EcoVadis
EcoVadis is a Paris-based SaaS platform that rates and monitors the environmental, social, and ethical performance of 175,000+ suppliers across 180+ countries, serving 1,500+ multinational enterprise buyers with AI-assisted scorecards, carbon data, risk mapping, and worker-voice surveys.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2007
- HeadquartersParis, France
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What EcoVadis does
EcoVadis is a Paris-based sustainability intelligence platform founded in 2007 that operates a two-sided network connecting 1,500+ enterprise procurement, sustainability and compliance buyers with 175,000+ rated suppliers across 180+ countries and 230+ industries. Its core product is a SaaS platform combining analyst-verified supplier scorecards, real-time ESG risk mapping, Scope 3 carbon data collection and verification, and direct worker-voice surveys, all aligned to 500+ international standards (UN Global Compact, GRI, ISO 26000, CSRD/ESRS, LkSG, Modern Slavery Acts).
The platform is built on Microsoft Azure, using GPT-4o and GPT-4o-mini via Azure OpenAI Service, Azure Machine Learning, and Azure AI Search to process roughly 3 million documents per month across 8 languages, monitor 400,000 external sources, and score 21 sustainability criteria. A 500+-person in-house sustainability analyst team performs human validation of AI outputs. Proprietary components include the Carbon Data Reliability Level (DRL) three-gate framework, the Carbon Action Manager module backed by a ~60,000-organization Carbon Data Network, the IQ Plus contactless risk-mapping product, the multilingual Product Carbon Footprint Calculator across 12 industrial sectors, and the Ulula Worker Voice module acquired in September 2024. Twelve sector initiatives (Responsible Health Initiative, HARP, Responsible Beauty Initiative, TfS, AIRPro, Sustainable Rail, Responsible Aluminium Alliance, etc.) extend the platform into industry-specific collaborative procurement programs.
EcoVadis generates revenue primarily through enterprise subscriptions (Rate My Suppliers) sold via field sales to large multinational buyers with quote-based annual contracts sized by company, region, and module selection. A second stream comes from supplier-side self-serve subscriptions (Rate My Company) sold online in transparent tiers ranging from $359 (Carbon Rating) to $23,839+ (Corporate) per year, supplemented by an accredited consulting partner channel (Bureau Veritas, SGS), API/data licensing into procurement and ESG platforms (Coupa, Ivalua, Workiva, Sweep, Normative, Watershed), and embedding EcoVadis ratings into ESG-linked loans and supply-chain finance products via banks such as HSBC and DBS. The company reached unicorn status (>US$1B valuation) in June 2022 following a $500M Series C led by Astorg and BeyondNetZero, with cumulative funding exceeding $725M.
EcoVadis firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- EcoVadis
- Legal name
- EcoVadis
- Website
- https://ecovadis.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2007
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- EcoVadis is a Paris-based SaaS platform that rates and monitors the environmental, social, and ethical performance of 175,000+ suppliers across 180+ countries, serving 1,500+ multinational enterprise buyers with AI-assisted scorecards, carbon data, risk mapping, and worker-voice surveys.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
EcoVadis industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Supply Chain Sustainability Intelligence / ESG Ratings Software
- NAICS
- Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Software Publishers (5132)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Enterprise Carbon Accounting & GHG Inventory Platforms (EUABAEAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Supply Chain (Scope 3) Emissions & Supplier Engagement Platforms (EUABAEAE), Sustainable & Responsible Supply Chain (ESG, Scope 3) (BPAHAHAM), ESG Governance, Sustainability Reporting & Assurance Advisory (BPAHAFAJ), Third-Party Model/Vendor Risk & Supply-Chain Assurance (HDAAAMAK)
Keywords
Where EcoVadis is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Paris
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
EcoVadis business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Enterprise Subscription (Rate My Suppliers): Annual subscription contracts for buyer enterprises; pricing varies by company size (XS/S/M/L), supports unlimited users and unlimited supplier assessments, includes dedicated account team and 10-language support.
