EcoVadis and GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) are two major ESG frameworks, but they serve very different purposes:
- GRI is a reporting standard designed to structure and publish ESG data.
- EcoVadis is a CSR assessment that evaluates the maturity and effectiveness of a company’s sustainability management system.
Understanding these differences is key to choosing — or combining — them effectively.
EcoVadis vs GRI: what are the differences?
EcoVadis vs GRI: what do they have in common?
Should you choose EcoVadis or GRI?
Choose EcoVadis if:
- you need to meet B2B customer requirements or supplier assessments;
- you want a fast, benchmarked view of your ESG maturity;
- you are an SME or mid-sized company structuring ESG without publishing a full report;
- you want to strengthen trust with clients and partners.
Choose GRI if:
- you must publish a sustainability report aligned with CSRD;
- you want to communicate publicly on ESG impacts;
- you have the internal capacity to manage detailed ESG data;
- transparency and regulatory alignment are top priorities.
Why combining EcoVadis and GRI makes sense
Combining them allows you to:
- use GRI to structure, consolidate and publish ESG data;
- use EcoVadis to assess and showcase your ESG management system in B2B contexts;
- integrate a reporting quality lever (GRI-aligned reporting), which is essential to break the EcoVadis scoring ceiling on the Reporting dimension and reach top performance levels.
EcoVadis vs GRI – Key takeaways
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