Employees: <200 

CEO: Lukas Puender

Founded: 2019

Retraced transforms sustainable procurement by combining its Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CSDD) Framework with cutting-edge supply chain tools. 

The six-step CSDD Framework (set goals, explore, collect, evaluate, engage and disclose) provides a structured approach for brands to set sustainability objectives and implement improvements. 

By centralising certifications, automating supplier communication and monitoring risks in real time, Retraced ensures compliance with global regulations such as the EU Digital Product Passport and the UFLPA. This approach empowers businesses to reduce their environmental footprint and strengthen ethical sourcing.

Employees: <500

CEO: Michael Hung

Founded:1995

TradeBeyond enhances sustainable procurement by integrating factory audit management, supply chain traceability and carbon tracking. 

The platform digitises audits using mobile applications and custom frameworks. AI-driven document verification and traceability tools provide real-time alerts for supply chain risks such as forced labour violations. 

Meanwhile, carbon tracking features automate emissions data collection and monitor energy use, supporting Scope 3 reporting. By centralising compliance data and offering actionable insights, TradeBeyond helps businesses meet ESG goals while improving sustainability performance across the supply chain.

Employees: >200

CEO: Charlotte Degot

Founded: 2020

CO2 AI brings precision to sustainable procurement by enabling granular management of Scope 3 emissions. The platform builds detailed carbon footprints using activity-based data, segments suppliers by sustainability maturity and helps set tailored decarbonisation targets. 

Suppliers can compute and share product environmental footprints (PEFs), fostering collaboration on emissions reduction. CO2 AI also identifies emissions hotspots and offers a decarbonisation library. With primary data collection, reduction modelling and operational target setting, the platform ensures companies can track progress and drive supplier commitments toward measurable carbon reductions.

Employees: >50

CEO: Jonathan O'Brien

Founded: 2003

Positive Purchasing’s Procleus platform is designed to integrate sustainability into procurement strategies. It offers specialised tools and structured processes to align procurement decisions with environmental, social and economic goals. 

Key features include digital learning modules, toolkits and intelligent workflows that enhance Category Management, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and Sustainable Procurement. Procleus enables organisations to assess supplier performance, manage risks and implement responsible sourcing practices, helping businesses meet sustainability objectives while maintaining efficiency.

Emitwise’s Procurewise platform enables businesses to tackle Scope 3 emissions by collecting primary supplier data and delivering verified emissions calculations. Supplier scorecards facilitate benchmarking, while integration of carbon emissions into negotiation strategies ensures sustainability remains a key procurement factor.

Emitwise also provides free carbon accounting software for suppliers, supports multiple languages and offers expert guidance for supplier engagement. By acting as a trusted third party, Emitwise ensures data privacy and provides tools to prioritise supplier collaboration, measure product-level emissions and decouple business growth from environmental impact.

Employees: <200

CEO: Shameek Ghosh

Founded: 2016

TrusTrace offers a robust platform for risk, compliance and impact management, streamlining due diligence processes. It ensures regulatory compliance, including with the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), by providing end-to-end supply chain traceability. 

TrusTrace maps suppliers across tiers, validates certifications and conducts risk assessments using AI, blockchain and IoT technologies. The platform identifies risks such as forced labour, tracks carbon footprints and ensures material integrity, enabling businesses to align procurement decisions with sustainability targets while maintaining transparency and accountability.

Employees: 109,000

CEO: Christian Klein

Founded: 1972

SAP Sustainability Footprint Management (SFM) embeds carbon footprint data into procurement processes, allowing businesses to track Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. It integrates with ERP systems to calculate emissions, prioritise low-carbon suppliers and improve sustainability compliance. 

AI-driven emission factor mapping and lifecycle assessment enhance accuracy, while built-in dashboards provide analytics for informed decision-making. By enabling businesses to track environmental impact and meet net-zero commitments, SAP SFM supports sustainable procurement through data-driven transparency and action.

Employees: >500

CEO: Jon Hancock

Founded: 2004

Sedex (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange) helps businesses improve ESG outcomes by providing data-driven insights and compliance tools. The platform facilitates responsible sourcing by offering secure data sharing, risk assessments and audit management solutions like SMETA. 

With members in more than 150 countries, Sedex enables global collaboration on ethical trade, reducing audit duplication and compliance costs. The platform also supports businesses in driving ongoing improvements in supply chain sustainability, benefiting millions of workers worldwide.

Employees: 1,000

CEO: Andrew Waitman

Founded: 2010

The Assent Supply Chain Sustainability Platform provides manufacturers with deep visibility and comprehensive tools to manage ESG risks, compliance and supplier performance. It maps suppliers, products and parts beyond the first tier, ensuring transparency throughout the supply chain. 

Assent’s data management system collects and validates supplier information, covering product compliance, trade regulations and ESG metrics. The platform also supports compliance with global regulations such as the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), CSRD, REACH and PFAS. It streamlines supplier collaboration with multilingual support and automated workflows, reducing survey fatigue while enhancing engagement. 

Risk mitigation tools, including real-time dashboards and automated document reviews, also help businesses proactively address supply chain vulnerabilities. Leveraging one of the largest sustainability data networks, Assent delivers actionable insights, allowing companies to align procurement with ESG targets while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Employees: 1,900

CEO: Pierre-François Thaler

Founded: 2007

The EcoVadis sustainability intelligence suite spans the full spectrum of sustainability risk and performance management with broad-scale supply chain risk screening and mapping, reliable scorecards with actionable ratings and complete audit and improvement management. More than 150,000 businesses use EcoVadis ratings, risk and carbon management tools and e-learning platform to accelerate their journey toward resilience, sustainable growth and positive impact worldwide. 

The scoring methodology is based on three pillars—policies (25%), actions (40%) and results (35%)—offering a holistic view of a company's sustainability management. Scorecards highlight strengths, areas for improvement and industry benchmarks, while medal-based recognition (bronze, silver, gold, platinum) helps companies demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. The platform also facilitates collaboration by enabling businesses to share ratings with partners, driving transparency and accountability in the supply chain. 

EcoVadis is the clear leader in empowering organisations to mitigate risks, improve sustainability practices and align procurement decisions with long-term ESG commitments.