Microsoft Sustainability Manager
Microsoft Sustainability Manager: A Microsoft-connected emissions platform for teams budgeting from $4,000 per tenant monthly. Ranked #18 of 20 in Carbon Emissions Management Software by our editors (7.3/10); pricing: 30-day trial; best for microsoft-centric mid-market and enterprise teams.
At a glance
- Editor score7.3 / 10
- Pricing30-day trial
- Best forMicrosoft-centric mid-market and enterprise teams
- Free planNo
- Paid from$4,000/mo
- Scope 3 accountingYes
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Tracks emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 with built-in models and factors
- Imports data through CSV, Excel, OData, Power Query, and provider connectors
- Collects supplier data and adds full Scope 3 coverage on Premium
Where it doesn't
- Essentials covers only selected Scope 3 categories; all require Premium
- Starts at $4,000 per tenant per month, with Premium at $12,000
- The 30-day trial is not a perpetual free plan
Our verdict on Microsoft Sustainability Manager
Microsoft Sustainability Manager is a cloud-based product for organizations consolidating sustainability data, calculating emissions, and tracking and reporting environmental performance. It suits mid-market and enterprise teams that need to manage carbon accounting alongside water and waste data, particularly when their work already connects to Microsoft tools. The platform covers Scopes 1, 2, and 3, but the breadth of Scope 3 calculations depends on the plan.
Its Microsoft ecosystem fit is a central strength: the product is built on Microsoft’s sustainability data model and connects with Power Platform, Dataverse, Power Pages, Outlook, and Power Query. Data can be imported through CSV, Excel, OData, Power Query, and provider connectors. Dashboards and reporting support analysis and progress tracking against sustainability goals. Supplier activity, emissions, and product carbon-footprint data can be collected through surveys and a portal; EcoVadis is also listed among integrations. This combination makes it relevant to organizations bringing internal activity data and supplier information into a shared emissions workflow.
Pricing is substantial and plan-based. According to the published plans, Essentials costs $4,000 per tenant per month and provides foundational carbon, water, and waste data management, calculations for Scopes 1 and 2 plus selected Scope 3 categories, and 10 GB of Dataverse capacity. Premium costs $12,000 per tenant per month and adds all Scope 3 categories, an ESG value-chain solution, product carbon-footprint management, 25K AI Builder credits, and 50 GB of Dataverse capacity. A 30-day trial is available, but there is no free plan. Choose it if Microsoft alignment and supplier-related Scope 3 work justify the monthly cost; teams needing all Scope 3 calculations should budget for Premium, while organizations seeking a lower-cost entry point should look elsewhere.
Questions about Microsoft Sustainability Manager
Does Microsoft Sustainability Manager have a free plan? No free plan is listed; paid plans start at $4,000/mo (Microsoft Sustainability Manager Essentials).
How much does Microsoft Sustainability Manager cost? Microsoft Sustainability Manager lists 2 paid plans; the lowest is Microsoft Sustainability Manager Essentials at $4,000/mo.
Is there a free trial of Microsoft Sustainability Manager? Yes: a 30-day free trial.
What does Microsoft Sustainability Manager run on? Web. It runs in the cloud.
What does Microsoft Sustainability Manager integrate with? 6 integrations, including Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Dataverse, Power Pages, Microsoft Outlook and EcoVadis.
Who is Microsoft Sustainability Manager built for? Mid-market companies and enterprises (our editorial estimate).
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Microsoft Sustainability Manager fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $4,000/mo |
| Scope 3 accounting | Yes |
| Emissions scopes | Scope_1_2_3 |
| Reporting standards | GHG Protocol |
| Data integrations | Not verified |
| Supplier data collection | Yes |
| Assurance support | Not verified |
| Free trial | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 6 integrations: Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Dataverse, Power Pages, Microsoft Outlook, EcoVadis, Power Query |
| Pricing | 30-day trial (source) |
| Website | microsoft.com |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
Microsoft Sustainability Manager integrations
Microsoft Sustainability Manager lists 6 integrations on its own site.
- Microsoft Power Platform
- Microsoft Dataverse
- Power Pages
- Microsoft Outlook
- EcoVadis
- Power Query
Alternatives to Microsoft Sustainability Manager
- IBM EnviziA broad carbon-accounting platform for organizations managing emissions data and reporting.9.3
- WatershedScope 1–3 accounting, supplier engagement, and reduction planning for larger climate teams.8.8
- Workiva CarbonScope 1–3 accounting with supplier data collection and Workiva reporting workflows.8.7
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