Category: ESG Tools & Services
A New Benchmark for Corporate Climate Expertise The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has established the world’s first official register of certified experts qualified to guide companies through the complexities...
IBM is moving to address one of the persistent bottlenecks in corporate climate reporting: the accuracy and usability of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data. The company has introduced the Envizi...
Brussels Pushes Forward on SME Reporting Infrastructure The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) has published two reports cataloguing more than 320 digital tools and platforms designed to help small...
Technology Enters Procurement’s Carbon Blind Spot Watershed has introduced a new AI-powered tool aimed at one of the most persistent challenges in corporate climate strategies: measuring and reducing Scope 3...
Dallas Announcement Sets New Direction Frontier Infrastructure Holdings LLC has launched what it calls the first full-scale carbon management platform tailored for North America’s ethanol sector. In partnership with bioenergy...
Denver chosen as North American hub European sustainability data platform Sweep has opened its first U.S. office in Denver, Colorado, marking a significant expansion of its North American operations. The...
National Geographic Society and PepsiCo unveiled a new global initiative, Food for Tomorrow, designed to accelerate the transition to regenerative agriculture and reframe how food systems are understood by policymakers,...
Highlights Sphera, the Chicago-based sustainability and operational risk management software firm, has secured a new round of growth capital from Neuberger Berman Capital Solutions, adding a second major institutional backer...
Socialsuite has announced a new integration with ServiceNow aimed at transforming how companies manage sustainability risks and compliance at scale. The collaboration combines ServiceNow’s enterprise ESG and risk management capabilities...
Bloomberg has rolled out the Screened Choice Indices, a suite of market cap-weighted equity benchmarks that give investors the ability to tailor portfolios to their sustainability and exclusion criteria. “The...
Verra has released a new digital soil mapping (DSM) tool designed to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of carbon accounting in agricultural land management (ALM) projects. The guidance, published...
Perennial has introduced VT0014, the first Verra-approved digital soil mapping tool to enable scalable, AI-powered soil carbon quantification under the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program. The approval marks a breakthrough...
NEC Corporation, together with San Francisco–based ClimateAi, has developed an artificial intelligence model designed to evaluate the effectiveness of climate change adaptation in agriculture. The initiative targets cocoa and rice...
GreenCo, a Hong Kong–based ESG consulting firm, has launched the ESG Action Toolkit+ AI App, a free digital tool designed to help companies take immediate, practical steps on sustainability and...
Verra, the world’s largest greenhouse gas standards body, is partnering with S&P Global Commodity Insights to build a next-generation carbon registry designed to streamline, digitize, and integrate carbon markets at...
Allectrify has launched FASTPACE.com, a tech-enabled platform designed to simplify and accelerate access to Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing nationwide. The platform is the first of its kind...
Assent Inc. has introduced a new EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) solution aimed at helping manufacturers meet the bloc’s looming compliance deadline. The regulation, which takes effect December 30, 2025, requires...
500 Global, one of the world’s most active venture capital firms, has launched its Sustainable Innovation Program to support founders building commercially viable solutions to sustainability challenges across the global...
Verra’s latest win in the voluntary carbon market comes as the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) approves two of its methodologies — VM0044 Biochar Utilization in Soil...
Trane Technologies has launched the BrainBox AI Lab, a dedicated research and development center aimed at transforming energy optimization for HVAC systems and refrigerated transport. The initiative marks a major...
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) has broadened its climate data and analytics offering to include physical and transition risk insights for more than five million private companies worldwide. The move addresses a...
Speeki is advancing its ESG platform by integrating agentic AI into Nicole®, its digital sustainability assistant, marking a shift from passive AI support to autonomous, task-oriented functionality. Agentic AI represents...
Carbon Compared has launched a free, online carbon credit comparison website aimed at helping companies identify and purchase high‑integrity carbon credits with confidence. Launched last month, the platform enables users...
Lenovo has launched TruScale Device as a Service (DaaS) for Sustainability, a modular IT solution designed to help enterprises meet environmental targets while modernizing technology management. Built on Lenovo’s existing...
Lloyds Bank has launched a Voluntary Carbon and Nature Markets (VCNM) practice within its Business and Commercial Banking unit, marking a strategic step to help clients navigate the growing complexity...
