Market Insight: What Product Leaders Need To Know About Carbon Management Software Trends In 2025-26
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Executive Summary
In hindsight, the coming two years may be judged either very challenging – or very inspiring – for developers of carbon management technology. Opportunities for selling standalone carbon management software on its own look set to fall, while the importance of robust carbon management in larger platforms and contexts is increasing. Further, new regulations and AI-driven capabilities will generate waves of innovation and excitement. This report provides insights for technology strategy teams on adapting their product strategy goals and roadmaps for carbon management functionality during these two exciting years.Two years will make or break carbon management vendors
New carbon management market dynamics have solidified
Regulations and downstream pressure will drive spend; voluntary commitments will not
Plot carbon management product strategy and positioning against immediate commercial needs
Top-tier security, AI, integrations and enterprise data management are table stakes
Functionality that enhances competitiveness and compliance is a differentiator
As market positioning, standalone carbon management has a limited runway
Figure 2. Enterprise-ready carbon management encompasses five key functionality areas
Figure 3. Large spenders on carbon management software have tended to be American or European
Figure 4. Four in 10 firms have already stopped dealing with a supplier due to its emissions
Figure 5. Big spenders will focus on emission reductions and mandatory reporting functionality over the next two years
Figure 6. Carbon management capabilities support many software platform visions
About the Author
Ryan Skinner
VP Research
Ryan is a VP Research at Verdantix, where he leads a team of analysts delivering research, data and advisory services that help clients navigate the fast-evolving landscape of...
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