Sustainability has evolved from a corporate aspiration into a business-critical mandate, and technology-enabled services are emerging as vital tools in accelerating enterprise sustainability efforts. This report presents a structured, in-depth view of the sustainability enablement technology services landscape, analyzing how enterprises are progressing toward net-zero goals, the forces shaping demand, and how providers are responding. The report examines key drivers and inhibitors influencing sustainability investments, provides a detailed overview of adoption trends across industries and regions, and maps the maturity of enterprise sustainability initiatives. It also highlights emerging themes, such as sustainable IT, climate finance, and sustainability-as-a-service, that are poised to shape the market over the next two years. Through focused supplier-side analysis, the report outlines how providers are developing capabilities, prioritizing use cases, and building ecosystems to support enterprise needs. This research is intended to support stakeholders across the sustainability technology ecosystem – including enterprise buyers, providers, and partners – in understanding the market’s evolution, aligning on key priorities, and identifying emerging opportunities. Scope All industries and geographies Contents In this report, we examine: Enterprise progress toward net-zero goals Market drivers, barriers, and demand trends Adoption maturity across industries and regions Provider strategies and capability development Memberships Sustainability Technology and Services Sourcing and Vendor Management

Sustainability has become a business imperative – and as regulations tighten and market expectations evolve, enterprises must adapt quickly. Watch this webinar as Everest Group experts unpacked the latest trends shaping the ESG and sustainability technology and services landscape for 2025 and into 2026. We explored key regulatory developments, emerging enterprise priorities, provider tactics, a data-driven approach to refining strategies, and practical examples of adoption in areas like sustainable IT and ESG data management. Attendees also got an early look at Everest Group’s upcoming research, helping them stay ahead in an evolving sustainability landscape. What questions did the webinar answer? What key trends, regulations, and technology shifts will shape the sustainability and ESG landscape in 2025-26? How are enterprises adopting key sustainability tech use cases to drive measurable impact? What strategic priorities should organizations focus on to stay ahead in the evolving sustainability market?

As organizations integrate sustainability into business strategy, AI is a key enabler in driving carbon reduction, resource efficiency, ESG compliance, and supply chain transparency. AI’s role extends beyond operational improvements, supporting climate risk adaptation, circular economy initiatives, and net-zero transitions, making sustainability efforts more data-driven and scalable. However, AI comes with its energy and resource footprint. Enterprises must address challenges related to data governance, regulatory compliance, and high adoption costs to ensure AI’s sustainable deployment. In this report, we examine AI’s evolving role in enterprise sustainability, outlining key use cases, industry adoption trends, and strategic applications reshaping corporate sustainability efforts. The report outlines a structured roadmap for enterprises and providers, detailing how AI adoption can progress from early-stage implementations to long-term, transformational investments. It also assesses emerging AI trends, such as agentic AI, energy-efficient computing, and industry-specific sustainability solutions, while addressing data quality, governance, and economic feasibility concerns. By analyzing AI’s potential and adoption challenges, this report helps organizations evaluate AI-driven sustainability initiatives and make informed decisions about their implementation and long-term impact. Scope All industries and geographies Contents In this report, we examine: AI’s role in enterprise sustainability Key challenges to AI adoption in sustainability Future trends in AI and sustainability A phased approach to assessing AI readiness, piloting use cases, scaling adoption, and investing in long-term AI innovations for sustainability

As businesses navigate a rapidly evolving technology landscape, sustainable IT has become a key focus for organizations to minimize their environmental impact. IT infrastructure is a significant emission source, making sustainable practices essential. Advanced technologies, such as generative AI, bring new challenges with their intensive energy demands for high-performance computing and storage. Adding to the complexity, organizations must address hidden emissions, particularly Scope 3 emissions from public and hybrid cloud solutions, which are difficult to measure and manage. Addressing these challenges requires collaboration with credible IT service providers who can implement innovative strategies to reduce emissions, optimize IT estates, and enhance operational efficiencies. Sustainable IT is no longer a peripheral concern but a business imperative for organizations to balance environmental stewardship with technology advances. Enterprises must select partners who integrate sustainability principles in IT solutions and offer IT decarbonization, sustainable software development, sustainable digital workplace, and circular IT services. In this report, we explore the current sustainable IT services market, highlighting the trends and key drivers shaping demand-supply dynamics. The report analyzes 21 sustainability IT service providers based on their service focus, key IP/solutions, domain investments, and demonstrated market proof points. Scope All industries and geographies This assessment is based on Everest Group’s annual RFI process for the calendar year 2024, interactions with leading sustainable IT service providers, client reference checks, and an ongoing analysis of the sustainability services market Contents In this report, we Explore the sustainable IT services market Examine key factors and technologies shaping the sustainable IT services market Analyze buyer adoption trends Assess sustainable IT service providers’ capabilities Membership(s) Sustainability Technology and Services Sourcing and Vendor Management

