Sweep has solidified its position as a leader in ESG and sustainability reporting, following the publication of the Verdantix “Smart Innovators: ESG & Sustainability Reporting And Data Management Software (2025)” report.
Sweep ranked “strong” or “market-leading” in all 10 criteria evaluated by Verdantix, putting us in second place overall. This recognition underscores our commitment to providing best-in-class tools for businesses navigating the evolving ESG landscape, compared to 38 evaluated vendors.
Sweep excels across ESG capabilities
Verdantix highlighted several areas where Sweep excels, placing the platform among the most advanced ESG and sustainability reporting solutions available:
- ESG data acquisition: Simplifying and automating the collection of ESG metrics.
- Organizational structure management: Seamlessly adapting to complex enterprise structures.
- Sustainability performance management: Driving measurable progress in sustainability initiatives.
- Data quality enhancement: Leveraging AI to validate and fill data gaps.
- Non-regulated reporting: Streamlining voluntary disclosures aligned with frameworks like CDP and GRI.
- Workflows and auditability: Providing robust tools to ensure transparency and accuracy in data tracking.
Additionally, Sweep earned strong ratings for regulated reporting, industry benchmarking, materiality assessment, and engagement tools. The report also praised Sweep’s innovative use of artificial intelligence in ESG data management, enabling users to enhance data quality while maintaining transparency about AI usage.
A commitment to customer-driven innovation
Rachel Delacour, Sweep’s CEO and co-founder, emphasized the company’s dedication to delivering a platform that meets the needs of today’s businesses:
“Sweep has made huge leaps forward in functionality and performance, continually improving our ranking in analyst reports globally, from ESG to carbon. This is proof that our team’s focus is the product, and efficiently integrating the newest features, important customer feedback, and learnings from our partners so we can continue to build the best ESG data management platform on the market.”
Delacour also noted the importance of responding to dynamic regulatory and economic landscapes, ensuring the platform remains a trusted resource for businesses across industries.
The evolving ESG and sustainability software market
Verdantix’s analysis sheds light on a rapidly changing ESG software market. Businesses face mounting pressure to align their operations with regulatory frameworks like the CSRD and demonstrate accountability to stakeholders. ESG software plays a crucial role in centralizing data, driving sustainability performance, and facilitating both mandatory and voluntary reporting.
Vendors are competing to provide innovative tools that address the complex challenges of ESG data management. From automated data acquisition to advanced audit trails, top-performing platforms like Sweep help businesses navigate this complexity while remaining adaptable to changing market demands.
What sets Sweep apart from the competition
In a crowded marketplace, Sweep’s ability to integrate cutting-edge technology with user-centric design sets it apart. The platform’s robust AI capabilities streamline critical processes, such as automatically converting imported files into required formats, reducing manual efforts, and minimizing the risk of human error. Sweep AI also enhances data integrity by detecting anomalies, ensuring that businesses make decisions based on reliable, accurate data.
By offering flexibility across regulated and voluntary reporting frameworks, Sweep empowers companies to meet their unique ESG needs while staying ahead of emerging regulations. These capabilities position it as an essential tool for enterprises committed to sustainability leadership.
The full report
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