EcoVadis is a leading collaborative platform for sustainability ratings and assessments. It evaluates companies on specific themes, including:

• Environment
• Labour and Human Rights
• Ethics
• Sustainable Procurement

Key Points About EcoVadis

• Founded in 2007, EcoVadis is among the largest and most reputable providers of business sustainability ratings worldwide.
• With approximately 130,000 companies rated in the network, EcoVadis generated 47,000 EcoVadis scorecards in 2023, rating companies globally on 21 criteria grouped into the four themes of environment, labour & human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.
• The methodology is built on international standards like the UN Global Compact, ILO conventions, GRI standards, ISO 26000, and other widely adopted sustainability frameworks.
• When you are rated, you undergo an evidence-based assessment, during which you respond to the EcoVadis questionnaire and provide documentation to be analysed by EcoVadis' team of experts.
• The assessment covers policies, actions/measures implemented, and reporting on sustainability results to provide a comprehensive rating score on a scale of 0-100.
• You can use your EcoVadis rating to demonstrate sustainability maturity and performance to stakeholders, identify areas for improvement, and monitor progress over time.
• Major global brands like Nestlé, Stellantis, Firmenich, and many others use EcoVadis ratings within their supply chains to ensure sustainability compliance and drive impact.

EcoVadis provides a standardised, globally recognised sustainability rating service that enables companies to credibly assess and communicate their environmental, social, and ethical policies and practices.

If you want to improve your EcoVadis score and rating, sign up for EcoVadis Essentials, a free email-based course. 

My commitment is to help you achieve higher scores. If you need specific assistance, I am here to support you on your EcoVadis journey. Let’s work together. Here’s how I can assist you. 

EcoVadis offers a comprehensive platform for sustainability ratings and assessments, helping companies improve their sustainability performance across global supply chains. But not everyone knows how to improve. If that’s you, then sign up for EcoVadis Essentials, a free email-based course and start learning how. 

EcoVadis Sustainability Ratings

• As of June 2024, EcoVadis assessed over 130,000 companies globally on 21 criteria grouped across four themes: environment, labour & human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement practices.
• Companies undergo an evidence-based assessment where they provide documentation to be analysed by EcoVadis' team of experts across diverse sectors and geographies.
• The EcoVadis assessment covers policies, actions/measures implemented, and reporting on sustainability results to provide a comprehensive rating score of 0-100 points.
• Companies can use their EcoVadis sustainability rating to demonstrate performance to stakeholders, identify areas for improvement, and monitor progress over time.
• Major global brands use EcoVadis ratings within their supply chains to ensure sustainability compliance and drive impact.
• EcoVadis provides a standardised, globally recognised sustainability rating service that enables companies to credibly assess and communicate their environmental, social, and ethical policies and practices.

In summary, EcoVadis offers a collaborative platform and robust methodology for assessing and rating companies' sustainability management systems, providing transparency and enabling performance improvement across global supply chains.

My commitment is to help you achieve higher scores. If you need specific assistance, I am here to support you on your EcoVadis journey. Let’s work together. Here’s how I can assist you. 

If you are on this page, you are likely looking to leverage sustainability performance improvement for yourself and your supply chain, or you have been asked to do so by your customer. Sign up for EcoVadis Essentials, a free email-based course designed to deepen your understanding of the EcoVadis methodology and how to improve your sustainability practices. 

EcoVadis benefits

1. Understand and Monitor Sustainability Performance Improvement

• Get scored on four themes - Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, Sustainable Procurement
• Identify strengths and improvement areas for your company's sustainability practices
• Compare your performance against industry benchmarks

2. Manage Risks and Drive Improvements in the Supply Chain

• Monitor the sustainability performance of your trading partners/suppliers to manage risks
• Promote transparency on sustainability practices with reliable ratings
• Identify high performers and encourage continuous improvement across your supply chain
• Take action on improvement areas and collaborate using Corrective Action Plans

3. Demonstrate Sustainability Credentials to Stakeholders

• Share your performance scorecard, rating, and (potentially) medal with trading partners
• Meet the sustainability expectations and requirements of your clients/customers

4. Structured Approach and Expert Analysis

• Leverage EcoVadis' structured methodology based on GRI Standards, ISO 26000, UN Global Compact and other frameworks
• Benefit from analysis by EcoVadis' team of expert analysts
• Get detailed scorecards highlighting risks, strengths, improvement areas

5. Enable Continuous Improvement

• Undergo annual reassessments to track your sustainability performance improvement journey
• Engage teams internally and drive sustainability initiatives
• Benchmark against peers to identify and implement best practices

In summary, the benefits include performance monitoring, supply chain risk management, demonstrating sustainability credentials, structured expert evaluation, and enabling a cycle of continuous improvement in sustainability for your company and your value chain.

My commitment is to help you achieve higher scores. If you need specific assistance, I am here to support you on your EcoVadis journey. Let’s work together. Here’s how I can assist you. 

EcoVadis evaluates and scores companies' sustainability practices across four themes: environment, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. The EcoVadis scorecard provides a detailed analysis of sustainability performance. The scoring methodology ranges from 0 to 100, providing a detailed analysis of sustainability performance on EcoVadis assessment criteria. Learn more about EcoVadis scoring and how to increase your rating by signing up for EcoVadis Essentials, a free email-based course.

EcoVadis Scoring System

• You undergo an evidence-based assessment where you respond to a questionnaire and provide documentation as evidence for responses. Responses and evidence are analysed by EcoVadis' team of experts.
• The assessment covers 21 EcoVadis assessment criteria grouped across four themes. It evaluates your company's policies, the actions you implemented, and your reported results.
• Based on the assessment, you receive an overall score of 0-100, which is a weighted average across the four themes.
• The scoring scale has five performance levels: Outstanding (85-100), Advanced (65-84), Good (45-64), Partial (25-44), and Insufficient (0-24).
• You should strive to achieve at least a "good" score between 45-64 to demonstrate adequate sustainability practices. But most companies don’t on their first try.
• In addition to the overall score, you receive scores for each of the four themes, allowing you to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
• EcoVadis' methodology is based on international standards like the GRI standards, UN Global Compact, ISO 26000, ILO conventions and other widely adopted sustainability frameworks.

In summary, the EcoVadis scoring system is comprehensive and standardised. It allows you to evaluate and benchmark your company’s sustainability management across environmental, social, ethical and procurement dimensions, enabling tracking and sustainability performance improvement.

My commitment is to help you achieve higher scores. If you need specific assistance, I am here to support you on your EcoVadis journey. Let’s work together. Here’s how I can assist you.

A 'good' EcoVadis score ranges between 45-64 on the 0-100 scale. Companies scoring in this range demonstrate adequate sustainability practices and policies, with plenty of room for improvement. So don’t settle for ‘good’. If you want to really benefit you have to keep improving your EcoVadis rating. Consider signing up for EcoVadis Essentials, a free email-based course to learn how you can improve your EcoVadis scores. 

A Good EcoVadis Score

• The EcoVadis scoring system ranges from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better sustainability practices.
• Strive to earn at least a ‘good’ score between 45 and 64. This is very doable, and I can help you do it.
• The scoring scale has five performance levels: Outstanding (85-100), Advanced (65-84), Good (45-64), Partial (25-44), and Insufficient (0-24).
• Your score vis-à-vis the performance of the rest of the participants determines the EcoVadis rating levels.
• A ‘good’ score of 45-64 demonstrates adequate sustainability policies, actions, and reporting across EcoVadis's four themes: environment, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.

