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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.

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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.

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HeadquartersParis, France
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Serves global market

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Keyword5 values
sustainability ratings platform, supply chain ESG intelligence, Scope 3 decarbonization, supplier risk management, human rights due diligence
Industry5 codes
1Enterprise Carbon Accounting & GHG Inventory Platforms
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2Supply Chain (Scope 3) Emissions & Supplier Engagement Platforms
CodeEUABAEAEPrimaryNo
3Sustainable & Responsible Supply Chain (ESG, Scope 3)
CodeBPAHAHAMPrimaryNo
4ESG Governance, Sustainability Reporting & Assurance Advisory
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5Third-Party Model/Vendor Risk & Supply-Chain Assurance
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NAICS code2 codes
  • Environmental Consulting Services541620
  • Software Publishers5132
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  • Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design7373
Product category
Supply Chain Sustainability Intelligence / ESG Ratings Software
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Revenue model5 records
1Enterprise Subscription (Rate My Suppliers)
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

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.

ecovadis.com
2Supplier Self-Serve Subscription (Rate My Company)
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

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.

ecovadis.com
3Accredited Consulting Partner Channel
TypeProfessional Services
Description

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.

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4Sustainable Finance / ESG-linked Products
TypeLicensing Royalties
Description

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.

ecovadis.com
5API & Data Licensing
TypeData Monetisation
Description

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.

businesswire.com
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Pricing details6 tiers
1Carbon Rating — entry-level carbon management plan
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
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Annual fee $359 (M size); by partner invitation only; includes customized carbon questionnaire, carbon scorecard, shareable scorecard, action plans, Carbon Estimator/PCF, metrics tracking, 3 e-learning users, and community membership. Excludes emissions benchmarking.

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2Sustainability Ratings Basic
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
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Annual fee $1,559 (M size listed); EUR pricing also shown at €3,749 entry. Customized sustainability questionnaire, expert-validated scorecard, share inside EcoVadis network only, no medal/badge eligibility.

ecovadis.com
3Sustainability Ratings Premium
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

Annual fee $2,469 (M size listed, EUR €5,939). Adds benchmarking, Medals & Badges eligibility, unlimited external scorecard sharing, up to 5 trading partner ratings, 10 e-learning users, live news monitoring.

ecovadis.com
4Sustainability Ratings Select
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

Annual fee $6,949 (M size listed, EUR €16,659). Priority/fast-tracked assessment, pre-filled questionnaire (if eligible), orientation call, scorecard presentation, up to 10 trading partner ratings, 50 e-learning users, dedicated Account Manager.

ecovadis.com
5Sustainability Ratings Corporate
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
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Annual fee starting from $9,949 (M size listed, EUR €23,839). Multi-entity document sharing, group + entity scorecards, 60-min presentation, discount on entities' subscriptions. Targeted at large multi-entity organizations.

ecovadis.com
6Enterprise Rate My Suppliers (buyers)
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
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Quote-based enterprise subscription; unlimited suppliers and users, dedicated account team, support in 10 languages, annual fees vary by company size; additional services available on request.

ecovadis.com
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1IQ Plus
Description

Real-time ESG risk intelligence platform for supply chain risk mapping, supplier profiling, and regulatory compliance monitoring.

ecovadis.com
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Core offering1 text field

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.

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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.

Product and service22 records
1Sustainability Intelligence Platform (Enterprise)
CategoryCore platform
Description

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.

2Trusted Sustainability Ratings (Rate My Suppliers / Rate My Company)
CategoryCore ratings module
Description

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.

3Carbon Action Manager (CAM)
CategoryCarbon / Scope 3 module
Description

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.

4IQ Plus Risk Intelligence
CategorySupply chain risk module
Description

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.

5Ulula Worker Voice
CategoryHuman rights due diligence module
Description

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.

6Vitals Supplier Questionnaire
CategoryRegulatory due diligence module
Description

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.

7Sustainable Finance Solution
CategorySustainable finance module
Description

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).

8Regulations & Compliance Solutions
CategoryRegulatory compliance suite
Description

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.

9LkSG Compliance Solution
CategoryRegulatory compliance module
Description

Dedicated German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) compliance solution providing contactless supplier profiling, risk segmentation, LkSG dashboards, corrective action plans and grievance mechanisms.

10Modern Slavery Acts Compliance Solution
CategoryRegulatory compliance module
Description

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.

11CS3D and CSRD Value Chain Compliance
CategoryRegulatory compliance module
Description

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.

