ESG Management

Modernizing ESG Management

Build a sustainable future with a platform that connects environmental, social, and governance data in one place. SmartSuite simplifies ESG reporting, compliance tracking, and performance measurement — helping organizations operate responsibly and meet evolving stakeholder expectations.

One Platform for Connected ESG Management

SmartSuite unifies all ESG initiatives — from data collection and reporting to risk assessment and goal tracking — into one connected workspace. Align your sustainability goals with governance and compliance requirements while improving transparency, accountability, and performance across your organization.

Data Centralization

Collect and manage ESG metrics across departments and regions in a single platform.

Framework Alignment

Map activities and disclosures to recognized ESG frameworks like GRI, SASB, and TCFD.

Performance Tracking

Measure progress against ESG goals and key performance indicators.

Reporting & Transparency

Automate ESG reporting and share results with stakeholders confidently.

Core Capabilities of the ESG Management Suite

SmartSuite provides a complete solution for managing ESG data, compliance, and performance. From environmental impact reporting to social initiatives and governance tracking, all data lives in one integrated system.

Manage ESG programs and reporting with clarity, accountability, and confidence.

Centralize ESG initiatives, metrics, disclosures, and evidence in one connected workspace. SmartSuite links environmental, social, and governance activities to owners, KPIs, and reporting requirements—providing real-time visibility, audit-ready documentation, and consistent progress across ESG frameworks.

Centralize ESG Data and Reporting

Eliminate data silos with a unified ESG data model. Capture environmental, social, and governance metrics from across your organization for complete transparency.

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    Unified ESG database for all departments
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    Linked records for initiatives, metrics, and disclosures
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    Configurable data models for industry-specific ESG reporting

Align with Leading Frameworks

Simplify compliance with global ESG standards like GRI, SASB, CDP, and TCFD. SmartSuite helps you map internal initiatives to recognized frameworks with ease.

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    Pre-configured framework templates
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    Linked KPIs and disclosure elements
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    Gap analysis and progress tracking

Track Progress Toward ESG Goals

Define goals, measure results, and visualize performance in real time. SmartSuite dashboards provide clarity into sustainability metrics and targets.

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    Real-time dashboards and progress indicators
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    KPI tracking across environmental and social programs
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    Customizable reporting for internal and external audiences

Manage ESG Risks and Opportunities

Identify and mitigate ESG-related risks while uncovering opportunities for improvement and innovation.

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    Risk register integrated with ESG objectives
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    Assessment workflows and mitigation tracking
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    Linked records to compliance and audit processes

Enhance Stakeholder Transparency

Build trust through transparent reporting and clear communication. SmartSuite automates disclosures and ensures audit-ready documentation.

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    Automated ESG disclosure reporting
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    Stakeholder dashboards and shareable summaries
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    Audit trails and document version control

Built For Modern ESG Teams

SmartSuite brings enterprise-grade ESG management with consumer-grade usability. Choose the rollout path that fits your ESG program today—and expand as reporting requirements, data sources, and stakeholder expectations evolve.

Start Small

Adopt a Single Capability

Begin with ESG Initiatives Tracking, ESG Metrics Collection, or Disclosure Evidence Management—prove value fast and expand from there.

Scale Confidently

Roll Out a Full Category

Enable ESG Management end-to-end—connecting initiatives, owners, KPIs, frameworks, and evidence with consistent workflows and reporting.

Unify Everything

Deploy the Entire ESG Suite

Standardize ESG oversight with centralized metrics, audit-ready evidence, and real-time dashboards—delivering confident disclosures and measurable progress across the enterprise.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions about SmartSuite’s capabilities.

See How SmartSuite Simplifies ESG Management and Reporting

Experience how SmartSuite connects sustainability, social impact, and governance initiatives in one unified platform. Collect data, track metrics, and report performance with confidence — all while aligning teams and stakeholders around shared goals.

The Connected Value of SmartSuite GRC

Quantifiable improvements achieved when organizations unify risk, compliance, and audit workflows in SmartSuite.

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Source: Forrester TEI Study on GRC Automation, 2023 — organizations achieved 25–35% faster cross-department processes when data was centralized.

Faster ESG Reporting & Disclosure Cycles

Centralized data capture, pre-configured frameworks, and automated evidence collection reduce reporting time for CSRD, GRI, SASB, and SEC climate disclosures.

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Source: MetricStream Benchmark Report, 2024 — multi-framework control reuse reduced manual workload by 20–30%.

