How to Get EcoVadis Gold
EcoVadis Gold goes to companies in the top 5% of everyone rated in the previous 12 months. No fixed score guarantees it, and you need at least 30 in each of the four themes. Getting there means documented policies, measurable actions and published results across Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement.
Last updated 28 October 2026 · By Tom Wilford, Founder, Ella
Get startedWhat Gold requires
| Medal | Who gets it |
|---|---|
| Platinum | Top 1% of companies rated in the previous 12 months |
| Gold | Top 5% |
| Silver | Top 15% |
| Bronze | Top 35% |
| No medal | Below the top 35%, or any theme scored under 30 |
Why Silver companies miss Gold
What Gold-level evidence looks like
| Theme | Gold-level evidence |
|---|---|
| Environment | Measured Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, reduction targets with progress, ISO 14001 or equivalent |
| Labour and Human Rights | Health and safety management system, tracked accident and training KPIs, diversity data, human rights policy |
| Ethics | Anti-corruption and information security policies with training, a working whistleblowing channel, risk assessment |
| Sustainable Procurement | Supplier code of conduct, supplier risk mapping, assessments or audits of key suppliers, tracked coverage |
A route to Gold
Keeping Gold
How Ella helps
ESG questionnaire automation
EcoVadis, CDP and customer sustainability questionnaires answered from your evidence, with the gaps flagged.
Carbon & Net Zero
Measure Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and set reduction targets, the data EcoVadis expects in the Environment theme.
ESG Reporting
Turn scattered data into the KPIs and public reporting that score points under Results.
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How to Get EcoVadis Platinum
EcoVadis Platinum goes to the top 1% of companies rated in the previous 12 months. As with every medal, there is no fixed score, and every theme must score at least 30. What separates Platinum from Gold is maturity: externally verified data, public targets with tracked progress, and sustainability built into supplier management at scale.
How to Improve Your EcoVadis Score
Start with the scorecard from your last assessment. Most lost points come from documentation: policies with no evidence of action behind them, no quantitative KPIs, no public reporting and no certifications. Fix the gaps your scorecard flags, back every claim with a dated, specific document, then submit for reassessment.
What Is EcoVadis? Ratings, Medals and Scores Explained
EcoVadis is a business sustainability rating. You complete an online questionnaire and upload evidence, and EcoVadis analysts score your company from 0 to 100 across four themes: Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. Large buyers use the scorecard to assess suppliers, and the strongest performers earn a Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum medal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What score do you need for EcoVadis Gold?
There is no published cut-off. Gold goes to the top 5% of companies rated in the previous 12 months, so the score needed shifts as the market improves.
How many companies have EcoVadis Gold?
By design, roughly the top 5% of rated companies hold Gold or Platinum, with Platinum covering the top 1%.
How long does it take to get from Silver to Gold?
Usually one assessment cycle if the gaps are documentation, and longer if you need to start measuring KPIs from scratch.
Is EcoVadis Gold worth it?
If your customers require Gold, or it helps you win tenders, yes. Check what your buyers actually ask for before investing heavily.
Can a small company get EcoVadis Gold?
Yes. Expectations scale with company size, so a smaller company needs proportionate, well-documented systems rather than enterprise-scale programmes.
Which theme matters most for Gold?
Your weakest one. Theme weightings vary by industry, and a single theme under 30 rules out any medal.
Do I need a sustainability report for Gold?
Public reporting is strong evidence under results. Most Gold-rated companies publish their KPIs in some form.
How can Ella help me reach Gold?
Ella maps your scorecard against Gold-level evidence, then drafts the missing policies, collects data from colleagues and prepares your answers for review.