CDP, EcoVadis, ESG2Go
Successful ESG ratings through targeted data preparation
ESG ratings assess a company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. They make ESG performance comparable, measurable and transparent to external stakeholders such as investors, business partners, banks or regulators.
A strong rating builds trust, strengthens market position and facilitates access to capital. At the same time, it provides guidance within the regulatory landscape: Many ratings reflect requirements such as the CSRD, OR 964 or the Supply Chain Act and support their practical implementation. Particularly in international supply chains, partners and customers increasingly expect such information.
A good rating is based on a clear sustainability strategy with concrete goals and measures, supported by measurable data such as carbon footprints, relevant KPIs and internal policies. Structured preparation of this information—in line with the specific requirements of the rating system—is also key.
Progress is also important: Many ESG ratings assess not only current performance, but also year-on-year development.
Overview of Key ESG Ratings
CDP
Internationally recognized disclosure system with three different questionnaires: Climate Change, Water and Forests. The assessment is based on a detailed questionnaire published annually.
- Target audience: Investors, clients, regulators
- Rating scale: A–D
- Submission deadline: Mid-September
- Special feature: Simplified climate questionnaire for SMEs available from 2024
Ideal for: Companies with climate targets, an international customer base, or reporting obligations under CSRD / TCFD.
EcoVadis
A cross-industry rating covering environment, ethics, labour & human rights and sustainable procurement. Widely used in B2B contexts and often requested by large corporate clients.
- Target audience: Suppliers, manufacturers, service providers
- Rating scale: 0–100 points + medals (platinum to bronze)
- Submission deadline: Rolling
- Special feature: Based on self-assessment and supporting documentation
Ideal for: Companies with international clients who require ESG-related supplier information.
ESG2Go
A compact rating system developed for Swiss SMEs. Based on international ESG standards, it’s simple to apply and specifically designed for companies without large sustainability departments.
- Target audience: Swiss SMEs and suppliers
- Rating scale: Percentage score (0–100%) with peer benchmarking
- Submission deadline: Rolling
- Special feature: Low entry barriers, high comparability
Ideal for: SMEs looking to document their first ESG initiatives and strengthen their market position with customers or banks.
How SuCo supports you
We can help you see ESG ratings not just as an obligation, but as a strategic opportunity. With a structured approach, we can help you select the right ratings, prepare your data professionally and improve your scores.
Our services include:
- Assessment of your starting point and identification of relevant ratings
- Analysis of existing data and identification of critical gaps
- Strategic assessment and optimisation of your sustainability approach
- Preparation of content and format for CDP, EcoVadis, ESG2Go
- Support with submission and communication of results
Whether it’s your first submission or a targeted score improvement, we meet you where you are —and guide you to a successful rating.
Our process - in three steps
1. Initial Assessment & Goal Setting
We begin by working with you to assess which ESG ratings are right for your company —depending on your industry, target audience and strategic objectives. Do you want to create transparency, enable benchmarking or meet customer expectations? We work with you to define your objectives, assess the effort required and determine which rating systems (e.g. CDP, EcoVadis, ESG2Go) make the most sense. The result: a clear roadmap with priorities, timelines and next steps.
2. Data Analysis & Gap Closure
Next, we review your existing ESG data— from carbon emissions and energy use to labour conditions, supply chain information and governance structures. Through a structured gap analysis, we identify missing data, highlight opportunities for improvement and pinpoint content that will strengthen your rating. This provides a solid foundation for the next phase.
3. Preparation, Submission & Optimization
We help you prepare your ESG data in a structured way – clear, consistent and rating-oriented. We draft responses that are both strategic and compliant, revise or develop missing documents, and support you throughout the submission process – whether for CDP, EcoVadis or ESG2Go. Once the rating is received, we analyse the results with you and develop concrete recommendations to further improve your ESG performance.
What you'll get from us
- A clear strategy tailored to your ESG rating objectives
- Structured data preparation based on your existing material
- Identification of concrete opportunities for improvement
- Actionable recommendations to optimise your score
- Support with submission and communication of results
Project Example
CDP
FAQs
While ESG ratings are not a legal substitute for formal reporting requirements, they are an effective way to prepare systematically. Ratings such as CDP or EcoVadis require structured disclosure of relevant sustainability data – similar to what is expected under CSRD, OR 964 or the Supply Chain Act. They help to create transparency at an early stage, identify gaps and facilitate the integration of these findings into legally required sustainability reports.
Contact us.
- +41 (0)32 510 14 74
- info@su-consulting.ch