--- title: KEY ESG Reviews meta\_title: 'KEY ESG Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 21 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how KEY ESG works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.4 review\_count: 21 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-09' parent\_category: name: Governance, Risk & Compliance url: https://www.g2.com/categories/governance-risk-compliance --- # KEY ESG Reviews & Product Details Claimed ###### Profile Status This profile is currently managed by KEY ESG but has limited features. Are you part of the KEY ESG team? [Upgrade your plan](https://my.g2.com/key-esg/upgrade?utm_campaign=s3&utm_medium=claim-popup&utm_source=g2) to enhance your branding and engage with visitors to your profile! KEY ESG is a global provider of ESG management software for companies and investors at all stages of ESG maturity. Our software automates and optimises the collection and reporting of ESG and carbon data. It enables firms to comply with global ESG regulations and communicate their ESG improvement strategies to investors, consumers and regulators. The intuitive platform makes managing ESG simple, transparent and automated. Our data conversion calculators, framework libraries and reporting functionality empower businesses to make data-driven decisions about ESG improvements and build a more sustainable future. * * * Seller [KEY ESG](https://www.g2.com/sellers/key-esg) Discussions [KEY ESG Community](https://www.g2.com/products/key-esg/discuss) Languages Supported Danish, German, Greek, English, Finnish, French, Irish, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish Overview by KEY ESG Marketing Show More ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Workiva](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Workiva") Workiva 4.5/5(2,148) ](https://www.g2.com/products/workiva-workiva/reviews) [ ![Optro](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Optro") Optro 4.6/5(1,621) ](https://www.g2.com/products/optro/reviews) [ ![Octave Reliance (ETQ Reliance)](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Octave Reliance (ETQ Reliance)") Octave Reliance (ETQ Reliance) 4.3/5(624) ](https://www.g2.com/products/octave-reliance-etq-reliance/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/key-esg/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 21 real user reviews. [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) MH Mhairi H. Investor Relations Associate Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 5/29/2024 "KEY ESG has been instrumental in helping us reach some of our ESG goals." 5/5 What do you like best about KEY ESG? KEY ESG have been instrumental in helping us reach some of our ESG goals. Their knowledge and understanding of the ESG market has helped us to successfully collate ESG data from our portfolio companies in a timely and efficient manner. The direct communication with portfolio companies has meant the process was simplified and as pain free as possible for each company. The portal is easy to use and there is always someone on hand to assist when needed. They are constantly developing the platform to fit the ESG market. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about KEY ESG? The portal is for the most part really user friendly. Sometimes it can take some time to navigate to what you need to find - however the team are always on hand to assist. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is KEY ESG solving and how is that benefiting you? Data collection. We have used KEY ESG to help collate all the data required for the EDCI. They help by providing a platform whereby we can collate multiple portfolio companies data and analysis. They also provide the expert advice to each company that we may not have within our business. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from KEY ESG Marketing of KEY ESG [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/key-esg-review-9717900/official_response/edit) Hi Mhairi, thank you so much for your review! The team at KEY ESG are looking forward to our continued collaboration :) Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite YB Yuriy B. Environmental Compliance Manager Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 6/11/2024 "Very intuitive and easy to use" 4.5/5 What do you like best about KEY ESG? This platform is a seamless experience with intuitive navigation. KEY ESG has significantly eased the burden of our data collection and reporting. It's incredibly easy to use, and what's even better is the ability to reach out to a dedicated team via chat. They respond almost instantly to help with any questions you may have. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about KEY ESG? I encountered some issues that are common with any software. When implementing any software, continuous refinement and adjustments are essential. That's normal. The overall experience has been very positive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is KEY ESG solving and how is that benefiting you? 1. KEY ESG allows seamless aggregation of data from various sources. You can consolidate information efficiently without manual effort. 2. Automates calculations, reducing the risk of mistakes. 3. Creating ESG reports by hand is tedious. KEY ESG simplifies this process, enabling quick and accurate report creation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from KEY ESG Marketing of KEY ESG [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/key-esg-review-9550945/official_response/edit) Hi Yuriy, thank you for reviewing our platform! We're delighted to hear that our platform has eased your ESG data collection and reporting process. We look forward to our continued collaboration :) Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Organic Review from User Profile AW Alastair W. Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 5/10/2024 "Using KEY ESG for the first time to provide carbon data for the group" 3.5/5 What do you like best about KEY ESG? For me the most helpful bit about KEY ESG is the easy to use interface which breaks down complex carbon reporting into simple steps with easy-to-use instructions and explanations of assumptions that can be used. The quick response of KEY ESG support was also very appreciated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about KEY ESG? The only thing I disliked was that my authenticator stopped working and there was no way to reset it without going to support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is KEY ESG solving and how is that benefiting you? I'm a financial reporting accountant whose company was acquired by a larger group that uses KEY ESG. They require ESG data from us and I was responsible for filling out what they needed through KEY ESG. The templates for employee surveys etc were very helpful and made the process a lot easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from KEY ESG Marketing of KEY ESG [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/key-esg-review-9634396/official_response/edit) Hi! Thank you for your review. We're delighted KEY ESG has helped break down the complexities of carbon accounting for you. We're working hard to address your authenticator issue so that this doesn't happen again. Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Verified User in Biotechnology](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Biotechnology") UB Verified User in Biotechnology Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 1/22/2025 "Key ESG is just a key for ESG" 4/5 What do you like best about KEY ESG? The best about KEY ESG is the integrated platform that help companies identify the most relevant ESG metrics an frameworks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about KEY ESG? The complexity and interconnection of ESG can not be easily analysed especially when it comes to the social element. More development needed in this domain. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is KEY ESG solving and how is that benefiting you? I used the osfware for sustainability analysis for different companies. It was a freelance project. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Ann M.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Ann M.") AM Ann M. Finance Director Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/12/2024 "KEY ESG has helped our business measure and manage our ESG data metrics." 