Google has introduced AlphaEarth Foundations, a powerful AI model designed to decode our planet’s complexities through advanced geospatial mapping. Developed as part of the company’s new EarthAI initiative, the model...
Sweep, the leading SaaS platform for sustainability performance and ESG data management, has appointed Freddie House as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). The appointment comes as Sweep accelerates global expansion and...
Global built environment consultancy Arup has partnered with digital platform provider ESG360° to launch a joint emissions and ESG reporting service. The collaboration formalises a year-long partnership focused on helping...
Standard Chartered has launched a Sustainable Escrow and Account Bank solution, expanding its suite of sustainable finance offerings and enabling clients to channel their funds into environmentally and socially responsible...
EFRAG has launched the “EFRAG 2025 State of Play” portal—an interactive platform offering live access to early implementation data of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) under the Corporate Sustainability...
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Benchmark Gensuite, in collaboration with GIST Impact, has launched a Sustainability and Climate Risk Management Solution, designed to help global enterprises quantify and manage climate-related risks across their operations and...
Schneider Electric has launched Zeigo™ Hub, a powerful new digital platform aimed at helping companies decarbonize their supply chains at scale and meet Scope 3 emissions targets. The launch reflects...
One Platform for Strategic ESG Management Datamaran, a market leader in AI-powered risk and governance tools, today launched the Datamaran Suite, a modular platform designed to give companies the tools...
Shell, Accenture, and American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) have jointly launched Avelia, one of the world’s first blockchain-powered digital book-and-claim solutions for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). With approximately...
Clarity AI, a global leader in sustainability-focused AI and data solutions, has acquired ecolytiq, a prominent provider of in-app climate engagement platforms for financial institutions. The move signals Clarity AI’s...
Microsoft and Novata have joined forces to deliver scalable, AI-powered sustainability solutions to small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) worldwide. Novata will integrate Microsoft Azure AI Foundry—including Azure AI Search—and Microsoft...
Fujitsu has launched a major supply chain decarbonization initiative by collaborating with twelve global suppliers to exchange Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) data, a move aimed at advancing its net-zero target...
Sipchem has partnered with global supply chain risk management firm Achilles to enhance transparency, supplier performance, and ESG alignment across its operations. The petrochemical company, headquartered in Jubail Industrial City,...
The Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) has launched the Transition Finance Gateway, a new initiative designed to spotlight transition efforts among over 500 non-financial corporate debt issuers and enhance transparency for...
Salesforce has unveiled Agentforce for Net Zero Cloud, a next-generation AI-powered assistant designed to accelerate sustainability reporting, slash operational costs, and increase business efficiency by automating complex compliance tasks and...
Allianz Commercial has launched its Climate Adaptation & Resilience Services (CAReS) platform to help businesses identify, evaluate, and reduce exposure to climate risks amid rising losses from natural catastrophes. The...
Wolters Kluwer has expanded its CCH® Tagetik ESG & Sustainability platform with two targeted solutions: one to support compliance with the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and another to...
A new platform, FourTwoThree, has launched with backing from global banks NatWest Group, NAB, and SC Ventures to address the urgent need for scalable SME climate action. The initiative targets...
Rubicon Carbon has launched the Rubicon Rated Tonne (RRT), a portfolio of rigorously vetted carbon credits that has received an AAport rating from BeZero Carbon under its new Portfolio Rating...
Google is rolling out major updates to Maps aimed at helping Europeans make more sustainable travel decisions this summer. From commuting to vacationing, new features support a shift to greener...
Datamaran has launched its new Core Product, offering a streamlined solution to help companies identify, manage, and disclose ESG issues with greater speed, confidence, and regulatory alignment. The launch marks...
The IFRS Foundation has launched a suite of free e-learning modules to help companies and stakeholders implement the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) disclosure standards—IFRS S1 and IFRS S2. Accessible...
At the Cannes Lions Festival, the United Nations Global Compact launched the CMO Blueprint for Sustainable Growth—a strategic guide to help Chief Marketing Officers integrate sustainability into business growth plans...
Nasdaq has officially launched the Nasdaq Carbon Academy, an on-demand learning platform designed to educate executives and sustainability leaders on carbon dioxide removal (CDR). Built in collaboration with AirMiners, a...
Broadridge Financial Solutions has partnered with sustainability and ESG software firm Novisto to deliver a next-generation platform for ESG and sustainability data management and reporting, responding to increasing investor and...