- Supplier Self-Serve Subscription (Rate My Company): Tiered annual subscriptions for suppliers — Carbon Rating ($359), Basic ($1,559/$3,749), Premium ($2,469/$5,939), Select ($6,949/$16,659), Corporate (from $9,949/$23,839) — with feature unlocks across scorecards, benchmarking, medals, e-learning users and analyst sessions.
- Accredited Consulting Partner Channel: Revenue share / referral model via accredited consulting partners (Bureau Veritas, SGS) who deliver assessment completion, post-assessment review, program launch and value chain performance services to clients under EcoVadis Academy training.
- Sustainable Finance / ESG-linked Products: EcoVadis Ratings embedded by financial institutions in ESG-linked loans, private debt pricing, supply chain finance and PE portfolio monitoring — generating recurring licensing/transaction-based revenue tied to capital deployment.
- API & Data Licensing: API-first access to EcoVadis scores and ratings for integration into procurement, ERP, ESG reporting and supply chain finance platforms (Workiva, Esker, Coupa, Ivalua, Suplari, etc.), generating licensing revenue from enterprise data access.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Carbon Rating — entry-level carbon management plan |
| Subscription | Annual | Sustainability Ratings Basic |
| Subscription | Annual | Sustainability Ratings Premium |
| Subscription | Annual | Sustainability Ratings Select |
| Subscription | Annual | Sustainability Ratings Corporate |
| Subscription | Annual | Enterprise Rate My Suppliers (buyers) |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels7 records
Marketing channels11 records
EcoVadis product offering
Product offeringCore offering
EcoVadis operates a connected Sustainability Intelligence Platform that delivers AI-powered, analyst-validated supplier sustainability ratings across environment, labor & human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement, combined with carbon Scope 3 management, real-time ESG risk mapping, and direct worker engagement via Ulula. The platform is sold primarily via enterprise annual subscriptions (Rate My Suppliers) to multinational buyers and tiered self-serve subscriptions (Rate My Company — Carbon Rating, Basic, Premium, Select, Corporate) to SME suppliers, with pricing sized by company headcount and feature scope.
Product overview
EcoVadis operates a single, connected Sustainability Intelligence Platform (marketed as the "One Brain for the Supply Chain") built on a global standard for measuring and understanding sustainability performance. The core platform combines AI-assisted assessments verified by 500+ in-house analysts with five flagship modules: Trusted Sustainability Ratings, Carbon Action Manager (including the Carbon Data Network, Carbon Estimator, and PCF Calculator), IQ Plus (risk mapping) with its companion Vitals questionnaire, and Ulula Worker Voice (acquired in 2024). It is delivered through industry solutions for Food & Beverage, Automotive, Finance, Pharmaceutical, CPG, Electronics, Beauty, Retail, Energy & Utilities, and Manufacturing & Machinery; regulatory modules for CSRD/CS3D, LkSG, and Modern Slavery Acts; a Sustainable Finance solution for ESG-linked lending; the EcoVadis Academy e-learning library; the EcoVadis Community peer platform; and twelve Sector Initiatives for collaborative supplier engagement.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- IQ Plus: Real-time ESG risk intelligence platform for supply chain risk mapping, supplier profiling, and regulatory compliance monitoring.
- Vitals
- Ulula Worker Voice
- Carbon Action Manager
- EcoVadis Academy
- EcoVadis Community
- Sustainability Ratings
- Sustainability Intelligence Platform
Products and services
- Sustainability Intelligence Platform (Enterprise) Unified enterprise SaaS platform combining EcoVadis Ratings, Carbon Action Manager, IQ Plus risk mapping, Vitals questionnaires and Ulula Worker Voice, built on a methodology validated by 500+ in-house sustainability analysts; serves 1,500+ global procurement, sustainability and compliance leaders with unlimited supplier assessments under annual subscriptions.
