Environment
Energy and emissions (including your carbon footprint), water, waste, biodiversity and product life cycle.
EcoVadis · 4 themes · 21 criteria · 7 management indicators
Prepare EcoVadis with every criterion linked to its evidence
An EcoVadis project with the criteria sorted by theme. Each criterion shows whether it has a policy, action, certification and coverage, Leia tells you which evidence is missing and the same project shows which suppliers have responded.
- Criteria covered, weak or empty
- Leia tells you what each criterion is missing
- Evidence valid or due for review
- Suppliers with their risk and emissions
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What you get asked
Who asks you for EcoVadis and where it gets stuck
EcoVadis almost always arrives through a customer. Filling in the questionnaire takes hours; gathering the documents for each theme is what takes weeks.
Your customer Your EcoVadis scorecard, often with a medal, to approve you as a supplier, renew the contract or score you in a tender. The invitation arrives with a deadline and nobody knows which documents each department holds. The project overview shows the deadline and the days left, and every criterion has an owner.
EcoVadis analyst For each criterion, a policy, implemented actions, valid certificates and how much of the company they cover. Policies get uploaded without actions or results, or with an expired ISO certificate. Each criterion shows policy, action, certification and coverage, documents show as valid or due for review and Leia says what is missing.
Environment Energy, scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, water and waste, with several years of history. The figure is calculated separately and does not match the one in your CDP or CSRD report. The Dashboard shows those metrics with their criterion code and the change against the previous year, using your footprint data in Dcycle.
Procurement How you assess and monitor your suppliers on social and environmental practices. It is the theme with the lowest average score, and supplier answers live in email threads. The Suppliers tab shows who has responded, their risk, emissions and spend, and you send the campaign from there.
Annual reassessment Keep or raise your score every 12 months, against a bar set by the rest of the market. Every year the same document gets hunted down in different folders. Evidence stays in its criterion and the overview counts how many files need attention.
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Product
From an empty criterion to the evidence the analyst asks for
Criteria
Every criterion with its policy, action, certificate and coverage
The Criteria tab sorts the criteria by theme: environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement. Each row shows whether the criterion is covered, weak or empty, its answer, the owner and how many attachments it has. When you open it, Leia tells you what is missing, for example that the ISO 14001 certificate expires in two months, and you upload the evidence right there.
- Questionnaire questions linked to each criterion
- The 7 management indicators in the criterion detail
- Linked documents, valid or due for review
Sustainable procurement
Your suppliers, with their response and their risk
The Suppliers tab uses the same table as Dcycle’s supplier risk assessment: contact, sector, response status, risk score, emissions, spend and date sent. You add suppliers, send them the campaign and see who is still missing.
- Responded, pending or expired
- Low, medium or high risk with its score
- Emissions and spend per supplier
Overview and Dashboard
Where your project stands and the metrics behind each theme
The overview shows the reporting period, the organizations included, the deadline and the days left on the questionnaire, the files that need attention, the criteria completed and the suppliers that have responded. The Dashboard groups by theme the metrics you present as results, each with its criterion code and the change against the previous year.
- Scope 1, 2 and 3, energy, water and waste
- Accident rate, training, gender pay gap and whistleblowing cases
- Change against the previous year on every metric
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The rating, explained
What EcoVadis is
EcoVadis is the most widespread sustainability assessment in supply chains. It is not a certification: it is a rating based on a document review. There is no audit at your plant; analysts review the evidence you upload and cross-check it with external information. That is why the real work is gathering and organizing evidence by theme.
EcoVadis in six figures
- 0–100
Scoring scale
The overall score combines the 4 themes, weighted by your industry, size and country.
- 4
Themes assessed
Environment, Labor and human rights, Ethics and Sustainable procurement.
- 4
Medals
Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum. Awarded by percentile, not by a fixed score.
- 21
Criteria
The 4 themes break down into up to 21 criteria tailored to your activity.
- ~130,000
Companies assessed
It is the sustainability rating most requested across large supply chains.
- 6–8 wks
Typical duration
From the moment you submit the questionnaire until you receive the scorecard.
The four scorecard themes
Labor and human rights
Health and safety, working conditions, social dialogue, diversity and human rights across the chain.
Ethics
Anti-corruption, fair competitive practices, responsible information management and data security.
Sustainable procurement
Your suppliers’ social and environmental practices and how you monitor and improve them.
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How it scores
The seven management indicators
Within each theme, EcoVadis evaluates these seven indicators. Each theme weighs differently depending on your industry, size and country, and the questionnaire is tailored: not every company answers the same questions.
