EcoVadis Assessment Support
As the largest sustainability rating provider worldwide, EcoVadis is a globally recognised ESG assessment. We take you through every step of the process, showing your business commitment on the environment, labour and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement.
The Key Components of our approach are:
We combine sustainability strategy, carbon reporting expertise, and ESG governance experience to ensure your EcoVadis submission reflects genuine operational practice, not just policy statements.
Our support is
Structured and methodical
Practical and aligned with business goals.
Focused on continual improvement.
What is EcoVadis Assessment?
EcoVadis is a globally recognised sustainability rating platform used by organisations to assess suppliers across four key areas: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement.
Your EcoVadis score directly influences procurement decisions, supplier approval, and long-term client relationships.
Our Services
EcoVadis Assessment Support Service
We provide structured EcoVadis assessment support for UK SMEs and growing businesses seeking to improve their sustainability rating, strengthen ESG practices, and meet supply chain and client expectations with confidence. Our approach ensures your submission is clear, credible, and aligned with EcoVadis methodology. We provide end-to-end support across the entire EcoVadis process.
Our Process: What can you expect from this project?
1. EcoVadis Gap Analysis
We review your current policies, processes, and documentation against EcoVadis scoring criteria to identify: missing policies, evidence gaps, weak governance areas or opportunities for quick score improvement. This creates a clear action plan before submission.
2. Policy & Documentation Development
EcoVadis scoring is evidence-based. We support you in developing or strengthening: Environmental policies, Ethical and anti-corruption frameworks, Sustainable procurement policies, Labour and human rights commitments or Carbon reporting and ESG documentation. All documentation is practical, proportionate, and tailored to SMEs.
3. Questionnaire Support & Submission Review
We guide your team through: questionnaire completion, evidence selection and formatting, alignment with EcoVadis scoring methodology and pre-submission quality assurance review. This reduces the risk of misinterpretation or under-scoring.
4. Score Improvement Strategy
If you have already received a score, we provide: scorecard interpretation, priority improvement roadmap, targeted actions to increase rating tie and ongoing sustainability advisory support.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is EcoVadis assessment support?
EcoVadis assessment support helps businesses prepare, complete, and improve their EcoVadis sustainability rating by strengthening ESG policies, documentation, and reporting processes.
How long does EcoVadis preparation take?
Preparation timelines vary depending on documentation readiness, but most SMEs require 4–8 weeks for structured preparation and evidence gathering.
Is EcoVadis mandatory?
EcoVadis is not legally mandatory, but many large organisations require it as part of supplier onboarding and sustainable procurement policies
Benefits of Outsourced EcoVadis Support?
Outsourcing EcoVadis support provides: specialist knowledge without hiring in-house ESG staff, faster preparation and submission, independent review and credibility, reduced internal resource strain, structured improvement beyond the initial assessment
Testimonials
Vanessa at AORA Solutions was fantastic to work with. She took our data and turned it into a clear, comprehensive report that proves exactly how much resources our product saves. Throughout the process, she was always responsive and delivered every stage of the project on time. This has given us the tangible data we needed to provide real confidence to our clients regarding our environmental impact, instead of just making claims, we now have the hard proof to back them up. We highly recommend working with her.
- Théo Van Liefde
General Manager - Nordic Chem
It was an absolute pleasure working with Vanessa on our recent project. Her deep knowledge and engaging, approachable style made her an invaluable asset, ensuring a smooth process from start to finish. Vanessa's talent for project management and fostering genuine collaboration ensured a seamless and successful outcome.
- Ivet Phoenix
Head of Marketing, Oktra Ltd
Partnering with Aora has been instrumental in helping Hayes create and build a robust sustainability strategy. Their expertise and guidance brought sustainability to the forefront of our operations, embedding it into our decision-making processes. We’ve been able to clearly communicate our environmental and social commitments, which has significantly strengthened client trust. We are pleased to continue working with Aora in our sustainability journey
- Carl Chapman
Managing Director - Hayes Hygiene
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