Pierre-Francois Thaler of EcoVadis notes embedding ESG ratings makes sustainability a standard vendor-selection criterion and provides visibility to drive sustainable practices at scale.

Vertice and EcoVadis are partnering to embed ESG ratings into Vertice's AI procurement platform, integrating sustainability data with pricing, contract terms, and supplier risk in purchasing decisions.

The procurement intelligence dataset covers more than 250,000 negotiated contracts, over USD 75 billion in global indirect spend, and more than two million price points across more than 32,000 vendors.

EcoVadis maintains a network of rated companies totaling over 175,000 across more than 180 countries, with ratings spanning environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.

Industry context underscores that sustainable procurement supports supply chain resilience, helps manage regulatory and operational risks, and aids greenhouse gas emissions reductions.

Automation of sustainability metrics aims to streamline vendor risk assessments and regulatory disclosure compliance.

The integration enables procurement teams to evaluate sustainability data within the same workflow used for cost and risk, reducing the chance ESG information is overlooked and enabling more comprehensive supplier assessments.

The integrated solution is designed to ensure ESG data is considered during purchase requests, minimizing the risk of overlooking ESG information.

By aligning sustainability considerations with commercial factors, the partnership reduces the risk of overlooking ESG during supplier selection and contract negotiations.

The deal's terms, pricing specifics, and general availability were not disclosed; Capita’s participation signals potential broader adoption through enterprise accounts.

Executives emphasize a single view of comprehensive supplier intelligence and embedding ESG data directly into purchasing workflows.

Real-time sustainability data will be accessible within Vertice’s SaaS and cloud spend management system.