ESG reporting & data · Workiva Inc.

Workiva

Connected reporting platform used for SEC, ESG and CSRD disclosures with linked data, controls and collaborative drafting.

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Workiva is a publicly traded (NYSE: WK) reporting platform that began as WDesk, a tool for SEC filings and XBRL tagging, and has expanded into sustainability and ESG reporting covering CSRD/ESRS, GRI, SASB, TCFD and CDP templates. Its core strength is linking data across financial and non-financial reports so a single source number updates everywhere it appears, combined with full version history, role-based permissions and controls management aimed at audit and assurance readiness. Because many large public companies already use Workiva for SEC filings, it is often adopted for ESG reporting as an extension of an existing regulatory-filing workflow rather than as a standalone sustainability tool, differentiating it from ESG-only platforms like Novisto or Position Green.

At a glance

Vendor Workiva Inc.
Pricing model Quote only
Free tier No
Deployment Cloud
Open source No
Best for Large public companies wanting audit-grade controls linking SEC financial filings and ESG disclosures.

Pricing

Enterprise SaaS priced by quote based on modules and users; not published.

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Features

  • Linked data across financial, ESG and regulatory reports
  • CSRD/ESRS, GRI, SASB and TCFD reporting templates
  • Full audit trail and version control
  • Collaborative drafting with role-based permissions
  • XBRL/iXBRL tagging for regulatory filings
  • Controls management for assurance readiness
  • Integration with spreadsheets and source systems

Integrations

Profile last reviewed September 21, 2026

Head to head

Alternatives

Sphera EHS, ESG and operational risk software suite covering sustainability reporting, product stewardship and supply-chain risk. Novisto ESG data management platform that centralizes sustainability data collection, calculation and multi-framework disclosure. Position Green Nordic sustainability software and advisory platform for ESG data management, CSRD reporting and double materiality.

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Terms to know

Data governance The policies, roles and processes that determine how data is defined, owned, accessed and kept compliant. Data lineage A traceable record of where data came from, how it was transformed, and where it is used downstream. KPI (key performance indicator) A measurable value tracked over time to show whether a team or process is on track toward a goal. ESG reporting Disclosing an organization's environmental, social and governance performance to investors, regulators and the public.

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