Best Practices: Reassessing EHS Digital Strategy In 2025

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Executive Summary

The digital age has seen a period of rapid transformation within EHS. Firms have transitioned from paper and Excel spreadsheets to digital software solutions with mobile apps, enabling frontline workers to complete EHS processes anywhere. As of 2025, most firms have already implemented an EHS software solution or a number of point solutions, and are now in a period of consolidating these modules into a more well-connected single platform. The next stage will see software vendors incorporate edge technologies, such as AI and wearable devices, to provide senior leaders with more EHS data, ultimately increasing their visibility on current performance. This report outlines how firms should approach EHS digital strategy, whether that is implementing a new solution or maximizing current tools to realize their benefits. In addition, it highlights some of the benefits of edge technologies and how they can further streamline EHS processes.

Table of contents

Summary for decision-makers
EHS functions seek to establish themselves as a key component within the wider organization

EHS software is in a phase of consolidation and innovation
The EHS function is in a period of diversification, forming part of a broader risk ecosystem
Firms should select EHS solutions that can meet their specific functional, technical and strategic needs
EHS functions must engage with various stakeholders to establish their software requirements
Firms must set a clear strategy and goals for an EHS digitization project
There are several key factors that must be considered for successful long-term deployment
Firms can enhance their EHS digital ecosystem by leveraging edge technologies
AI-based technologies streamline and improve processes through advanced capabilities
Hardware tools provide workers with an extra layer of safety

Table of figures

Figure 1. The EHS digital ecosystem
Figure 2. EHS software buyer priorities
Figure 3. Top factors corporate buyers look for when selecting EHS services partners
Figure 4. Steps for a successful EHS software selection project
Figure 5. EHS AI use cases

About the authors

Zain Idris

Industry Analyst
Zain is an Industry Analyst in the Verdantix EHSQ practice. His current research agenda focuses on total worker health and software vendor partnerships. Prior to this role, Zain completed an internship at Verdantix recording major mergers and acquisitions within each practice. Zain holds a BSc in Economics from the University of Warwick.

Bill Pennington

VP Research, EHS & Risk Management
Bill is the VP Research for the Verdantix EHS & Risk Management practices. His current agenda focuses on understanding the evolution of EHS and enterprise risk management, evaluating emerging strategic risks and benchmarking technology buyers’ budgets, priorities and preferences globally.

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