Top 10: ESG Reporting Software Solutions
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting is essential for transparency and accountability, ensuring companies track their impact on the planet.
As climate tech continues to evolve, ESG software simplifies data collection and reporting, enabling businesses to make informed, sustainable decisions.
Global ESG are assets predicted to hit US$40tn by 2030, with stakeholders demanding more precise data and streamlined reporting. These platforms provide the tools necessary to meet global standards.
We've compiled a list of the top ESG reporting solutions shaping the future of sustainability.
10. Facilio
CEO: Prabhu Ramachandran
Founded: 2017
Headquarters: New York, United States
Facilio offers a smart platform that integrates IoT for real-time building operations and energy management, making it a valuable tool for ESG reporting.
The software helps businesses track energy consumption, water usage and carbon emissions, giving companies the insights they need to reduce their environmental footprint.
Facilio’s platform can connect with existing systems to provide a seamless approach to energy efficiency and sustainability reporting.
By using real-time data to drive decision-making, Facilio empowers companies to optimise their sustainability strategies and meet global ESG standards.
Prabhu Ramachandran, Founder and CEO at Facilio, says: “Unless we begin to challenge the status quo, change will remain elusive."
“For years, technology in buildings has been limited to hardware-centric fixtures and on-prem legacy systems that worked fine, until a decade ago.”
9. Greenly
CEO: Alexis Normand
Founded: 2018
Headquarters: Paris, France
Greenly is a carbon accounting platform designed to streamline sustainability reporting across industries.
It automates the process of tracking carbon emissions, offering real-time insights into Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
Alexis Normand, Co-Founder and CEO at Greenly, says: “Companies want both precision and automation. And that's really hard to do when data comes in an unstructured form.
“So our platform is constantly inventing new ways to structure data more simply. And when data is structured, we work on easing the flow into our platform.”
The platform allows companies to create tailored sustainability plans, helping businesses reduce their environmental impact. Greenly’s ability to structure unorganised data makes it a go-to for companies looking to improve their carbon reporting accuracy. Its focus on precision and automation makes it an ideal solution for businesses prioritising climate tech and carbon reduction.
8. Diligent ESG
CEO: Brian Stafford
Founded: 1994
Headquarters: New York, United States
“In today’s dynamic business landscape, enterprise risk management isn’t just strategy – it’s a lifeline,” says Brian Stafford, President and CEO at Diligent.
“By anticipating potential risks and challenges, ERM not only safeguards an organisation’s success but helps unlock new opportunities for long-term growth.”
Diligent ESG is a powerful tool for organisations aiming to align their ESG goals with international standards.
The platform enables companies to map their sustainability efforts across various frameworks, including carbon reporting and energy consumption metrics.
With real-time monitoring and instant reporting capabilities, Diligent helps organisations stay compliant with regulatory requirements while pushing forward climate tech initiatives.
It’s particularly useful for businesses looking to integrate ESG metrics into their risk management strategies, helping them navigate the evolving landscape of environmental regulations.
7. S&P Global Sustainable1
CEO: Douglas L. Peterson
Founded: 1860
Headquarters: New York, United States
S&P Global Sustainable1 combines decades of sustainability expertise with cutting-edge data analytics to help companies track their ESG performance.
The platform links sustainability metrics with financial data, offering a comprehensive view of how ESG efforts impact business outcomes.
With real-time insights into carbon emissions, energy use and market trends, Sustainable1 allows businesses to align their financial goals with climate tech initiatives.
Its ability to provide actionable data for decision-making makes it a critical tool for organisations working towards a more sustainable future.
Lauren Smart, Chief Commercial and Market Engagement Officer at S&P Global Sustainable1, says: “At S&P Global, providing the ESG Intelligence our clients need to measure what matters in the transition to a sustainable future is mission critical.”
6. OneTrust
CEO: Kabir Barday
Founded: 2015
Headquarters: Georgia, United States
OneTrust is an AI-driven platform that helps companies manage data privacy, security and ESG metrics all in one place.
By integrating sustainability into data governance, OneTrust enables businesses to track their environmental impact while maintaining compliance with global regulations.
Its embedded intelligence allows companies to analyse carbon emissions, energy usage and other sustainability metrics alongside data privacy and security risks.
