Buyer Insights: Feedback From The 2025 ESG & Sustainability Reporting Software Green Quadrant
Lily Turnbull
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Executive Summary
This report provides insights from 35 interviews conducted with software users as part of the recently published Verdantix Green Quadrant study of 21 vendors in the ESG and sustainability reporting software market (see Verdantix Green Quadrant: ESG & Sustainability Reporting Software (2025)). Vendors, prospective buyers and investors should use this report to understand the primary needs and preferences of buyers, and the best practices and use cases of ESG and sustainability reporting software. Verdantix interviewed buyers across a wide range of industries, regions and job titles, encompassing heads of sustainability, chief compliance officers and environmental managers, and spanning various departments, such as sustainability, compliance, internal audit, human resources (HR), EHS and procurement. Our research reveals that buyers value integrated platforms, customization capabilities, continuous product innovation and consulting service support.
About the Authors
Lily Turnbull
Senior Analyst
Lily is a Senior Analyst at Verdantix, where she delivers in-depth research to help executives navigate ESG, sustainability and product innovation, and make confident decision...
Kim Knickle
Research Director
Kim Knickle is a Research Director at Verdantix, bringing more than two decades of analyst experience to the evolving world of sustainability. Her current research spans ESG a...
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