Reduction in Manual ESG Data Collection & Consolidation

Workflow-driven data collection and integrated data sources eliminate spreadsheet-driven processes and manual consolidation.

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Source: Deloitte Internal Audit Trends, 2023 — automation tools decreased audit prep hours by 25–35%.

Improved Audit Preparation Efficiency

Unified dashboards provide real-time insights into environmental performance, social initiatives, ethical governance, and compliance status.

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Source: Forrester Workflow Efficiency Study, 2023 — integrated analytics tools reduced reporting effort by 25–30%

Higher Compliance With Emerging ESG Regulations & Frameworks

Structured frameworks, mapped disclosures, and audit-ready documentation reduce compliance gaps and support ongoing readiness.

Key Benefits of the ESG Management Solution Suite

ESG programs require connected data, structured governance, cross-functional alignment, and audit-ready reporting. SmartSuite brings all ESG activities into a single platform — improving transparency, increasing efficiency, and strengthening stakeholder confidence.

ESG Visibility, Framework Alignment & Performance Insight

Unified ESG Data Workspace

Centralize environmental, social, and governance data points — including emissions, diversity metrics, audits, initiatives, risks, and goals.

Real-Time ESG Dashboards

Track performance trends, risk indicators, progress against targets, and compliance status across all ESG domains.

Framework Mapping & Disclosure Readiness

Align ESG data to frameworks like CSRD, GRI, SASB, TCFD, CDP, and SEC climate requirements with structured mapping tools.

Cross-Functional Transparency

Give Sustainability, Finance, Legal, HR, Operations, and Leadership teams a unified view of ESG metrics, tasks, and risks.

Materiality Analysis & Priority Insight

Document stakeholder expectations and prioritize ESG issues using structured, repeatable workflows.

ESG Program Monitoring

Track initiatives, ownership, timelines, and performance in one connected system.

Workflow Efficiency, Automation & Data Collection Accuracy

Automated ESG Data Collection

Use recurring workflows and automated requests to collect data from multiple departments without manual follow-up.

Standardized Reporting Templates

Use configured templates for annual ESG reports, internal dashboards, regulatory filings, and assurance documentation.

Impact & Initiative Tracking

Track sustainability initiatives, DEI programs, governance improvements, and environmental projects in structured workflows.

Integrated Evidence & Documentation Management

Collect policies, certifications, metrics, calculations, and evidence in a centralized repository with version control.

Supplier ESG Data Automation

Gather third-party sustainability data using automated questionnaires and linked vendor records.

AI-Assisted Narrative Generation

Use AI Assist to draft disclosures, summarize ESG data, or generate insight reports for executives and regulators.

Governance, Compliance Assurance & Stakeholder Confidence

Audit-Ready ESG Documentation

Maintain complete histories of metrics, evidence, assessments, calculations, and approvals for internal or external audit.

Oversight & Accountability Structures

Assign ESG owners, reviewers, and approvers with clear responsibilities and automated governance workflows.

Risk & Compliance Integration

Connect ESG risks, regulatory requirements, and remediation tasks for full context and improved reporting quality.

Enterprise-Grade Data Controls

Protect sensitive ESG data with granular permissions, encryption, SSO/2FA, IP restrictions, and activity logs.

Scalable Across Regions, Business Units & Frameworks

Support local, regional, and global ESG programs within one extensible platform.

No-Code Adaptability for Sustainability Teams

Customize ESG workflows, metrics, scoring models, and reporting templates — no technical resources required.

Turn ESG Goals into Measurable Business Outcomes

SmartSuite helps you centralize ESG data, automate reporting, and collaborate across departments. Break down silos between sustainability, compliance, and operations to drive accountability and impact.

How the SmartSuite Platform Powers ESG Management

SmartSuite brings ESG strategy, data, and reporting together in one platform. With automation, AI insights, and flexible no-code configuration, organizations can measure progress, align to global frameworks, and demonstrate their impact with confidence.

No-Code Configuration

Tailor ESG tracking systems to match your organization’s sustainability goals and metrics.

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Example:
A Sustainability Analyst adds new data collection fields for Scope 3 emissions and integrates them with supplier assessments.
Automation Engine

Automate ESG data collection, review, and reporting processes.

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Example:
When a quarterly emissions report is submitted, SmartSuite automatically triggers a validation workflow and notifies responsible departments for approval.
AI Assist for ESG Reporting

Generate ESG summaries, map disclosures to frameworks, and draft narrative sections for sustainability reports.