While scores of 65 and above are considered Advanced to Outstanding, a score in the 45-64 range is viewed as a ‘good’ or satisfactory level of sustainability performance according to EcoVadis' methodology and rating system.

My commitment is to help you achieve higher scores. If you need specific assistance, I am here to support you on your EcoVadis journey. Let’s work together. Here’s how I can assist you. 

The EcoVadis methodology and platform enables detailed assessments of your company’s practices. EcoVadis measures and assesses the maturity of your company's sustainability management systems across four main pillars or themes:

1. Environment
2. Labor & Human Rights
3. Ethics
4. Sustainable Procurement Practices

If you want to learn what you need to do to get a good EcoVadis score, sign up for EcoVadis Essentials, a free email-based course to help you improve your rating. 

EcoVadis Assessment Criteria

Specifically, EcoVadis evaluates your performance on 21 sustainability criteria under these four themes by assessing your policies, actions/measures implemented, and reporting on sustainability results.

The three key aspects that EcoVadis assesses for each sustainability criteria:

1. Policies (weight: 25%) - Evaluates the quality, scope and governance of a company's sustainability policies and commitments.
2. Measures (weight: 40%) - This is the most heavily weighted component, assessing the actions and measures taken by a company to implement its policies and drive sustainability performance.
3. Results (weight: 35%): This part assesses your sustainability metrics and the reporting and monitoring of quantitative results against targets.

The methodology is built on international standards like the UN Global Compact, GRI, ISO 26000. It aims to provide a comprehensive, evidence-based evaluation of a company's sustainability management system across environmental, labor, ethics and sustainable procurement dimensions.

Overall, EcoVadis assesses and rates your company on your policies, implementation measures, and results across 21 sustainability criteria spanning the four themes of environment, labour practices, ethics, and sustainable procurement.

My commitment is to help you achieve higher scores. If you need specific assistance, I am here to support you on your EcoVadis journey. Let’s work together. Here’s how I can assist you. 

EcoVadis score updates occur annually through a reassessment process. While it's not mandatory to do annual assessments for EcoVadis, it's important to note that an expired scorecard could leave you with nothing to share with trading partners, potentially impacting your business relationships and reputation.

If you want to improve more rapidly than the average company, don’t let your scorecard expire. If you stick to the annual cycle, you will have more iterations of your sustainability management systems than most companies on EcoVadis, which means you will improve more quickly. Consider signing up for EcoVadis Essentials, my free email-based course and start learning how to improve. 

EcoVadis Reassessment Frequency

1. Your EcoVadis scorecard is valid for 12 months after it is issued.
2. To maintain a valid and up-to-date EcoVadis rating, you must undergo a yearly reassessment before your current scorecard expires.
3. The reassessment involves completing the EcoVadis questionnaire again, providing updated documentation and evidence of your sustainability policies, actions and performance over the past year.
4. EcoVadis recommends initiating the reassessment process well before the 12-month validity period of the previous scorecard ends to ensure a seamless transition to the newly updated rating.
5. For some coordinated assessment campaigns organised by EcoVadis, there may be specific shortened timelines or deadlines may be set for companies to complete their reassessments.

In summary, EcoVadis scores are updated annually through a reassessment process. This regular cadence not only helps you maintain an active, up-to-date sustainability rating but also provides an opportunity to iterate and improve more quickly, reflecting your current performance and initiatives.

My commitment is to help you achieve higher scores. If you need specific assistance, I am here to support you on your EcoVadis journey. Let’s work together. Here’s how I can assist you. 

In 2024, EcoVadis introduced significant updates to its assessment criteria, affecting how you earn medals and badges. The changes make it harder for companies to get EcoVadis medals. If you want to learn how to improve consider signing up for EcoVadis Essentials, a free email-based course. 

EcoVadis Changes in 2024

New Criteria for Medals

• Platinum: Top 1%
• Gold: Top 5%
• Silver: Top 15%
• Bronze: Top 35%

Medals indicate the quality of your company’s sustainability management practices.

To qualify for these medals

• Avoid scoring below 30 in any of the four themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.
• Medals are based on percentile rank and overall score at the time of scorecard publication.

 Introduction of Badges

Badges recognize substantial improvements and commitment to sustainability.

• Committed: For companies scoring at least 45.
• Fast Mover: For those with a score between 34-44 that show a minimum 6-point improvement within 18 months.

Industry Restrictions

• Certain industries like tobacco, weapons, and coal mining are ineligible for medals and badges.

Impact of 360° Watch Findings

• Companies with severe findings in the 360° Watch score will be ineligible for medals and badges.

New EcoVadis scorecard design for all rated and requestion companies from June 30th 2024 onwards.

To summarise, medals and badges reflect the quality and improvement of your sustainability management practices. Eligibility for either requires comprehensive assessments across all four sustainability themes (scoring at least 30 points on each theme).

My commitment is to help you achieve higher scores. If you need specific assistance, I am here to support you on your EcoVadis journey. Let’s work together. Here’s how I can assist you. 

The factors influencing your EcoVadis score are grouped into four main areas, that EcoVadis calls themes. Each theme has multiple criteria that EcoVadis rates. These are more commonly known as the 21 sustainability criteria. I go into much more depth in EcoVadis Essentials, a free email-based course to help improve your rating, where we’ll explore EcoVadis themes, criteria, and what you need to do to get a good score. 

EcoVadis Themes and Sustainability Criteria

 1. Environment
This theme evaluates your company's environmental policies, actions, and results related to sustainability criteria like energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, waste management, resource use, and environmental compliance.

2. Labor & Human Rights
Under this theme, EcoVadis assesses your company's labour practices, employee health and safety measures, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and human rights policies.

3. Ethics
The Ethics theme covers your company's code of conduct, anti-corruption measures, information security, and fair business practices.

4. Sustainable Procurement
This theme focuses on the sustainability practices within your company's supply chain, including supplier assessments, responsible sourcing policies, and risk management approaches.

Within each theme, EcoVadis conducts a comprehensive evaluation of specific management indicators such as your company's policies, actions taken to implement those policies, and tangible results achieved. The assessment methodology takes into account your company's size, industry, and geographical location, providing a thorough and fair evaluation that is contextualised to your business.

The overall EcoVadis score ranges from 0 to 100. It is calculated by combining the weighted scores from the four themes mentioned above, considering the relative importance assigned to different criteria based on your company's industry and risk exposure.

Additionally, EcoVadis may factor in any relevant findings from their 360° Watch service, which monitors public sources for potential issues your company has had related to corruption, human rights violations, environmental controversies and more.

In summary, your company's EcoVadis score is primarily influenced by your performance across the four themes of Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement, as well as your size, industry, location, and any relevant risk findings.

My commitment is to help you achieve higher scores. If you need specific assistance, I am here to support you on your EcoVadis journey. Let’s work together. Here’s how I can assist you. 

An EcoVadis medal or badge recognizes your company's sustainability management systems relative to others in the EcoVadis database. Companies must complete a thorough assessment, score within the top percentile, and meet minimum score requirements in each evaluated theme to earn medals like Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum.

