Smart Innovators: ESG & Sustainability Reporting Software For Investors (2026)
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Executive Summary
A growing number of investors are turning to sustainability reporting and data management software, in response to intensifying stakeholder and regulatory pressure, heightened scrutiny of sustainability claims, and persistent concerns over data accuracy and reliability. This report provides buyers of investor focused sustainability reporting software with a high level benchmark of the capabilities of 15 software solutions, assessing vendors across nine key functional areas to guide purchasing decisions for 2026. The research is distinct from broader Verdantix coverage of corporate sustainability platforms, with this report focusing specifically on the needs of institutional investors whose workflows span portfolio construction, risk management, stewardship and multi stakeholder reporting.About the Authors
Jessica Pransky
Principal Analyst
Jessica is a Principal Analyst at Verdantix, specializing in providing insights to sustainability leaders and analysing ESG and sustainability reporting software. She advises ...
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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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