Diligent ESG review

Best when ESG reports to the board and GRC.

Verdict

Diligent ESG is the pick for governance-led programs because it links sustainability metrics to board reporting and GRC, so ESG sits inside the oversight structure directors already use.

What customers praise

Framework coverage, carbon calculation, and native ties to Diligent board and GRC tools give directors one oversight view.

What customers criticise

Carbon accounting depth trails climate specialists, and the value is highest only for existing Diligent GRC customers.

Best for

Boards and governance teams that want ESG reporting connected to wider GRC, board oversight, and risk management.

At a glance

• Integrations: Microsoft 365, SAP, Salesforce, Workday, ServiceNow, Power BI
• Compliance: SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
• Regions served: Global
• Typical onboarding: 45 days

Red flags

Public risk signals as of July 2026: none. No material public risk signals as of 2026-07-20. See the full red-flag report.

Alternatives

See alternatives to Diligent ESG, or compare against the next-ranked entry: Diligent ESG vs Salesforce Net Zero Cloud.

Source: Top 11 The 11 Best ESG Reporting Software (2026), verified July 20, 2026 — no paid placement.