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.
Last updated 28 October 2026 · By Tom Wilford, Founder, Ella
Get startedWhat Platinum 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 |
What separates Platinum from Gold
| Area | Gold | Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| Data | Measured KPIs | Several years of KPIs, often externally assured |
| Targets | Reduction targets set | Science-based or equivalent targets with reported progress |
| Reporting | Published sustainability report | Reporting aligned to recognised frameworks such as GRI or ESRS |
| Supply chain | Code of conduct and key supplier checks | Systematic supplier assessment and engagement across the base |
| Certification | ISO 14001 or 45001 | Certified systems across sites and themes |
Is Platinum worth chasing?
Building towards Platinum
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 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.
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 Platinum?
There is no published cut-off. Platinum goes to the top 1% of companies rated in the previous 12 months, so the required score moves with the market.
How many companies get EcoVadis Platinum?
About 1% of rated companies, by design.
How long does it take to reach Platinum?
Usually several assessment cycles, because Platinum relies on multi-year data and verified results.
Do I need third-party assurance for Platinum?
It is not a stated rule, but externally assured data is strong evidence and common among top-rated companies.
Can I lose Platinum without my score dropping?
Yes. Medals are percentile-based, so if other companies improve faster your ranking can fall.
Is Platinum better than Gold for winning tenders?
Only if the buyer rewards it. Many procurement policies set Silver or Gold as the bar, so Platinum is rarely a requirement.
Can a small company reach Platinum?
It is possible, since expectations scale with size, but it needs mature, well-evidenced systems in every theme.
How can Ella help with Platinum?
Ella keeps your evidence current across all four themes, drafts and updates policies, collects data from colleagues and prepares answers for each reassessment.