Strategic Focus: The Business Case For Sustainability Reporting Software In 2026
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Executive Summary
Sustainability reporting is becoming standard practice, driven by expanding regulation, evolving frameworks and rising supply chain expectations. As reporting and assurance demands grow, sustainability data are increasingly treated as business-critical, with pressure to deliver auditable, decision-grade disclosures aligned with financial performance. In response, organizations are investing in reporting software to improve data quality, efficiency and cross-functional insight. This report examines how these tools are evolving to support rising reporting demands, strengthen links with business performance and drive measurable value.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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