Platinum is a system, not a score
The companies that reach the top 1% on EcoVadis don't optimize for the questionnaire. They build operating systems where sustainability evidence is a byproduct of how the business already runs.
Four levers that consistently move the score
- Policies that are signed, dated, and reviewed annually — auditors check this first
- A code of conduct extended to suppliers, with measurable acceptance rates
- KPIs published externally, not just tracked internally
- A whistleblower channel that has actually been used at least once
What we'd do differently
We used to recommend chasing every improvement area. We now tell clients to pick three and go deep. Breadth without depth gets you Silver. Depth gets you Platinum.
