Fix ESG data quality, integrate sources, automate reporting, and turn compliance into a competitive advantage.
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting is no longer a forward-thinking corporate initiative—it’s an immediate business imperative. With regulatory deadlines fast approaching, stakeholders demanding transparency, and the financial risks of inaction rising, companies must move beyond reactive reporting to proactive ESG data management.
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is already in effect, compelling thousands of companies to report with audit-ready ESG data. The California Climate Accountability Package (SB 253 & SB 261) is raising the stakes for climate disclosures in the U.S but it’s unlikely to develop at the pace of CSRD . Meanwhile, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is enforcing sustainability compliance for global supply chains.
These mandates, along with shifting investor and consumer expectations, make 2025 a make-or-break year for ESG data infrastructure.
Yet, for many companies, ESG data remains fragmented, inconsistent, and difficult to manage. The good news? With the right strategy, these challenges can be transformed into opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage.
The biggest Achilles’ heel in ESG reporting? Unreliable data. Many organizations rely on outdated spreadsheets and manual processes, leading to inconsistencies, gaps, and a lack of auditability.
ESG data often sits in disparate systems across an organization, including Finance, HR, supply chain, energy management, this only creates bottlenecks for reporting and strategic planning.
Companies must navigate a web of standards including CSRD, IFRS S1/S2, SEC climate disclosures, and voluntary frameworks like GRI and TCFD. Staying compliant without a scalable data management approach is nearly impossible.
Scope 3 emissions, which are defined as indirect emissions from the supply chain, account for up to 90% of a company’s carbon footprint but are notoriously difficult to measure.
Spreadsheets may work for small-scale ESG initiatives, but they are a liability for large-scale, regulatory-driven sustainability programs. They create version control chaos, human error risks, and inefficiencies that cost companies time and money.
Addressing ESG data challenges isn’t just about compliance, it’s about unlocking business value:
✔ Cost Savings: Reduce manual effort and audit costs through automation.
✔ Risk Reduction: Ensure data meets assurance and regulatory requirements.
✔ Investor & Customer Trust: High-quality ESG data builds confidence with stakeholders.
✔ Business Growth: ESG performance is now a key factor in winning tenders and contracts.
Keboola’s ESG Data Platform provides an end-to-end solution for integrating, validating, and reporting ESG data. With real-time data visibility, automated compliance workflows, and powerful integrations, Keboola helps companies turn ESG complexity into clarity.
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