Our expert EcoVadis consultants help you navigate the certification process and improve your EcoVadis rating. EcoVadis is a globally recognised sustainability rating platform used by thousands of companies. It helps demonstrate and improve environmental, social, and ethical performance.
What is EcoVadis certification?
The EcoVadis certification process involves a detailed online questionnaire covering four core themes: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. Each response must be backed by robust evidence such as policies, procedures, & certifications. EcoVadis then review and score your submission, producing a rating that reflects your sustainability performance.
EcoVadis certification can be complex and time-consuming. In addition, it is not always clear what EcoVadis are looking for, or how to demonstrate your strengths. That’s where Energise’s EcoVadis certification consultancy comes in.
Expert consultancy to improve your EcoVadis rating
At Energise, our EcoVadis consultants are experts in guiding businesses through the certification journey. We help you:
- Understand your current sustainability performance
- Identify and prioritise improvement areas
- Craft compelling commentary showcasing your strengths and communicating how you meet EcoVadis expectations.
Whether you’re aiming for your first EcoVadis badge or medal, or looking to upgrade your existing score. We provide tailored support. We can even manage your entire EcoVadis submission, saving you time and allowing you to focus on delivering real sustainability impact.
Our consultancy ensures you get the most value from the EcoVadis certification process. Turning a demanding assessment into a strategic advantage.
Business benefits of EcoVadis certification
Maximise return on investment
EcoVadis certification takes time and effort. It can be hard to manage the evidence and submission process on your own. Energise makes it easier. We help you avoid wasted effort and reduce the time your team spends on it. Our support ensures your investment leads to real sustainability improvements. You get more value from every pound you spend.
Focus on the actions that matter most
EcoVadis gives you a full view of your sustainability performance. We bring together internal teams and stakeholders to build a clear picture. Then we help you align your EcoVadis submission to your business goals. Our support makes it easier to prioritise the actions that matter most. This saves time, improves coordination, and helps you take the right next steps.
Win more business and stand out from the crowd
A strong EcoVadis rating builds stakeholder trust. It can help attract partners and customers who care about sustainability. More than that, your EcoVadis rating can set your brand apart. Energise makes sure your submission demonstrates your strengths clearly. This helps you win and retain contracts in competitive B2B markets.
What's included in our EcoVadis consultancy service
Our EcoVadis consultancy brings clarity to your sustainability journey. We help you understand and improve your EcoVadis certification. We bring expert guidance, efficient data preparation, and practical insights. Whether you’re new to EcoVadis or aiming to improve your score. We support you every step of the way.
Our service includes:
- Gap Analysis – We review your EcoVadis portal and your most recent submission. We review your existing documentation and identify where it can be used as evidence. We highlight gaps in responses, missing questions, and corrective actions.
- Improvement Planning – We host gap analysis workshops covering; what EcoVadis is and the process, how submissions are scored, identified improvements, and additional requirements to maximise positioning. We then develop an action plan summarising remaining outcomes for delivery pre- or post-submission.
- EcoVadis Submission Support – Once the final position is agreed, we upload evidence to the EcoVadis portal and add commentary to support scoring. Before submission, we review the portal with you and complete the submission.
- Post-Submission Support – After scoring, we create a summary report showing results and outcomes. We host a meeting to review the report and agree next steps. This service is available on its own or as part of our full consultancy package to keep momentum and move your sustainability efforts forward.
Who should engage EcoVadis certification consultants?
Many B2B companies now complete EcoVadis as part of supplier requirements. EcoVadis is a useful tool for any business that wants to show its sustainability performance and improve over time.
But deciding to complete EcoVadis is different from deciding to get support.
Once you’ve committed to EcoVadis, working with a consultant can help you:
- Add capacity and achieve more with less effort
- Accelerate your sustainability improvements
- Embed progress across your organisation
- Create a clear roadmap to reach your goals
You might benefit from consultancy support if you:
- Don’t have a dedicated sustainability lead, or your lead is stretched
- Have hit a ceiling with your current sustainability performance
- Aren’t getting credit for the work you’ve already done
Energise helps you:
- Make sense of your past EcoVadis performance
- Align your submission with your business goals
- Identify the right next steps to improve your score
JDR Cable Systems – Achieving EcoVadis Gold
JDR Cable Systems achieved a Gold EcoVadis Medal, placing them in the top 5% of rated companies worldwide. With tailored consultancy from Energise, they strengthened their ESG strategy, improved documentation, and built a foundation for long-term sustainability success.
