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