“The strategic goal of a mature data privacy program is to enable the virtuous cycle of earning, retaining, and reinforcing customer trust to unlock the value of data,” Kabir Barday, Chairman and CEO at OneTrust explains.
“It takes time to go from siloed functions focused on risk to collaborative programs focused on business performance and impact.”
This holistic approach ensures that organisations can manage their ESG goals effectively, especially in industries where climate tech and data privacy intersect.
5. UL 360
CEO: Jennifer Scanlon
Founded: 1894
Headquarters: Illinois, United States
UL 360 is part of UL Solutions' broader software suite, offering a comprehensive platform for managing sustainability and ESG reporting.
Its focus on data-driven decision-making helps companies meet global reporting standards while driving sustainable growth.
The platform supports corporate sustainability initiatives by offering detailed reporting on energy consumption, carbon emissions, and waste management.
Jennifer Scanlon, President and CEO at UL Solutions, says: “As we work to be our customers’ most trusted, science-based, safety, security and sustainability partner, we see the ESG revolution unfolding like butterfly wings in our company and companies around the world.”
With UL 360, companies can track their progress against sustainability benchmarks, making it easier to implement climate tech solutions that reduce environmental impact and improve operational efficiency.
4. Persefoni
CEO: Kentaro Kawamori
Founded: 2020
Headquarters: Arizona, United States
Persefoni specialises in carbon accounting and decarbonisation management, providing companies with tools to track and reduce their carbon footprint.
The platform excels in reporting Scope 3 emissions, which are notoriously difficult to monitor but crucial for comprehensive ESG reporting.
By offering actionable insights into carbon reduction strategies, Persefoni helps businesses set realistic decarbonisation goals.
Its recent launch of a free tier makes the platform accessible to smaller organisations, ensuring that companies of all sizes can contribute to global climate tech efforts.
Kentaro Kawamori, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, explains that “to us, democratising carbon accounting means that we're working to significantly reduce both the commercial and technical barriers to being able to create these footprints”.
3. NAVEX One
CEO: Sean Thompson
Founded: 1997
Headquarters: Oregon, United States
NAVEX One is a unified platform that brings together ESG, compliance and risk management, providing a comprehensive view of a company’s sustainability efforts.
The platform simplifies the reporting process by integrating scattered ESG data into a single, accessible dashboard.
Its collaboration tools allow teams to work together on ESG initiatives, ensuring that sustainability goals are met across the organisation.
NAVEX One’s ability to provide real-time climate-related disclosures makes it a valuable asset for companies looking to improve their sustainability reporting and meet regulatory requirements.
The platform is used by more than 13,000 customers including PepsiCo, Cargill and Diageo.
“We believe the correct approach starts with collecting and analysing the right data.” says Sean Thompson, Chief Executive Officer at Navex.
“This allows us to prioritise actions that will deliver the greatest positive difference for our workplace, employees, and the communities that support us.”
2. IBM Envizi ESG Suite
CEO: Arvind Krishna
Founded: 1911
Headquarters: New York, United States
IBM Envizi ESG Suite is a scalable SaaS solution that collects and analyses ESG data from various sources, including sensors and energy retailers.
By automating the data collection process, Envizi helps companies track their energy usage, carbon emissions and other sustainability metrics.
The platform offers insights that allow businesses to make data-driven decisions about their sustainability strategies.
With IBM’s commitment to advancing climate tech, Envizi is an essential tool for companies looking to improve their ESG performance and meet global sustainability standards.
Arvind Krishna, Chairman and CEO at IBM, says: “While we are proud of the progress we have made, we are mindful that advancing our environmental, social and governance goals is a continuous journey of improvement.”
1. Workiva
CEO: Julie Iskow
Founded: 2008
Headquarters: Iowa, United States
Workiva’s ESG reporting platform is used by more than 6,000 companies worldwide to streamline corporate sustainability efforts.
The recent launch of Workiva Carbon enhances its capabilities by focusing on carbon accounting and decarbonisation.
The platform simplifies the complex process of ESG reporting by integrating data from multiple sources, allowing businesses to track their carbon footprint and set reduction targets.
Workiva’s strong focus on transparency and data accuracy makes it a critical tool for organisations looking to align their business strategies with climate tech innovations and sustainability goals.
“The demand for transparency is exploding,” says Julie Iskow, President and CEO at Workiva.
“Reporting teams are now responsible for providing information that significantly impacts business outcomes.”
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