How is the SAQ 5.0 scored and rated?

SAQ 5.0 results show two main indicators: a 'SAQ Rating' (Rating A-F) based on mandatory questions for your industry and headcount size, and a 'Sustainability Score' percentage reflecting performance across all mandatory answered questions.

The SAQ 5.0 rating reflects how well you meet the essential sustainability requirements for your specific industry sector. SAQ Rating: A: 100% (Green) B: 80% - 99% (Green) C: 60% - 79% (Amber) D: 40% - 59% (Amber) E: 20% - 39% (Red) F: Below 20% (Red) Sustainability Score: This percentage shows your overall performance, including mandatory questions you answered, similar to previous SAQ versions.

To view your scoring results in detail:

1. Sign in to your NQC account.
2. Find the completed questionnaire that you want to view the rating for on your Dashboard (use filters and search if needed).
3. Select the questionnaire tile to go to the questionnaire overview page.
4. On the 'Overview' screen, you will see your SAQ 5.0 rating as well as a breakdown chart showing your rating for each sustainability section within the SAQ 5.0 questionnaire.
5. If a customer has set a minimum requirement that your current SAQ 5.0 response does not yet meet, this will appear as an 'Outstanding minimum requirement' on this page.
6. To update your SAQ 5.0 questionnaire response—either to improve your rating or to meet your customer's minimum requirement—select the 'Update' button on questionnaire tile.