There are many steps to achieving an EcoVadis medal. Bronze is only reserved for the top 35% of performers, and in just 2023 EcoVadis generated 47,000 new scorecards, so there is plenty of competition. If you want to learn how to improve quickly, consider signing up for EcoVadis Essentials, a free course to help improve your rating. 

EcoVadis Medal Requirements

1. Complete the full EcoVadis assessment process:

• Thoroughly complete the EcoVadis questionnaire covering the four themes: Environment, Labor and human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.
• Provide supporting documentation like policies, procedures, certifications, and data reports.

2. Meet the overall score threshold for each medal tier:

• Platinum: Score in the top 1% globally (99th percentile or above)
• Gold: Score in the top 5% globally (95th percentile or above)
• Silver: Score in the top 15% globally (85th percentile or above)
• Bronze: Score in the top 35% globally (65th percentile or above)

3. Achieve a minimum score of 30 in each of the 4 themes evaluated by EcoVadis.

4. Meet all additional eligibility criteria set by EcoVadis:

• Clear checks related to their 360° Watch Findings on issues like corruption, human rights violations, environmental controversies, and more.
• Companies in certain industries like tobacco, weapons, coal mining may not be eligible.

The key factors are completing EcoVadis' evaluation process thoroughly, scoring within the top percentile globally for the desired medal tier, meeting theme score minimums, and clearing EcoVadis' additional eligibility requirements.

An EcoVadis medal serves as a recognition of your company's achievement in implementing sustainable policies and practices relative to other rated companies, but it is not a certification.

My commitment is to help you achieve higher scores. If you need specific assistance, I am here to support you on your EcoVadis journey. Let’s work together. Here’s how I can assist you. 

To quote EcoVadis: “An EcoVadis badge is an acknowledgement of achievement relative to other assessed companies across the EcoVadis database.”

But what do you need to do to get the EcoVadis Committed badge? There are many steps to achieving an EcoVadis Committed Badge. In 2023, EcoVadis generated 47,000 new scorecards. Most first-time submitters score in the lower ranges. If you are new to EcoVadis or want to improve quickly, consider signing up for EcoVadis Essentials, a free course to help improve your rating. 

EcoVadis Committed Badge Requirements

1. Complete the EcoVadis assessment process
Thoroughly fill out the questionnaire and provide supporting documentation on the four themes: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.

2. Achieve an overall EcoVadis score of 45 or higher out of 100. According to the EcoVadis methodology, a score of 45 represents a "Good" performance level.

3. Meet all other eligibility criteria set by EcoVadis, which may include clearing EcoVadis’ 360° Watch Findings on issues like corruption, human rights violations, spills and more.

4. Companies in specific industries may not be eligible for the Committed badge based on EcoVadis' guidelines, such as tobacco, weapons, coal mining.

5. If you score high enough (65th percentile or above) to earn an EcoVadis medal (Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum), you are not eligible for the Committed badge.

To summarise, by undergoing EcoVadis' evaluation, scoring at least 45/100 overall while meeting the theme score minimum requirements, clearing eligibility checks, and not qualifying for a higher medal ranking, your company can earn the EcoVadis "Committed" badge - recognising your achievement of implementing good sustainability management systems and practices.

The Committed badge serves as a tangible mark of your company's concrete commitment to sustainability as assessed by the EcoVadis methodology. But it’s not enough, you have to keep improving.

My commitment is to help you achieve higher scores. If you need specific assistance, I am here to support you on your EcoVadis journey. Let’s work together. Here’s how I can assist you. 

To quote EcoVadis: “An EcoVadis medal is an acknowledgement of achievement relative to other assessed companies across the EcoVadis database.”

Below are the requirements for your company to obtain an EcoVadis Bronze medal. There are many steps to achieving an EcoVadis Bronze medal.

Bronze is only reserved for the top 35% of performers. In 2023, EcoVadis generated 47,000 new scorecards, so there is plenty of competition. If you are new to EcoVadis or want to improve quickly, consider signing up for EcoVadis Essentials, a free course to help improve your rating. 

EcoVadis Bronze Medal Requirements

1. Complete the entire EcoVadis assessment process
Thoroughly fill out the questionnaire and provide supporting documentation across the four themes - Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.

2. Achieve an overall EcoVadis score that places you in the top 35% of companies assessed, which corresponds to a score between the 65th and 84th percentile ranks.

3. Score a minimum of 30 points in each of the four sustainability themes evaluated by EcoVadis.

4. Meet all other eligibility criteria set by EcoVadis, which may include clearing certain checks related to their 360° Watch Findings on issues like corruption, human rights violations, spills and more.

5. Companies in specific industries may not be eligible for Bronze or other medals based on EcoVadis' guidelines, such as tobacco, weapons, coal mining. .

In summary, the key threshold for the EcoVadis Bronze medal is an overall score, placing your company in the top 35% of their global rankings while meeting the minimum theme score requirements of 30 and clearing additional eligibility checks.

 The Bronze medal indicates that your company has implemented sustainable policies and tangible actions across operations to be recognised among EcoVadis' top performers. It serves as a mark of achievement in sustainability management relative to other companies.

My commitment is to help you achieve higher scores. If you need specific assistance, I am here to support you on your EcoVadis journey. Let’s work together. Here’s how I can assist you. 

To quote EcoVadis: “An EcoVadis medal is an acknowledgement of achievement relative to other assessed companies across the EcoVadis database.”

Below are the requirements for your company to obtain an EcoVadis Silver medal. Silver is only reserved for the top 15% of performers. In 2023, EcoVadis generated 47,000 new scorecards, so there is plenty of competition. If you are new to EcoVadis or want to improve your score, consider signing up for EcoVadis Essentials, a free course to help improve your rating. 

EcoVadis Silver Medal Requirements

1. Complete the entire EcoVadis assessment process
Thoroughly fill out the questionnaire and provide supporting documentation across the four themes - Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.

2. Achieve an overall EcoVadis score that places you in the top 15% of companies assessed by EcoVadis globally. This corresponds to scoring between the 85th and 94th percentile ranks.

3. Score a minimum of 30 points in each of the four sustainability themes evaluated by EcoVadis.

4. Meet all other eligibility criteria set by EcoVadis, which may include clearing certain checks related to their 360° Watch Findings on issues like corruption, human rights violations, spills and more.

5. Companies in specific industries may not be eligible for Silver or other medals based on EcoVadis' guidelines, such as tobacco, weapons, coal mining.

In summary, the key threshold for the EcoVadis Silver medal is an overall score placing your company in the top 15% of EcoVadis' global rankings, while meeting minimum theme score requirements and clearing additional eligibility checks.

The Silver medal indicates that your company has implemented advanced sustainable policies and tangible actions across operations, which has earned it recognition among the top 85th and 94th percentiles of performers assessed by EcoVadis.

My commitment is to help you achieve higher scores. If you need specific assistance, I am here to support you on your EcoVadis journey. Let’s work together. Here’s how I can assist you. 

To quote EcoVadis: “An EcoVadis medal is an acknowledgement of achievement relative to other assessed companies across the EcoVadis database.”

Below are the requirements for your company to obtain an EcoVadis Gold medal. Gold is only reserved for the top 5% of performers. In 2023, EcoVadis generated 47,000 new scorecards, so there is plenty of competition. If you are new to EcoVadis and are dreaming of a Gold medal, consider signing up for EcoVadis Essentials, a free course to help improve your rating. 