As sustainability becomes increasingly integral to corporate strategy, ESG data management providers’ capabilities are emerging as essential for organizations to enhance their performance and accountability. Today, stakeholders demand transparency regarding ESG practices, and these platforms offer advanced solutions that facilitate robust data management processes. By delivering vital sustainability performance insights, they enable companies to identify risks and opportunities while ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory standards. Stringent regulatory frameworks, such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), drive the evolving ESG data management landscape. These frameworks require comprehensive disclosure of sustainability practices. As public awareness of environmental issues increases, organizations must adopt effective data management processes to meet compliance requirements and improve operational efficiencies. This shift highlights the importance of integrating sustainability into core business practices. In this report, we analyze 26 ESG data management providers’ capabilities, including their platform offerings, key IP/solutions, domain investments, and case studies. The report equips organizations with insights to select tailored ESG data management solutions that align with their unique needs. It also empowers companies to advance sustainability initiatives and drive meaningful operational change. Scope All industries and geographies This assessment is based on Everest Group’s annual RFI process for the calendar year 2024, interactions with leading ESG data management platform providers, client reference checks, and an ongoing analysis of the ESG data management platform market Contents In this report, we evaluate 26 ESG data management platform provider profiles and include: ESG data management platform market trends Key factors and technologies shaping the ESG data management platform market An overview of providers’ vision, presence across enterprise segments and geographies, key solutions / intellectual property, partnerships, and recent developments in capabilities Case studies highlighting ESG data management solutions implemented by providers Membership(s) Sustainability Technology and Services Outsourcing Excellence

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, sustainability is vital for corporate strategies and operations. Organizations evaluate their financial performance, commitment to ethical practices, and impact on society and the environment. As stakeholders demand greater transparency and accountability, the need for effective ESG data management has surged. This shift highlights the importance of integrating sustainability into core business practices. Stringent regulatory frameworks, such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), compel companies to disclose their sustainability practices comprehensively. These regulatory mandates also fuel the growing emphasis on ESG data management. With increasing scrutiny from regulators and heightened public awareness of environmental issues, effective ESG data management has become essential for companies to meet compliance requirements and enhance their operational efficiencies. In this report, we assess 26 ESG data management providers’ capabilities, including their platform capabilities, key IP/solutions, domain investments, and market positioning. The report equips organizations with the insights to select the right ESG data management solutions tailored to their unique needs. It empowers companies seeking to advance their sustainability initiatives and drive meaningful operational change. Scope All industries and geographies This assessment is based on Everest Group’s annual RFI process for the calendar year 2024, interactions with leading ESG data management platform providers, client reference checks, and an ongoing analysis of the ESG data management platform market Contents In this report, we Evaluate ESG data management platform market trends Examine key factors and technologies shaping the ESG data management platform market Analyze buyer adoption trends Compare providers’ key strengths and limitations Membership(s) Sustainability Technology and Services Sourcing and Vendor Management

In the face of escalating climate change impacts, the demand for effective carbon removal technologies has never been more pressing. Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) stands out as a promising suite of solutions aimed at mitigating carbon dioxide emissions from industrial sources and power generation. This report provides analyzes in-depth the current state and future potential of CCS, emphasizing the urgent need to scale these technologies to meet net-zero emission targets. Despite its potential, the CCS sector faces significant scalability challenges. This viewpoint centers on digital technologies’ transformative role in addressing these hurdles. It explores how advances in digital solutions can enhance key performance indicators such as cost, efficiency, safety, and reliability within the CCS landscape. Furthermore, the report evaluates the current digital solution provider ecosystem in the CCS space and introduces Everest Group’s CATER framework, which serves as a guide to identify successful digital use cases to scale CCS operations. This comprehensive report is aimed at industry stakeholders, policymakers, and sustainability professionals seeking to understand CCS and digital technology’s intersection, providing actionable strategies to harness these innovations to drive meaningful climate action. Scope All industries and geographies Contents In this report, we examine: The urgent need to scale CCS technologies The challenges hindering the CCS industry’s scalability Digital technologies’ role in enhancing CCS Digital solution providers’ landscape for CCS Everest Group’s CATER framework to identify effective digital use cases Membership(s) Sustainability Technology and Services Sourcing and Vendor Management

