Paris – September 15, 2026 -- EcoVadis has been named a Leader in the 2026 Verdantix Green Quadrant for Supply Chain Sustainability Software, marking the second consecutive time the company has secured the top ranking.
Verdantix places EcoVadis among eight firms with the most advanced sustainability software capabilities
The analysis cites EcoVadis Vitals and enhanced assessment and scoring tools featuring a regulatory monitoring lens as key differentiators, noting improvements to supplier reporting and auditability. The report states these capabilities serve both small-to-medium and large enterprises by integrating sustainability assessments with procurement and finance priorities, reinforced by partner-led on-site audits and worker voice tools for human rights due diligence.
Carbon Data Network links supplier emissions directly into Scope 3 calculations
Verdantix highlighted the value of EcoVadis' Carbon Data Network, which supports supplier carbon emissions management through its Carbon Action Manager. The tool integrates with specialized platforms including carbmee, CO2 AI, Normative, Sweep and Watershed, allowing primary greenhouse gas data to flow directly into Scope 3 calculations and procurement workflows.
Co-CEO Thaler ties the ranking to a model combining AI speed with analyst verification
"Being named a Leader again confirms the direction we have taken. Our platform moves at the pace of an AI-first market, and our sustainability analysts review the assessments it produces before they reach a customer," said Pierre-François Thaler, co-founder and co-CEO of EcoVadis. He added that in supply chain risk, speed without verification creates exposure rather than insight.
Verdantix analyst links the ranking to a shift from reporting compliance to operational sustainability
"The increasing prominence of data-related challenges in supply chain sustainability signals an evolution in organizational priorities, as firms move beyond reporting obligations to focus on operationalizing sustainability at scale," said Elisa Molero, Senior Analyst at Verdantix. She noted this shift requires embedding sustainability into daily decision-making, increasing supplier engagement, and investing in digital tools that deliver decision-grade insights.
EcoVadis outlines three implications for global procurement leaders
The company points to audit-ready reliability, where expert analyst oversight catches AI errors before they reach a scorecard to withstand regulatory and investor scrutiny. It also cites continuous model fine-tuning, where sustainability analysts train and ground domain-specific AI models for complex global value chains, and verified network trust built through a multi-tier assessment ecosystem across buyer and supplier networks.
EcoVadis reports more than 175,000 businesses across 250 industries and 185 countries use its platform, including Johnson & Johnson, L'Oréal, Unilever, Bridgestone, BASF and JPMorgan.