{"id":33832,"date":"2024-08-21T14:25:33","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T13:25:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monentreprisedurable.ch\/non-classe\/5-best-practices-to-understand-and-improve-your-ecovadis-score\/"},"modified":"2026-06-23T16:13:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T15:13:23","slug":"5-best-practices-to-understand-and-improve-your-ecovadis-score","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.monentreprisedurable.ch\/en\/csr-standards-and-labels\/5-best-practices-to-understand-and-improve-your-ecovadis-score\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Practices for Understanding and Improving Your EcoVadis Score"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"33832\" class=\"elementor elementor-33832 elementor-13939\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b14ffb3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b14ffb3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cf4b9a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3cf4b9a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6e083c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d6e083c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6801efe e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6801efe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[],&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf10ab8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cf10ab8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Contents<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de0d8f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"de0d8f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;Aucun titre n\\u2019a \\u00e9t\\u00e9 trouv\\u00e9 sur cette page.&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:0,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;fas fa-circle&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;fa-solid&quot;,&quot;rendered_tag&quot;:&quot;&lt;svg class=\\&quot;e-font-icon-svg e-fas-circle\\&quot; 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Save time and secure your results: book a meeting to prepare your appraisal. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab867ef elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ab867ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW109993228 BCX0\" lang=\"FR-FR\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109993228 BCX0\">97% of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW109993228 BCX0\">clients<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109993228 BCX0\"> of Mon Entreprise Durable say they have carried out their CSR projects without slowing down their business operations<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109993228 BCX0\">. <\/span> <\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW109993228 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8330745 elementor-align-justify elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"8330745\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-float\" href=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aopen%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MzQ1MTQsInRvZ2dsZSI6ZmFsc2V9\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Talk to an expert<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49cbfae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"49cbfae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As you now know, earning the EcoVadis medal is like having a golden ticket that unlocks new business opportunities. In the B2C sector, consumers value initiatives related to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). In the B2B sector, your clients may be required to demonstrate their commitment to CSR, which in turn reflects on your own sustainability performance. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to aim for an excellent <strong>EcoVadis score<\/strong>.   <\/p><p>This globally recognized certification stands out for its focus on the value chain: suppliers. That\u2019s why it has become a must-have for boosting your competitiveness and opening doors to new markets and partnerships. Earning it is more than just a formality or a badge to proudly display on your website. It\u2019s much more than that: it\u2019s tangible recognition of your company\u2019s commitment to CSR, which your customers can in turn value.   <\/p><p>But how can you be sure to win that coveted medal\u2014whether it\u2019s bronze, silver, gold, or platinum? Here are <strong>five best practices to help you understand and improve your EcoVadis score<\/strong>. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2bd3e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b2bd3e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Fully Understanding the EcoVadis Assessment Criteria<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffd84a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ffd84a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you&#8217;re still wondering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monentreprisedurable.ch\/en\/csr-standards-and-labels\/why-get-the-ecovadis-label-the-benefits-for-your-image-and-csr-performance\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><strong>&#8220;What is EcoVadis?&#8221;<\/strong> or <strong>&#8220;How is the EcoVadis assessment conducted?&#8221;<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a>, then a quick recap is in order.<\/p><p>EcoVadis is a platform for assessing <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monentreprisedurable.ch\/en\/csr\/what-is-csr-performance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CSR performance<\/a><\/em><\/span>that rates companies across four major areas: the environment, social responsibility, ethics, and responsible procurement. These criteria are further broken down into 21 indicators, which provide a comprehensive and detailed overview of each company\u2019s responsible practices. They are adjusted according to each organization\u2019s size, industry, and location. Your final score is a weighted average, and based on this score, you could earn one of the prestigious <strong>EcoVadis medals<\/strong>.   <\/p><table><tbody><tr><th>Medal level<\/th><th>Percentile rank<\/th><th>Overall score (indicative)*<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Platinum<\/td><td>Top 1% of<\/td><td>78 \u00e0 100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gold<\/td><td>Top 5<\/td><td>70 \u00e0 77<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Silver<\/td><td>Top 25<\/td><td>59 \u00e0 69<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bronze<\/td><td>Top 50<\/td><td>50 \u00e0 58<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><em>* the overall score evolves according to the scores of the companies evaluated over the last 12 months. It tends to increase over the years.   <\/em><\/p><p>Your first task, therefore, is to fully grasp these criteria and understand where you stand in relation to them. Carefully reviewing the <strong>EcoVadis questionnaire<\/strong> and assessment documents is a good place to start. Ask yourself the right questions:  <\/p><ul><li>Where does your company stand in terms of environmental management and waste recycling?<\/li><li>What policies have you put in place regarding equal opportunities and working conditions?<\/li><li>Are you transparent about your supply chain?<\/li><\/ul><p>Understanding these elements will help you better prepare for the next step: improving your score. Because the EcoVadis assessment isn\u2019t just a bureaucratic exercise; it\u2019s a true reflection of your social and environmental performance. This will help you identify the areas where you excel and those that need improvement. It\u2019s a real boon that saves you precious time!   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d58b4eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d58b4eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecovadis.com\/fr\/suppliers\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"504\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monentreprisedurable.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Medailles-EcoVadis.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-33708\" alt=\"2023 EcoVadis Platinum Top 1%, Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards for Corporate CSR Ratings\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monentreprisedurable.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Medailles-EcoVadis.webp 504w, https:\/\/www.monentreprisedurable.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Medailles-EcoVadis-300x119.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62e41a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"62e41a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>Source : <\/em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/ecovadis.com\/fr\/suppliers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/ecovadis.com\/<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8770e66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8770e66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Implement robust and measurable CSR policies\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3f863a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d3f863a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To set your sights on the top spot, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monentreprisedurable.ch\/en\/csr\/csr-action-plan\/how-do-you-draw-up-a-csr-action-plan-for-your-company\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>focus your efforts on strengthening your CSR policies.<\/em><\/span><\/a> These policies must be robust\u2014that is, well-defined, actionable, and measurable. This last point is important to remember: EcoVadis analysts won\u2019t just read your documents; they\u2019ll look for the real impact of your actions. That\u2019s why you must link each document to concrete, quantifiable results that are, ideally, verifiable by third parties.  <\/p><p>A common mistake is to write general policies that lack precision. Instead, define clear objectives, both qualitative and quantitative. For example, if you commit to reducing CO\u2082 emissions, define a percentage reduction over a given period and track your progress with performance indicators (KPIs).  <\/p><p>Another mistake companies make is underestimating the importance of documentation in <strong>the EcoVadis assessment<\/strong>. For each criterion assessed, you will be asked to provide tangible evidence: internal policies, audit reports, certificates, etc. These documents must be authentic, reflect practices that have been in place for at least three months, and, above all, be relevant.  <\/p><p>Take the time to review your internal policies, sustainability reports, codes of ethics, and all other relevant documents. Make sure they are up to date, complete, and aligned with international best practices. For example, if you have an environmental policy, does it comply with ISO 14001 standards? Are your ethical commitments clearly defined and backed by concrete actions?   <\/p><p>Here are a few tips to help you prepare these documents efficiently:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Centralize your information:<\/strong> create a shared folder where all relevant documents are stored. Make sure they&#8217;re up-to-date and easily accessible. <\/li><li><strong>Careful presentation:<\/strong> each document should mention your company&#8217;s name, logo, date of creation or revision, and a brief summary of actions taken.<\/li><li><strong>Highlight the results:<\/strong> the numbers speak for themselves. If you&#8217;ve managed to reduce your carbon footprint by 15% in two years, that&#8217;s the kind of information you absolutely must put forward. <\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aae421f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aae421f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Involve the entire company in the CSR initiative<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef9dd49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ef9dd49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Who is responsible for <strong>improving the EcoVadis score<\/strong>? Management? CSR managers? Yes, but not only them. It\u2019s a collective effort that requires support from the entire company. To achieve this, train your teams.    <\/p><p>Start by raising your employees&#8217; awareness of <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monentreprisedurable.ch\/en\/csr\/corporate-csr\/csr-in-the-workplace-its-importance-and-challenges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CSR issues<\/a><\/em><\/span> and the importance of EcoVadis certification. This can be done through training sessions, workshops, or regular internal communications. You can also appoint \u201cCSR ambassadors\u201d within each department to ensure that policies are clearly understood and implemented at all levels.  <\/p><p>On another note, involving your suppliers is just as important. Responsible procurement accounts for 20% of your total score. You can easily boost this score by choosing business partners who adhere to the same CSR standards as you. Working closely with them to improve their own performance can have a direct impact on your rating.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e18bd60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e18bd60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Continuously monitor and evaluate CSR initiatives\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e397e36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e397e36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While your good intentions are commendable, they are not enough. Above all, you have to prove that you put them into practice, bearing in mind that measurable results count for 35% of your final score. <\/p><p>So, what should you actually do? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monentreprisedurable.ch\/en\/csr\/csr-tools\/csr-tools-within-a-company\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Use management and reporting systems<\/em><\/span><\/a> to continuously evaluate your CSR policies. Establish specific KPIs to track your performance and quantify the actual impact of your actions. <\/p><p>For example, if you have implemented a policy to improve employee health and safety, regularly monitor accident rates or absenteeism. This monitoring should be documented and presented at your appraisal to show that your actions are having a tangible effect, as in this key performance indicator chart : <\/p><table><tbody><tr><th>CSR Area<\/th><th>Example of KPI<\/th><th>Period of validity<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Environment<\/td><td>Reducing CO\u2082 emissions<\/td><td>2 years old<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Occupational health and safety<\/td><td>Work-related accident rate<\/td><td>2 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Responsible purchasing<\/td><td>Proportion of suppliers with CSR certification<\/td><td>2 years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>Continually monitor these indicators to adjust your strategies in real time to stay on track.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-221e30e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"221e30e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Put Yourself in the Shoes of EcoVadis Analysts<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-667dd17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"667dd17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monentreprisedurable.ch\/ecovadis\/1-je-dois-remplir-un-questionnaire-ecovadis-comment-morganiser\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Put yourself in the shoes of the EcoVadis analysts who will evaluate your questionnaire and make a decision on your application.<\/em><\/span><\/a>  How do you do it? By carrying out your own self-assessment. Periodically, take a step back from your practices and identify your weak points before they are detected by others. Here are a few questions to ask yourself during your self-assessment:   <\/p><ul><li>CSR Policy: Is our CSR policy well-documented and aligned with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seco.admin.ch\/seco\/fr\/home\/Aussenwirtschaftspolitik_Wirtschaftliche_Zusammenarbeit\/Wirtschaftsbeziehungen\/nachhaltigkeit_unternehmen\/gesellschaftliche_verantwortung_der_unternehmen\/internationale-csr-standards-und-entwicklungen.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u><i>international standards<\/i><\/u><\/a> such as ISO 26000?<\/li><li>Actions: do we have concrete actions in place for each of the themes assessed (environment, social, ethics, responsible purchasing)?<\/li><li>Results: can we prove the effectiveness of our actions with clear performance indicators and measurable results?<\/li><\/ul><p>Use this self-assessment to make adjustments before submitting your official application. You&#8217;ll gain peace of mind and increase your chances of winning a high medal. <\/p><p>After each EcoVadis assessment, you\u2019ll receive detailed feedback on your company\u2019s strengths and areas for improvement. This feedback is a goldmine for understanding where you stand compared to your peers and what you can do to move forward. Take the time to analyze these results in depth. Identify the areas where you can still improve and define new actions to continue improving your score.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90f6e61 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"90f6e61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Case study: ALD Automotive and its move to platinum<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0aae2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a0aae2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Let\u2019s take the example of ALD Automotive, a company that has earned a gold medal for four consecutive years and has been awarded the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aldautomotive.ch\/fr\/bon-a-savoir\/nouvelles\/ArticleID\/5466\/Apres-quatre-medailles-d'or-consecutives-ALD-Automotive-Suisse-obtient-la-certification-platine-EcoVadis-pour-son-engagement-en-faveur-du-developement-durable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>EcoVadis platinum medal<\/em><\/span><\/a> in 2023. 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