ESG & Sustainability Management
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Solution Overview
The ESG & Sustainability Management solution enables organizations to measure, manage, and report on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance in alignment with global standards and reporting requirements.
SmartSuite centralizes sustainability metrics, disclosures, and initiatives in one connected workspace, providing a single source of truth for ESG data across departments.
The solution aligns with frameworks such as CSRD, GRI, SASB, TCFD, and SEC climate disclosure requirements, enabling structured data capture and automated reporting.
Integrated workflows guide users through data collection, validation, and disclosure creation, reducing manual effort while ensuring compliance and accuracy.
Core Capabilities
SmartSuite’s ESG & Sustainability Management solution provides an end-to-end framework for collecting, tracking, and reporting on ESG data across environmental, social, and governance domains.
Framework Alignment
Configure standards-based reporting aligned with CSRD, GRI, SASB, and TCFD frameworks.
Metric & KPI Tracking
Record and calculate ESG metrics to track emissions, workforce diversity, and governance effectiveness.
Disclosure Management
Generate and manage ESG disclosures and sustainability reports.
Data Collection Workflows
Automate data entry and validation tasks across departments.
Goal Setting & Progress Monitoring
Establish ESG targets and visualize performance trends to monitor progress.
Audit Trail & Evidence Management
Store supporting documentation and evidence for reporting.
Dashboards & Analytics
Display ESG performance by theme, framework, or business unit.
The ESG Reporting Lifecycle
SmartSuite supports the complete ESG management and reporting lifecycle — ensuring accurate data collection, validation, and disclosure across all sustainability programs.
Define Framework & KPIs
Configure reporting metrics that align with regulatory frameworks.
Collect & Validate Data
Gather ESG data from internal systems and stakeholders.
Analyze & Monitor
Track progress and identify performance gaps.
Report & Disclose
Generate ESG disclosures and submit regulatory filings.
Review & Improve
Evaluate outcomes and set new sustainability goals.
Who Uses This Solution
The ESG & Sustainability Management solution supports teams responsible for corporate sustainability, compliance, and investor relations, helping organizations meet global reporting expectations.
Oversees ESG data collection, targets, and disclosures.
Ensures policies align with regulatory frameworks and internal controls.
Validates accuracy of collected ESG metrics and trends.
Reviews ESG performance and approves disclosures for external reporting.
Communicates ESG performance to investors and regulators.
Connected GRC Ecosystem
The ESG & Sustainability Management solution integrates into SmartSuite’s GRC ecosystem — connecting environmental and governance metrics to policies, controls, and risk frameworks for a unified view of compliance and impact.
Modernizing Governance, Risk, and Compliance
Modernize how you manage governance, risk, and compliance with SmartSuite — a unified platform built for today’s connected enterprise.
Artificial Intelligence
SmartSuite's AI generates insights, summarizes complex results, and predicts risks within existing workflows to support proactive decisions.
AI ESG Metric Summaries
Automatically summarize emissions data, diversity metrics, governanc
AI Disclosure Drafting
Generate structured draft language for ESG disclosures (CSRD, SEC Climate, GRI, SASB), saving time and ensuring consistency across reporting cycles.
Predictive ESG Performance Analysis
Forecast where ESG targets (e.g., carbon reduction, supplier compliance, governance maturity) are at risk of falling short based on historical trends and external benchmarks.
Automations
Use SmartSuite's no-code engine to eliminate repetitive tasks and ensure accountability across risk operations.
Automated Data Collection Requests
Trigger recurring or event-based data-gathering tasks to departments, vendors, or facilities for metrics like emissions, energy use, diversity, or compliance.
Goal Tracking & Remediation Routing
Auto-update progress toward ESG goals, route underperforming metrics for investigation, and assign improvement actions.
Disclosure Review & Approval Workflows
Route draft ESG reports and disclosures through multi-step reviewer and approver workflows with complete audit trails.
Integrations
Integrate with the tools your teams use every day. Keep controls, incidents, and risk data in sync through prebuilt connectors and open APIs.
Data Source & Measurement Systems
Integrate with systems such as energy management tools, HRIS platforms, supply-chain systems, or carbon accounting engines to centralize ESG metrics.
Reporting & Analytics Tools
Connect to Power BI, Tableau, Workiva, or sustainability reporting tools to create dashboards and regulatory disclosures.
Collaboration & Document Storage
Sync with Microsoft Teams, Slack, Google Drive, SharePoint, and Box to collect evidence, support cross-functional reviews, and store ESG documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about SmartSuite’s pricing models, plan options, and onboarding programs.
Yes — SmartSuite supports both regulatory and voluntary frameworks including CSRD, SEC, GRI, SASB, and TCFD.
Yes — automations trigger data collection requests and updates while also sending reminders to responsible owners.
Yes — all disclosures including their supporting evidence and approvals are logged for audit traceability and reporting.
Yes — ESG risks and performance metrics can be connected to enterprise-level risk dashboards for integrated analysis.
Discover the Power of Connected GRC
Break down silos, improve collaboration, and streamline compliance. SmartSuite helps GRC teams achieve more — with integrated data, automation, and a shared source of truth across the organization.