Runwise, a leading smart operating system for buildings, has raised $55 million in Series B funding to scale its platform and deepen its presence in key markets. The round was...
Achilles has introduced Comply360, an enterprise software solution designed to revolutionize sustainability reporting and compliance for organizations facing increasing regulatory and stakeholder pressure. This platform directly addresses the need for...
A new book by sustainability expert Adam Reutens-Tan aims to eliminate complexity and make ESG implementation achievable for small organisations. “ESG Sustainability Made Easy for Charities and SMEs” distills core...
Infosys has unveiled a more ambitious ESG Vision 2030, sharpening its focus on climate action, digital inclusion, and social equity. The updated roadmap builds on progress made since the company’s...
Oxford’s Saïd Business School and AICPA & CIMA have unveiled an advanced eight-week executive education program focused on sustainability reporting and ESG data management—designed for today’s finance leaders. Launching October...
Danske Bank is redefining how it supports the climate transition—broadening its approach to finance entire company transitions rather than just isolated green projects. “By evaluating transition plans at the company...
SAP is transforming enterprise sustainability from compliance to competitive advantage through embedded AI and unified data solutions. At its annual Sapphire event, SAP unveiled a sweeping set of innovations designed...
Watershed has launched Open CEDA, a free public version of its global emissions database—the Comprehensive Environmental Data Archive—unlocking access to environmental data across 148 countries, 400 industries, and 95% of...
La Banque Postale is restructuring its financial savings offerings with a new ESG-based framework, giving clients tailored access to responsible investment solutions and reaffirming the bank’s leadership in sustainable finance....
Singapore has introduced a global first: a nationwide ESG utility platform enabling businesses to generate core sustainability metrics using verified government data—at no cost. Launched by the Monetary Authority of...
Carlyle has launched Revera Energy, an independent energy infrastructure platform focused on sustainable power solutions across Australia and the UK. The move is backed by Carlyle Global Infrastructure, reinforcing the...
Singapore’s Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) has launched the Sustainability Reporting Body of Knowledge (SR BOK)—a structured guidebook designed to help training providers create high-quality, ISSB-aligned programmes for professionals...
Canada-based ESG reporting software provider Novisto has secured $27 million in Series C funding to scale its ESG and sustainability reporting operations across Europe and further enhance its sustainability platform....
Glimpact has launched Global Impact Score, the first freely accessible online platform in North America that allows fashion brands to measure and reduce the environmental footprint of their products—preparing them...
Datamaran has launched Harbor, a global community platform exclusively for in-house corporate sustainability professionals. The platform offers peer engagement, expert insights, and regulatory updates tailored to ESG leaders navigating rising...
Fastmarkets, a global leader in commodity price reporting and market intelligence, has launched a new carbon intelligence service aimed at helping businesses meet urgent decarbonization demands and manage regulatory risk...
Intercontinental Exchange has expanded its geospatial analytics platform with the launch of the ICE Global Climate Risk Solution, offering institutional investors forward-looking, scenario-aligned risk insights across global asset portfolios. The...
The Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) has released its first vintage of short-term climate scenarios, offering financial institutions, policymakers, and investors a detailed view of how climate events...
Infosys and Economist Impact have launched The Sustainability Atlas, an AI-powered decision-making tool designed to help businesses and policymakers advance their sustainability strategies with data-backed precision. Built on Infosys Topaz,...
Dow and X, Google’s innovation lab known as the Moonshot Factory, have joined forces to tackle one of the largest barriers to plastics circularity: recycling films and flexibles—packaging materials that...
Verra has introduced a groundbreaking methodology to drive the early retirement of coal-fired power plants while ensuring that communities and workers aren’t left behind. The Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) methodology,...
Blue Yonder has acquired the business of Pledge Earth Technologies, a UK-based climate tech firm, to integrate precise and accredited carbon emissions reporting into its end-to-end supply chain platform. Founded...
Datamaran has unveiled DMA Evaluate, a powerful enhancement to its double materiality assessment platform, designed to help companies dynamically manage ESG risks and regulatory obligations with speed, accuracy, and scale....
Patch has launched a new digital platform to transform how companies source, purchase, and manage carbon credits, aiming to unlock billions in much-needed climate finance. Designed for Chief Sustainability Officers...
