KEY ESG
KEY ESG: A framework-oriented ESG platform with emissions accounting, review workflows and enterprise APIs. Ranked #16 of 23 in Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting Software by our editors (7.4/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for teams managing multi-framework ESG reporting.
At a glance
- Editor score7.4 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forTeams managing multi-framework ESG reporting
- Scope 3 trackingYes
- Founded2021 · London, United Kingdom
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Covers CSRD, SFDR, IFRS, TCFD and EDCI reporting
- Includes Scope 1–3 accounting and double materiality assessment
- Adds review, sign-off and audit trails to ESG data workflows
Where it doesn't
- Pricing and access require contacting sales for a demo
- May be more than teams need for narrow ESG reporting
- Cloud deployment may not suit teams seeking another deployment model
Our verdict on KEY ESG
KEY ESG brings ESG data collection, carbon accounting and sustainability reporting into a cloud platform for company sustainability teams and private equity or venture capital firms. It is positioned for organizations coordinating reporting across teams or portfolios, particularly where multiple frameworks and emissions scopes are in play. Data collection workflows include user invitations and progress tracking, while targets and action plans support tracking performance improvement. The product is presented as a fit for small, mid-market and enterprise organizations, but teams with a narrow reporting requirement may find its broad scope unnecessary.
Framework coverage includes CSRD, SFDR, IFRS, TCFD and EDCI, alongside Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse-gas accounting using GHG Protocol-aligned methodology and emission factors. Double materiality assessment supports CSRD reporting. Data validation, review, sign-off and audit trails add governance around reporting inputs, and ESG reports and carbon audit reports can be exported. These capabilities make KEY ESG relevant to teams that need to coordinate reporting and evidence trails; organizations seeking only a basic emissions report may prefer a more focused tool.
For data exchange, the platform offers API integrations and lists data warehouses, HR systems, finance systems, and business intelligence and data platforms as integration areas. Deployment is cloud-based, with support through email and documentation. Prospective customers are directed to request a demo for access and pricing, so evaluation involves a sales conversation rather than choosing from publicly stated plan prices. Consider KEY ESG when framework breadth, Scope 1–3 accounting and controlled review workflows matter together; teams that prioritize self-service access or a simpler, narrow workflow should compare alternatives.
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KEY ESG fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| GHG accounting | Yes |
| Scope 3 tracking | Yes |
| Framework coverage | Multiple |
| Materiality assessment | Yes |
| Supplier data portal | Not verified |
| Assurance workflows | Yes |
| Reporting exports | |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: Data warehouses, HR systems, Finance systems, Business intelligence and data platforms |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Website | keyesg.com |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
KEY ESG integrations
KEY ESG lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- Data warehouses
- HR systems
- Finance systems
- Business intelligence and data platforms
Alternatives to KEY ESG
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- EcoVadis Sustainability Intelligence PlatformMaps supplier risks, assessments and emissions data for supply-chain ESG programs.9.0
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