Case Study: How GIS Achieved EcoVadis Bronze with ESG Rating Support 

Indonesian companies working with multinational clients, financial institutions, and regulated procurement teams are facing stronger ESG expectations, making ESG ratings like EcoVadis increasingly vital for market access and credibility. 

This shift, supported by Indonesia’s evolving sustainability framework, such as POJK 51/2017 and Law No. 59/2024, encourages companies to view ESG compliance as an opportunity for growth. 

For IT services companies, ESG pressure often comes through client procurement requirements. Global Infotech Solution (GIS) recognized this early and partnered with InCorp Indonesia to earn a verified EcoVadis Bronze Medal for its ESG efforts.

Key Takeaways

• EcoVadis Bronze requires documented, evidence-backed ESG performance across four pillars, not only internal programs.
• GIS improved from a Committed Badge to Bronze in a single assessment cycle with structured support.
• The result placed GIS in the global top 35% among assessed companies.
• Indonesian regulations, including POJK 51 and PP No. 46/2023, are accelerating ESG expectations across industries.
• InCorp Indonesia supports EcoVadis preparation through gap analysis, documentation, and submission readiness.

The Challenges: Turning ESG Efforts into Verified Evidence 

GIS had already made ESG part of its long-term business strategy and earned EcoVadis’ Committed Badge in 2025. The next goal was to move higher and achieve a Bronze Medal in 2026. The main challenges were: 

Turning ESG Work into Evidence 

GIS already had meaningful programs, including diversity, equity, and inclusion, women in leadership, and employee wellness. However, these initiatives had to be presented in a way that matched EcoVadis’ assessment requirements. 

Improving the ESG Rating 

Moving from a Committed Badge to a Bronze Medal required stronger preparation, clearer supporting documents, and better alignment with the EcoVadis scoring framework. 

Mapping the Four Pillars 

GIS needed to organize its ESG evidence under the headings of Environment, Labor and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement, rather than presenting initiatives as separate internal programs.

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Strengthening Documentation 

EcoVadis evaluates policies, actions, and supporting evidence. This meant GIS needed to ensure that its ESG practices were not only active but also clearly documented and assessment-ready. 

Preparing for Submission 

To strengthen its EcoVadis result, GIS needed a clear preparation process: awareness-building, gap analysis, implementation support, and a final review before submission. 

How InCorp Structured the EcoVadis Rating Process 

InCorp’s approach focused on making ESG manageable, practical, and measurable. Our ESG rating assistance covered the four main EcoVadis evaluation pillars: 

Environment 

We reviewed how GIS managed environmental responsibility in its operations, including policies, monitoring practices, and evidence of initiatives that reduce environmental impact. 

Labor and Human Rights 

We assessed employee-related practices, workplace policies, inclusion programs, leadership development, and wellness initiatives to strengthen the company’s social impact narrative. 

Ethics 

We helped review governance practices, business conduct, internal controls, and documentation related to responsible and transparent operations. 

Sustainable Procurement 

We supported GIS in evaluating how supplier and procurement practices could better reflect ESG expectations, especially for a technology company serving enterprise and institutional clients. 

Our process involves four stages: ESG awareness-building, strategic gap analysis, targeted implementation support, and final submission review, ensuring companies understand their current position and areas for improvement before assessment.  

This allowed GIS to understand where it stood, what was missing, and what needed improvement before submitting its EcoVadis assessment.

The Results: EcoVadis Bronze Medal and Global Top 35% Ranking 

The EcoVadis Bronze Medal strengthened GIS’s ESG credibility and provided the company with verified evidence of responsible business practices. Key results include: 

• EcoVadis Bronze Medal Achieved: GIS improved its ESG readiness and assessment performance. 
• Score Above 65 Across ESG Pillars: The result reflected stronger performance across EcoVadis evaluation areas. 
• Global Top 35% Placement: GIS ranked within the top 35% among more than 1,000 assessed companies in its category. 

For companies in technology and professional services, this ESG progress can support market differentiation. When products and services are highly competitive, ESG credibility can become a deciding factor in vendor selection, partnership discussions, and cross-border business opportunities. 

Why ESG Rating Strategy Matters in Indonesia 

ESG ratings are becoming an important way for companies to prove sustainability performance to clients, investors, lenders, and procurement teams.  

In Indonesia, this shift is supported by broader sustainability frameworks, including POJK 51/2017, Presidential Regulation No. 98/2021, and Law No. 59/2024 on RPJPN 2025–2045 and environmental approval requirements under the OSS-RBA system. 

A strong ESG rating strategy helps companies: 

• Prepare Clearer ESG Documentation: Policies, programs, and internal practices become easier to assess and verify. 
• Meet Buyer and Partner Expectations: ESG ratings can support vendor registration, procurement screening, and partnership reviews. 
• Identify Performance Gaps: Companies can see where their ESG practices lack sufficient evidence or require improvement. 
• Build Long-Term Credibility: Independent ratings help show that sustainability efforts are structured, measurable, and not just internal claims. 

Different ESG rating platforms may be used depending on the company’s industry, buyer requirements, and business goals. EcoVadis is one widely recognized framework, but ESG rating preparation can also support other assessment needs.

Conclusion 

ESG can be complex, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With the right structure, companies can turn ESG from a compliance concern into a business advantage. 

InCorp Indonesia (an Ascentium Company) offers comprehensive support, including documentation structuring, gap analysis, implementation guidance, and assessment readiness to help companies succeed in ESG ratings. 

Start your ESG rating journey and build a stronger foundation for credible, measurable sustainability performance. 

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