Global ESG Reporting Software Market Size study & Forecast, by Type, Deployment, Organization Size, Vertical and Regional Forecasts 2025-2035

Description

The Global ESG Reporting Software Market is valued at approximately USD 0.97 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a robust CAGR of 15.40% over the forecast period 2025-2035. ESG reporting software has emerged as a critical tool for organizations navigating the global shift toward sustainability, transparency, and accountability. It empowers businesses to collect, analyze, and disclose environmental, social, and governance metrics in alignment with global frameworks such as GRI, SASB, and TCFD. The surge in investor scrutiny, stricter government mandates, and heightened stakeholder expectations are propelling enterprises to adopt ESG reporting solutions not only to enhance brand reputation but also to mitigate compliance risks. As organizations transition toward a low-carbon economy, ESG reporting software is evolving into a strategic enabler of long-term value creation and competitive differentiation.

Growing corporate commitments toward carbon neutrality and responsible governance have accelerated the adoption of ESG platforms across industries. These solutions enable seamless integration of sustainability metrics into business strategies, driving data-backed decision-making. According to industry analysts, over 90% of S&P 500 companies published sustainability reports in 2022, a figure that continues to climb as regulatory requirements tighten globally. The growing focus on climate disclosures, diversity and inclusion benchmarks, and supply chain sustainability is opening lucrative growth avenues for software providers. However, challenges such as lack of standardization in ESG frameworks and high initial implementation costs may slightly hinder adoption across SMEs during the forecast horizon.

The detailed segments and sub-segments included in the report are:

By Type:

Environmental Management Software
Social Management Software
Governance Management Software

By Deployment:

On-Premises
Cloud

By Organization Size:

Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)
Large Enterprises

By Vertical:

BFSI
Energy and Utilities
Manufacturing
Healthcare
Retail
IT and Telecommunications
Government and Public Sector

By Region:

North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Middle East & Africa
UAE
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
Cloud Deployment is Expected to Dominate the Market
Cloud-based ESG reporting solutions are expected to dominate the market, benefiting from their scalability, flexibility, and lower upfront investment requirements. The surge in cloud adoption across industries stems from its ability to streamline data collection from diverse sources, enhance cross-departmental collaboration, and support real-time analytics. Furthermore, as organizations grapple with mounting compliance pressures and global reporting standards, cloud-based models provide the agility to adapt swiftly while ensuring global accessibility. The preference for cloud deployment is particularly strong among SMEs, who leverage it to circumvent the cost-intensive infrastructure associated with on-premises setups.
Large Enterprises Currently Lead in Revenue Contribution
When examined by organization size, large enterprises contribute the lion's share of market revenue, driven by their extensive sustainability initiatives, global operations, and heightened investor scrutiny. These organizations are often at the forefront of deploying sophisticated ESG platforms that integrate seamlessly with enterprise-wide risk management and reporting systems. In contrast, SMEs, while still emerging as adopters, are rapidly moving toward ESG software due to mounting pressure from supply chain partners and investors who demand transparency at every level. This dual momentum underscores a dynamic market landscape where large enterprises dominate revenues, but SMEs represent the fastest-growing opportunity over the forecast horizon.
The key regions considered for the Global ESG Reporting Software Market study include North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. North America spearheaded the market in 2025, supported by stringent disclosure requirements from the U.S. SEC, widespread adoption across Fortune 500 companies, and heightened focus on climate risk assessment. Europe follows closely, underpinned by the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), which has transformed ESG disclosures into a mandatory exercise for thousands of firms. Meanwhile, Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region between 2025 and 2035. Rising sustainability commitments in countries like Japan, India, and China, coupled with government-backed green finance initiatives, are intensifying demand for ESG reporting solutions across diverse verticals.

Major market players included in this report are:

Microsoft Corporation
Workiva Inc.
IBM Corporation
Wolters Kluwer N.V.
Intelex Technologies ULC
SAP SE
Sphera Solutions Inc.
Enablon (Wolters Kluwer)
Refinitiv (London Stock Exchange Group)
Novisto Inc.
Diligent Corporation
Ecovadis SAS
Perillon Software Inc.
MetricsStream Inc.
Cority Software Inc.

