Buyer Insights: Feedback From The 2026 Supply Chain Sustainability Software Green Quadrant

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Executive Summary

This report presents insights from 27 buyer interviews conducted for the 2026 Verdantix Green Quadrant study of 16 supply chain sustainability software vendors (see Verdantix Green Quadrant: Supply Chain Sustainability Software (2026)). The interviews show that regulatory compliance and proactive supplier risk management are expanding demand for software that can manage complex supply chain data at scale. Buyers favour integrated solutions with strong analytics, supplier-friendly workflows and access to regulatory expertise. Prospective buyers and software vendors should use this report to understand the factors that influence software selection and implementation. 

Twenty-seven supply chain sustainability software buyers describe their experiences
Buyer requirements are expanding across compliance, risk and product sustainability
Buyers value integrated platforms, supplier engagement and expert support
Buyer experience reveals the importance of organizational readiness and realistic implementation planning
Figure 1. Buyer experience quotes
Figure 2. Questions to ask in a supply chain sustainability software RFP

About the Authors

Catalina Fazio

Catalina Fazio

Analyst

Catalina is an Analyst at Verdantix, specializing in ESG and sustainability policy and regulation. Her research focuses on regulatory frameworks and complex disclosure require...

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Jessica Pransky

Jessica Pransky

Senior Manager

Jessica is a Senior Manager at Verdantix, specializing in providing insights to sustainability leaders and analysing ESG and sustainability reporting software. She advises tec...

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