EiQ by LRQA named an Innovator in Verdantix supply chain sustainability benchmark

EiQ by LRQA was placed in the Innovator category in Verdantix’s 2026 Green Quadrant for Supply Chain Sustainability Software, a benchmark of 16 vendors. The result highlights EiQ’s audit data, supplier risk visibility and due diligence tools as supply chain sustainability pressure rises.

Why it matters: - The Verdantix ranking signals how buyers are comparing supply chain sustainability software in a market that is moving fast and consolidating. - EiQ’s placement underscores the growing value of audit-based data for supplier risk, due diligence and responsible sourcing decisions. - The benchmark can influence procurement and sustainability technology choices across global brands.

What happened: - EiQ by LRQA was positioned as an Innovator in the 2026 Verdantix Green Quadrant: Supply Chain Sustainability Software. - Verdantix assessed 16 supply chain sustainability software providers in the benchmark. - The assessment relied on live product demonstrations, 27 interviews with software buyers and a 75-point questionnaire. - The questionnaire covered 10 capability categories and 12 momentum categories.

The details: - Verdantix recognized EiQ for using LRQA’s global audit network together with third-party assessment data. - The combination is designed to give organisations a clearer view of supplier sustainability risk and due diligence across supply chains. - EiQ is built on more than 30,000 on-the-ground audits a year across 100+ countries. - The platform combines audit intelligence, third-party assessment data and continuous incident monitoring. - EiQ also connects supplier risk assessment, corrective action and supplier training in one platform. - Kevin Franklin, CEO of EiQ, said the Innovator position reflects the platform’s proprietary audit data, broad responsible sourcing coverage and team expertise.

Between the lines: - Verdantix’s methodology matters because it is fact-based and compares similar products at a specific point in time. - EiQ’s audit network gives the platform a data source that competitors may not be able to easily replicate. - The placement suggests buyers are rewarding platforms that combine risk scoring with operational follow-through, not just reporting. - Verdantix said it does not endorse any vendor, product or service included in the Green Quadrant.

What's next: - EiQ said it will continue building for clients as the market evolves. - The company will likely use the Verdantix recognition to support sales and market positioning. - Continued demand for supply chain due diligence tools should keep pressure on vendors to expand data coverage and workflow depth.

The bottom line: - EiQ by LRQA gained third-party validation for a platform built around audit data, supplier risk visibility and end-to-end responsible sourcing workflows. - Read the full report