Global Sustainability Management Software Market Size Study, by Software (Carbon Management Software, Resource Management, Waste Management), Deployment, Vertical, and Regional Forecasts 2022-2032

Description

The Global Sustainability Management Software Market is valued at approximately USD 2.75 billion in 2023 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.7% from 2024 to 2032. Sustainability management software is emerging as a transformative tool for businesses seeking to integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into their operations. This software facilitates corporate sustainability initiatives by enabling efficient tracking, reporting, and optimization of energy consumption, carbon footprints, waste management, and compliance with environmental regulations. The increasing emphasis on decarbonization strategies, circular economy models, and regulatory frameworks has propelled enterprises to invest in advanced sustainability solutions.

The rising global awareness regarding climate change, coupled with stringent governmental regulations and corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitments, is significantly driving the market's growth. Organizations are under growing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, optimize resource utilization, and improve environmental performance. Companies across diverse sectors-including manufacturing, energy, retail, and BFSI-are leveraging sustainability management solutions to align with international sustainability standards such as the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), and the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Additionally, financial institutions are integrating ESG risk assessments into their investment strategies, further fueling demand for sustainability management software. However, high implementation costs and data integration challenges remain key hurdles for market expansion.

Regionally, North America dominates the sustainability management software market, owing to early adoption of digital solutions, stringent environmental laws, and strong investments in corporate sustainability initiatives. The region is home to major software providers and leading corporations that have integrated sustainability tracking into their business strategies. Europe follows closely, driven by the EU Green Deal, corporate sustainability reporting directives (CSRD), and carbon neutrality goals. The Asia-Pacific (APAC) market is projected to experience the fastest growth, fueled by rapid industrialization, urbanization, and government policies encouraging sustainable business practices. Countries like China, India, and Japan are witnessing a surge in the adoption of sustainability software due to their commitments to net-zero emissions and climate action policies.

Major market players included in this report:

IBM Corporation
SAP SE
Schneider Electric
Wolters Kluwer
Workiva Inc.
Microsoft Corporation
Salesforce Inc.
Sphera Solutions
ENGIE Impact
Gensuite LLC
Intelex Technologies
Dakota Software
UL Solutions
Benchmark Digital Partners LLC
FigBytes Inc.

The detailed segments and sub-segment of the market are explained below:

By Software:

Carbon Management Software
Resource Management
Waste Management

By Deployment:

On-Premise
Cloud-Based

By Vertical:

Manufacturing
Energy & Utilities
Retail & Consumer Goods
BFSI
IT & Telecom
Healthcare
Government & Public Sector
Others

By Region:

North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

Years considered for the study are as follows:

Historical Year - 2022
Base Year - 2023
Forecast Period - 2024 to 2032

Key Takeaways:

Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2022 to 2032.
Annualized revenues and regional-level analysis for each market segment.
Detailed geographical insights with country-level breakdowns.
Competitive landscape including key market players and their business strategies.
Strategic recommendations for market entrants and key players.
Demand-side and supply-side analysis to assess market dynamics.

Chapter 1. Global Sustainability Management Software Market Executive Summary

1.1. Global Sustainability Management Software Market Size & Forecast (2022-2032)
1.2. Regional Summary
1.3. Segmental Summary
- 1.3.1. By Software
  - Carbon Management Software
  - Resource Management
  - Waste Management
- 1.3.2. By End User
  - Manufacturing
  - Energy & Utilities
  - Retail & Consumer Goods
  - BFSI
  - IT & Telecom
  - Healthcare
  - Government & Public Sector
  - Others
1.4. Key Trends
1.5. Recession Impact
1.6. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion

Chapter 2. Global Sustainability Management Software Market Definition and Research Assumptions

2.1. Research Objective
2.2. Market Definition
2.3. Research Assumptions
- 2.3.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
- 2.3.2. Limitations
- 2.3.3. Supply Side Analysis
  - 2.3.3.1. Availability
  - 2.3.3.2. Infrastructure
  - 2.3.3.3. Regulatory Environment
  - 2.3.3.4. Market Competition
  - 2.3.3.5. Economic Viability (Consumer's Perspective)
- 2.3.4. Demand Side Analysis
  - 2.3.4.1. Regulatory Frameworks
  - 2.3.4.2. Technological Advancements
  - 2.3.4.3. Environmental Considerations
  - 2.3.4.4. Consumer Awareness & Acceptance
2.4. Estimation Methodology
2.5. Years Considered for the Study
2.6. Currency Conversion Rates