- Trusted Sustainability Ratings (Rate My Suppliers / Rate My Company) Analyst-verified sustainability scorecards across Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement themes, producing a globally recognized EcoVadis score (0–100) and Medals (Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum); sold via annual subscriptions and four-tier self-serve plans (Carbon Rating, Basic, Premium, Select, Corporate) priced by company size XS through L.
- Carbon Action Manager (CAM) End-to-end Scope 3 decarbonization module that collects supplier-specific Scope 1/2/3 emissions and Product Carbon Footprint data, segments suppliers by carbon maturity, and tracks measurable reductions with 35+ metrics and customized dashboards; built on the Carbon Data Network of approximately 60,000 reporting organizations and mapped to CSRD/ESRS E1, ISSA 5000 and GHG Protocol Scope 3.
- IQ Plus Risk Intelligence AI-powered, contactless ESG risk mapping module that scores risk profiles across 100% of a customer's supplier base by country, industry and document evidence, combining 360° Watch monitoring of 100,000+ news sources in 6 languages with 21 sustainability criteria mapped to global standards; provides AI-powered, human-verified risk insights in hours.
- Ulula Worker Voice Direct worker engagement platform (acquired Sept 2024) offering expert-designed anonymous surveys, grievance and whistleblower mechanisms, real-time reporting and analytics, and training in 114 languages across 69 countries, supporting compliance with evolving global human rights and responsible employment regulations.
- Vitals Supplier Questionnaire Light supplier questionnaire (~30 minutes, 14 languages) that combines with IQ Plus risk intelligence to capture direct supplier input for regulatory due diligence under LkSG, Modern Slavery Acts, Norwegian Transparency Act and French Duty of Care.
- Sustainable Finance Solution Solution embedding EcoVadis Ratings in ESG-linked loans, private debt pricing, supply chain finance and PE portfolio monitoring, with metrics aligned to UN Global Compact, ESG Data Convergence Project and SFDR; used by named PE firms (Anacap, Aqua Capital, CVC, Palladium, Permira Credit, Quilvest) and banks (HSBC, DBS, Deutsche Bank).
- Regulations & Compliance Solutions Cross-regulatory compliance suite combining IQ Plus, Vitals, Ratings, Ulula Worker Voice and Academy to address CSRD, CS3D, LkSG, Modern Slavery Acts, Norwegian Transparency Act and other supply chain human rights and reporting requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
- LkSG Compliance Solution Dedicated German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) compliance solution providing contactless supplier profiling, risk segmentation, LkSG dashboards, corrective action plans and grievance mechanisms.
- Modern Slavery Acts Compliance Solution Compliance solution addressing UK, Australian and Canadian Modern Slavery Acts with risk mapping, supplier engagement and auditable reporting aligned to UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
- CS3D and CSRD Value Chain Compliance Specialized offering for CSRD/CS3D due diligence and disclosure covering all ESRS topical standards, with analyst-verified scorecards, Vitals questionnaires, Ulula worker feedback and Carbon Action Manager integration.
- Value Chain Scope 3 Reporting & Compliance Scope 3 reporting and compliance solution covering California SB 253, SEC climate disclosure, EU CSRD and Australia CRFD, with carbon heatmaps, supplier onboarding and PACT/WBCSD-aligned product carbon footprint data exchange.
- Food & Beverage Industry Solution Industry-specific sustainability solution for the Food & Beverage sector covering human rights due diligence, regulatory compliance and Scope 3 decarbonization across 11,000+ food and beverage companies in the EcoVadis network, addressing cocoa, palm oil and seafood supply chain risks.
- Automotive Industry Solution Multi-tier automotive supply chain solution covering 12,500 automotive suppliers rated in 2025, combining IQ Plus risk profiling, Ratings, Carbon Data Network and the GHG Protocol-aligned Product Carbon Footprint Calculator built on the ecoinvent database.
