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Greenwashing, evidence & assurance · Core

Evidence trail

Also called: audit trail

ELI5

Documents and records showing how a claim or metric was produced.

Used in conversation

“The number is useful only if everyone calculates evidence trail the same way.”

Pitch context

You will see “Evidence trail” in sustainability reports, impact decks, climate plans and assurance materials when the discussion reaches greenwashing, evidence & assurance.

Why it matters: In greenwashing, evidence & assurance, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

Connected terms

  • Audit trailThe search label “Audit trail” can route to both entries.
Sources & evidence · 4

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.