EcoVadis Gold Medal Requirements

1. Complete the entire EcoVadis assessment process
Thoroughly fill out the questionnaire and provide supporting documentation across the four themes - Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.

2. Achieve an overall EcoVadis score that places your company in the top 5% of all companies assessed by EcoVadis globally. This corresponds to scoring at or above the 95th percentile rank.

3. Meet EcoVadis' minimum score requirements of 30 points in each of the four sustainability themes evaluated.

4. Meet all other eligibility criteria set by EcoVadis, which may include clearing certain checks related to their 360° Watch Findings on issues like corruption, human rights violations, spills and more.

5. Companies in specific industries may not be eligible for Gold or other medals based on EcoVadis' guidelines, such as tobacco, weapons, coal mining.

The key threshold for the EcoVadis Gold medal is an overall score placing your company in the top 5% of EcoVadis' global rankings while meeting minimum theme score requirements of 30 points and clearing additional eligibility checks.

The Gold medal indicates your company has implemented advanced sustainable policies and tangible actions across operations to be recognized among the top 5% of performers assessed by EcoVadis globally.

Continuous improvement is the fuel that drives you to maintain and enhance your sustainability credentials over time. Learn more about key drivers, common pitfalls and practical strategies to build your company's continuous improvement muscle in our comprehensive post. 

My commitment is to help you achieve higher scores. If you need specific assistance, I am here to support you on your EcoVadis journey. Let’s work together. Here’s how I can assist you. 

EcoVadis states: “An EcoVadis medal is an acknowledgement of achievement relative to other assessed companies across the EcoVadis database.”

Below are the requirements for your company to obtain an EcoVadis Platinum medal. Platinum is reserved for the top 1% of performers. If you already have Platinum, you don’t need my help. In 2023, EcoVadis generated 47,000 new scorecards, so there is plenty of competition. If you don’t have yet have Platinum a platinum rating, or if you are new to EcoVadis, consider signing up for EcoVadis Essentials, a free course to help improve your rating. 

EcoVadis Platinum Medal Requirements

1. Complete the full EcoVadis assessment process
Thoroughly fill out the questionnaire and provide supporting documentation across the four themes - Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.

2. Achieve an overall EcoVadis score that places your company in the top 1% of all companies assessed by EcoVadis globally. This corresponds to scoring at or above the 99th percentile rank.

3. Meet EcoVadis' minimum score requirements of 30 points in each of the four sustainability themes evaluated.

4. Meet all other eligibility criteria set by EcoVadis, which may include clearing certain checks related to EcoVadis’ 360° Watch Findings on issues like corruption, human rights violations, spills and more.

5. Companies in specific industries may not be eligible for Platinum or other medals based on EcoVadis' guidelines, such as tobacco, weapons, coal mining.

In summary, the key threshold for the EcoVadis Platinum medal is an overall score placing your company in the top 1% of EcoVadis' global rankings, while meeting minimum theme score requirements of 30 and clearing additional eligibility checks.

The Platinum medal indicates your company has implemented exceptional sustainable policies and tangible actions across operations to be recognised as one of the top 1% of performers assessed by EcoVadis globally.

Continuous improvement is the fuel that drives you to maintain and enhance your sustainability credentials over time. Learn more about key drivers, common pitfalls and practical strategies to build your company's continuous improvement muscle in our comprehensive post. 

My commitment is to help you achieve higher scores. If you need specific assistance, I am here to support you on your EcoVadis journey. Let’s work together. Here’s how I can assist you. 

You can access your company’s EcoVadis account, complete assessments, view scorecards, and manage your sustainability ratings and data through EcoVadis' dedicated assessment platform.

Steps to log in into EcoVadis

1. Go to https://idp.ecovadis-survey.com/
2. Enter your username/email and password in the login fields provided.
3. If you have forgotten your password, click the "Forgot your password?" link to reset it.
4. Once logged in, you’ll see your rating and realise you need to start improving your scores.
5. Sign up for EcoVadis Essentials, a free email-based course to learn how to improve your score and rating quickly.

Some additional tips:

• Your username is the email address associated with your EcoVadis account.
• If you need assistance logging in or accessing your account, you can contact EcoVadis customer support at [email protected].
• The EcoVadis score and rating details will be visible once logged into your company's account dashboard.

In summary, to log in to your EcoVadis account, simply visit https://idp.ecovadis-survey.com/ enter your username/email, and password, and you'll be able to easily access your company's sustainability assessment, scorecard, and related data within the EcoVadis platform.

My commitment is to help you achieve higher scores. If you need specific assistance, I am here to support you on your EcoVadis journey. Let’s work together. Here’s how I can assist you. 

We can all use a few EcoVadis questionnaire tips to complete the questionnaire effectively. I share many tips in EcoVadis Essentials, a free email-based course that will help you improve your EcoVadis score. 

Steps to Complete the EcoVadis Questionnaire

1. Understand the structure and themes
The questionnaire is customised based on your company's industry, size, and location. The EcoVadis questionnaire covers 21 sustainability indicators across four main themes: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.

2. Follow EcoVadis Guidelines
Refer to EcoVadis’ resources and guidance on how to accurately interpret questions and provide responses according to their instructions and nuance.

3. Allocate sufficient time
Thoroughly completing the questionnaire can take several weeks or even months. Don't rush through it. Allocate adequate time for preparation, gathering documentation, and thoughtful responses. I recommend downloading an Excel version of your questionnaire so you can prepare your EcoVadis assessment process long before officially requesting your assessment through the platform.

4. Provide comprehensive evidence
Up to 55 supporting documents can be uploaded as evidence. To demonstrate a comprehensive sustainability approach, provide a balanced mix of policies, action plans, performance data, certifications, and audited reports.

5. Use comment boxes effectively
Use the comment boxes provided with each question to give context, clarify processes, explain challenges faced, or highlight any specific sustainability priorities or recognitions.

6. Pay attention to detail
Ensure you understand each question clearly. Upload the correct and compatible documentation as required, as failure to provide proper evidence can lead to lost points.

7. Tell your sustainability story
Approach the questionnaire as an opportunity to narrate your company's sustainability journey, progress, and commitment through thoughtful and accurate responses.

8. Get Expert Assistance
The EcoVadis assessment process can be daunting and overwhelming. You might need some help. My commitment is to help you achieve higher scores. Take a look at the free resources available on this website including EcoVadis Essentials. If you need specific assistance, I am here to support you on your EcoVadis journey. Let’s work together. Here’s how I can assist you. 

In summary, to complete the EcoVadis questionnaire effectively, follow these steps: understand the questionnaire structure and themes, allocate sufficient time, and provide comprehensive evidence.

Downloading the EcoVadis Questionnaire in PDF format is useful if you want to review your last assessment, and find ways to start improving. Since you’re thinking about how to improve, why not sign up for EcoVadis Essentials, a free email-based course that will help you improve your EcoVadis score. 

Steps to Download the EcoVadis Questionnaire PDF

1. Go to https://idp.ecovadis-survey.com/ and log into your EcoVadis account.

2. Once logged in, you should see your company's dashboard with details about your EcoVadis assessment and scorecard.

3. Look for a button or link that says "Download Questionnaire" or something similar.

4. Click on the "Download Questionnaire" button/link.

5. You will be prompted to select a format to download the completed questionnaire in - choose PDF.

6. The PDF file containing your company's most recent assessment responses will then download to your computer.

Some additional notes:
 

• You can only download the questionnaire PDF after your company's EcoVadis scorecard has been published.
   
