When sourcing chemicals from China, procurement managers face a recurring challenge: how do you verify that a supplier meets your company’s sustainability, ethics, and compliance standards — without conducting a full on-site audit for every vendor? EcoVadis has become the chemical industry’s standard answer. And for companies within the TfS (Together for Sustainability) network, a valid EcoVadis score is often a mandatory prerequisite. Unifarm Chemical holds the EcoVadis Gold Medal — placing us in the top 5% of all assessed companies globally. Here is what that means for your supply chain.
What Is EcoVadis?
EcoVadis is the world’s most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings. Founded in 2007, the platform has assessed over 130,000 companies across 200+ industries and 175 countries. Unlike self-reported questionnaires, EcoVadis assessments are independently reviewed by a team of sustainability analysts who examine documentary evidence across four core themes:
- Environment — carbon emissions, energy consumption, water management, waste reduction
- Labor & Human Rights — working conditions, health and safety, freedom of association
- Ethics — anti-corruption, anti-bribery, data privacy, whistleblower mechanisms
- Sustainable Procurement — supplier screening, ESG requirements in purchasing
Scores range from 0 to 100. A Gold Medal requires a score placing the company in the top 5% of all assessed suppliers. Platinum (top 1%) and Gold are the two highest tiers — what separates them from Silver and Bronze is not incremental improvement, but a fundamentally different level of documented, verified sustainability practice.
What Is TfS (Together for Sustainability)?
TfS — Together for Sustainability — is a global initiative co-founded by leading chemical companies including BASF, Bayer, Evonik, Henkel, and Lanxess. Its purpose: to create a shared framework for assessing and improving sustainability performance across chemical supply chains, so that each TfS member company does not need to audit every supplier independently.
TfS member companies use EcoVadis ratings as the primary qualification tool for suppliers. If you work within a TfS member company — and there are now over 50 members, collectively representing a significant share of global chemical purchasing — your procurement policy very likely requires EcoVadis scores from key suppliers. Unifarm Chemical is an approved TfS-compliant supplier, with our EcoVadis scorecard accepted by 57 global companies including BASF, Henkel, Solvay, Akzo Nobel, Eastman Chemical Company, Clariant, Arkema, and Brenntag SE.
What an EcoVadis Gold Rating Means for Buyers
For procurement and ESG teams, sourcing from an EcoVadis Gold supplier translates into concrete operational advantages:
Reduced audit burden. Many companies accept EcoVadis Gold as a full or partial substitute for costly on-site supplier audits. Your compliance team spends less time, and your supplier onboarding cycle moves faster.
Regulatory documentation ready. EU regulations including CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) and the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) require companies to document supplier sustainability performance. An EcoVadis Gold supplier provides audit-ready, third-party verified evidence.
Evidence-based, not self-reported. EcoVadis analysts review actual certificates, management policies, and operational records — not just questionnaire answers. Our Gold Medal reflects documented reality, not marketing claims.
Renewed annually. Our Gold Medal was renewed in June 2025 and reflects our current performance. Unlike one-time certifications, EcoVadis requires annual reassessment, meaning our score is always recent.
Our Product Range for Sustainability-Compliant Procurement
Unifarm Chemical supplies a broad range of specialty chemicals frequently sourced through ESG-compliant supply chains. Our main product categories include:
- Chelated micronutrients: EDDHA Fe, EDTA chelates, DTPA Fe — used in precision agriculture, hydroponics, and fertigation systems
- Agrochemicals: Ammonium Sulphate, Potassium Humate, Phosphorous Acid
- Industrial chemicals: Barium Chloride, DTPA Acid, PDMDTC
- Specialty plastics & intermediates: Trimesic Acid, PPE Resin, Lithium Carbonate
All products are supplied with full documentation: Certificate of Analysis (COA), Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS), ISO factory certificates, and customs clearance records compatible with EU import requirements.
How to Connect via EcoVadis or TfS
If your company uses EcoVadis and you wish to add Unifarm Chemical to your approved supplier list, the process is straightforward:
- Log into your EcoVadis account and search for Hainan Unifarm Chemical Co., Ltd.
- Send a scorecard sharing request — we respond within 2 business days.
- Alternatively, contact us directly with your company name and EcoVadis buyer ID, and we will initiate the sharing from our side.
All supplier compliance documentation — including EcoVadis scorecard, COA templates, and SDS files — is available in English upon request.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Unifarm Chemical’s EcoVadis Gold Medal still valid?
Yes. Our Gold Medal was renewed in June 2025 and remains valid through June 2026. We undergo annual reassessment to maintain and improve our rating.
How many companies have accepted your EcoVadis scorecard?
57 global companies have accepted our scorecard sharing through the TfS network, including BASF, Henkel, Solvay, Akzo Nobel, Eastman Chemical Company, Clariant, Arkema, and Brenntag SE, among others.
Does EcoVadis Gold replace an on-site supplier audit?
Many companies accept EcoVadis Gold as a full or partial substitute for on-site audits — especially for suppliers in categories where in-person visits are logistically difficult. Check your company’s specific procurement policy, but EcoVadis Gold is widely recognised as the benchmark for remote supplier qualification in the chemical industry.
Can Unifarm supply chemicals that meet REACH and EU import compliance?
Yes. We provide full SDS documentation compliant with EU GHS/CLP regulations, REACH pre-registration confirmation where applicable, and all customs documentation required for EU import. Our team has experience working with European buyers and their specific compliance requirements.