across procurement, quality and sustainability teams.

  • Synchronize risk scores and events from external providers automatically
  • Centralize all supplier risk information in one supplier-centric overview
  • Classify and prioritize risk events with configurable rules
  • Trigger structured response workflows with clear ownership and deadlines
  • Document actions, communication and escalation in one audit trail From early warning to documented resolution - all risk events are tracked, managed and traceable in one system.
Meercat supplier risk profile with EcoVadis and Sphera scores and active risk events

ESG Risk Assessment & Decision Integration

Assess ESG-related supplier risks and sustainability performance using standardized criteria and external data sources. Meercat enables procurement and sustainability teams to consistently evaluate ESG exposure, identify gaps and integrate sustainability considerations directly into supplier evaluations, sourcing and ongoing supplier management.

  • Assess supplier ESG risk using standardized questionnaires and scoring models
  • Integrate external ESG ratings and data alongside internal supplier information
  • Identify ESG risk gaps across suppliers, regions and categories
  • Apply ESG criteria within onboarding, sourcing and supplier approval processes
  • Consolidate ESG results in a unified supplier overview Move ESG from a reporting obligation to a measurable decision factor across your supplier base.

Compliance & Sanctions Management

Monitor suppliers against sanctions lists, regulatory requirements and defined compliance criteria in one consistent framework. Meercat helps procurement, compliance and legal teams identify risks early and ensure sourcing decisions align with internal policies and external regulations.

  • Screen suppliers against sanctions lists, embargoes and restricted parties
  • Apply compliance checks by region, category, material or regulation
  • Identify compliance risks early and flag suppliers for review
  • Support compliant sourcing and supplier approval decisions globally
  • Maintain documented evidence of checks and validation results Reduce regulatory exposure and ensure supplier decisions remain aligned with corporate and legal standards.
Meercat compliance schemes – EU PPWR, UK pEPR, US State EPR, EU and UK CBAM with reminders, deadlines and legal references

Scope 3 & Material-Level Carbon Management

Collect, calculate and analyze supplier-related carbon data with greater granularity. Meercat enables procurement and sustainability teams to understand emission drivers at supplier and material level - supporting accurate Scope 3 reporting and targeted reduction initiatives.

  • Calculate CO₂ per material based on components and production volumes
  • Break down emissions by transport, packaging and raw materials
  • Model transport routes and delivery modes to assess carbon impact
  • Consolidate Scope 3 data across suppliers and categories
  • Support reporting, audits and sustainability initiatives with consistent data Turn carbon reporting into actionable insight for sourcing, supplier selection and product design decisions.
Meercat part-level CO2e footprint – unit and annual emissions with breakdown by source and material

Decision Matrix & Governance Control

Supplier evaluations often rely on scattered data across risk scores, ESG assessments, compliance checks and internal criteria. Meercat consolidates all relevant requirements into configurable decision matrices - giving teams a clear, documented basis for supplier approval and sourcing decisions.

  • Combine risk, ESG and compliance criteria in one configurable matrix
  • Visualize supplier status against all defined requirements
  • Apply mandatory approval rules and escalation logic
  • Override system suggestions with documented justification
  • Automatically integrate decision matrices into onboarding workflows Ensure supplier decisions are consistent, documented and aligned with your governance framework.
Meercat supplier decision matrix combining EcoVadis, IntegrityNext, assessments, documents and risk score

Integrated Risk & ESG in Sourcing

Risk exposure and ESG performance should influence supplier selection from the very beginning. Meercat integrates risk scores, ESG assessments and compliance status directly into sourcing and RfX processes - ensuring informed, aligned supplier decisions.

  • Display supplier risk and ESG scores directly within RfX events
  • Limit supplier invitations based on defined risk or ESG thresholds
  • Include ESG assessments as part of supplier selection criteria
  • Compare compliant and non-compliant scenarios during evaluation
  • Document final sourcing decisions with integrated risk context Align cost, risk and sustainability in one sourcing process - without manual cross-checks.
Meercat suggested suppliers filtered by classification, quality risk, sourcing strategy and EcoVadis score

Whistleblower & Internal Risk Feedback

Not all supplier risks originate from external providers. Meercat enables employees and category managers to report concerns, incidents and observations directly within the platform - ensuring internal knowledge becomes actionable intelligence.

  • Provide a mobile-friendly feedback page without login
  • Enable anonymous whistleblower submissions
  • Route feedback automatically to responsible managers
  • Assign status, priority and follow-up tasks
  • Track related feedback and communication centrally Turn informal supplier concerns into structured, manageable risk intelligence across the organization.
Meercat internal supplier risk feedback form with mood selection and risk categories

Take Control of Supplier Risk and Sustainability

Connect supplier risk monitoring, ESG assessment, compliance checks and Scope 3 management in one platform. Replace fragmented tools with structured workflows, centralized visibility and documented decisions across procurement, quality and sustainability teams.