• The questionnaire PDF shows all the questions asked and the answers/documentation your company provided during the assessment.
   
• An Excel format is also be available to download the questionnaire data in addition to PDF.
   
• Download the Excel format to prepare your next submission. Download the PDF to review your last submission.

In summary, by logging into your EcoVadis account at https://idp.ecovadis-survey.com/ navigating to your company's assessment section, and clicking the "Download questionnaire" option, you can obtain a PDF copy of the completed questionnaire for your records.

My commitment is to help you achieve higher scores. If you need specific assistance, I am here to support you on your EcoVadis journey. Let’s work together. Here’s how I can assist you. 

Navigating the EcoVadis questionnaire can be daunting and overwhelming. I share many tips in EcoVadis Essentials, a free email-based course that will help you improve your EcoVadis score. 

Steps to Navigate the EcoVadis Questionnaire

1. Understand the structure and themes
The questionnaire is customised based on your company's industry, size, and location. The EcoVadis questionnaire covers 21 sustainability indicators across four main themes: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.

2. Follow EcoVadis Guidelines
Refer to EcoVadis’ resources and guidance on how to accurately interpret questions and provide responses according to their instructions and nuance.

3. Allocate sufficient time
Thoroughly completing the questionnaire can take several weeks or even months. Don't rush through it. Allocate adequate time for preparation, gathering documentation, and thoughtful responses. I recommend downloading an Excel version of your questionnaire so you can prepare your EcoVadis assessment process long before officially requesting your assessment through the platform.

4. Provide comprehensive evidence
Up to 55 supporting documents can be uploaded as evidence. To demonstrate a comprehensive sustainability approach, provide a balanced mix of policies, action plans, performance data, certifications, and audited reports.

5. Use comment boxes effectively
Use the comment boxes provided with each question to give context, clarify processes, explain challenges faced, or highlight any specific sustainability priorities or recognitions.

6. Pay attention to detail
Ensure you understand each question clearly. Upload the correct and compatible documentation as required, as failure to provide proper evidence can lead to lost points.

7. Tell your sustainability story
Approach the questionnaire as an opportunity to narrate your company's sustainability journey, progress, and commitment through thoughtful and accurate responses.

8. Get Expert Assistance
The EcoVadis assessment process can be daunting and overwhelming. You might need some help. My commitment is to help you achieve higher scores. Take a look at the free resources available on this website and sign up for the free EcoVadis Essentials course. If you need specific assistance, I am here to support you on your EcoVadis journey. Let’s work together. Here’s how I can assist you. 

In summary, to complete the EcoVadis questionnaire effectively, follow these steps: understand the questionnaire structure and themes, allocate sufficient time, and provide comprehensive evidence.

There is no such thing as an "EcoVadis certificate". EcoVadis is a globally recognized assessment platform and one of the world's most comprehensive sustainability rating tools. It evaluates companies, but not as a certification program.

The confusion might come from the former EcoVadis Certificate Download option. This was a one-page document, that was phased out in February 2024. Here is what it looked like:

EcoVadis provides sustainability ratings and scorecards to companies but does not issue a formal certification.

EcoVadis Assessment and Rating Process Steps

1. Register on the EcoVadis website (www.ecovadis.com)
 

• Create your company profile, provide business activity details, contact information, etc.

2. Complete the EcoVadis questionnaire
 

• You'll receive login credentials to access the platform and questionnaire tailored to your company size, industry, location.
   
• Launch an assessment
   
• The questionnaire covers the four themes - Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, Sustainable Procurement.

3. You provide supporting documentation as evidence.

• Supporting documentation are things like policies, reports, and data reporting on performance and progress.

4. EcoVadis expert analysis
 

• Once submitted, an EcoVadis analyst will evaluate your responses, documentation and cross-reference external sources.
   
• This analysis process typically takes 6-8 weeks (sometimes 8-12 weeks).

5. Receive EcoVadis scorecard and rating
 

• You'll get your overall numeric score (0-100) as well as scores for each theme.
• The scorecard highlights strengths, areas for improvement and suggested corrective actions.

6. Based on your score, you may be awarded an EcoVadis medal.

• Only the top 35% of companies can be awarded a medal like Platinum (top 1%), Gold (top 5%), Silver (top 15%) or Bronze (top 35%).

If you want to learn about how to improve your EcoVadis score and rating, consider signing up for EcoVadis Essentials, a free email-based course. 

You don’t get EcoVadis certified. There is no such thing as an "EcoVadis certification". EcoVadis is a globally recognised assessment platform and one of the world's most comprehensive sustainability rating tools that evaluates companies, but not as a certification program.

The confusion might come from the former EcoVadis Certificate Download option. This was a one-page document, that was phased out in February 2024. Here is what it looked like:

 EcoVadis provides sustainability ratings and scorecards to companies, but does not issue a formal certification.

EcoVadis Assessment and Rating Process Steps

1. Register on the EcoVadis website (www.ecovadis.com)
 

• Create your company profile, provide business activity details, contact information, etc.

2. Complete the EcoVadis questionnaire
 

• You'll receive login credentials to access the platform and questionnaire tailored to your company size, industry, location.
   
• Launch an assessment
   
• The questionnaire covers the four themes - Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, Sustainable Procurement.

3. You provide supporting documentation as evidence.

• Supporting documentation are things like policies, reports, and data reporting on performance and progress.

4. EcoVadis expert analysis
 

• Once submitted, an EcoVadis analyst will evaluate your responses, documentation and cross-reference external sources.
   
• This analysis process typically takes 6-8 weeks (sometimes 8-12 weeks).

5. Receive EcoVadis scorecard and rating
 

• You'll get your overall numeric score (0-100) as well as scores for each theme.
   
• The scorecard highlights strengths, areas for improvement and suggested corrective actions.

6. Based on your score, you may be awarded an EcoVadis medal.

• Only the top 35% of companies can be awarded a medal like Platinum (top 1%), Gold (top 5%), Silver (top 15%) or Bronze (top 35%).

If you want to learn how to improve your EcoVadis score and rating, consider signing up for EcoVadis Essentials, a free email-based course. 

To start an EcoVadis reassessment, review your previous scorecard, establish an improvement plan, gather documentation, log into your EcoVadis account, and initiate the reassessment request. Use your previous EcoVadis score as a benchmark. If you haven’t done so already, sign up for EcoVadis Essentials, a free email-based course to help you improve your EcoVadis scores. 

EcoVadis Reassessment Process Steps

1. Review your previous EcoVadis scorecard
Take time to carefully review the feedback, strengths, weaknesses, and suggested corrective actions outlined in your prior EcoVadis scorecard. This will help you identify areas that need improvement for the reassessment.

2. Establish an improvement plan
Based on the scorecard insights, establish a plan to address the highlighted weaknesses and implement corrective actions before initiating the reassessment process.

3. Monitor relevant KPIs
Identify and continuously track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to the areas you are looking to improve upon. Monitoring metrics will ensure your initiatives remain on track and are achieving the outcomes you need.

4. Gather documentation
Proactively collect and organize all the necessary documentation, reports, policies, certifications that you will need to provide evidence for during the reassessment questionnaire.

