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.
Last updated 28 October 2026 · By Tom Wilford, Founder, Ella
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Where companies lose points
| Gap | Why it costs points | The fix |
|---|---|---|
| Policies with no actions | Analysts score what you do as well as what you say | Add procedures, training records and named owners for each policy |
| No quantitative KPIs | Results carry heavy weight, and narrative is not data | Track and report figures: energy use, emissions, accident rate, training hours |
| No endorsements | Signing recognised initiatives is scored | Consider joining the UN Global Compact or similar |
| No certifications | Certified management systems are strong evidence | ISO 14001 for environment, ISO 45001 for health and safety |
| Inconclusive documents | Undated, unsigned or generic template documents are discounted | Date, sign and tailor every document to your company |
| Procurement ignored | Sustainable Procurement is its own theme | A supplier code of conduct plus a basic supplier assessment |
A six-step improvement plan
The percentile trap
How long it takes
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.
Related resources
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.
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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can I improve my EcoVadis score?
Documentation fixes can show up at your next assessment. Results-based points take longer, because you need data covering a real reporting period.
What is the fastest EcoVadis quick win?
Tidying evidence. Dated, signed, company-specific documents in place of generic templates often recover points without any new activity.
Does ISO 14001 improve my EcoVadis score?
Yes. Certified management systems such as ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 are strong evidence under the actions layer.
Does joining the UN Global Compact help?
Endorsements of recognised initiatives are scored, so signing up to the UN Global Compact or similar can add points, provided you follow through.
Can I appeal my EcoVadis score?
You can raise questions about your scorecard with EcoVadis. In practice, improving the evidence for your next assessment is usually more productive.
Why did my medal drop when my score did not?
Medals are percentile-based. If other companies improved more than you did, your ranking falls even if your score stays the same.
How much evidence do I need?
Enough to prove each claim: a policy, proof it is applied, and a measured result. One strong, specific document beats several generic ones.
Can software improve my EcoVadis score?
Software cannot change the methodology, but it can do the work. Ella reads your scorecard, drafts missing policies, collects evidence from colleagues and prepares answers for your review.