- Finance Industry Solution ESG ratings and sustainable finance solution for banks, insurance carriers and financial institutions, including 360° Watch risk monitoring, benchmarks and ESG-linked financing products.
- Pharmaceutical Industry Solution (Responsible Health Initiative) Pharma-focused solution built on the Responsible Health Initiative (GSK, Teva, Takeda + EcoVadis) for supplier sustainability monitoring across healthcare value chains.
- Consumer Goods Industry Solution (AIM-PROGRESS / Progress Initiative) Consumer Goods industry solution based on the AIM-PROGRESS / Progress Initiative (originated 2016), addressing human rights and responsible sourcing across FMCG supply chains.
- Electronics Industry Solution Sustainability solution for electronics and high-tech manufacturers focused on environmental, labour & human rights, and ethical risk management across complex global supply chains.
- Beauty Industry Solution (Responsible Beauty Initiative) Beauty industry sustainability solution based on the Responsible Beauty Initiative (Clarins, Coty, Groupe Rocher, L'Oréal), addressing ethical, social and environmental performance in cosmetics supply chains (mica, palm oil, animal testing, packaging).
- Hospitality Alliance for Responsible Procurement (HARP) Sector initiative for hospitality launched Q1 2023 by Accor, Hilton, IHG, Marriott, Radisson, Avendra and Entegra, establishing unified sustainability assessments across the hospitality supply chain using EcoVadis scorecards to reduce supplier duplication and enable collaborative supplier engagement.
- EcoVadis Academy On-demand e-learning library of 50+ courses (17 carbon-specific) in up to 9 languages covering sustainability, carbon, regulatory (LkSG, CSRD, MS Acts) and risk management topics, with digital badges and certifications of completion.
- Multilingual Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Calculator & Carbon Estimator Free multilingual Product Carbon Footprint calculator covering 12 industrial sectors, built on the ecoinvent database with GHG Protocol-aligned methodology; allows SMEs to estimate Scope 1/2/3 emissions and calculate product-level carbon footprints.
Companies that use EcoVadis
Customer profileNamed customers40 records
Segments10 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
EcoVadis technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration15 records
AI capability12 records
Feature7 records
EcoVadis partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
32 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.
- European Commission AI Act Advisory ForumflagshipEcoVadis was selected from over 700 applicants as one of 174 members appointed to the European Commission's AI Act Advisory Forum established under Article 67 of the EU AI Act. The appointment grants EcoVadis direct input into translating regulatory text into technical design requirements for software development, data privacy, and product deployment within the EU over a two-year term.
- WorkivaflagshipStrategic partnership integrating EcoVadis' Carbon Data Network into the Workiva Carbon platform to enable mutual customers to collect, calculate and coordinate greenhouse gas emissions data with investor-grade accuracy. Lets companies replace industry averages with verified, audit-ready Scope 3 emissions data and supports unified carbon/financial reporting for Net Zero pathways.
- AccentureflagshipJoint research and GTM partner producing the annual Sustainable Procurement Barometer (2026 edition) covering 1,000 multinationals and nearly 2,000 suppliers across 20 industries. Includes joint webinars and thought leadership on the innovation-vs-compliance ROI shift in sustainable procurement.
- EskercoreIntegration of EcoVadis sustainability assessments into Esker's AI-powered Supplier Management solution, enabling real-time access to EcoVadis scores for supplier onboarding, risk management, compliance reporting and procurement operations through a single platform.
- Schneider ElectricflagshipPartnership to decarbonize global healthcare supply chains, leveraging Schneider Electric's energy management expertise with EcoVadis' supplier sustainability intelligence. Targets Scope 3 reductions across the healthcare value chain.
- WatershedcoreStrategic partnership combining EcoVadis' supplier data engine and PCF Calculator with Watershed's carbon accounting AI platform, enabling enterprises to replace broad emission averages with actual supplier-specific data for procurement decisions and Net Zero tracking. Includes launch of a free multilingual PCF Calculator covering 12 industrial sectors.
