Information Services Group (Nasdaq: III) has identified a sharp increase in enterprise demand for sustainability software as global regulators and stakeholders tighten requirements for environmental impact measurement and disclosure. According to ISG Research, 50% of enterprises will lack sufficient data and software through 2027 to measure sustainability metrics needed for governance strategy, risk management and performance targets. The report underscores the growing necessity for platforms that automate data collection, ensure consistency and support transparent, auditable disclosures in line with evolving frameworks such as the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and emerging state-level regulations in the U.S.

For its 2025 Buyers Guide™ for Sustainability Management, III analyzed 20 leading software providers across three platform categories—Management, Insights and Compliance—using five evaluation criteria: Overall, Product Experience (Capability and Platform) and Customer Experience. The research process included detailed RFIs and scored vendor submissions on data accuracy, real-time tracking, AI-driven forecasting and risk-analysis capabilities. A separate Buyers Guide for Sustainability Emerging Providers ranked 12 innovative firms that offer niche solutions or lower total cost of ownership, signaling potential growth areas for III’s advisory services.

The report names Workiva as the top Overall Leader in both Sustainability Management and Compliance, with Salesforce leading in Sustainability Insights; Oracle rounds out the top three in each category. In the emerging segment, Pulsora, Watershed and Sweep earned Overall Leader status. These designations reflect III’s rigorous rating methodology and bolster its reputation as a trusted advisor to more than 900 clients. Investors may view the strong market reception of III’s research platforms as a catalyst for sustained revenue growth in subscription and advisory services, driven by accelerating corporate sustainability initiatives.