Looking to understand the benefits of EcoVadis certification?
Book a free 30-minute call to find out how Energise can help
Our EcoVadis Certification Consultancy customers
Bronze or Silver EcoVadis medal and looking to improve?
Download our free EcoVadis Score Maximiser Toolkit to see ways to improve.
EcoVadis Certification Consultancy FAQs
What is EcoVadis certification and why does it matter?
EcoVadis certification is a globally recognised sustainability rating that assesses your business across four key areas: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. A strong rating can improve stakeholder trust and help you win more business.
How does the EcoVadis rating system work?
EcoVadis scores your business across four areas. You receive a score for each theme. Your overall performance is ranked against other companies worldwide.
Medals are awarded based on your overall score:
- Platinum = Top 1% companies
- Gold = Top 5%
- Silver = Top 15%
- Bronze = Top 35%
To earn a medal, you must provide strong evidence for your sustainability practices. EcoVadis reviews each claim carefully, using multiple sources. This verifies the accuracy. This requires you to identify multiple pieces of high quality evidence. This can make the process detailed and time consuming.
Badges recognise progress and commitment:
- Committed: For scores above 45
- Fast Mover: For significant improvement over time.
You won’t achieve both a badge and a medal at the same time.
What themes does EcoVadis cover?
During the certification process, you will need to show evidence on how you approach the following themes:
- Environment – show how your products and operations impact the planet including emissions, biodiversity, product lifecycle and environmental practices.
- Labour and Human Rights – demonstrate how you support employee wellbeing. Show how your ensure fair treatment in your supply chain.
- Ethics – explain your approach to anti-competitive practices, anti-corruption, and responsible data management.
- Sustainable Procurement – highlight how you manage environmental and social sustainability risks in your supply chain.
Why is an EcoVadis certification rating important?
EcoVadis helps companies demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. An improving rating shows positive progress over time.
Some suppliers use EcoVadis as a mechanism to improve the sustainability of their supply chain overall. This might mean that you need to improve your score to stay competitive in your industry.
Do I need a consultant to complete the EcoVadis certification assessment?
Many organisations successfully manage their EcoVadis submission process. Working with an EcoVadis consultant can save time, improve your score, and ensure your submission aligns with your business goals.
How can an EcoVadis certification consultant improve my score?
Consultants help identify gaps, strengthen evidence, and guide you through the submission process. They also support improvement planning and post-submission strategy to maximise your rating.
Our consultants bring their expertise and learning from many other organisations to the process. This means they can help you prioritise things that benefit your business and your rating most.
How long does EcoVadis preparation take?
Timelines vary depending on your current documentation and sustainability maturity. With consultancy support, the process is faster and more focused.
Can I improve my EcoVadis score after submission?
Yes. Post-submission support helps you understand your score and plan improvements. You don’t need to wait for the next cycle to start making progress.
Who benefits most from EcoVadis consultancy?
Businesses without a dedicated sustainability lead, those struggling to improve their score, or those not getting credit for existing efforts benefit most from expert support.
What’s included in Energise’s EcoVadis consultancy service?
- Gap analysis
- Improvement planning workshops
- Full submission support
- Post-submission strategy
- Evidence preparation and portal management
Got a question about EcoVadis Consultancy?
OUR BLOG
Get your EcoVadis submission right first time
Ensure your organisation gets the EcoVadis recognition you deserve. We highlight five common pitfalls in your EcoVadis submission and how to overcome them.
ESG Isn’t Dying – It’s Growing Up
This article explores the evolving role of ESG in business. It challenges the narrative that sustainability is fading. It highlights the need for deeper, more strategic approaches to environmental, social, and governance issues, and offers insights into how companies can move beyond surface-level commitments.
Embracing the culture of Gen B
This March marks B Corp Month globally, and the third B Corp month we’re celebrating at Energise since our certification in 2022. With B Corps leading the change across over 9,500 organisations, let’s take a moment to pause and reflect on what this means for us in 2025.