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Why Your EcoVadis Certification Score Is Stuck—And How to Fix It

Many companies come to us with the same frustration.

They’ve done everything by the book:

  • ✅ Signed up with EcoVadis

  • ✅ Submitted the questionnaire on time

  • ✅ Uploaded all required documentation

Then they wait…
Only to receive a score that feels like a letdown.

A Bronze medal. Or even just the Basic badge.

No supplier recognition.
No competitive edge.
No celebration.

At first, it feels confusing—especially when:

  • Your compliance team is experienced

  • Your documentation is thorough

  • Your commitment to sustainability is 100% genuine

So, what went wrong?

It’s Not a Reporting Problem. It’s a Strategy Problem.

EcoVadis doesn’t just reward what you submit.
It rewards how well your sustainability practices are embedded in your business.

That means:

  • Systems matter

  • Structure matters

  • Strategy matters

In our experience, this is where most companies fall short:

Common Gaps That Hold Back Your EcoVadis Certification Score:

  • ❌ Policies uploaded, but not tied to measurable KPIs

  • ❌ Training materials exist, but no proof of implementation

  • ❌ No formal risk assessment process in place

  • ❌ Weak or missing supply chain due diligence

  • ❌ Lack of external certifications or third-party validation

These aren’t just missing boxes—they’re missed opportunities to prove credibility and maturity in your sustainability management.

What Happens When You Fix These?

Your score improves. And with that, new doors open:

  • ✅ Bronze becomes Silver

  • ✅ Silver becomes Gold

  • ✅ You qualify for preferred supplier programs

  • ✅ Clients and partners start to trust your sustainability claims

The Good News? You Don’t Need to Start Over.

You don’t need to redo everything from scratch.

You just need a partner who understands:

  • How EcoVadis evaluates maturity

  • What the algorithm is really looking for

  • And how to align your internal systems to match

That’s what we do at Chiltern TMC.

We’ve helped companies across industries move up the EcoVadis ladder—without unnecessary delays or wasted resources.

So if you’re done settling for underwhelming scores and ready to finally earn the rating your efforts deserve—

Let’s talk.
📩 Reach out via email or live chat.

Or…
You could submit another report that gets lost in the pile.

Your call.