4.5/5 What do you like best about KEY ESG? The KEY ESG platform has enabled us to establish a process for recording ESG data and the team have provided key guidance, especially in the difficult area of Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon accounting, so that we could turn what seemed like an overwhelming task into small, achievable steps. The platform was easy to use and navigate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about KEY ESG? There is some duplication of information we are already asked to provide to our shareholder via other forums. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is KEY ESG solving and how is that benefiting you? KEY ESG is helping us find answers to calculating and recording data metrics. This is benefiting us in providing information to key stakeholders as well as responding to customer information requests. Also it is enabling us to begin a journey of setting science based targets for the future. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from KEY ESG Marketing of KEY ESG [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/key-esg-review-9534343/official_response/edit) Hi Ann, thank you for sharing your feedback. The team at KEY ESG are delighted you're happy with our software and service :) Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Verified User in Financial Services](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Financial Services") CF Verified User in Financial Services Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 1/22/2025 "Key Esg : A new perspective on traditional ESG ratings" 3.5/5 What do you like best about KEY ESG? Its more specific in measuring E S and G instead of traditional KPI's of ESG Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about KEY ESG? Its more confusing/ complex and has a lot more variables than have to be taken into account for optimal and correct measurement Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is KEY ESG solving and how is that benefiting you? Manpower problems are solved much moee easily and faster. It just requires a one time purchase and you are set! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Elizabeth P.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Elizabeth P.") EP Elizabeth P. Member Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 4/25/2024 "Hands on ESG support with user-friendly platform" 5/5 What do you like best about KEY ESG? KEY ESG stands out from other ESG software platforms because of its dedicated customer support and user friendly platform that makes ESG data easy to collect and action. We have been impressed with the service we have received over the past two years and the developments that the platform has undergone Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about KEY ESG? There are features that we would like to see developed in the KEY ESG platform, for example, the ability to calculate Scope 3 Category 15 for fund managers by pulling data from the portfolio. However, the KEY ESG is always open to having discussions about platform development which we appreciate Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is KEY ESG solving and how is that benefiting you? Making it easier to collect and track data from over 25 portfolio companies Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from KEY ESG Marketing of KEY ESG [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/key-esg-review-9573764/official_response/edit) Hi Liz, thank you so much for your feedback. It's a pleasure working with you and the team :) Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Verified User in Manufacturing](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Manufacturing") AM Verified User in Manufacturing Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 5/2/2024 "KeyESG" 4.5/5 What do you like best about KEY ESG? Modules, easy to use, easy to add information, much easier than an Excel with locks, easy to navigate, Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about KEY ESG? Comments not exportable with the report, can't assign question to people so data owners only see the questions they are responsible for, export questions with answer options for people to provide answers to (e.g. CyberSecurity survey), opt-in vs opt-out of questions - unclear expectations, have an alert if questions were changed, align KeyESG support with expectations on how to handle technical issues - there were inconsistencies on what to do. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is KEY ESG solving and how is that benefiting you? For me is moving from Excel to and app which is much more user-friendly than going through tabs and questions. I see benefit in using it further for managing sustainability beyond ESG Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from KEY ESG Marketing of KEY ESG [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/key-esg-review-9602400/official_response/edit) Thank you for your feedback - pleased to hear the platform is making things easier than with Excel. I will pass on your feedback on the exports to our Product Team for inclusion in the next product roadmap discussion. Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Verified User in Venture Capital & Private Equity](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Venture Capital & Private Equity") UV Verified User in Venture Capital & Private Equity Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/19/2024 "Really easy to use and positive experience." 5/5 What do you like best about KEY ESG? The platform itself is very intuitive. It makes the task of accounting for your Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions a lot more doable. I also like the practical support that the Key ESG provide along every step of the way. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about KEY ESG? The overall experience has been positive. As with any software being implemented there will be some minor tweaks needed, but the Key ESG team are very good and responsive to make sure everything works well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is KEY ESG solving and how is that benefiting you? Key ESG is allowing us to save time by simplifying our data collection process. The ability to have one easy to use platform, be able to see submissions saves the messing around with different versions of excel files and makes it the whole process more streamlined and efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from KEY ESG Marketing of KEY ESG [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/key-esg-review-9556394/official_response/edit) Hello, thank you so much for your positive review. The team at KEY ESG are delighted to hear that you are happy with the service. Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite MK Mia K. Head of People & Culture Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 6/3/2024 "Not the most userfriendly tool - yet" 3/5 What do you like best about KEY ESG? I love that you can see the answers from the prev. year and import them into the current year. I also like how easy it is to set up new account members. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about KEY ESG? The UI is not the best yet, its hard to follow what the open tasks are and I would love a page dedicated to open tasks only. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is KEY ESG solving and how is that benefiting you? None Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from KEY ESG Marketing of KEY ESG [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/key-esg-review-9738765/official_response/edit) Hi Mia, thank you for reviewing our software. We have taken your feedback on board. If you would like assistance from our support team on where you can easily find your open tasks you can join our bi-weekly Q&A session with our support team and they will be happy to guide you through. Here is the link to register: [See how KEY ESG improved](https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2417162868881/WN_14_sYurJR7C8RSf3R1augg) Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ##### Pricing Pricing details for this product isn’t currently available. Visit the vendor’s website to learn more. 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