Sustainability enablement technology is revolutionizing business operations by integrating sustainable practices into core strategies. These technologies encompass advanced analytics, IoT sensors, renewable energy systems, and smart grids. By leveraging these tools, companies can significantly reduce their environmental impact, enhance resource efficiency, and ensure compliance with increasingly stringent environmental regulations. This integration supports environmental stewardship and drives operational efficiency and cost savings, making it an indispensable component of modern business strategy. Sustainability enablement technology’s relevance in today’s business landscape cannot be overstated. As consumers and stakeholders become progressively environmentally conscious, companies are looking to adopt sustainable practices. These technologies provide the means to achieve measurable sustainability goals, offering real-time data and insights that enable proactive decision-making. Moreover, they help businesses stay competitive in a market that increasingly values corporate responsibility and environmental performance. Adopting these technologies positions companies as sustainability leaders, fostering trust and loyalty among customers and investors alike. This compendium provides comprehensive and fact-based snapshots of 24 providers featured on the Sustainability Enablement Technology Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024. It categorizes them as Leaders, Major Contenders, and Aspirants based on their sustainability enablement technology services capabilities and offerings. Each profile offers a detailed overview of the provider’s vision and strategy, adoption across enterprise segments and geographies, investments, partnerships, case studies, and strengths and limitations. Scope All industries and geographies This assessment is based on Everest Group’s annual RFI process for the calendar year 2024, interactions with leading sustainability enablement technology providers, client reference checks, and an ongoing analysis of the sustainability services market Contents In this report, we evaluate 24 sustainability enablement technology services provider profiles and include: Their classification as Leaders, Major Contenders, and Aspirants on Everest Group’s proprietary PEAK Matrix® framework A summary dashboard of providers’ market impact, vision, and capabilities An overview of providers’ vision, practice size and scale, presence across enterprise segments and geographies, investments, key solutions / intellectual property, and partnerships Key case studies highlighting sustainability enablement technology services Membership(s) Sustainability Technology and Services Sourcing and Vendor Management

Sustainability has emerged as a critical imperative across industries amid growing concerns about climate change, resource depletion, and social inequalities. As enterprises near their commitment deadlines, they are looking to partner with leading sustainability enablement service providers for their tech, industry, and ESG domain expertise. Sustainability enablement service providers offer instrumental solutions; however, knowing which provider to choose can be complex. Enterprises need partners who can not only address their immediate sustainability needs but also align with their long-term strategic objectives. Watch this webinar as our sustainability experts presented the detailed profiles and capabilities of twenty-five sustainability enablement technology and services providers featured on the Sustainability Enablement Technology Services PEAK Matrix® and key trends to follow. What questions has the webinar answered for the participants? What are the key challenges enterprises face across geographies and industries in their sustainability journeys? What are the demand themes in the market that sustainability leaders across the globe are following to accelerate their path to building purpose-driven organizations with sustainability at the core of all business operations? What are the key trends shaping the sustainability enablement services market? Who are the leading service providers, and what capabilities should clients assess to identify the right service provider for their organization?

In today’s business environment, sustainability has evolved from a mere buzzword to a vital imperative for enterprises across diverse industries. This shift is driven by escalating concerns over climate change, resource scarcity, and social disparities, compelling businesses to lessen their environmental footprint and actively contribute to societal well-being. To address these challenges, sustainability enablement technology and services have become indispensable tools, providing instrumental solutions to navigate the complexities of sustainability initiatives. These technologies encompass various applications, including renewable energy, supply chain optimization, and waste reduction strategies. Despite the growing recognition of sustainability’s significance, enterprises face significant hurdles in integrating sustainable practices into their operations. The lack of tangible market proof points, coupled with the ongoing evolution of standards and best practices, presents a formidable challenge to decision-making. Enterprises struggle to identify partners that can meet their immediate sustainability needs while aligning with long-term strategic goals. Successfully navigating this complex landscape requires careful deliberation and informed decision-making. Enterprises must select partners that provide innovative solutions and demonstrate a dedication to sustainability principles and values. By doing so, businesses can effectively navigate sustainability challenges while driving positive environmental and social impact. In this report, we explore the current state of the sustainability enablement technology services market, examining the trends and key drivers shaping demand-supply dynamics. The report also provides a detailed analysis of the sustainability-enabling capabilities of 24 providers based on their service focus, key Intellectual Property (IP) / solutions, domain investments, and demonstrated market proof points. Scope All industries and geographies This assessment is based on Everest Group’s annual RFI process for the calendar year 2024, interactions with leading sustainability enablement technology service providers, client reference checks, and an ongoing analysis of the sustainability services market Contents In this report, we: Explore the sustainability enablement technology services market Examine the key factors and technologies shaping the sustainability enablement technology services market Outline our perspective on buyer adoption trends and explore 24 sustainability enablement technology service providers’ capabilities Membership(s) Sustainability Technology and Services Sourcing and Vendor Management