Chapter 3. Global Sustainability Management Software Market Dynamics

3.1. Market Drivers
- 3.1.1. Increasing ESG Regulations and Compliance Requirements
- 3.1.2. Growing Corporate Sustainability Initiatives
- 3.1.3. Technological Advancements in Sustainability Management Solutions
3.2. Market Challenges
- 3.2.1. High Implementation Costs
- 3.2.2. Data Integration Complexities
3.3. Market Opportunities
- 3.3.1. Rising Demand in Emerging Economies
- 3.3.2. Innovations in Cloud-Based Solutions
- 3.3.3. Expanding Scope of ESG Reporting

Chapter 4. Global Sustainability Management Software Market Industry Analysis

4.1. Porter's 5 Force Model
- 4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
- 4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
- 4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 4.1.6. Futuristic Approach to Porter's 5 Force Model
- 4.1.7. Porter's 5 Force Impact Analysis
4.2. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.2.1. Political
- 4.2.2. Economical
- 4.2.3. Social
- 4.2.4. Technological
- 4.2.5. Environmental
- 4.2.6. Legal
4.3. Top Investment Opportunity
4.4. Top Winning Strategies
4.5. Disruptive Trends
4.6. Industry Expert Perspective
4.7. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion

Chapter 5. Global Sustainability Management Software Market Size & Forecasts by Software 2022-2032

5.1. Segment Dashboard
5.2. Global Sustainability Management Software Market: Software Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million/Billion)
- 5.2.1. Carbon Management Software
- 5.2.2. Resource Management
- 5.2.3. Waste Management

Chapter 6. Global Sustainability Management Software Market Size & Forecasts by End User 2022-2032

6.1. Segment Dashboard
6.2. Global Sustainability Management Software Market: End User Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million/Billion)
- 6.2.1. Manufacturing
- 6.2.2. Energy & Utilities
- 6.2.3. Retail & Consumer Goods
- 6.2.4. BFSI
- 6.2.5. IT & Telecom
- 6.2.6. Healthcare
- 6.2.7. Government & Public Sector
- 6.2.8. Others

Chapter 7. Global Sustainability Management Software Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2022-2032

7.1. North America Sustainability Management Software Market
- 7.1.1. U.S. Sustainability Management Software Market
  - 7.1.1.1. Carbon Management Software Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2022-2032
  - 7.1.1.2. Resource Management Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2022-2032
  - 7.1.1.3. Waste Management Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2022-2032
- 7.1.2. Canada Sustainability Management Software Market
7.2. Europe Sustainability Management Software Market
- 7.2.1. U.K. Sustainability Management Software Market
- 7.2.2. Germany Sustainability Management Software Market
- 7.2.3. France Sustainability Management Software Market
- 7.2.4. Spain Sustainability Management Software Market
- 7.2.5. Italy Sustainability Management Software Market
- 7.2.6. Rest of Europe Sustainability Management Software Market
7.3. Asia-Pacific Sustainability Management Software Market
- 7.3.1. China Sustainability Management Software Market
- 7.3.2. India Sustainability Management Software Market
- 7.3.3. Japan Sustainability Management Software Market
- 7.3.4. Australia Sustainability Management Software Market
- 7.3.5. South Korea Sustainability Management Software Market
- 7.3.6. Rest of Asia Pacific Sustainability Management Software Market
7.4. Latin America Sustainability Management Software Market
- 7.4.1. Brazil Sustainability Management Software Market
- 7.4.2. Mexico Sustainability Management Software Market
- 7.4.3. Rest of Latin America Sustainability Management Software Market
7.5. Middle East & Africa Sustainability Management Software Market
- 7.5.1. Saudi Arabia Sustainability Management Software Market
- 7.5.2. South Africa Sustainability Management Software Market
- 7.5.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa Sustainability Management Software Market

Chapter 8. Competitive Intelligence

8.1. Key Company SWOT Analysis
- 8.1.1. IBM Corporation
- 8.1.2. SAP SE
- 8.1.3. Schneider Electric
8.2. Top Market Strategies
8.3. Company Profiles
- 8.3.1. IBM Corporation
  - 8.3.1.1. Key Information
  - 8.3.1.2. Overview
  - 8.3.1.3. Financial (Subject to Data Availability)
  - 8.3.1.4. Product Summary
  - 8.3.1.5. Market Strategies
- 8.3.2. Wolters Kluwer
- 8.3.3. Workiva Inc.
- 8.3.4. Microsoft Corporation
- 8.3.5. Salesforce Inc.
- 8.3.6. Sphera Solutions
- 8.3.7. ENGIE Impact
- 8.3.8. Gensuite LLC
- 8.3.9. Intelex Technologies
- 8.3.10. Dakota Software
- 8.3.11. UL Solutions
- 8.3.12. Benchmark Digital Partners LLC
- 8.3.13. FigBytes Inc.

Chapter 9. Research Process

9.1. Research Process
- 9.1.1. Data Mining
- 9.1.2. Analysis
- 9.1.3. Market Estimation
- 9.1.4. Validation
- 9.1.5. Publishing
9.2. Research Attributes