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Example:
AI Assist creates a draft summary comparing GRI and SASB metrics for the annual ESG disclosure.
Linked Record Architecture

Connect ESG initiatives, metrics, frameworks, and evidence in one structured data model.

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Example:
A single ESG program record links to related goals, activities, KPIs, and supporting documentation.
Dashboards & Analytics

Visualize sustainability progress and performance in real time across environmental, social, and governance categories.

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Example:
Executives monitor carbon reduction progress, DEI goals, and governance KPIs from a unified dashboard.
Integrations & APIs

Sync SmartSuite with carbon tracking tools, HR systems, and external databases to ensure accurate and timely data collection.

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Example:
Automatically pull energy consumption data from IoT-enabled facilities for carbon footprint analysis.

Connect ESG Data Across the Enterprise

SmartSuite consolidates ESG data into one connected platform. By linking environmental metrics, social programs, and governance initiatives, organizations gain a holistic view of performance and can demonstrate alignment to global sustainability standards.

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Automate ESG Data Collection and Validation

SmartSuite’s automation engine eliminates manual reporting cycles by routing data collection, validation, and review processes automatically. Teams save time while improving accuracy and audit readiness.

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Simplify Reporting and Framework Alignment

SmartSuite makes ESG reporting simple. Data collected in the platform automatically maps to frameworks like GRI, SASB, CDP, or TCFD. Reports can be generated instantly, with traceable evidence for every disclosure.

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AI Assist and Governance for Sustainable Performance

AI Assist helps ESG teams write reports, identify insights, and align disclosures to multiple frameworks. Combined with SmartSuite’s built-in governance controls — including role-based permissions and audit logs — sustainability leaders can ensure accuracy and accountability in every disclosure.

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Security and Governance, Built for Enterprise Scale

SmartSuite provides fine-grained, role-based permissions that protect data without slowing innovation.
Define access down to the record, field, or workflow level, enforce compliance with SSO, 2FA, and IP restrictions, and maintain a complete audit trail of every action.
With SmartSuite, governance and agility work together — innovation moves fast, and your security moves with it.

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Role-Based Access

Control visibility by user, role, or team.

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Authentication

SSO, 2FA, and IP restrictions built-in.

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Audit History

Track every change for 3+ years.

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Compliance

SOC 2, GDPR, and enterprise governance ready.

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The Platform That Connects Sustainability, Compliance, and Data

SmartSuite brings ESG data, frameworks, and reporting tools together in one secure platform. Automate data collection, standardize reporting across GRI, SASB, or CSRD, and visualize progress in real time.

Role-Based Capabilities for ESG Management

SmartSuite empowers every role in the ESG ecosystem — from executives setting sustainability goals to analysts managing data — to collect, align, and report on environmental, social, and governance performance with confidence.

Executive Leadership

ESG Program Leadership

Analytics & Data Roles

Operational & Departmental Users

Built for Every Role Driving ESG Performance

Whether you’re a Chief Sustainability Officer, ESG Analyst, or Compliance Leader, SmartSuite gives you the tools to measure progress, collaborate with stakeholders, and manage ESG programs with precision.

Flexible Pricing Designed for Every Organization

Whether you’re a growing team or a global enterprise, SmartSuite’s pricing adapts to how your business works.
Choose platform-wide access with user-based pricing or tailor licenses to your organization’s scale and structure with our solution-based model.

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User-Based Pricing

provides access to the entire SmartSuite platform under one per-user license, perfect for connected workflows across teams and departments.

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Solution-Based Pricing

is purpose-built for enterprises with thousands to tens of thousands of users, offering the flexibility to license only the specific SmartSuite Solutions needed for scale, compliance, and control.

User-Based Pricing: Simplify Access Across Every Team

Our Team, Pro, and Enterprise plans make it easy to scale access across your organization. Each licensed user
can access all SmartSuite solutions — with predictable pricing that grows as you do.

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    One per-user license for all SmartSuite solutions.
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    Ideal for organizations connecting workflows across departments.
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    Seamlessly scalable across teams and business functions.
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    Available in Team, Pro, and Enterprise plan tiers.
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Ideal For:
Small to mid-sized businesses or companies deploying SmartSuite across multiple teams who value simplicity and
unified access.
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Team
$12
seat / month
Total $36 / month billed annually
For teams that need a better way to manage workflows
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    Min 3 Billable Users
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    Unlimited Solutions
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    5,000 Records per Solution
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    50GB of File Storage
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    30 Days Recycle Bin
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$24
seat / month
Total $90 / month billed annually
For teams and departments who need more advanced features to manage their workflows.
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    Min 5 Billable Users
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    Unlimited Solutions
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    100,000 Records per Solution
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    100GB of File Storage
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    45 Days Recycle Bin
Included Team Plan plus:
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Enterprise
$45
seat / month
Total $135 / month billed annually
For organizations that need scalable workflows with advanced features, security, and support.
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    Min 10 Billable Users
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    Unlimited Solutions
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    400,000 Records per Solution
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    500GB of File Storage
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    60 Days Recycle Bin
Included Professional Plan plus:
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Solution-Based Pricing: Purpose-Built for Enterprise Scale

