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Ecovadis

Global markets are no longer driven only by price and quality. Today, customers, investors, and supply chains demand sustainability, ethics, and transparency. 

EcoVadis Rating Support – Stay Competitive, Stay Responsible

They are asking tough questions: 

  • Is your company environmentally responsible? 
  • Do you ensure fair labor practices and employee well-being? 
  • Are your governance and ethics beyond doubt? 
  • Can you prove all of this with data, not just promises? 

If your answer is “no rating, no proof” – you are at risk of being left out of critical business opportunities. 

That’s why leading global companies are adopting EcoVadis Rating – the world’s most recognized sustainability scorecard that evaluates and compares businesses across industries. 

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Why EcoVadis Rating Matters

EcoVadis is not a certificate; it is a rating system that benchmarks how sustainable, ethical, and responsible your business truly is. 
It assesses your company’s performance across four major areas: 

1. Environment
  • How efficiently do you manage energy and resources? 
  • What steps have you taken to reduce your carbon footprint? 
  • How are you handling emissions, waste, and water use? 

Companies with weak environmental practices risk losing contracts with eco-conscious buyers, especially in chemicals, packaging, plastics, and textiles, where sustainability is under a global spotlight. 

2. Labor & Human Rights
  • Are your employees working in safe, fair, and ethical conditions? 
  • Do you comply with labor laws, equal opportunity, and diversity standards? 
  • Do you have policies for employee well-being and training?

For industries like pharmaceuticals, engineering, and textiles, labor practices are heavily scrutinized – poor ratings here can damage reputation and block entry into premium markets. 

3. Ethics
  • Do you follow transparent governance and fair trade practices? 
  • Are there anti-corruption, anti-bribery, and compliance frameworks in place? 
  • Do you monitor ethical risks across your operations? 

Large global buyers insist on ethical supply chains. If your company can’t prove compliance, you risk exclusion from tenders or long-term contracts. 

4. Sustainable Procurement
  • How responsible are your sourcing and supplier management practices? 
  • Do you evaluate the sustainability performance of your suppliers? 
  • Are your vendors aligned with global ESG expectations?

Industries like packaging, engineering, and chemicals are under pressure to ensure entire supply chains meet sustainability standards – not just their own factories. 

The Risk of Not Having EcoVadis

More than 100,000 companies worldwide use EcoVadis to assess and select suppliers. This includes global leaders in automotive, pharma, chemicals, FMCG, and textiles. 

If you don’t have an EcoVadis rating:

You risk being seen as “non-compliant” or “outdated” in sustainability.
You may face pushback from international customers.
You may struggle to enter global supply chains.
You may lose contracts to competitors who do

In short, EcoVadis is no longer optional – it’s becoming the entry ticket for global business. 

What Happens if You Don’t Have an EcoVadis Rating?

Different industries are already feeling the impact: 

Textile & Apparel

 Big brands refuse to work with suppliers who cannot prove sustainability – without EcoVadisyou’re out of their approved vendor list. 

Engineering & Manufacturing

Global clients demand proof of ethical practices – no rating means no entry in international tenders. 

Chemical Industry

Increasing pressure from buyers on safety, waste management, and compliance – without EcoVadis, you risk being seen as “non-compliant.” 

Plastics & Packaging

Customers want eco-friendly materials – without a sustainability score, competitors with EcoVadis ratings get preference.

Pharmaceuticals

Regulatory scrutiny is rising – suppliers without ratings risk being blacklisted in critical supply chains. 

Scoring Levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum

The EcoVadis Scorecard is the final result of your sustainability assessment. It helps you and your business partners understand how well your company performs across key responsibility areas. Here’s what you need to know to interpret it correctly and aim for improvement. 

Medal Score Description
Bronze
45-53
Above average sustainability performance
Silver
54-65
Good performance across key sustainability areas
Gold
66–73
Advanced sustainability management and implementation
Platinum
74–100
Top 1% of companies assessed – exceptional sustainability leadership

 Note: Not all companies receive a medal. Medals are awarded only to eligible companies based on full assessment and minimum category scores.

How Greendot Helps You Win with EcoVadis

At Greendot, we act as your coach and guide – helping you not just submit data, but improve your score and stay competitive. 