5. Log into your EcoVadis account
Visit https://idp.ecovadis-survey.com/ and log into your company's existing EcoVadis account using your credentials.

6. Initiate a reassessment request
From within your account dashboard, there is an button to request or initiate a reassessment for your company. Follow the prompts to kick off the process.

7. Complete the reassessment questionnaire
Once initiated, you will receive the reassessment questionnaire tailored to your company. Thoroughly complete it with updated information and supporting documentation within the provided timeframe.

The key points are to leverage the previous scorecard feedback, implement improvements, gather evidence, and formally request the reassessment through your EcoVadis account well before your current scorecard expires.

My commitment is to help you achieve higher scores. If you need specific assistance, I am here to support you on your EcoVadis journey. Let’s work together. Here’s how I can assist you. 

To check your EcoVadis score, visit the EcoVadis website, log into your account, and navigate to your company's profile page. If your score needs improving, but you don’t know how, sign up for EcoVadis Essentials, a free email-based course to help you improve your EcoVadis scores. 

How to Check Your EcoVadis Rating and Score

1. Visit the EcoVadis website at https://idp.ecovadis-survey.com/.

2. Navigate to your company’s profile page.

3. Your EcoVadis profile page shows your overall score, as well as the theme-specific scores.

4. If you are eligible, you can also find your badge and medal ratings on this page (Fast-Mover, Committed, Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum).

Some other important points:

• Your company's score will only be available if you have undergone EcoVadis' evaluation process and your scorecard is within the validity period.
• From within your account, you can share your company's EcoVadis scorecard with customers and business partners active on the platform. You can also download a PDF to share with customers and partners off the platform (but not on all subscription tiers!).
• Many companies do not publicly promote or share their EcoVadis scores. I hope you do start sharing. Every company is on a journey. Being open about your performance builds trust, catalyzes the improvement process, and attracts partners that may be able to help you, or vice versa.

My commitment is to help you achieve higher scores. If you need specific assistance, I am here to support you on your EcoVadis journey. Let’s work together. Here’s how I can assist you. 

If you want to benefit from sustainability, keep improving your EcoVadis score and rating. But, the EcoVadis scoring system is not completely transparent. Sign up for EcoVadis Essentials, a free email-based course, to help you improve your EcoVadis score quickly. 

EcoVadis Score Improvement Strategies

1. Prioritise Low-Scoring Themes
Focus first on strengthening the themes (Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, Sustainable Procurement) with lower scores relative to your overall score. Improving weaker themes will likely have the most significant impact on raising your overall scores and rating.

2. Address Gaps in Policies and Processes
Many areas for improvement stem from a lack of formal policies, documented processes, or quantitative targets. Develop comprehensive policies and processes aligned with EcoVadis principles and best practices, especially for highly weighted Activated Criteria.

3. Strengthen Evidence and Documentation
Provide comprehensive and valid evidence covering the latest reporting period to support your questionnaire responses. Common gaps include declaring actions without proof of implementation, submitting incomplete/outdated documents, or neglecting to upload supporting documents.

4. Leverage Scorecard Feedback
Carefully review the feedback, strengths, weaknesses and suggested corrective actions outlined in your EcoVadis scorecard. Don’t forget to look at the comments the EcoVadis analyst made about your assessment. Prioritise addressing high-impact areas with major weaknesses first.

5. Establish KPI Monitoring
Identify and continuously track relevant sustainability KPIs to ensure your initiatives remain on track and to report performance.

6. Prepare Data Collection
Anticipate data requirements well in advance and proactively gather/organise necessary information for a smooth reassessment process.

7. Communicate Policies and Progress
Ensure sustainability policies are actively communicated throughout your company and externally. Report on quantitative performance results against targets.

By systematically addressing weaknesses, strengthening management systems, providing robust documentation, and continuously monitoring progress, companies can drive meaningful improvements in their EcoVadis rating over time.

Continuous improvement is the fuel that drives you to maintain and enhance your sustainability credentials over time. Learn more about key drivers, common pitfalls and practical strategies to build your company's continuous improvement muscle. 

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Preparing well for your EcoVadis assessment is half the battle. Here are some common mistakes you should avoid when improving your EcoVadis scores. Also, sign up for EcoVadis Essentials, a free email-based course, to help you improve your EcoVadis score quickly. 

Avoid these EcoVadis mistakes

1. Not leveraging the scorecard feedback effectively
The EcoVadis scorecard provides detailed insights, strengths, weaknesses, and suggested areas for improvement. The EcoVadis analyst may also make comments related to improvements. Failing to thoroughly review and act upon this feedback is a missed opportunity.

2. Waiting too long to start improvement initiatives
Companies often approach consultants just before their reassessment, leaving little time to implement meaningful changes, or to be strategic about the overall approach. Begin working on improvement plans immediately after receiving after receiving your scorecard.

3. Lack of clear roles and responsibilities
Not assigning clear ownership for sustainability initiatives, data collection, and responding to the EcoVadis questionnaire can lead to siloed efforts and incomplete information.

4. Insufficient evidence and documentation
Uploading inadequate, outdated or irrelevant documentation can result in criteria being scored incorrectly. Comprehensive evidence aligned with EcoVadis requirements is crucial.

5. Overlooking criteria EcoVadis activated for your company's industry
EcoVadis identifies specific sustainability issues based on your industry. Prioritise and comprehensively address these specific issues to maximise your EcoVadis scores.

For a more in-depth blog post about common EcoVadis mistakes and how to avoid them.

 My commitment is to help you achieve higher scores. If you need specific assistance, I am here to support you on your EcoVadis journey. Let’s work together. Here’s how I can assist you. 

Here are some examples of policies to achieve EcoVadis success. Sign up for EcoVadis Essentials, a free email-based course, that includes content about how to create policies for EcoVadis. 

EcoVadis Policy Requirements

1. Code of Ethics
This policy outlines your company's ethical principles, values and standards of conduct. It serves as a moral compass covering integrity, respect, and corporate responsibility.

2. Code of Conduct
The Code of Conduct sets specific rules and requirements for employee behaviour, addressing issues like harassment, discrimination, data privacy, use of company resources, and consequences for violations.

3. Environmental Policy
An Environmental Policy articulates the company's commitment to environmental stewardship. It covers topics like energy efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainable materials sourcing and outlines strategies with quantifiable targets to achieve environmental goals.

4. Labor & Human Rights Policy
This policy guides your company's approach to labour practices, working conditions, employee health and safety, non-discrimination, and respect for human rights across operations and supply chains.

5. Sustainable Procurement Policy
A Sustainable Procurement Policy outlines how your company integrates environmental and social criteria into its purchasing decisions and supplier management processes.

6. Anti-Corruption Policy
This policy is focused on preventing corrupt practices and establishes rules around interactions with government officials, gift-giving, conflicts of interest, and mechanisms for reporting bribery, fraud, and kickbacks violations.

There are more, but these are the main ones. To get maximum scores on the EcoVadis policies criteria, ensure your policies comprehensively address all the relevant areas that EcoVadis evaluates for your industry sector. A balanced mix of robust policies, concrete actions, performance metrics, and audits is recommended to demonstrate a comprehensive sustainability approach to EcoVadis analysts.

For a bit more depth, here is a blog post about the key EcoVadis Policies for EcoVadis success.

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EcoVadis was founded in Paris in 2007 and has maintained its corporate headquarters there since its inception.

