EcoVadis Assessment
EcoVadis is a platform that assesses the sustainability performance of companies across four key areas: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement, providing a score and highlighting areas for improvement.
What it is:
- Sustainability Assessment: Evaluates a company's environmental, labor, and ethical performance.
- Global Network: Includes over 80,000 rated companies and serves over 1,400 sustainable procurement programs worldwide.
- Scorecard: Provides a score from 0 to 100, with potential medals and badges for high performers.
- Methodology: Based on international standards like GRI, ISO 26000, and the Global Compact principles.

Focus Areas
- Environment: Evaluates carbon footprint, waste management, and environmental policies.
- Labor & Human Rights: Assesses employee treatment, diversity, and workplace conditions.
- Ethics: Reviews anti-corruption policies, fair business practices, and integrity standards.
- Sustainable Procurement: Analyzes supplier sustainability practices and responsible sourcing.
How It Works
- Questionnaire: Companies complete an EcoVadis questionnaire, providing details about their sustainability practices.
- Assessment: EcoVadis experts review the information and provide a sustainability rating.
- Scorecard: Companies receive a detailed performance report highlighting strengths and improvement areas.
- Medals and Badges: Companies demonstrating strong sustainability performance can earn medals and badges recognized by EcoVadis.
- Actionable Insights: The assessment offers improvement recommendations and action plans.
Benefits of EcoVadis Assessment
- Sustainability Improvement: Helps identify areas to enhance sustainability practices.
- Benchmarking: Allows companies to compare their performance against industry peers.
- Supply Chain Risk Management: Assists in evaluating and mitigating sustainability risks in the supply chain.
- Enhanced Reputation: A high EcoVadis rating boosts credibility and attracts customers and investors.
- Communication Tool: The EcoVadis Communications Kit supports companies in promoting their sustainability achievements internally and externally.