- In 2025, EcoVadis adopts an unrounded thematic-score model (e.g. 83/100 instead of 80) for more precision and transparency.
- Progress, even small, becomes more visible from one reassessment to the next, helping prioritize actions.
- The change applies only to new assessments from 1 January 2025; the overall score isn't guaranteed to rise or fall.
- To prepare: update your CSR data, review your scorecard, prioritize material issues and engage your teams.
The year 2025 marks an important turning point in the evaluation process EcoVadis. With the introduction of a new scoring model for thematic scores,
EcoVadis is taking a step forward to offer greater precision and transparency. These developments are particularly relevant for SMEs and mid-sized companies that want to improve their sustainability performance and meet the growing expectations of their stakeholders.
Here is a simple article to help you understand these changes and effectively prepare for them.
The EcoVadis guide: 3 weeks to succeed in your assessment
A concrete action plan to prepare your 2025 assessment and showcase your progress
What will change with EcoVadis in 2025?
As of January 1, 2025, EcoVadis is adopting a new scoring model for thematic scores. The main changes are:
1. Even more accurate thematic scores:
Instead of getting thematic scores rounded to the nearest ten (for example, 80/100 for the environment), businesses will now receive unrounded scores, like 83/100. This allows for a more detailed view of their performance on the four main themes:
- Environment,
- Social and human rights,
- Ethics,
- And responsible purchasing.
2. Better readability of the evolution of scores:
Even minimal progress will be more visible during reevaluations. Businesses will be in a position to better understand the impacts of their corrective actions and to adopt new strategies to improve.
3. Tips for help you aim for continuous improvement:The new scores provide clearer indications of strengths and weaknesses, to help CSR managers prioritize their efforts.
Why is this change important for SMEs and mid-sized companies?
The expectations of customers, investors and other stakeholders in terms of CSR are constantly increasing. For SMEs and mid-sized companies, being aligned with these requirements is becoming essential in order to:
- Strengthen their competitiveness: A good EcoVadis score can be a decisive criterion in tenders or commercial relationships.
- Improving their brand image: By positioning themselves as responsible actors, companies gain credibility.
- Preparing for new regulations: in particular the CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) which includes some points from the EcoVadis evaluation.
| Benefit | What it means |
|---|---|
| Strengthen competitiveness | A good EcoVadis score can be a decisive criterion in tenders or commercial relationships. |
| Improve brand image | By positioning themselves as responsible actors, companies gain credibility. |
| Prepare for new regulations | Align with CSRD requirements, which include several topics also covered in the EcoVadis evaluation. |
This new scoring model, even though it will be challenging, makes it possible to better assess the effectiveness of the actions put in place and prove one's commitment to sustainability issues.
How do you prepare for the EcoVadis 2025 assessment?
To prepare for your EcoVadis assessment in 2025, we are sharing some practical tips with you.
Update your CSR data
Ensure that all of the information required for the assessment is up to date and well-documented:
- Your main policies (environmental, social, ethical, responsible purchasing, etc.)
- Your key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Etc.
A well-structured file will increase your chances of getting a high score.
Analyze your previous EcoVadis results
Take the time to read your EcoVadis scorecard results carefully. You will find recommendations and tips to improve your score, it is very important to take them into account.
With the new model, even small improvements will be valued.
Prioritize your actions
SMEs and mid-sized companies often have limited resources to be more effective, identify the themes where you can have the most impact quickly. If you have little impact on water pollution, don't spend time on this topic, focus your efforts on topics that have an impact on your business.
Engage your internal stakeholders
A successful evaluation is based on the involvement of the entire company. Inform your employees of the goals and expected results so that they understand their role in this process.
Use external resources
If you are a novice or have difficulty structuring your approach, do not hesitate to seek the help of specialized solutions. At Ditto, we support SMEs and mid-sized companies in their preparation for the EcoVadis assessment in order to value the efforts put in place and obtain a suitable score.
The advantages of a good EcoVadis score for SMEs and mid-sized companies
A good EcoVadis score is not an end in itself, it is the recognition of all the efforts made to take control of their CSR impacts and risks. Obtaining a good score is an advantage for a company, it allows you to:
- Access new markets: more and more large companies require their suppliers to meet the EcoVadis assessment and obtain an EcoVadis medal.
- Reducing your risks: better management of CSR issues limits non-compliance and reputational risks.
- Optimize your costs: an effective CSR strategy can lead to savings, for example through more efficient energy management or waste reduction.
With the EcoVadis scoring model in 2025, you will have a more accurate view of your impact, to define and implement more effective sustainable strategies.
Conclusion
SMEs and mid-sized companies have a lot to gain by adapting now to EcoVadis developments. The new thematic scoring model is an opportunity to better understand your performance and strengthen your position in an increasingly demanding environment.
Remember to anticipate 2025 now to take advantage of EcoVadis developments.
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EcoVadis 2025: key takeaways
| Key point | What to remember |
|---|---|
| What's new in 2025 | A new thematic scoring model: unrounded scores (e.g. 83/100) across the 4 themes. |
| Effective date | From January 1, 2025, for new assessments only. |
| Impact on the score | More precision per theme; the overall score can go up or down. |
| Why it matters for SMEs | Better showcase progress and prepare for the CSRD. |
| Best practices | Update your CSR data, review past scorecards, prioritise material topics. |