Address: 43 Avenue De La Grande Armee, Paris 16, Île-De-France 75116, France.

If you want to learn about how to improve your EcoVadis score and rating, consider signing up for EcoVadis Essentials, a free email-based course. 

My commitment is to help you achieve higher scores. If you need specific assistance, I am here to support you on your EcoVadis journey. Let’s work together. Here’s how I can assist you. 

EcoVadis has been headquartered in Paris, France, since it’s founding in 2007.

Address: 43 Avenue De La Grande Armee, Paris 16, Île-De-France 75116, France.

EcoVadis Global Offices

•  United States of America
• United Kingdom
• Hong Kong
• Mauritius
• Poland
• Canada
• Germany
• Japan
• Spain
• Singapore

My commitment is to help you achieve higher scores. If you need specific assistance, I am here to support you on your EcoVadis journey. Let’s work together. Here’s how I can assist you. 

A frequent criticism is that EcoVadis customer support is difficult to contact and that response times are slow. To contact EcoVadis, use these primary methods. Please note that this information can change at any time, so be sure to check the EcoVadis website, too.

If you want to ask EcoVadis about how to get higher scores, considersigning up for EcoVadis Essentials, a free email-based course, to help you improve your EcoVadis score quickly. 

EcoVadis Contact Information

 EcoVadis Phone Numbers
 

• Customer Service Number: +1 (917) 398-3333 (New York, NY, USA)
• Headquarters: +33 1 82 28 88 88 (Paris, France)
• Media Inquiries: +1 (617) 969-9192 (Corporate Ink, USA)

EcoVadis Email Addresses

• Customer Service: [email protected]
• General Inquiries: [email protected]
• Legal: [email protected]
• Media/Press: [email protected], [email protected]
• Sales/Reservations: [email protected]

Main Office Addresses

• Corporate Headquarters: 43 Avenue De La Grande Armee, Paris 16, Île-De-France 75116, France.
• USA Office: EcoVadis, Inc. USA, 60 Broad St, Ste 2406, New York, NY 10004, USA

In summary, the main ways to reach EcoVadis are via their customer service phone number and email for general inquiries, with separate emails for specific departments like legal, media, and sales. You can also try to contact them publicly through social media channels.

My commitment is to help you achieve higher scores. If you need specific assistance, I am here to support you on your EcoVadis journey. Let’s work together. Here’s how I can assist you. 

Like many things in life, it depends. Rated companies must pay an annual EcoVadis subscription cost. But before you subscribe, come and explore the EcoVadis assessment methodology and learn how to improve your EcoVadis score and rating quickly. Sign up for EcoVadis Essentials, a free email-based course. 

EcoVadis pricing information

1. Annual Assessment: EcoVadis analysts will analyse your assessment to review your company's sustainability practices.

 2. Access to the EcoVadis Platform 

• Your scorecard 
• Collaboration and improvement tools, such as the Corrective Action Plan feature

3. Additional Resources 

• Educational videos 
• A comprehensive glossary and more

4. Performance Sharing: The capability to share your company's performance with all customer requests.

According to the EcoVadis pricing page, the Premium, Select, and Corporate subscription levels provide additional features over the Basic subscription.

A brief word about the Basic subscription. Think back to your student days, when you studied hard and ensured your expensive school fees were not wasted. And you did it, you aced your exams! On graduation day the school proclaimed: “Congratulations on your excellent grades! You are one of our best! However, your transcript will remain confidential. You can’t publish it in your resume or job applications unless you upgrade to our premium package.”

This is roughly what EcoVadis does with the Basic subscription. It’s silly, not very customer-centric and I wouldn’t be surprised if it does them more harm than good.

The exact pricing for Corporate plans is not provided, but they are higher tiers aimed at larger enterprises and offer more advanced features and services.

Some additional points on pricing:

• Multi-year commitment discounts are available
• Pricing is subject to change annually based on inflation and country

My commitment is to help you achieve higher scores. If you need specific assistance, I am here to support you on your EcoVadis journey. Let’s work together. Here’s how I can assist you. 

You can pay your EcoVadis subscription fee online through the EcoVadis platform using a credit card, bank transfer, or PayPal. This information might change at any time, so please check the EcoVadis website for the latest.

What won’t change is that you need to start improving your score so you can impress your customers. That’s why you should sign up for EcoVadis Essentials, a free email-based course, to help you improve your EcoVadis score quickly. 

EcoVadis Payment Methods

1. Online Payment
Payments go through Stripe, Paypal or Alipay. Companies can pay their EcoVadis subscription fee online through the platform using a credit card (including Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, and American Express).

2. Bank Transfer
EcoVadis also accepts payment via bank transfer/wire transfer to its bank accounts. EcoVadis exclusively issues invoices in Euros (€) or US Dollars (USD).

3. Annual Invoicing
You will receive an annual invoice from EcoVadis for their subscription renewal. The invoice will contain the payment instructions and due date.

4. Multi-Year Discounts
EcoVadis offers discounted subscription rates if you choose to pay upfront for multiple years, rather than annually.

After making the payment, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from EcoVadis with proof of payment details.

Initiate the payment process well before the subscription expiration date to ensure uninterrupted access to EcoVadis’ services.

My commitment is to help you achieve higher scores. If you need specific assistance, I am here to support you on your EcoVadis journey. Let’s work together. Here’s how I can assist you. 

However, there is a large and exponentially growing network of companies using EcoVadis, its platform, and its services. You are here because you are on EcoVadis, too, and if not, you probably will be soon.

As the network grows, its magnetic pull becomes stronger, hoovering up a growing share of the world’s supply chains. As you get pulled in, it is important to remember that the way to stand out amongst the crowd, is to improve your score and rating more quickly than the others. By signing up for EcoVadis Essentials, a free email-based course, you can learn how to do this effectively and efficiently, giving you a competitive edge. 

EcoVadis User Statistics

• Up to the end of December 2023, the EcoVadis buyers database contained 1,200 enterprise customers (BUYERS) who use the EcoVadis platform to manage sustainability in their supply chains, representing a total procurement spend of Euro 2.1 trillion (+22% compared to 2022).
• Up to the end of December 2023, the EcoVadis suppliers database contained over 130,000 ratings of companies across more than 180 countries and 220 industries.
• In 2023 alone, EcoVadis published 47,000 new sustainability scorecards, +18% compared to 2022.
• Around 125 million workers are represented across the EcoVadis network and global supply chains (this is +40% compared to 2022).

So in summary, over 1,200 enterprise customers and 130,000 companies globally use EcoVadis for sustainability assessments as of the end of 2023, a number that continues to grow exponentially.

My commitment is to help you achieve higher scores. If you need specific assistance, I am here to support you on your EcoVadis journey. Let’s work together. Here’s how I can assist you. 

EcoVadis assessments don’t work with a due date. However, scorecards are only valid for 12 months. So, if you want an active scorecard throughout time, you need to reassess before your current scorecard expires. Before you reassess you should improve your sustainability management systems. By signing up for EcoVadis Essentials, a free email-based course to help you improve your score and rating.Higher ratings give you a competitive edge. 