Global ESG Reporting Software Market Report Scope:

Historical Data - 2023, 2024
Base Year for Estimation - 2024
Forecast period - 2025-2035
Report Coverage - Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
Regional Scope - North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa
Customization Scope - Free report customization (equivalent to up to 8 analysts' working hours) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope*

The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values for the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within the countries involved in the study. The report also provides detailed information about crucial aspects, such as driving factors and challenges, which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it incorporates potential opportunities in micro-markets for stakeholders to invest, along with a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape and product offerings of key players. The detailed segments and sub-segments of the market are explained below:

Key Takeaways:

Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2025 to 2035.
Annualized revenues and regional-level analysis for each market segment.
Detailed analysis of the geographical landscape with country-level analysis of major regions.
Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
Analysis of the competitive structure of the market.
Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.

Chapter 1. Global ESG Reporting Software Market Report Scope & Methodology

1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Research Methodology
- 1.2.1. Forecast Model
- 1.2.2. Desk Research
- 1.2.3. Top Down and Bottom-Up Approach
1.3. Research Attributes
1.4. Scope of the Study
- 1.4.1. Market Definition
- 1.4.2. Market Segmentation
1.5. Research Assumption
- 1.5.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
- 1.5.2. Limitations
- 1.5.3. Years Considered for the Study

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

2.1. CEO/CXO Standpoint
2.2. Strategic Insights
2.3. ESG Analysis
2.4. key Findings

Chapter 3. Global ESG Reporting Software Market Forces Analysis

3.1. Market Forces Shaping The Global ESG Reporting Software Market (2024-2035)
3.2. Drivers
- 3.2.1. surge in investor scrutiny
- 3.2.2. stricter government mandates
3.3. Restraints
- 3.3.1. lack of standardization in ESG frameworks
3.4. Opportunities
- 3.4.1. transition toward a low-carbon economy

Chapter 4. Global ESG Reporting Software Industry Analysis

4.1. Porter's 5 Forces Model
- 4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Buyer
- 4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Supplier
- 4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
- 4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
- 4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
4.2. Porter's 5 Force Forecast Model (2024-2035)
4.3. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.3.1. Political
- 4.3.2. Economical
- 4.3.3. Social
- 4.3.4. Technological
- 4.3.5. Environmental
- 4.3.6. Legal
4.4. Top Investment Opportunities
4.5. Top Winning Strategies (2025)
4.6. Market Share Analysis (2024-2025)
4.7. Global Pricing Analysis And Trends 2025
4.8. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion

Chapter 5. Global ESG Reporting Software Market Size & Forecasts by Type 2025-2035

5.1. Market Overview
5.2. Global ESG Reporting Software Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
5.3. Environmental Management Software
- 5.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
5.4. Social Management Software
- 5.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.4.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
5.5. Governance Management Software
- 5.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.5.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035

Chapter 6. Global ESG Reporting Software Market Size & Forecasts by Deployment 2025-2035

6.1. Market Overview
6.2. Global ESG Reporting Software Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
6.3. On premises
- 6.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
6.4. Cloud
- 6.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.4.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035

Chapter 7. Global ESG Reporting Software Market Size & Forecasts by Organization Sizes 2025-2035

7.1. Market Overview
7.2. Global ESG Reporting Software Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
7.3. Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)
- 7.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
7.4. Large Enterprises
- 7.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.4.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035

Chapter 8. Global ESG Reporting Software Market Size & Forecasts by Vertical 2025-2035

8.1. Market Overview
8.2. Global ESG Reporting Software Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
8.3. BFSI
- 8.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 8.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
8.4. Energy and Utilities
- 8.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 8.4.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
8.5. Manufacturing
- 8.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 8.5.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
8.6. Healthcare
- 8.6.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 8.6.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035\
8.7. Retail
- 8.7.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 8.7.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
8.8. IT and Telecommunications
- 8.8.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 8.8.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
8.9. Government and Public Sector
- 8.9.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 8.9.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035

Chapter 9. Global ESG Reporting Software Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2025-2035

