1、October 2025Sustainability SoftwareSector Update010203Houlihan Lokey in Sustainability SoftwareDefining the Sustainability Software EcosystemDevelopments in the Sustainability Software Market0405Market Map and Selection of Potential M&A TargetsCurrent Valuation Levels in the MarketTable of ContentsE

2、xecutive Summary301Houlihan Lokey in Sustainability Software Houlihan Lokey has a dedicated,global team specializing in the sustainability software ecosystem,combining sector expertise,global coverage,and local execution capabilities.We have a strong track record of advising industry champions acros

3、s many subsegments in the space and maintain a continuous dialogue with strategic players and financial investors focusing on sustainability.02Defining the Sustainability Software Ecosystem The ESG landscape is evolving,with a growing number of challenges demanding increasingly specialized solutions

4、.We are actively covering eight subsegments in sustainability software,ranging from ESG reporting and monitoring to sustainable supply chains,GHG accounting and offsetting,ESG data and analytics,ESG macro risk management,clean and renewable energy,resource efficiency and circularity,and sustainable

5、finance and insurance.03Developments in the Sustainability Software Market Regulatory pressure has long driven ESG growth,solidifying its place on the global agenda.Amid short-term easing of political and regulatory tailwinds,private market forces sustain momentum.Lagging software adoption,rapid inn

6、ovation,and clear operational value create continuous strong drivers for sustainability tech.M&A activity remains strong,fueled by direct sponsor involvement and acquisitive sponsor-backed platforms.A strong asset pipeline supports momentum.Elevated regulatory risk prompts caution and flight to qual