Novata review

Best standardized ESG data across a portfolio.

Verdict

Novata is the pick for private markets because it standardizes ESG data collection across portfolio companies that lack their own reporting teams, then benchmarks results for investors.

What customers praise

Purpose-built private-markets questionnaires, benchmarking, and a contributed data set make portfolio-wide collection practical.

What customers criticise

It targets collection and benchmarking over assured public disclosure, so public companies need a filing-grade platform.

Best for

Private equity firms and their portfolio companies that need standardized ESG data collection and benchmarking across private markets.

At a glance

• Integrations: Microsoft Excel, Snowflake, Salesforce, Workiva, Persefoni, Power BI
• Compliance: SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
• Regions served: Global
• Typical onboarding: 30 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

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