British International Investment (BII) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) have launched a new framework designed to make blended finance funds significantly more attractive to private investors, unlocking billions in capital...
American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) has launched a new data-driven sustainability recommendations feature for its Egencia platform, offering clients a first-of-its-kind solution to help reduce their corporate travel...
Sage Sustainable Electronics and environmental consultancy Bloom-ESG have introduced the first ISO 14064-certified carbon credit system for IT asset disposition—enabling corporations to turn responsible tech retirement into a strategic ESG...
Novata has launched a new ESG Due Diligence solution designed to overhaul how private market deal professionals manage sustainability data—making it easier, faster, and more connected to long-term investment outcomes....
EcoVadis has rolled out a new tool designed to capture real-time worker feedback across global supply chains—marking a shift from traditional audits toward more agile and transparent labour oversight. The...
Zevero has launched a new AI-powered ESG Disclosure Reporting tool to streamline compliance with major sustainability frameworks and drastically reduce time spent on manual reporting. The carbon management platform’s latest...
Robeco has launched the Biodiversity Traffic Light, a new investor tool designed to help capital allocators identify which companies are leading—or lagging—in biodiversity and nature-related performance. “Robeco’s Biodiversity Traffic Light...
Hitachi ZeroCarbon has launched a full-spectrum electric vehicle (EV) fleet solution to support businesses through every stage of their decarbonisation journey, just a decade ahead of Europe’s 2035 zero-emissions mandate....
Salesforce is integrating autonomous AI agents into its climate innovation efforts, positioning digital labor as a key enabler of scalable, nature-based solutions. Through its Salesforce Accelerator – Agents for Impact,...
New Framework Launched to Help Companies Cut Supply Chain Emissions The We Mean Business Coalition, in partnership with CDP and Ceres, has released a new guide to help companies engage...
ERM, the world’s largest specialist sustainability consultancy, has deepened its partnership with Salesforce by joining as a global tier one Net Zero Cloud Advisory & Implementation Partner—positioning itself to help...
ESG Book, in partnership with Boston Consulting Group (BCG), has launched LEO, a cloud-native platform designed to simplify and accelerate sustainability disclosures for corporates and financial institutions. Built with Google...
OneStream has launched a new ESG Reporting & Planning solution to help CFOs and Finance leaders meet growing ESG compliance and performance demands—while connecting sustainability data directly to financial outcomes....
The Avoided Emissions Platform (AEP) launches with the backing of Mirova, Robeco, Edmond de Rothschild AM, I Care by Bearing Point, and Quantis (a BCG company). The initiative aims to...
Carbon removal must scale dramatically to meet global climate goals. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) estimates that 100–1000 billion metric tonnes (GtCO₂) must be removed by 2100 to...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has officially launched the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry under the Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization (CADO). This critical platform aims to drive the aviation...
BBVA continues its commitment to sustainability by training 466 SME suppliers in 13 countries, an 11% improvement over last year’s participation. This initiative is part of the Sustainable Suppliers Training...
Intertek, a global leader in Total Quality Assurance, has unveiled a comprehensive suite of solutions aimed at helping companies meet stringent EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requirements affecting commodities like wood,...
The Speeki Academy, a new training platform, aims to empower executives and professionals navigating ESG and corporate responsibility challenges through tailored, expert-led courses. Available courses immediately address critical areas: Future...
Schneider Electric has partnered with sustainability platform One Click LCA, making comprehensive Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) data for over 50,000 electrical products widely accessible. This addresses the longstanding scarcity of...
The IFRS Foundation today launched the Jurisdictional Roadmap Development Tool, a key pillar of its Regulatory Implementation Programme, designed to guide jurisdictions in effectively adopting International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)...
Microsoft and RMI’s report “Impact Accounting Methodology for Building Construction” presents an innovative approach designed to substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions in construction, specifically targeting the embodied carbon in building...
Upright has introduced the world’s first scalable database offering standardized double materiality assessments for over 50,000 companies. The platform is designed to simplify compliance with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive...
JTC, a publicly listed global professional services firm, has announced a strategic partnership with Novata, a sustainability technology company, to strengthen its sustainability services for asset managers and investors. The...
Clarity AI launched an AI-powered sustainability solution to transform ESG analysis, providing investment teams with real-time, automated insights instead of outdated, fragmented reports. Why it matters: Current ESG research is...
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