Strategic Focus: Winning ESG Product Strategies For EHS Software Vendors

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Executive Summary

Since 2019 a diverse range of stakeholders – led by investors – have accelerated demands for better quality environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosures, improved performance and enhanced risk management. As developed economies emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, policymakers around the world are doubling down on a wide range of ESG-related initiatives, from slowing climate change to preventing modern slavery in the supply chain and enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). This report focuses on environment, health, and safety (EHS) software vendors and provides recommendations on how these firms can leverage their installed base and existing application portfolios to meet the needs triggered by the rise of corporate ESG strategies.

Framing The ESG Market Opportunity For EHS Software Vendors 
Sustainability Executives Need A Digital Response To Ballooning ESG Challenges
EHS Software Is A Strong Starting Point For An ESG Information Architecture

EHS Vendors Need A 2025 Vision To Shape Their ESG Product Strategy 
Vendors Should Benchmark EHS Software Against The Full Range Of ESG Requirements
Target An ESG Commercial Strategy Designed To Maximize Wallet Share

Figure 1. Sustainability Executives Are Under Pressure From Multiple ESG Challenges 
Figure 2. EHS Function Is One Of The Most Important For Implementing A Sustainability Strategy 
Figure 3. Twelve Functional Requirements For Enterprise ESG Information Management 
Figure 4. ESG Product Roadmap Recommendations For EHS Software Providers 

About the Authors

Yaowen Ma

Yaowen Ma

Principal Analyst

Yaowen is a Principal Analyst at Verdantix conducting research on EHS and ESG information management. His current agenda focuses on digital technologies, best practices and gr…

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David Metcalfe

David Metcalfe

CEO and Co-Founder

David is the CEO of Verdantix and co-founded the firm in 2008. Based on his 20 years of experience in technology strategy and research roles he provides guidance on digital st…

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Kim Knickle

Kim Knickle

Research Director, ESG & Sustainability

Kimberly Knickle is Research Director of the ESG & Sustainability practice at Verdantix. Her research areas encompass ESG regulations and reporting, ESG risk, supply chain…

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