An EcoVadis score is valid for 12 months from the date the score is issued.
After this period, the assessment expires and the company must submit a new questionnaire with updated documentation in order to keep its medal and maintain a valid CSR profile.
Annual validity to ensure reliable data
EcoVadis evaluates companies across four main sustainability themes:
- Environment
- Labor & Human Rights
- Ethics
- Sustainable Procurement
Because policies, indicators and supporting documents can evolve quickly, the platform requires an annual assessment.
This frequency ensures up-to-date information and allows for fair comparison between companies operating in the same sector.
What happens when an EcoVadis score expires
Once the validity period ends, the EcoVadis medal is no longer considered active.
The company can no longer display the EcoVadis logo or medal level in its official communications unless it renews the assessment.
In practice
- The scorecard remains accessible on the platform but is marked as “expired”.
- Business partners (customers, buyers, suppliers) see the score as out of date.
- To preserve CSR credibility, companies are advised to anticipate the reassessment before the expiration date.
Renewing an EcoVadis assessment
Renewal requires submitting a new, updated questionnaire, supported by recent documentation.
Companies may:
- Update policies and action plans,
- Refresh performance indicators (KPIs),
- Add new certifications or impact evidence,
- Improve the structure of their CSR practices.
This process not only maintains score validity, but also helps measure progress since the previous assessment.
EcoVadis Score Validity — Key Takeaways
| Key point | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Validity period | 12 months from the score issuance date |
| Accepted documents | Policies (8 years), reporting (2 years), certifications (until expiration) |
| After expiration | The medal becomes inactive and cannot be used in communications |
| Renewal process | Annual questionnaire with updated documents and KPIs |
| Purpose | Ensure recent, comparable and credible CSR data |
| Best practice | Anticipate renewal to avoid a gap without an active medal |