9.1. Growth ESG Reporting Software Market, Regional Market Snapshot
9.2. Top Leading & Emerging Countries
9.3. North America ESG Reporting Software Market
- 9.3.1. U.S. ESG Reporting Software Market
  - 9.3.1.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.3.1.2. Deployment breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.3.1.3. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.3.1.4. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.3.2. Canada ESG Reporting Software Market
  - 9.3.2.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.3.2.2. Deployment breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.3.2.3. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.3.2.4. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.4. Europe ESG Reporting Software Market
- 9.4.1. UK ESG Reporting Software Market
  - 9.4.1.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.1.2. Deployment breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.1.3. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.1.4. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.4.2. Germany ESG Reporting Software Market
  - 9.4.2.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.2.2. Deployment breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.2.3. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.2.4. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.4.3. France ESG Reporting Software Market
  - 9.4.3.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.3.2. Deployment breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.3.3. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.3.4. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.4.4. Spain ESG Reporting Software Market
  - 9.4.4.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.4.2. Deployment breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.4.3. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.4.4. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.4.5. Italy ESG Reporting Software Market
  - 9.4.5.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.5.2. Deployment breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.5.3. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.5.4. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.4.6. Rest of Europe ESG Reporting Software Market
  - 9.4.6.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.6.2. Deployment breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.6.3. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.6.4. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.5. Asia Pacific ESG Reporting Software Market
- 9.5.1. China ESG Reporting Software Market
  - 9.5.1.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.1.2. Deployment breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.1.3. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.1.4. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.5.2. India ESG Reporting Software Market
  - 9.5.2.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.2.2. Deployment breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.2.3. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.2.4. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.5.3. Japan ESG Reporting Software Market
  - 9.5.3.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.3.2. Deployment breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.3.3. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.3.4. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.5.4. Australia ESG Reporting Software Market
  - 9.5.4.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.4.2. Deployment breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.4.3. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.4.4. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.5.5. South Korea ESG Reporting Software Market
  - 9.5.5.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.5.2. Deployment breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.5.3. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.5.4. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.5.6. Rest of APAC ESG Reporting Software Market
  - 9.5.6.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.6.2. Deployment breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.6.3. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.6.4. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.6. Latin America ESG Reporting Software Market
- 9.6.1. Brazil ESG Reporting Software Market
  - 9.6.1.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.6.1.2. Deployment breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.6.1.3. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.6.1.4. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.6.2. Mexico ESG Reporting Software Market
  - 9.6.2.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.6.2.2. Deployment breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.6.2.3. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.6.2.4. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.7. Middle East and Africa ESG Reporting Software Market
- 9.7.1. UAE ESG Reporting Software Market
  - 9.7.1.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.7.1.2. Deployment breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.7.1.3. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.7.1.4. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.7.2. Saudi Arabia (KSA) ESG Reporting Software Market
  - 9.7.2.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.7.2.2. Deployment breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.7.2.3. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.7.2.4. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.7.3. South Africa ESG Reporting Software Market
  - 9.7.3.1. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.7.3.2. Deployment breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.7.3.3. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.7.3.4. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035

Chapter 10. Competitive Intelligence

10.1. Top Market Strategies
10.2. Microsoft Corporation
- 10.2.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.2. Key Executives
- 10.2.3. Company Snapshot
- 10.2.4. Financial Performance (Subject to Data Availability)
- 10.2.5. Product/Services Port
- 10.2.6. Recent Development
- 10.2.7. Market Strategies
- 10.2.8. SWOT Analysis
10.3. Workiva Inc.
10.4. IBM Corporation
10.5. Wolters Kluwer N.V.
10.6. Intelex Technologies ULC
10.7. SAP SE
10.8. Sphera Solutions Inc.
10.9. Enablon (Wolters Kluwer)
10.10. Refinitiv (London Stock Exchange Group)
10.11. Novisto Inc.
10.12. Diligent Corporation
10.13. Ecovadis SAS
10.14. Perillon Software Inc.
10.15. MetricsStream Inc.
10.16. Cority Software Inc.