Policies (POLI)
Formal commitments and policies, documented and dated, by theme.
Endorsements (ENDO)
External initiatives and standards you commit to (UN Global Compact, SBTi…).
Measures (MESU)
Concrete actions already implemented, not just intentions.
Certifications (CERT)
Valid certificates (ISO 14001, ISO 45001…) that back up your practices.
Coverage (COVE)
How much of the organization your policies and actions actually cover.
Reporting (REPO)
Measurable indicators and results, published and verifiable.
360° Watch findings
External information (press, NGOs, unions) that EcoVadis cross-checks about your company.
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Recognition
EcoVadis medals: score and percentile
Medals depend on your position against every company assessed in the previous 12 months, from any industry and country, calculated on the day your scorecard is published. You also need at least 30 points in each theme. If you repeat your score you can drop a medal without having got worse.
| Recognition | Percentile or threshold | Who gets it |
|---|---|---|
| Platinum | Top 1% | Absolute sustainability leaders |
| Gold | Top 5% | Advanced and consistent performance |
| Silver | Top 15% | Good performance, above average |
| Bronze | Top 35% | Solid practices in development |
| Committed | No medal · score of 45 or above | Companies with strong performance that fall short of a medal |
| Fast Mover | No medal · 34 to 44 with +6 points in 18 months | Companies improving fast from a mid-range baseline |
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Cost
EcoVadis pricing and plans in 2026
The company being assessed pays an annual subscription, not the customer requesting the scorecard. Indicative prices as of 16 September 2026: EcoVadis adjusts them by size, revenue and country, so always confirm the current rate before deciding.
| Plan | Indicative price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | from ~€1,080/year | Full scorecard. No medal or badge. |
| Premium | from ~€1,500/year | Medal or badge, plus the assessment of a few partners. |
| Select | from ~€4,700/year | More partner assessments and priority timelines. |
| Corporate | from ~€7,650/year | Groups and multi-company structures. |
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Step by step
The EcoVadis assessment process
From submitting the questionnaire to receiving the scorecard usually takes 6 to 8 weeks. Before that comes evidence gathering, which is what takes longest.
- 1Registration and scopeYou create the account and confirm which entities and activities are included in the assessment.
- 2Personalized questionnaireEcoVadis adapts the questions to your industry, size and country. There is no single questionnaire.
- 3Evidence gatheringYou collect policies, actions and results by theme. This is the block that takes the most time.
- 4Submission and assessmentAnalysts review your documentation and cross-check external sources (360° Watch).
- 5ScorecardYou receive the score per theme, your strengths, improvement areas and the industry benchmark.
- 6Continuous improvementYou use the action plan to raise your score before the annual reassessment.
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Raise your score
How to improve your EcoVadis score
EcoVadis rewards policies backed by actions and results, and measurable progress year over year. Without energy and emissions data there are no results to show in the environment theme.
1. Evidence map by theme
Link every answer to a policy, an action and a result (P-A-R model): signed and dated policies, implemented actions rather than plans, measurable results and supplier evidence for Sustainable procurement.
2. Gap analysis
Compare what you have with what the scorecard asks for and prioritize by impact: find weak or missing evidence, fix first the gaps that block several answers and version your documentation between reassessments.
3. Improvement cycle
Measure your carbon footprint for the environment theme, assign an owner to each theme and schedule updates before the deadline.
The eight most common mistakes
Mistaking EcoVadis for a certification
It is a rating based on a document review, not a certification audited at your facilities.
Submitting policies without actions or results
A policy on its own scores little. The model rewards policy plus action plus result.
Leaving evidence until the end
Collecting documents by theme takes weeks. Start as soon as you have the questionnaire.
Neglecting Sustainable procurement
It has the lowest average score of the four themes and depends least on your internal management: it forces you to pass requirements on to your suppliers.
Ignoring the 360° Watch
EcoVadis cross-checks press, NGOs and unions. Sanctions or convictions can block the medal even if your score is high enough.
Copying last year’s assessment
The bar is set by the rest of the market. If you repeat your score you can drop a medal without having got worse.
Not measuring your carbon footprint
The environment theme requires energy and emissions data; without measurement there are no results to show.
Inconsistent answers across themes
Different units, periods or scopes across themes undermine the credibility of the whole scorecard.