- Amazon BusinessflagshipIntegration embedding EcoVadis sustainability ratings directly into Amazon Business procurement workflows and storefront search rankings, helping buyers make sustainable purchasing choices efficiently and allowing rated suppliers to differentiate within the Amazon Business marketplace.
- Bureau VeritasflagshipNamed Accredited Consulting Partner after completing rigorous EcoVadis Academy training. Bureau Veritas will deliver end-to-end sustainability services including assessment completion, post-assessment review, program launch and advanced value chain performance services, reinforcing its sustainability advisory position (also acquired SPIN360 in parallel).
- SGSflagshipDesignated as an Accredited Core Consulting Partner, expanding prior local collaboration to global scale across 10 key countries in Asia, North America and Europe. SGS provides tailored training, strategic advisory and operational support to help organizations complete EcoVadis assessments and improve ESG practices, leveraging seven consecutive years of EcoVadis Gold Rating.
- Microsoft (Azure)flagshipLong-standing Microsoft partner since 2016; EcoVadis runs AI-powered procurement assistant on Azure OpenAI Service (GPT-4o and GPT-4o-mini), Azure Machine Learning, and Azure AI Search to summarize supplier scorecards and generate insights. Awarded Microsoft Local Partner Award FY25 in AI Transformation - Scale. Expanded AI capabilities via Microsoft's ISV Success program.
- UlulaflagshipAcquired in September 2024 to enhance EcoVadis' supply chain labor and human rights risk due diligence. Ulula provides on-the-ground worker feedback, anonymous surveys, grievance mechanisms and whistleblower channels in 114 languages across 69 countries, supporting compliance with evolving global regulations on responsible employment practices. Now integrated as the EcoVadis Worker Voice module.
- Hospitality Alliance for Responsible Procurement (HARP)flagshipSector Initiative powered by EcoVadis, launched Q1 2023 by Accor, Hilton, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, Radisson Hotel Group, Avendra and Entegra. Establishes unified sustainability assessments across the hospitality supply chain using EcoVadis scorecards, focused on reducing supplier duplication and collaborative supplier engagement.
- EcotrekcoreAcquired in July 2022 to enhance EcoVadis' ESG visibility across global supply chains via automated sustainability data mining, improving data collection, analysis capabilities and risk management and supporting compliance with evolving supply chain regulations.
- Responsible Health Initiative (GSK, Teva, Takeda)coreSector Initiative powered by EcoVadis for the healthcare/pharma industry. Mission is to use collaboration and technology to improve visibility, efficiency and sustainability impact of the global health supply chain.
- Responsible Beauty Initiative (Clarins, Coty, Groupe Rocher, L'Oréal)coreSector Initiative powered by EcoVadis for the beauty and cosmetics industry, aiming to strengthen ethical, social and environmental performance across the beauty supply chain.
- Progress Initiative (AIM-PROGRESS)coreSector Initiative powered by EcoVadis for FMCG/Food & Beverage companies. Originated in 2016 with several EcoVadis customers in the AIM-Progress not-for-profit organization focusing on improving Human Rights in FMCG supply chains.
- Accelerate InitiativecoreSector Initiative powered by EcoVadis for the Mobility & Vehicles industry, supporting sustainable procurement collaboration across automotive supply chains.
- Together for Sustainability (TfS)coreSector Initiative for the chemical industry, leveraging EcoVadis assessments to drive sustainable procurement in chemical supply chains.
- Sustainable Rail Initiative (SRI)coreSector Initiative powered by EcoVadis for the railways industry, supporting peer collaboration on sustainable rail supply chains.
- IAEG ESG InsightscoreSector Initiative powered by EcoVadis for the Aerospace & Defense industry (linked to IAEG working groups).