12Value Chain Scope 3 Reporting & Compliance
CategoryScope 3 reporting module
Description

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.

13Food & Beverage Industry Solution
CategoryIndustry solution
Description

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.

14Automotive Industry Solution
CategoryIndustry solution
Description

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.

15Finance Industry Solution
CategoryIndustry solution
Description

ESG ratings and sustainable finance solution for banks, insurance carriers and financial institutions, including 360° Watch risk monitoring, benchmarks and ESG-linked financing products.

16Pharmaceutical Industry Solution (Responsible Health Initiative)
CategoryIndustry solution
Description

Pharma-focused solution built on the Responsible Health Initiative (GSK, Teva, Takeda + EcoVadis) for supplier sustainability monitoring across healthcare value chains.

17Consumer Goods Industry Solution (AIM-PROGRESS / Progress Initiative)
CategoryIndustry solution
Description

Consumer Goods industry solution based on the AIM-PROGRESS / Progress Initiative (originated 2016), addressing human rights and responsible sourcing across FMCG supply chains.

18Electronics Industry Solution
CategoryIndustry solution
Description

Sustainability solution for electronics and high-tech manufacturers focused on environmental, labour & human rights, and ethical risk management across complex global supply chains.

19Beauty Industry Solution (Responsible Beauty Initiative)
CategoryIndustry solution
Description

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).

20Hospitality Alliance for Responsible Procurement (HARP)
CategoryIndustry solution / sector initiative
Description

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.

21EcoVadis Academy
CategoryE-learning module
Description

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.

22Multilingual Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Calculator & Carbon Estimator
CategoryCarbon calculation tool
Description

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.

Scale indicator16 records

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Partnership32 partners
Strategic tierFlagshipTypeOthersAnnounced on2026-06-15
Description

EcoVadis 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.

Strategic tierFlagshipTypeTechnology or IntegrationAnnounced on2026-05-12
Description

Strategic 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.

Strategic tierFlagshipTypeGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnounced on2026-05-11
Description

Joint 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.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or IntegrationAnnounced on2026-04-07
Description

Integration 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.

Strategic tierFlagshipTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-03-19
Description

Partnership 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.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-03-12
Description

Strategic 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.

Strategic tierFlagshipTypeTechnology or IntegrationAnnounced on2026-03-04
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Integration 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.

Strategic tierFlagshipTypeImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAnnounced on2026-01-24
Description

Named 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).

Strategic tierFlagshipTypeImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAnnounced on2025-10-17
Description

Designated 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.

Strategic tierFlagshipTypeTechnology or IntegrationAnnounced on2025-09-05
Description

Long-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.

Strategic tierFlagshipTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2024-09-05
Description

Acquired 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.

Strategic tierFlagshipTypeGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnounced on2023-01-01
Description

Sector 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.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-07-13
Description

Acquired 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.

14Responsible Health Initiative (GSK, Teva, Takeda)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Sector 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.

ecovadis.com
15Responsible Beauty Initiative (Clarins, Coty, Groupe Rocher, L'Oréal)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Sector Initiative powered by EcoVadis for the beauty and cosmetics industry, aiming to strengthen ethical, social and environmental performance across the beauty supply chain.

ecovadis.com
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Sector 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.

17Accelerate Initiative
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Sector Initiative powered by EcoVadis for the Mobility & Vehicles industry, supporting sustainable procurement collaboration across automotive supply chains.

ecovadis.com
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Sector Initiative for the chemical industry, leveraging EcoVadis assessments to drive sustainable procurement in chemical supply chains.

19Sustainable Rail Initiative (SRI)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Sector Initiative powered by EcoVadis for the railways industry, supporting peer collaboration on sustainable rail supply chains.

ecovadis.com
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Sector Initiative powered by EcoVadis for the Aerospace & Defense industry (linked to IAEG working groups).

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Sector Initiative powered by EcoVadis for the Commercial Aviation industry.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Sector Initiative powered by EcoVadis for the Wind Energy industry, in collaboration with WindEurope.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Sector Initiative powered by EcoVadis for the retail industry, supporting peer collaboration on sustainable retail supply chains.

24Responsible Aluminium Alliance (RAA)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Sector Initiative for the aluminium industry powered by EcoVadis, supporting sustainable procurement across aluminium value chains.

ecovadis.com
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Technology 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.

26Sweep and Normative
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Carbon accounting platform partners integrated with EcoVadis' Carbon Action Manager — suppliers can seamlessly integrate high-quality supplier carbon data into Sweep and Normative.

ecovadis.com
Strategic tierCoreTypeOthers
Description

Ecosystem 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.

28Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), GRI, Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), WBCSD
Strategic tierCoreTypeOthers
Description

Standards 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.

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Strategic tierFlagshipTypeOthers
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EcoVadis 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.

Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
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International law firm that produced legal opinions determining how the EcoVadis platform supports CSDDD, LkSG and CSRD requirements, supporting customer compliance confidence.

Strategic tierCoreTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
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Joint 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.

Strategic tierCoreTypeImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner
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Testing, 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.

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Peers10 records
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

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.

TypeEmerging player
Description

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.

TypeDirect peer
Description

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.

TypeDirect peer
Description

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.

TypeDirect peer
Description

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.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

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.

TypeDirect peer
Description

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.

TypeDirect peer
Description

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.

TypeDirect peer
Description

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.

TypeDirect peer
Description

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.

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Named customers40 records

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Profiles8 records

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Funding rounds8 records

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Investors10 records

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Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

EcoVadis

Supply Chain Sustainability Intelligence / ESG Ratings Softwareecovadis.com

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.

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

  • Sustainability ratings platform
  • Supply chain ESG intelligence
  • Scope 3 decarbonization
  • Supplier risk management
  • Human rights due diligence

Where EcoVadis is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

ModelBillingPrice
SubscriptionAnnualCarbon Rating — entry-level carbon management plan
SubscriptionAnnualSustainability Ratings Basic
SubscriptionAnnualSustainability Ratings Premium
SubscriptionAnnualSustainability Ratings Select
SubscriptionAnnualSustainability Ratings Corporate
SubscriptionAnnualEnterprise Rate My Suppliers (buyers)

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels11 records

EcoVadis product offering

Product offering

Core 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 profile

Named customers40 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

EcoVadis technology and API

Technology

Technology 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 signal

Partnerships

32 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

  • European Commission AI Act Advisory ForumflagshipOthers · 15 June 2026EcoVadis 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.
  • WorkivaflagshipTechnology or Integration · 12 May 2026Strategic 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.
  • AccentureflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 May 2026Joint 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.
  • EskercoreTechnology or Integration · 7 April 2026Integration 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 ElectricflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2026Partnership 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 or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2026Strategic 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 BusinessflagshipTechnology or Integration · 4 March 2026Integration 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 VeritasflagshipImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 24 January 2026Named 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).
  • SGSflagshipImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 17 October 2025Designated 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)flagshipTechnology or Integration · 5 September 2025Long-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.
  • UlulaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 September 2024Acquired 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)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Sector 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.
  • EcotrekcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 July 2022Acquired 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)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSector 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)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSector 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)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSector 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 InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSector Initiative powered by EcoVadis for the Mobility & Vehicles industry, supporting sustainable procurement collaboration across automotive supply chains.
  • Together for Sustainability (TfS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSector Initiative for the chemical industry, leveraging EcoVadis assessments to drive sustainable procurement in chemical supply chains.
  • Sustainable Rail Initiative (SRI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSector Initiative powered by EcoVadis for the railways industry, supporting peer collaboration on sustainable rail supply chains.
  • IAEG ESG InsightscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSector Initiative powered by EcoVadis for the Aerospace & Defense industry (linked to IAEG working groups).
  • AIRPro (Aviation Initiative for Responsible Procurement)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSector Initiative powered by EcoVadis for the Commercial Aviation industry.
  • Wind Energy InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSector Initiative powered by EcoVadis for the Wind Energy industry, in collaboration with WindEurope.
  • Retail Impact Initiative (RII)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSector Initiative powered by EcoVadis for the retail industry, supporting peer collaboration on sustainable retail supply chains.
  • Responsible Aluminium Alliance (RAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSector Initiative for the aluminium industry powered by EcoVadis, supporting sustainable procurement across aluminium value chains.
  • Coupa, Ivalua, Suplari, Altares, Syspertec, Trust Your Supplier, TealbookcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology 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 NormativecoreTechnology or IntegrationCarbon 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, RSPOcoreOthersEcosystem 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), WBCSDcoreOthersStandards 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)flagshipOthersEcoVadis 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 WessingminorOthersInternational law firm that produced legal opinions determining how the EcoVadis platform supports CSDDD, LkSG and CSRD requirements, supporting customer compliance confidence.
  • Accenture (research collaboration)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint 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)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTesting, 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 assessment

Broad 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 presence

EcoVadis compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance3 records

EcoVadis financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

EcoVadis leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

EcoVadis subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries2 records

EcoVadis funding detail

Funding detail

Funding 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 investment

M&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.

