# Best Sustainability Management Software - Page 13

*By [Emma Stein](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/emma-stein)*


Sustainability management software monitors non-renewable energy sources, reduces operational costs, ensures regulatory compliance, and minimizes the emission of harmful production byproducts. Companies rely on these products to limit waste and achieve more sustainable production systems, typically as part of a larger environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) strategy. Government agencies utilize sustainability management products to monitor environment data trends over time and measure the impact of emissions on climate and community health. As more companies are subject to regulatory compliance for emission standards, sustainability management products are an important tool to ensure compliant processes.

These products tend to overlap in features with [energy management software](https://www.g2.com/categories/energy-management) , as both types of software help organizations monitor resource and energy usage and help make more sustainable decision. Energy management focuses more on energy consumption related to HVAC systems to reduce operational costs. It is not uncommon for businesses concerned with regulatory compliance to utilize both types of software. Sustainability management software also integrates with all of the necessary resource monitoring infrastructure (metering and equipment) as well as existing organizational [IT management software](https://www.g2.com/categories/IT-management). The software acts as a third party, integrable monitor that plugs in and gathers data from the systems already in place. The integration with the existing IT infrastructure is necessary to accurately monitor emissions generated and inefficiencies within operations.

To qualify for inclusion in the Sustainability Management category, a product must:

- Monitor resource use, carbon emissions, and other key environmental data points
- Aggregate analytical data into a central dashboard and track KPIs
- Support emission compliance with all existing regulatory and legal requirements
- Integrate with necessary resource monitoring equipment






## G2 Grid® for Sustainability Management Software
![G2 Grid® for Sustainability Management Software plotting products by satisfaction and market presence](https://www.g2.com/categories/sustainability-management/grids.png?focus%5B%5D=168143&focus%5B%5D=168141&focus%5B%5D=1301114&focus%5B%5D=20026&focus%5B%5D=95619&focus%5B%5D=39660&focus%5B%5D=1341425&focus%5B%5D=39899)
Highlighted products: SAP Sustainability Control Tower, SAP Sustainability Footprint Management, osapiens, Workiva, One Click LCA, EcoVadis, Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability, and Octave Reliance (ETQ Reliance).
Underlying data: [Grid® JSON](https://www.g2.com/categories/sustainability-management/grids.json?focus%5B%5D=sap-sustainability-control-tower&focus%5B%5D=sap-sustainability-footprint-management&focus%5B%5D=osapiens&focus%5B%5D=workiva-workiva&focus%5B%5D=one-click-lca&focus%5B%5D=ecovadis&focus%5B%5D=microsoft-cloud-for-sustainability&focus%5B%5D=octave-reliance-etq-reliance)


## How Many Sustainability Management Software Products Does G2 Track?
**Total Products under this Category:** 247

### Category Stats (Jul 2026)
- **Average Rating**: 4.54/5 The average rating of products in this category, based on all submitted ratings
- **Top Trending Product**: Watershed (+1.32%) - Among all products in this category, Watershed recorded the largest rating increase compared to last month
*Last updated: July 15, 2026*


## How Does G2 Rank Sustainability Management Software Products?

**Why You Can Trust G2's Software Rankings:**

- 30 Analysts and Data Experts
- 4,500+ Authentic Reviews
- 247+ Products
- Unbiased Rankings

G2's software rankings are built on verified user reviews, rigorous moderation, and a consistent research methodology maintained by a team of analysts and data experts. Each product is measured using the same transparent criteria, with no paid placement or vendor influence. While reviews reflect real user experiences, which can be subjective, they offer valuable insight into how software performs in the hands of professionals. Together, these inputs power the G2 Score, a standardized way to compare tools within every category.


## Which Sustainability Management Software Is Best for Your Use Case?

- **Leader:** [SAP Sustainability Control Tower](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-sustainability-control-tower/reviews)
- **Highest Performer:** [Octave Reliance (ETQ Reliance)](https://www.g2.com/products/octave-reliance-etq-reliance/reviews)
- **Easiest to Use:** [Trace](https://www.g2.com/products/trace-2025-03-07/reviews)
- **Top Trending:** [osapiens](https://www.g2.com/products/osapiens/reviews)
- **Best Free Software:** [IBM Environmental Intelligence Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-environmental-intelligence-suite/reviews)


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## What Is Sustainability Management Software?

[Vertical Industry Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/vertical-industry)

## What Software Categories Are Similar to Sustainability Management Software?

- [Environmental Health and Safety Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/environmental-health-and-safety)
- [Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/environmental-social-and-governance-esg-reporting)
- [Carbon Accounting Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/carbon-accounting)