EcoVadis Scorecard Validity and Reassessment

• EcoVadis scorecards are valid for 12 months following publication. In EcoVadis’ preferred world you undergo reassessment annually.
• EcoVadis advises subscribers to take a proactive approach to the reassessment process. By initiating reassessment before your current scorecard expires, you can ensure an up-to-date sustainability rating for stakeholders.
• Before starting reassessment, work on implementing changes by 1) reviewing guidance in your previous scorecard and 2) establishing a progress report based on corrective actions implemented since the prior assessment. This is how you show progress.
• Unlike other sustainability ratings companies, such as CDP and S&P Dow Jones Sustainability Index, EcoVadis does not have a universal submission due date for companies. However, EcoVadis’ methodology implies that ratings need to be renewed annually.

My commitment is to help you achieve higher scores. If you need specific assistance, I am here to support you on your EcoVadis journey. Let’s work together. Here’s how I can assist you. 

Unlike some other sustainability ratings companies, such as CDP and S&P Dow Jones Sustainability Index, there is no universal EcoVadis submission deadline. Once initiated, the standard process allows around three weeks to complete the questionnaire, with flexibility for extensions.

To retain an active rating, you must re-initiate the full assessment process before your current scorecard expires. Before you reassess you should improve your sustainability management systems. By signing up for EcoVadis Essentials, a free email-based course, you can learn how to do this. Higher ratings give you a competitive edge. 

Understanding EcoVadis Submission Deadlines

1. Download the EcoVadis questionnaire Excel before you initiate the EcoVadis assessment process so you can start working on the questions earlier.

2. When you initiate the standard EcoVadis assessment process, you are generally given 3 weeks to complete and submit the questionnaire after it is opened.

3. If you need more time to gather documentation and complete the questionnaire within that initial 3-week window, you can request an extension from EcoVadis through the portal.

4. Once you submit your completed questionnaire, EcoVadis's expert analysis phase usually takes 6-8 weeks before they receive their scorecard and rating.
Note: There have been periods where I experienced lead times of 8-12 weeks in the past.

5. Your EcoVadis scorecard is valid for 12 months after you receive it. To maintain your rating, you need to undergo reassessment before this 12-month period ends. To be clear, I’ve seen many companies not bothering to do this or not being able to keep up with this cadence (while implementing sufficient improvements between submissions).

6. EcoVadis also makes use of assessment campaigns, where requesting companies invite multiple trading partners (suppliers) simultaneously. These types of campaigns have different lead times. Learn about EcoVadis Assessment Campaigns. 

My commitment is to help you achieve higher scores. If you need specific assistance, I am here to support you on your EcoVadis journey. Let’s work together. Here’s how I can assist you. 

Every company’s EcoVadis journey is unique. Below you’ll find some typical timelines for the EcoVadis assessment process. But let’s face it. You’ve got many other sustainability and compliance-related projects to complete throughout the year, like preparing your UNGC CoP submission, drafting your sustainability report, engaging in other sustainability rating programs. If you want to learn about how to schedule these throughout the year in a logical fashion where the output of one feeds into the next, then consider signing up for EcoVadis Essentials, a free e-mail-based course about improving your EcoVadis rating. 

EcoVadis Assessment Process Steps

1. Questionnaire Completion:

• You have 3 weeks to complete the EcoVadis questionnaire after initiation. 
• However, it is common for companies to request an extension from EcoVadis if you need more time to gather documentation and thoroughly answer the questions.

2. Expert Analysis by EcoVadis:

• Once you submit your company’s completed questionnaire and supporting documents, the expert analysis phase by EcoVadis typically takes 6-8 weeks.
• This analysis timeframe can vary depending on the complexity of your company's information and the number of documents submitted.
• I have also experienced 8-12 weeks in the past.

3. Validity Period of Scorecard: 

• After the expert analysis, you will receive your EcoVadis scorecard which is valid for 12 months.
• To maintain an active EcoVadis rating, you need to undergo reassessment annually before you current scorecard expires.

In summary, the key timelines are 3 weeks for initial questionnaire completion (you can request extensions). 6-8 weeks for EcoVadis' expert analysis (usually). Scorecards have a 12-month validity period. Annual reassessment required to renew rating.

The full cycle from starting the questionnaire to receiving the scorecard can take around 2-4 months, with the expert analysis being the longest phase at 6-8 weeks typically. Companies then need to repeat this process annually for reassessment within the 12-month validity window. You are on the treadmill of continuous improvement.

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EcoVadis covers over 200 purchasing categories or business activities across 10 broad industry divisions. The industry divisions and some examples of the specific ISIC (International Standard Industrial Classification) categories covered are:

Understanding EcoVadis Industry Divisions

1. Food & Beverage
Examples: Manufacture of dairy products, grain mill products, wines, animal feeds, and processing of meat/fish/fruits/vegetables.

2. Light Manufacturing
Examples: Manufacture of footwear, furniture, jewellery, textiles, pulp/paper, and wood products.

3. Transport
Examples: Air transport, road transport, water transport, warehousing, and logistics services.

4. ICT (Information and Communication Technology)
Examples: Publishing, broadcasting, telecommunications, software, and data processing.

5. Finance, Legal, Consulting
Examples: Financial services, insurance, legal/accounting activities, and management consulting.

6. Primary Materials
Examples: Animal production, aquaculture, mining, and quarrying.

7. Construction
Examples: Civil engineering projects, construction of buildings, completion and finishing of buildings, and demolition.

8. Wholesale, Services and Professionals
Examples: Accommodation, Advertising and Market Research, Packaging activities, Retail, Wholesale, and more.

9. Heavy Manufacturing
Examples: Manufacture of basic metals, chemicals, and petroleum products.

10. Advanced Manufacturing
Examples: Manufacture of machinery, computers, electronics, and automotive.

You can access the complete list of over 200 specific ISIC codes across these 10 industry divisions that EcoVadis uses to categorise companies for its customised sustainability assessments and ratings. The assessments adapt the criteria weightings based on the primary ISIC category your company falls under.

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You’ve done the assessment and received your scorecard. Now you want to share your EcoVadis rating logo far and wide. Remember improving your EcoVadis score is more important. By signing up for EcoVadis Essentials, a free email-based course, you can learn how to do this. Higher ratings give you a competitive edge. 

So how do you share and EcoVadis scorecard you are happy with? There are several ways for you to do this, depending on your subscription tier. You may be limited in your EcoVadis scorecard sharing.

Sharing your EcoVadis scorecard

1. Through the EcoVadis Platform

• Grant access when you receive requests from trading partners through the EcoVadis platform, typically business partners or companies in your supply chain.
• Click "Share my scorecard" next to the company's name in your EcoVadis account. This will share the scorecard with all EcoVadis platform users at that company.

2. Manage Permissions

• You can manage permissions through your EcoVadis account to control who can access your scorecard and supporting documents.
• Document access: You can grant access to supporting documents like policies, reports, certifications. Most companies don’t do this.

3. Public Access

• For Premium, Select, or Corporate EcoVadis subscriptions, companies can share their scorecard publicly.
• Some third-party platforms like supply chain management software can integrate with EcoVadis to display a company's scorecard, with the company's consent.
• You can download your EcoVadis Scorecard PDF and share it off platform.

As you can see, the devil is in the details of your EcoVadis subscription, so I suggest you look at EcoVadis’ website to see how and what you can share depending on your subscription.

My commitment is to help you achieve higher scores. If you need specific assistance, I am here to support you on your EcoVadis journey. Let’s work together. Here’s how I can assist you.