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PR Newswire APACWuXi AppTec Earns EcoVadis Gold Medal for Third Consecutive Year, Ranking Among Global Top 5% for SustainabilityWuXi AppTec received a third consecutive EcoVadis Gold Medal, ranking among the global top 5% for sustainability. The company also holds an AAA rating from MSCI and an A List CDP ranking, with its near-term greenhouse gas emissions targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative.PR NewswireWuXi AppTec Earns EcoVadis Gold Medal for Third Consecutive Year, Ranking Among Global Top 5% for SustainabilityWuXi AppTec received a third consecutive EcoVadis Gold Medal, ranking among the global top 5% for sustainability. The company also holds an AAA rating from MSCI and an A List CDP ranking, with its near-term emissions targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative.Third NewsStock Spirits Group Achieves Third Consecutive EcoVadis Gold Certification and Top Employer Recognition in Poland and Czech RepublicStock Spirits Group received its third consecutive EcoVadis Gold certification and Top Employer recognition in Poland and the Czech Republic for 2026. The company scored 87/100 on EcoVadis, placing it in the top 1% of spirits producers and top 5% of 175,000 companies. It also earned Carbon Leader status and is validating emission reduction goals under the Science Based Targets initiative.FinanzNachrichten.deEQS-News: Stock Spirits Group: Die Stock Spirits Group erhält zum dritten Mal in Folge die EcoVadis-Gold-Zertifizierung sowie die Top Employer-Zertifizierung in Polen und der Tschechischen RepublikStock Spirits Group received its third consecutive EcoVadis Gold certification and Top Employer certification in Poland and the Czech Republic for 2026. The company scored 87 out of 100 in EcoVadis, a 5-point increase, placing it in the top 1% of spirits producers and top 5% of global companies. It also achieved Leader status in its EcoVadis Carbon Rating.Third NewsStock Spirits Group Achieves EcoVadis Gold and Top Employer Certification AgainStock Spirits Group secured EcoVadis Gold and Top Employer certifications in Poland and the Czech Republic for 2026, its third consecutive year. The EcoVadis score of 87/100 places it in the top 1% of spirits producers globally. The company plans to use feedback to improve its sustainability and HR practices.Third NewsStock Spirits Group Achieves EcoVadis Gold and Top Employer Honors in 2026Stock Spirits Group received EcoVadis Gold for the third consecutive year and Top Employer certification in Poland and the Czech Republic for 2026. Its EcoVadis sustainability score reached 87 out of 100, placing it in the top 1% of spirits producers. The company submitted emissions targets to the Science Based Targets initiative.AktienDie Stock Spirits Group erhält zum dritten Mal in Folge die EcoVadis-Gold-Zertifizierung sowie die Top Employer-Zertifizierung in Polen und der Tschechischen RepublikThe Stock Spirits Group received its third consecutive EcoVadis Gold certification and Top Employer certification in Poland and the Czech Republic for 2026. It scored 87 out of 100, its best result, placing it in the top 1% of spirits producers and top 5% of evaluated companies. The company also achieved Leader status in its EcoVadis Carbon Rating.PR NewswireLe groupe Stock Spirits obtient pour la troisième fois consécutive les certifications EcoVadis Gold et Top Employer en Pologne et en République tchèqueStock Spirits Group received EcoVadis Gold for the third consecutive year and Top Employer certification in Poland and the Czech Republic for 2026. Its EcoVadis score reached 87/100, a 5-point improvement, placing it in the top 1% of spirits producers and top 5% of 175,000 global companies.PR NewswireStock Spirits Group earns third consecutive EcoVadis Gold and Top Employer certification in Poland and the Czech RepublicStock Spirits Group received EcoVadis Gold for the third consecutive year and Top Employer certification in Poland and the Czech Republic for 2026. Its EcoVadis sustainability score reached 87 out of 100, up 5 points, placing it in the top 1% of spirits producers. The company also achieved Leader status in the EcoVadis Carbon Rating.PR NewswireDie Stock Spirits Group erhält zum dritten Mal in Folge die EcoVadis-Gold-Zertifizierung sowie die Top Employer-Zertifizierung in Polen und der Tschechischen RepublikStock Spirits Group received EcoVadis Gold certification for the third consecutive year and Top Employer status in Poland and the Czech Republic for 2026. The company scored 87 out of 100 on EcoVadis, a 5-point increase, placing it in the top 1% of spirits producers and top 5% of global companies.