The enhanced accreditation will empower companies to move beyond sustainability scores, driving the implementation of impactful, responsible procurement programs.
PARIS & NEW YORK – 29 JUNE 2026 – EcoVadis today announced the official accreditation of Grant Thornton France as a Consulting Partner in France. This elevation from its previous Core Partner status, held since 2025, follows a rigorous selection process and enables the firm to significantly broaden its support for organizations accelerating their sustainable procurement endeavors.
Through this enhanced partnership, Grant Thornton France will provide deep expertise to help clients optimize their sustainable procurement strategies, specifically focusing on two key areas:
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Program Implementation and Scaling: Designing, embedding, and scaling EcoVadis programs; defining clear strategies and key performance indicators (KPIs); and integrating sustainable procurement objectives into contracts, product offerings, sourcing, and purchasing processes.
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Assessment Improvement Support: Guiding rated companies through their EcoVadis evaluations and providing expert counsel to accurately complete the EcoVadis questionnaires.
Grant Thornton France recognized global expertise in both sustainability and procurement positions them as a valuable asset for companies committed to unlocking further value through robust sustainable procurement programs.
"Achieving Consulting Partner status underscores our commitment to helping our clients not just receive an EcoVadis score, but strategically implement the necessary changes to build truly resilient and responsible supply chains. We are eager to deepen our work with EcoVadis to deliver measurable value" said Karine Hillaireau ESG Director at Grand Thornton France.
"We are delighted to expand our partnership with Grant Thornton France. Their recognized expertise in guiding companies to embed and scale sustainable procurement programs will add tremendous value, enabling customers to accelerate their performance improvements and achieve ambitious ESG goals" said Annette Gevaert, SVP Alliances and Strategic Initiatives at EcoVadis.
To find out more about EcoVadis’ partner ecosystem, visit: https://ecovadis.com/partnerships/
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About Grant Thornton France
Grant Thornton France is a leading audit and advisory group, bringing together more than 2,800 professionals across 24 offices in France. The firm operates across four core service lines: Audit, Advisory, Accounting & Reporting Advisory, and Tax & Legal.
With a mission to empower clients to unlock their full potential, Grant Thornton France delivers strategic insight, technical precision, and a collaborative approach. Combining international reach with deep local expertise, the firm provides agile and impactful support to a diverse client base, including dynamic companies, listed firms, public entities, and private businesses.
Since September 2025, Grant Thornton France has been part of a multinational platform established by Grant Thornton Advisors LLC in the US.
It is also part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.
About Grant Thornton Advisors LLC
Grant Thornton Advisors LLC provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services. It is one of two specialized entities known as Grant Thornton in the US, alongside Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services.
In January 2025, Grant Thornton Advisors LLC formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform. The platform offers a premier advisory and tax practice, as well as independent audit practices. With offices across the Americas, Europe and the Middle East, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of more than 20,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.
Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.
Grant Thornton LLP, Grant Thornton Advisors LLC and their respective subsidiaries operate as an alternative practice structure (APS) when this is required by local regulations. In geographies using the APS, this conforms with applicable laws, regulations and professional standards, including those from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Grant Thornton LLP is a CPA firm, while Grant Thornton Advisors LLC is not.
“Grant Thornton” refers to the brand under which the member firms in the Grant Thornton International Ltd (GTIL) network provide services to their clients and/or refers to one or more member firms. Grant Thornton LLP and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC serve as the U.S. member firms of the GTIL network. GTIL and its member firms are not a worldwide partnership and all member firms are separate legal entities. Member firms deliver all services; GTIL does not provide services to clients.
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