From Ambition to Verified Impact with EcoVadis Gold
AT A GLANCE - CHALLENGES
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Resource Constraints
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Adapting to Rising EcoVadis Standards
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Translating Purpose into Auditable Policy
Our client faced several key hurdles: their small but ambitious team lacked the internal bandwidth to navigate the detailed requirements of rigorous ESG frameworks; between the initial Silver and the final Gold ratings, EcoVadis raised its standards year-on-year, demanding more robust evidence and performance indicators; and the company needed to transition from informal sustainability efforts to structured, auditable policies, demonstrating measurable impact in areas like ethical procurement, workplace practices, and environmental performance. Ecofiniti’s hands-on support bridged these gaps, turned values into tangible policies, and ensured full compliance with evolving standards.
Objective
Our client aimed to translate its long-standing sustainability values into a structured sustainability strategy, backed by recognised external validation. The goal was to:
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Achieve a Silver EcoVadis rating as a foundation.
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Progress to Gold, showcasing leadership in sustainability.
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Minimise internal resource strain by relying on expert guidance.
Solutions
Ecofiniti served as a fully integrated ESG partner over a multi-year engagement, managing the entire EcoVadis process end-to-end. This included both strategic guidance and hands-on execution:
Year 1: Establishing the Foundation (Silver)
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Conducted a comprehensive gap analysis against EcoVadis scoring criteria.
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Drafted a clear ESG strategy, policies, and KPIs to build a strong foundation.
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Identified priority focus areas across environment, ethics, labour, human rights, and sustainable procurement.
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Created and curated the full evidence package required for submission.
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Managed all aspects of the EcoVadis platform, including supporting documentation upload.
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Outcome: Silver rating achieved, validating the company’s baseline practices and readiness for deeper ESG integration.
Year 2: Elevating to Excellence (Gold)
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Reassessed strategy based on EcoVadis feedback and evolving scoring thresholds.
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Integrated performance tracking and formalised policies in areas such as supplier ethics, diversity, and environmental metrics.
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Strengthened and expanded supporting documentation to reflect continuous improvement.
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Delivered another fully managed submission, ensuring consistency, completeness, and compliance with Gold-level criteria.
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Outcome: Gold EcoVadis medal awarded in 2024, placing our client in the top tier of rated organisations globally. This award was repeated again in 2025 thanks to our ongoing collaboration.
Throughout, Ecofiniti’s role went beyond consultancy, acting as an extension of the our client's team to ensure seamless delivery with minimal internal disruption.
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BENEFITS
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ENHANCED REPUTATION & LEADERSHIP
The Gold EcoVadis rating positioned our client as a leader in sustainability among peers and partners. It validated their long-standing values and demonstrated measurable ESG performance to clients, suppliers, and talent.
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EFFICIENT RESOURCE USE
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Ecofiniti’s hands-on project management allowed their team to focus on its core mission while ensuring that sustainability performance was documented and communicated at a world-class standard.​
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SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS FOUNDATION​
With a robust suite of ESG policies and reporting practices now in place, our client is better equipped for future ESG initiatives, audits, and sustainability communications. The partnership also reinforced long-term business resilience by embedding environmental and ethical considerations into strategic decision-making, better preparing them not only for ESG but also for mitigating risks and seizing opportunities ahead.
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