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Related frameworks
EcoVadis vs CDP, SMETA, B Corp and ISO 26000
They are often confused, but they cover different things. Many share data, so you do not start from scratch.
| Framework | What it is | Relationship with EcoVadis |
|---|---|---|
| CDP | Climate, water and forests questionnaire aimed at investors. | They share environmental data: you can reuse your CDP for the EcoVadis environment theme. |
| SMETA (Sedex) | On-site social audit at the plant. | EcoVadis is document-based and broader (it adds ethics and procurement); SMETA audits factory conditions. |
| B Corp | Certification for purpose-driven companies. | B Corp certifies the whole company; EcoVadis scores by assessment for your B2B customers. |
| ISO 26000 | Social responsibility guidance, not certifiable. | EcoVadis draws on its principles; ISO 26000 gives no score or medal. |
EcoVadis by industry
Manufacturing
Which evidence moves a manufacturer’s score and how to build audit-grade data for customer supplier approval.
Read the guideLogistics
How EcoVadis scores a logistics provider and which data shippers ask for before awarding a contract.
Read the guideFinancial services
How EcoVadis scores banks, insurers and asset managers, and how to trace the environmental data regulators also ask for.
Read the guideConsumer products
How EcoVadis scores FMCG, cosmetics and food brands, and what retailers ask for.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about EcoVadis
What is EcoVadis?
EcoVadis is a sustainability rating that assesses a company’s ESG performance across four themes (Environment, Labor and human rights, Ethics and Sustainable procurement) and assigns a score from 0 to 100. More than 130,000 companies use it, mainly to respond to what their customers request across the supply chain. It is not a certification: it is a document-based assessment built on evidence.
Is EcoVadis a certification?
No. EcoVadis is a rating obtained after a document-based assessment of your policies, actions and results. It does not involve an audit at your facilities, as SMETA and other plant certifications do.
What are the EcoVadis medals and what score do you need?
There are four medals by percentile: Platinum (top 1%), Gold (top 5%), Silver (top 15%) and Bronze (top 35%). EcoVadis does not publish the exact score because it depends on the companies assessed in the previous 12 months. You also need at least 30 points in each of the four themes.
How much does EcoVadis cost?
The company being assessed pays an annual subscription. As a rough guide, the plans run from around €1,080/year (Basic, no medal) to the Corporate plan for groups. EcoVadis adjusts the price by size, revenue and country, so it is worth confirming the current rate.
How long does the EcoVadis assessment take?
Between 6 and 8 weeks from the moment you submit the complete questionnaire with evidence. The part that usually blows the timeline is not the assessment itself, but gathering the documentation by theme.
What exactly does EcoVadis assess?
Four themes broken down into up to 21 criteria, evaluated through seven management indicators: policies, endorsements, measures, certifications, coverage, reporting and the external 360° Watch findings.
How do you improve your EcoVadis score?
By building solid evidence per theme with the policy-action-result model, closing the gaps that block several answers and demonstrating measurable progress year over year. Measuring your carbon footprint is key for the Environment theme.
How often do you have to renew the assessment?
The scorecard is valid for 12 months. Reassessment is annual, and because medal thresholds are recalculated every year, keeping the same score can mean dropping a percentile.
What is the difference between EcoVadis and CDP?
CDP is an environmental questionnaire aimed at investors; EcoVadis is a broader ESG rating aimed at customers. They share environmental data, so you can reuse much of your CDP for the EcoVadis Environment theme.
What is the EcoVadis Committed badge?
It is the recognition for companies with 45 points or above that do not reach a medal. There is another badge, Fast Mover, for scores between 34 and 44 with an improvement of at least 6 points over the previous assessment within 18 months. Medal holders cannot hold a badge.
Can I reuse data from other frameworks for EcoVadis?
Yes. Data from your carbon footprint, CDP or CSRD reporting feed several EcoVadis themes. Centralizing it avoids redoing the work for each questionnaire.
Who pays for the assessment, me or my customer?
The company being assessed bears the cost of the subscription. The customer is the one who requests your scorecard, but they do not pay for your assessment.
Does Dcycle calculate my EcoVadis score or medal?
No. EcoVadis awards the score and the medal after reviewing your documentation. Dcycle organizes the criteria and the evidence by theme, tells you what each criterion is missing and brings together the footprint and supplier data you present as results. The score by pillar you see in the project is an internal reference, not your EcoVadis score.
Can you help me prepare the assessment?
Yes. In the demo we review your latest scorecard if you have one, see where you lose points, which evidence you can reuse from CDP or CSRD and what is realistic before your deadline. We do not guarantee a score or a medal: we tell you where you stand and what to prioritize.
Demo with your data
We show you your EcoVadis project in Dcycle
30 minutes: the criteria by theme with their evidence, what each one is missing and the Suppliers tab. If you have your latest scorecard, we look at where you lose points and what to prioritize before your deadline. We do not guarantee a score or medal.
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