EcoVadis’ monitoring system that collects external information from sources like NGOs, trade unions, regulators, and media to identify controversies or positive practices. These insights influence a company’s rating .

An improvement tool within the EcoVadis platform that allows companies to track corrective actions based on identified weaknesses in their Scorecard .

The defined boundary of operations assessed by EcoVadis. It can apply to a Group, Entity, or Site. The scope must include a legal entity and relevant sustainability risks .

Recognition labels awarded to companies that do not qualify for medals but demonstrate notable progress, such as “Committed” (sustainability performance above 45) or “Fast Mover” (rapid improvement over 18 months) .

An additional EcoVadis evaluation focusing specifically on a company’s climate management system, complementing the Sustainability Scorecard .

Official third-party documents (e.g., ISO 14001, SA8000) used as supporting evidence in EcoVadis assessments. Certificates have defined validity periods and scoring rules.

A scoring adjustment based on the sustainability risk profile of countries where a company operates. High-risk countries require stricter sustainability management .

A management indicator measuring how widely CSR actions (e.g., training, certifications) are deployed across employees and sites .

Formal commitments or memberships in sustainability initiatives (e.g., UN Global Compact). They are evaluated as part of EcoVadis’ management indicators .

Weaknesses identified in a company’s Scorecard. They are categorized by priority (low, medium, high) and guide corrective action .

EcoVadis’ risk assessment tool summarizing ESG risks, benchmarks, and key KPIs per industry sector.

The official company registration name under which the EcoVadis assessment scope is validated .

Seven evidence categories used by EcoVadis analysts to assess CSR practices: Policies, Endorsements, Measures, Certifications, Coverage, Reporting, and 360° Watch .

EcoVadis recognition levels (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) awarded annually to top-performing companies. Eligibility depends on score thresholds and absence of major controversies .

A tailored survey that companies complete as the basis of the EcoVadis assessment. It adapts by size, sector, and geography .

Management indicator that measures the company’s ability to disclose KPIs and results (e.g., GHG emissions, diversity metrics). Reports must be recent and credible .

The output of an EcoVadis assessment. It presents scores (0–100), strengths, improvement areas, benchmark comparisons, and medal/badge status. Valid for 12 months .

EcoVadis scoring scale in increments of 25:

A scoring adjustment reflecting the complexity of sustainability management in small vs. large companies. Larger firms face stricter requirements .

The 21 topics EcoVadis evaluates, grouped into 4 themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement .

The standard EcoVadis evaluation report that covers all 21 criteria across the 4 sustainability themes.