PPAI 100 weighs many inputs. No company’s performance hinges drastically on a single response. 36 • JANUARY 2026 • PPAI Surveys & Reporting: The Biggest Missed Opportunities 6Take every survey. This is the No. 1 reason companies lose points: They simply don’t participate in the program’s three surveys: Business Fundamentals, Innovation and Responsibility. Complete surveys ensure the model can evaluate your leadership fully. In 2026, all three surveys open on Feb. 23. 7Review the surveys before they open. Questionnaires will be shared via PPAI Newslink before the survey window so your team can prepare data instead of scrambling. 8Make sure you’re receiving PPAI emails. If you’re not currently receiving Newslink. To make sure you don’t miss any vital communication from the association, such as survey reminders, clarification or the assets package for PPAI 100 winners, be sure that all our emails are whitelisted. 9Assign sections to subject matter experts. Rather than a principal taking responsibility for all surveys, consider designating operations, sustainability and technology leaders to each answer their own areas. This improves accuracy and prevents overlooked responses. 10Track key metrics year-round. Companies that maintain internal dashboards find survey season far easier – and avoid incomplete data that limits scoring. The surveys do change from year to year based on new feedback from members and volunteers, but tracking what has been asked previously is the best way to be prepared. 11Know that no single question can dramatically affect your score. PPAI 100 weighs many inputs. No company’s performance hinges drastically on a single response. 12Answer as best you can. Some questions provide partial credit if you supply certain information, but blank responses suppress your score even when the underlying leadership exists. Industry Faith & Industry Elevation 13Suppliers: Maintain a current SAGE Rating. Without a SAGE Rating, suppliers receive no points in the Industry Faith category. This is one of the most straightforward ways to preserve scoring. SAGE Ratings amount to the trust that distributor partners have placed in your company. 14Distributors: Keep your PPAI Credit Profile active. The PPAI Credit Profile – powered by Forius – directly demonstrates your financial reliability to supplier partners. Must Read | The PPAI 100 Playbook
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