Our 6-step approach: 

1. Gap Assessment – Find out where you stand today
2. Documentation Support – Prepare required evidence and policies
3. Process Alignment – Strengthen Environment, HR, Ethics, and Procurement systems
4. Training & Awareness – Build sustainability knowledge in your team
5. Submission Support – Guide you through EcoVadis platform smoothly
Continuous Improvement – Ensure better scores every year

Scoring Levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum

The EcoVadis Scorecard is the final result of your sustainability assessment. It helps you and your business partners understand how well your company performs across key responsibility areas. Here’s what you need to know to interpret it correctly and aim for improvement. 

Medal Score Description
Bronze
45-53
Above average sustainability performance
Silver
54-65
Good performance across key sustainability areas
Gold
66–73
Advanced sustainability management and implementation
Platinum
74–100
Top 1% of companies assessed – exceptional sustainability leadership

 Note: Not all companies receive a medal. Medals are awarded only to eligible companies based on full assessment and minimum category scores.

Why Choose Greendot?

We’ve worked with 1000+ clients across textile, engineering, chemicals, plastics, packaging, and pharma industries. 
With 25+ years of consulting experience and a 40-member expert team, we understand your challenges and how to turn them into opportunities. 

🔹 We’ve helped companies strengthen sustainability ratings to win global business. 
🔹 We integrate EcoVadis with your Lean, ISO, and ESG practices for maximum impact. 
🔹 Our clients include leaders like Atul Limited, Castrol, Pidilite, UPL, Huber Group, Navin Fluorine, Suntec Industries, Eris Life Sciences, and many others. 

Your Next Step

Without EcoVadis, you risk being locked out of future business. With EcoVadis, you position your company as a trusted, responsible, and global-ready partner. 

The choice is simple: 
Ignore it – and watch competitors win contracts you could have had. 
Act now – and secure your place in global supply chains. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some of the most commonly asked questions about the EcoVadis certification process. Whether you’re new to EcoVadis or looking to improve your score, these answers will help you navigate your journey with confidence.

The full EcoVadis assessment process typically takes 6 to 8 weeks from registration to receiving your scorecard. The timeline depends on:

  • The completeness of your documentation

  • How quickly you complete the Self-Assessment Questionnaire

  • EcoVadis’s evaluation queue and complexity of your submission

Tip: Submitting all required documents early can speed up your results.

Your EcoVadis score is valid for 12 months from the date of publication. To maintain or improve your score, you must complete an annual reassessment.

Companies that score highly focus on continuous improvement by:

  • Acting on feedback from their scorecard

  • Updating their sustainability policies

  • Submitting more complete and up-to-date documentation

  • Acting on EcoVadis feedback and corrective actions

Working with a consultant can also help identify quick wins and long-term improvements.

EcoVadis is not legally mandatory, but many large corporations (especially in Europe and North America) require their suppliers to be rated as part of responsible sourcing policies.

If your client or buyer has asked for an EcoVadis score, it’s best to start the process early to avoid delays in qualification.

EcoVadis charges an annual fee, which depends on your company size and other criteria.

Yes. Over 100,000 companies, including giants like Nestlé, Johnson & Johnson, Unilever, and L’Oréal, use EcoVadis data to:

  • Evaluate suppliers

  • Mitigate sustainability risks

  • Make procurement decisions

Un-necessary documentation are  making organization a burden. Many time it has been observed that management and team mate do documentation just before a couple of days ago.  This make system burden to you. Our ISO consultant make sure each document is relevant use full and really needed. No documentation to be prepared to please auditor.

Un-necessary documentation are  making organization a burden. Many time it has been observed that management and team mate do documentation just before a couple of days ago.  This make system burden to you. Our ISO consultant make sure each document is relevant use full and really needed. No documentation to be prepared to please auditor.

Certificate are valid for 3 year from date of issue . Every year you have to clear surveillance audit in stipulated time.

No, to have ISO 9001:2015 quality management system (QMS) certification you don’t need to have specific turn over or a qualified team You just need to fulfill standard requirement.

No, ISO 9001 standard or iso certification will not improve your product quality. It will improve consistency in quality.

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