- AIRPro (Aviation Initiative for Responsible Procurement)coreSector Initiative powered by EcoVadis for the Commercial Aviation industry.
- Wind Energy InitiativecoreSector Initiative powered by EcoVadis for the Wind Energy industry, in collaboration with WindEurope.
- Retail Impact Initiative (RII)coreSector Initiative powered by EcoVadis for the retail industry, supporting peer collaboration on sustainable retail supply chains.
- Responsible Aluminium Alliance (RAA)coreSector Initiative for the aluminium industry powered by EcoVadis, supporting sustainable procurement across aluminium value chains.
- Coupa, Ivalua, Suplari, Altares, Syspertec, Trust Your Supplier, TealbookcoreTechnology partner ecosystem offering data integrations with leading procurement and risk management solutions to streamline compliance workflows. IQ Plus technology partners page lists Coupa, Ivalua, Suplari, Altares, Syspertec, Trust Your Supplier and Tealbook.
- Sweep and NormativecoreCarbon accounting platform partners integrated with EcoVadis' Carbon Action Manager — suppliers can seamlessly integrate high-quality supplier carbon data into Sweep and Normative.
- Amfori, Fair Labor Association, Polaris Project, IPIS, RSPOcoreEcosystem partners featured on the Ulula Worker Voice page including amfori (social auditing), Fair Labor Association, Polaris Project (anti-trafficking), IPIS (conflict minerals research), and the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) — many customers such as Anglo American, Cargill, Eileen Fisher, Marks & Spencer, Nestle, PepsiCo, VF Corporation and Wilmar International are also featured.
- Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), GRI, Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), WBCSDcoreStandards and reporting frameworks featured on the Carbon Action Manager page, including Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD); EcoVadis uses PACT methodology with WBCSD for the Product Carbon Footprint Data Exchange.
- EFRAG (European Financial Reporting Advisory Group)flagshipEcoVadis is a 'Friend of EFRAG', partnering to promote trustworthy and actionable sustainability reporting across global supply chains and supporting businesses in meeting evolving regulatory standards.
- Taylor WessingminorInternational law firm that produced legal opinions determining how the EcoVadis platform supports CSDDD, LkSG and CSRD requirements, supporting customer compliance confidence.
- Accenture (research collaboration)coreJoint research showing 68% of buying organizations use AI for supply chain analytics and risk screening but 36% of Tier 2/3 suppliers have no AI adoption plans; identifies a widening digital capability gap across supply networks.
- Bureau Veritas (operational partnership)coreTesting, Inspection and Certification services company headquartered in France, named Accredited Consulting Partner. Partnership equips Bureau Veritas to offer end-to-end support for businesses including sustainability assessments, compliance readiness, strategic integration and supply chain performance improvements.
Scale indicators16 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights7 records
EcoVadis competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Coupa Software: Coupa is a leading procurement and spend management platform that integrates EcoVadis scores via API for supplier risk and ESG workflows; it competes indirectly with EcoVadis IQ Plus by offering native supplier risk and ESG capabilities within its broader procurement suite.
- Workiva: Workiva is a broader SaaS platform for ESG, financial and audit reporting with a strategic Carbon partnership with EcoVadis; it serves overlapping enterprise sustainability, finance and procurement leaders with integrated disclosure workflows that include EcoVadis data as an input.
Emerging players
- Source Intelligence: Source Intelligence provides supply chain compliance and ESG data including conflict minerals, sustainability and product compliance; it overlaps with EcoVadis' regulatory compliance solutions for CSRD/CS3D, LkSG and Modern Slavery Acts for mid-market and enterprise buyers.
Direct peers
- Achilles Information: Achilles operates prequalification and supply chain risk networks used by buyers in chemicals, energy and infrastructure (Achilles UVDB, Achilles Energy, etc.); it directly competes with EcoVadis IQ Plus and Sustainability Ratings for buyer supplier assessment workflows.