For global organizations and regulated industries requiring complex governance or large-scale rollouts, SmartSuite offers a Solution-Based pricing model. This model allows enterprises to license specific SmartSuite Solutions — such as GRC, ITSM, or Procurement — for tens of thousands of users, tailored to their exact needs.

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    Tailored Licensing — Structure licenses by department, region, or regulatory requirement.
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    Purpose-Built for Scale — Designed for enterprises managing thousands of users.
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    Customizable Agreements — Includes the ability to tailor terms and access levels to meet unique business needs.
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    Enterprise Confidence — Built for large financial institutions, insurers, and global enterprises who require high-performance
    and governance.
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A global bank licenses SmartSuite’s GRC Solution Suite for 12,000 users across multiple regions, integrating risk, compliance, and audit functions on a secure, unified platform — all within a tailored license framework that meets regulatory and performance requirements.
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Compliance Management
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Governance
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All SmartSuite Solutions
Per active user license
Team, Pro, Enterprise
Growing businesses, cross-team workflows
Add users instantly
Standard platform permissions
Unified platform access
Solution-Based Pricing (Enterprise)
Licensed Solutions Only
Per solution license
Enterprise-only, tailored
Large-scale or regulated enterprises
Add new solutions as needed
Enterprise-grade compliance and controls
Tailored by solution, region, or compliance scope

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about SmartSuite’s pricing models, plan options, and onboarding programs.

What are the different SmartSuite plan types?

SmartSuite offers four plan types: Team, Pro, Enterprise, and Signature.

  • Team, Pro, and Enterprise Plans use a per-user pricing model with feature and usage limits designed to scale as your organization grows.
  • Signature Plan provides per-solution pricing for enterprises that need to license specific SmartSuite Solutions — such as GRC, ITSM, or Procurement — for large user populations with advanced governance and support requirements.
How does the Signature Plan differ from other plan types?

You can start by filling out the partner program registration form here.

Are there limits on automations, API calls, or usage?

By signing up to the Service Provider Partner Program you agree to our terms and conditions.

What onboarding, training, and support services are included?

There is no cost. However, there are additional eligibility requirements to join.

First, you must be a customer of SmartSuite to be eligible to participate in the Service Provider Partner program. We believe it is important for all of our partners to be active SmartSuite users (minimum 5 active account members). It’s difficult to recommend a SaaS product that you do not see value in using yourself!

Additionally, you must have 15+ employees and $1.5M in annual revenue to join our network of solution partners.

Can SmartSuite provide customized pricing for complex organizations?

You will be able to work leads through your sales process to a closed-won or closed-lost state.

How can I get a customized quote for my organization?

You will be able to work leads through your sales process to a closed-won or closed-lost state.

Flexible Pricing, Tailored to Your GRC Program

SmartSuite offers customizable pricing to fit the complexity of your ESG initiatives. Whether you’re tracking a few key metrics or managing global reporting requirements, choose a plan that grows with your organization.

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Part 1: Navigation

Learn the SmartSuite layout: workspace, Solutions, Views, Records. See how to navigate, search, filter, and create items to get productive fast.

Part 2: Homepage

Understand the Homepage layout: sidebar, header, search, and activity. Pin favorites, review assignments, and launch Solutions with one click. Make it your daily command center.

Part 3: Views

See your data from every angle. Learn Grid, Kanban, Calendar, and more. Switch views, sort and filter, group records, and save personal or shared views for repeatable workflows.

Part 4: Field Types

Explore SmartSuite field types: text, number, date, select, user, files, links, formulas, lookups, and more. Learn when to use each to capture, calculate, relate, and display data clearly.

Part 5: Dashboards

Your command center: one Dashboard to track goals, tasks, and dependencies. Mix charts with lists, watch trends over time, and click through to fix issues immediately.

Part 6: Automations

Automations do the busywork. Set a trigger, choose actions—notify people, update fields, create records, send webhooks—and let SmartSuite run it whenever conditions are met.

Part 7: Permissions

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