- MSCI ESG Research: MSCI ESG Research provides ESG ratings, research and data on 14,000+ issuers globally, directly competing with EcoVadis in sustainability ratings for enterprise buyers and asset managers; both are aligned to global standards and target enterprise procurement and investment workflows.
- S&P Global Sustainable1: S&P Global Sustainable1 offers corporate and ESG ratings, climate analytics and supply chain risk data overlapping with EcoVadis' Ratings + IQ Plus modules; both serve large enterprise sustainability and procurement teams and compete for ESG data budgets.
- ISS ESG: ISS ESG (part of Deutsche Börse) provides corporate and sovereign ESG ratings, climate solutions and supply chain data, directly overlapping with EcoVadis Ratings and Carbon Action Manager modules for enterprise and investor clients.
- Sedex: Sedex operates a global supplier ethics platform (SMETA audits, Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) used by retailers and FMCG buyers; directly comparable to EcoVadis Ratings as a shared supplier assessment network targeting enterprise supply chain ethics and human rights.
- Watershed: Watershed is an enterprise carbon accounting platform with a strategic partnership with EcoVadis integrating EcoVadis' PCF Calculator and supplier data; it directly competes with EcoVadis Carbon Action Manager for Scope 3 carbon accounting budgets at large enterprises.
- Sweep: Sweep is a carbon accounting platform integrated as a partner into EcoVadis Carbon Action Manager and used by customers like SNCF for Scope 3 reductions; it competes for the same enterprise carbon management wallet share as EcoVadis' Carbon Action Manager module.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
EcoVadis social profiles
Digital presenceEcoVadis compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
EcoVadis financial estimates
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EcoVadis leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
EcoVadis subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
EcoVadis funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds8 records
Investors10 records
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
EcoVadis M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A2 records
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about EcoVadis
What does EcoVadis do?
EcoVadis operates a connected Sustainability Intelligence Platform that delivers AI-powered, analyst-validated supplier sustainability ratings across environment, labor & human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement, combined with carbon Scope 3 management, real-time ESG risk mapping, and direct worker engagement via Ulula. The platform is sold primarily via enterprise annual subscriptions (Rate My Suppliers) to multinational buyers and tiered self-serve subscriptions (Rate My Company — Carbon Rating, Basic, Premium, Select, Corporate) to SME suppliers, with pricing sized by company headcount and feature scope.
Is EcoVadis a public or private company?
EcoVadis is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was EcoVadis founded?
EcoVadis was founded in 2007. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is EcoVadis based?
EcoVadis is headquartered in Paris, France, in the Europe region.
How does EcoVadis make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Enterprise Subscription (Rate My Suppliers) is the primary driver. The others are supplier Self-Serve Subscription (Rate My Company), accredited Consulting Partner Channel, sustainable Finance / ESG-linked Products and API & Data Licensing.
Who are EcoVadis's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Coupa Software and Workiva. Source Intelligence is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are Achilles Information, MSCI ESG Research, S&P Global Sustainable1, ISS ESG, Sedex, Watershed and Sweep.
Does EcoVadis have an API?
Yes. EcoVadis offers a robust API to integrate sustainability data into core procurement and risk management systems. The Sustainability Intelligence Platform page highlights 10+ API integrations supporting real-time data ingestion and exchange. Use cases include integrating EcoVadis ratings and intelligence into procurement workflows, ERP systems, and risk management platforms. AI-powered assistant capabilities are exposed via Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service integration (GPT-4o-mini and GPT-4o models) for summarizing supplier scorecards and generating insights from structured and unstructured data.
What industry is EcoVadis in?
EcoVadis's product category is Supply Chain Sustainability Intelligence / ESG Ratings Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUABAEAA, Enterprise Carbon Accounting & GHG Inventory Platforms, with a secondary code of EUABAEAE, Supply Chain (Scope 3) Emissions & Supplier Engagement Platforms. Its NAICS code is 541620 and its SIC code is 7373.